Accelerator program to support LA Black-owned businesses

LOS ANGELES (CNS) — In an effort to help Black-owned businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, a Los Angeles nonprofit is accepting applications Monday from business owners in the personal care industry to join its free accelerator program.

Applications can be submitted for the Black Business Excellence Technical Assistance Initiative through Aug. 6, and accepted business owners will begin the 12-week program on Sept. 20, according to Local Initiatives Support Corporation Los Angeles. The program will include 10 expert-led learning modules, one-on-one business advising, networking opportunities within the personal care industry, investor pitching opportunities and access to the program’s alumni network.

What You Need To Know

• The Black Business Excellence Technical Assistance Initiative will be accepting applications from Black-owned businesses to join its free accelerator program through Aug. 6
• The accelerator program aims to help Black-owned…

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