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After another year of uncertainty for small businesses, local entrepreneurs prevailed and continued to adapt to the world around them. Of the thousands of small business owners in Austin, 23 were named on Forbes’ Next 1000 list
The Next 1000 list is a year-round showcase for America’s small businesses and sole proprietors with under $10 million in revenue.

April 9, 2021 As part of its commitment, retailer plans to: Add products from more than 500 Black-owned businesses across its multi-category assortment Increase its spend with more Black-owned companies, such as marketing agencies, construction companies, facilities maintenance and more Establish new resources, including the Forward Founders program, to support Black-owned companies and help them grow their businesses Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) announced a commitment to spend more than $2 bi...

The company says that it will help its Black vendors grow and scale their businesses. Published 6 hours ago Written by Madison J. Gray Target Corp. announced a commitment to spend more than $2 billion with Black-owned businesses by the end of 2025, according to a statement the company released Wednesday (April 7). The Minneapolis-based retailer says it will add products from more than 500 companies owned by Black people and engage with them to add to the customer shopping experience. Also, the ...

MINNEAPOLIS, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Target ® Corporation (NYSE:TGT) today announced a commitment to spend more than $2 billion with Black-owned businesses by the end of 2025. Target is pledging to add products across its multi-category assortment from more than 500 Black-owned businesses and engage more Black-owned companies to enhance its retail operations and shopping experience. In addition to spending more with Black-owned companies, Target is introducing new resources to help ...

Support for Black businesses Target said it is establishing resources to support Black-owned businesses and help them grow. One of the programs, Forward Founders, will "engage Black entrepreneurs earlier in their startup journey to help them navigate the critical stages of ideation, product development and scaling for mass retail."  Through existing programs like Target Accelerators and events like the Black-Owned Business Vendor Fair, Target says it has previously brought in diverse business...

"We have a rich history of working with diverse businesses, but theres more we can do to spark change across the retail industry, support the Black community and ensure Black guests feel welcomed and represented when they shop at Target," chief growth officer Christina Hennington said in a news release. The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and protests across the country have ratcheted up pressure on corporate leaders to advance racial equity and do more than simply cut ...

Target to spend $2 billion with Black-owned businesses by 2025 By (0) Forward Founders, one of Targets programs, will help Black entrepreneurs in startup efforts to help them navigate product development and scale for mass retail. File Photo by Mohammad Kheirkhah/UPI | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- Target announced Wednesday that itll spend more than $2 billion with Black-owned U.S. businesses over the next four years and stock its shelves with products from hundreds of those businesses. The...

New Voices + Target Accelerators have teamed up to help women of color entrepreneurs secure the capital needed to grow and scale their businesses.