Montgomery County Black Collective

🎊 Happy New Year! 🎊 Here’s to new opportunities, continued growth, and the power of community. We’re excited to continue to support small and minority businesses as we step into the year ahead.

Thank you! As we close out the year, we want to thank everyone who has supported our work through donations, participation, and encouragement. If you’ve been thinking about giving before the end of the year, there is still time to make an impact: mocoblackcollective.org/donate/

The AMBER Program Spring Cohort is underway! The Program is supporting a new cohort of entrepreneurs through a blend of individualized coaching, strategic guidance, and a strong peer community. Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort will open this Spring. Stay tuned to learn more!

We reached half of our $5,000 goal! A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who gave on Giving Tuesday. If you didn’t get a chance to give yet, you can still make an impact with your year-end contribution. Every gift helps us support more local small and minority-owned businesses.

It's #GivingTuesday! Help us reach our $5,000 goal! Your support helps expand financial literacy workshops, capacity-building, and critical resources through the AMBER Program, empowering small and minority-owned businesses to grow and thrive. Join us: mocoblackcollective.org/donate/

We’re thankful for you. Your support makes our mission possible. Happy Thanksgiving!

#GivingTuesday is only 1 week away! Your contribution will support the expansion of the AMBER Program, which empowers business owners to achieve sustainable growth, navigate challenges, and build a foundation for their ventures. Donate today: mocoblackcollective.org/donate/

We're participating in #GivingTuesday this year. Your support will allow us to provide additional financial literacy and capacity building for small businesses throughout the community. Early donations help us reach our goal of $5,000! Join us at mocoblackcollective.org/donate/

African Heritage Month Spotlight: Dr. Truphena Choti Dr. Choti is the Founder and CEO of AfriThrive, born in rural Southeastern Kenya, she draws inspiration from her upbringing by a single mother to pursue excellence in education and global development. #AfricanHeritageMonth

African Heritage Month Spotlight: Dr. Remi Duyile Of Nigerian descent, Dr. Duyile is a certified speaker, trainer, and entrepreneur who centers others in her work. #AfricanHeritageMonth #MontgomeryCountyBlackCollective #CommunitySpotlight

African Heritage Month Spotlight: Florence Amate Florence is the Founder, President, and CEO of Laisar Management Group, a consulting firm advancing equity, sustainability, and operational excellence. #AfricanHeritageMonth #MontgomeryCountyBlackCollective #CommunitySpotlight

African Heritage Month Spotlight: Dr. Elilta Demissie Dr. Demissie is the Founder & CEO of Akukulu Family LLC, serving local and international Ethiopian and Eritrean communities for over 20 years. #AfricanHeritageMonth #MontgomeryCountyBlackCollective #CommunitySpotlight

African Heritage Month Spotlight: Bola Audena Of Nigerian descent, Bola is a Managing Partner at MBA Growth Partners, a business advisory firm providing strategic growth and operational efficiency support. #AfricanHeritageMonth #MontgomeryCountyBlackCollective

frican Heritage Month Spotlight: Councilmember @willjawando Born in Silver Spring to a Nigerian father and white Kansan mother, Will is an attorney, activist, and community leader whose life and work reflect a deep commitment to public service. #AfricanHeritageMonth

African Heritage Month Spotlight: Daniel A. Koroma Of Sierra Leonean descent, Daniel is a community advocate making history in 2009 as the first African appointed Community Liaison for African and Caribbean communities. #AfricanHeritageMonth #MontgomeryCountyBlackCollective

Our African Heritage Month Spotlight shines on Maisie Dunbar! Of Liberian descent, Maisie is a transformative entrepreneur and visionary leader in the beauty industry. #AfricanHeritageMonth #MontgomeryCountyBlackCollective #CommunitySpotlight

Our African Heritage Month Spotlight continues with Audrey Awasom! Of Cameroonian descent, Audrey is the Founder & CEO of Luminary Branded Solutions and the Founder & CEO of Noble Uprising. #AfricanHeritageMonth #MontgomeryCountyBlackCollective #CommunitySpotlight

We're kicking off African Heritage Month with our first spotlight: Coumba Graves! Of Senegalese descent, Coumba is the Founder of La Magnoliah, a childrenswear boutique creating chic, safe, and stylish designs inspired by her heritage, #AfricanHeritageMonth

With less than 30 days left, this year will be our biggest and best event yet! Nearly 500 people have already registered, and more than 70 Black-owned businesses will be represented. Register today: mocoblackbusinesssexpo.com #BlackBusinessExpo #MocoBlackBusinessExpo

We had a wonderful time on Wednesday while hosting the Black Business #Expo Exhibitor Seminar & Mixer at USG, the official home for the 2025 #BlackBusiness Expo. We are looking forward to an even bigger and better Expo on June 10th! Register today: mocoblackbusinessexpo.com.