Black-Owned Businesses Show Fastest Growth
Black-owned businesses had the greatest increase among minority-owned
businesses between 2002 and 2007, according to new Census figures.
During this time, the sector grew to 1.9 million businesses, a 61%
increases from previous years. Black businesses also generated $135.6 billion in gross receipts, a 53% increase from 2002.
Here's what you had to say:
DareTwo commented via Facebook: I have always prided myself in supporting black owned businesses no matter how far I had to travel.
Kir wrote via Facebook: "I am a small business owner and I know that my dollars speak for themselves so I make a conscious effort to shop with all minority-owned businesses even if it means going a little bit out of my way."