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Elevate Dayton COVID Can't Stop Us

Business Owner Spotlight: Zontaye Richardson

“We have shipped thousands of items since the pandemic started to over 30 states and some islands,...

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Reflections on Community Part II: Area residents mourn loss of Black businesses

In the early 1970s, Hillard “Com” Williams ran his W. Davis Street restaurant, Com’s, for near...

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This Baltimore developer Is breaking down barriers to rebuild communities

Financing mechanisms for entry-level housing stock are still few and far between By Oscar Perry...

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Reflections on Community Part I: Yellow Springs once boasted a thriving Black business district

The Party Pantry, located where Trail Town Brewery now stands, was a longtime Black-owned business i...

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Business Owner Spotlight: Jamie Sharp

“All you can do is try to be forward-thinking and responsive,” says Yellow Springs Toy Company O...

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Note from Publisher Nate Dillard: The story behind our solutions journalism relaunch

Dear Valued Community Member,  I am pleased to announce the relaunch of Elevate Dayton as ...

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Local faith leaders pledge partnership with relaunched Elevate Dayton

Collaboration aims to ensure that the concerns of Dayton’s underrepresented communities are heard ...

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Elevate Dayton Entrepreneurial Excellence

Martin Automotive offers grants to Dayton nonprofits; Apply by June 15

Community engagement has long been part of the company founded by the late Cornelius A. Martin....

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Elevate Dayton Employment & Labor Equity

Training program helps minority business owners with city certifications

Construction is one of many industries in which being certified can lead to government contracts. PH...

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Small business loan data reveals little about support to minority-owned businesses

A lack of data makes it hard to assess who got loans. (This article was originally published by...

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Night market prioritizes Black businesses; creates cultural and social hub

The first pop-up market in February 2019 had just 15 vendors, but more than 1,000 people showed up. ...

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Cities boost the economy by rewarding those who shop at local businesses

An app developed for Akron helps local businesses attract customers. (Photo courtesy of Colu) U...

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