Welcome to African American Economic Empowerment
The African American consumer market exceeded the trillion dollars to put this figure in perspective, that market is larger than the market for the entire nation of Spain.
Collective African American net income (spending power) now exceeds $1 trillion dollars annually. Because of this economic reality, a wide variety of contemporary companies continually create marketing campaigns to effectively reach this important segment of the U.S. consumer market. Yet, in the not-too-distant past, black consumers were all but ignored in the American marketplace.
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5 Ways to Put Money to Work for You
Most of us need to work in order to get money. But your money can also work for you. In fact, your money can do most of the work to help you retire comfortably if you save and invest consistently. Here’s how to make your assets propel you to a secure retirement. Start saving. The first step is to save a portion of every paycheck in a savings or investment account. Your money can’t begin to work for you unless you set some aside for the future. Putting the money in a retirement account can help it grow even faster without the drag of taxes. Savings snowball. Once your money starts to generate returns, that amount will be added to your savings and generate its own returns. If you don't spend the income from your investments, the extra cash makes your original ball of savings even bigger. You can also add windfalls such as tax refunds or bonuses to your pot of savings to make it grow even faster. Plus, you can always find ways to make extra money to add to the investments. Money works nonstop 24/7. As long as you leave the money in the account it will continue to work for you. Equity valuations can be pretty volatile, but the long term trajectory is always up because the global economy as a whole link.
We Buy Black Convention
Usually held in November in Atlanta, Georgia
his event is produced by WeBuyBlack, the largest online marketplace where Black owned businesses can create a shop and sell their products to the world. Growing its online presence to reaching millions of people, We Buy Black quickly became more than a website, but a strong movement to help circulate dollars within the Black community. Usually held in November in Atlanta, Georgia. www.webuyblackconvention.com/
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National Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Convention
Usually held in July; Location varies.
The National Black Chamber of Commerce® is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within the United States and via interaction with the Black Diaspora. The annual convention is a networking event for professionals and entrepreneurs, and usually features a reception with food and entertainment. Usually held in July; Location varies. www.NBCCconvention.org
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Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference
Usually held in May; Location varies.
As the country's premier Black business conference and networking event for African American entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and professionals, The Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference is the only venue where leaders of the nation's largest black-owned businesses gather at one place, one time, and with one purpose. Usually held in May; Location varies. www.BlackEnterprise.com/ec
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