$1.5 Million Awarded to Support Wisconsin Small Businesses

Over $1.5 million in small business funding is being granted to organizations across Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announced.

The funding to 10 organizations is part of WEDC’s small business development grants, which aim to help businesses with improvements, training and other support.

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How the Urban League is Reshaping Economic Freedom for Diverse Communities

When Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh discovered an old letter at the Urban League of Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, FL), it felt like holding a piece of living history. Dated 1974 and addressed to founder Margaret Roach, the letter outlined the steps to form a local Urban League chapter and included a modest startup budget of just $30,000.

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Louisville Urban League Launching New Program to Combat Childhood Obesity

The Louisville Urban League or LUL (Louisville, KY) will use more than $1 million to help tackle childhood obesity in the city's west end.

The nonprofit said Kentucky ranks third in the nation for childhood obesity. Obesity also impacts poorer communities at a higher rate.

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Urban League Celebrates 800 Students at 46th Annual Black Scholar Award Ceremony

The Urban League of Rochester (Rochester, NY) celebrated the academic achievements of 800 students at its 46th annual Black Scholars Award ceremony.

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The Urban League of Greater Hartford Celebrates College Signing Day

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'Miracle Territory’: Students Introduced to Black Tech Professionals

Louisville Urban League Young Professionals (Louisville, KY) hosted a workshop to introduce students to Black tech professionals.

Students, young adults and parents gathered on Saturday, May 10 for the Future Forward: Tech Career Pop-Up. It’s also been dubbed a ‘miracle territory.’

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$1 Million Investment Aims to Transform Health Equity in South St. Petersburg

The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg is investing $1 million to address health disparities in South St. Petersburg.

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Urban League Hosts 14th Annual Excellence in Workforce and Economic Development

The Urban League of Greater Madison (Madison, WI) held its 14th annual Excellence in Workforce and Economic Development May 6 at the Monona Community and Convention Center.

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Greenville Renames Street in Honor of Urban League of the Upstate Founder

The City of Greenville is honoring the founder and first president of the Urban League of the Upstate (Greenville, SC) with a new street name.

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John E. Jacob Announces the Release of His Debut Book, I Will F.E.A.R. No Evil

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