For Businesses and Entrepreneurs Last update: March 19, 2013

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Upcoming Business Events

Urban League 2013 National Conference

July 24–27, 2013

At the four-day National Conference, newsmakers, policymakers, and business and community leaders from all across the country will convene for exciting sessions and will have numerous opportunities for professional development and networking.

8th Annual Underbanked Financial Services Forum

June 5–7, 2013

The Underbanked Financial Services Forum provides an opportunity to join bank and credit union executives, technology entrepreneurs, retailers, investors, regulators, nonprofit providers, and consumer advocates to discuss the market opportunities in serving the financially underserved and advance innovative efforts.

America’s Small Business Summit

April 29–May 1, 2013

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s annual event allows you to get the tools, strategies, and best practices to compete successfully in today’s rapidly changing business environment.

Find Your Next Contract at the Business Expo

March 20, 2013

Prepare yourself for opportunities at this workshop .

Latest Business News and Publications

March 19, 2013 — Capital City Bank & Trust Company and North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Have Joined Forces to Increase Profit and Make Comprehensive Financial Services Available

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September 26, 2012 — Silicon Valley Bank Offers Bill Payment Help to Small Businesses

July 26, 2012 — U.S. Black Chamber, National Bankers Forge Historic Union

March 28, 2012 — The 2012 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference, Seattle, Washington (Videos and Presentations)

February 24, 2012 — Business USA Launches One-Stop Shop

February 24, 2012 — Commerce Secretary Meets with National Advisory Council

September 19, 2011 — Lawmakers Convene Panel to Address Role of Minority-Owned Businesses in Eliminating Wealth Gap (MarketWatch)

September 14, 2011 — MBDA Awards $4.3 Million in Grants to Advance the Growth of U.S. Minority Businesses (MarketWatch)

September 12, 2011 — The Onus Is on Large Companies to Help Minority-Owned Small Businesses Get Bigger: It's in Everyone's Interest (The Huffington Post)

August 18, 2011 — SDG&E Issues $350 Million in Bonds Jointly Led by Minority-Owned Investment Bank (Sacremento Bee)

June 1, 2011 — Building Opportunities for Latino Businesses (Minority Business Development Agency)

May 31, 2011 — MBDA Announces Opportunity to Run New Federal Procurement Business Center (Minority Business Development Agency)

May 13, 2011 — The Business of America Is Small Businesses (Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia)

Data

Demographic Data: Several socioeconomic variables from the U.S. Census American Community Survey, arranged by ethnicity to be viewed according to metropolitan statistical areas across the country.
Internet Use for Urban Areas (October 2007)

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Whether you are a banker or an entrepreneur offering services to banks, these topics will help you plan your strategy for successful opportunities.