- June 15, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Nichole Jackson has always wanted to open her own business. For many years, she worked in education, but when the private high school she was principal at closed, she decided to explore her options. Two years ago, she opened Bronzeville Wingz on 43rd and Michigan Avenue.
“We had no experience in the restaurant industry, and then on top of that, here comes the pandemic right in the heart of the opening. So, it’s been challenging to say the least,” said Jackson.
She admits to making a few mistakes along the way, but despite the challenges, Jackson saw an increase in sales during her second year in business.
Even so, someone suggested she reach out to the YWCA to apply for their Women of Color Accelerator Program. The program is powered by DePaul University’s Women in Entrepreneurship Institute, which is run by Abigail Ingram.
“I can tell you right now 2.2 percent of venture capital funding goes to women. The number of women of…
