BLE The Black Effect vs Black Ambition

Have you ever wondered where you could find a list of local black-owned businesses to support, or have you ever wanted a platform where you could list your business for an active community to engage with and support? Look no further because the BLE mobile application is here. It is a platform developed with the mission to promote and highlight local black-owned businesses for you to explore, support, and share. Browse the listing of local black-owned businesses, categorize and save your favorite, view business details, and contact the businesses for additional information and specials. Interested businesses owners can submit and add their businesses to be listed within the directory to receive additional exposure and connect with potential and new customers. BLE welcomes all cultures to join, embrace, and participate in our community-driven directory.

Black Ambition is a nonprofit organization founded by Pharrell Williams to provide access and capital to Black, Hispanic, and HBCU-affiliated entrepreneurs. We do this through a national prize competition where we award up to 35 Prize Winners between $15k to $1M. This platform is dedicated to the Semifinalists in the 2023 Black Ambition Prize Competition! Download this app to unlock access to a top-tier mentorship program, access to funding opportunities, an engaging community that feels like your tribe, and so much more. “With Black Ambition, the goal is to help strengthen the pipeline of talented entrepreneurs and close the opportunity and wealth gaps derived from limited access to capital and resources.” -Pharrell Williams