Call it a game-changer for Los Angeles’ Black Cooperative Investment Fund (BCIF). Ahead of football’s biggest game, the Super Bowl, BCIF was recognized by LA’s host committee. BCIF was among the 56 Southern California organizations named to the Super Bowl 56 Legacy Program. Click here to watchhttps://www.foxla.com/news/super-bowl-56-host-committee-recognizes-la-investment-fund-aimed-at-black-owned-businesses
Topics Included:• Diversity and inclusion in the workplace• Ways to invest in and engage with black businesses• The importance of creating an ecosystem of mentorship for young under-served communities. Click here to watchhttps://labusinessjournal.com/BlackBusinessMatters/
The Black Cooperative Investment Fund (BCIF) Salon Series is back and in conversation with Political Strategist, Angela Rye. We’re looking forward to a dynamic and thought provoking conversation as she shares her professional journey and the importance of championing social justice issues that continue to plague the Black Community. Read more…
By Jon G. Mickens, IT Contributor For decades, small businesses have played a crucial role in fueling the American Economy. However, it is well documented that African Americans have not been able to enjoy the same benefits of White Americans, Asians, Middle Eastern and other groups who form small businesses for their families and communities. …
The Black Cooperative Investment Fund (BCIF) will host its official launch and fundraiser event Saturday, April 15th at 7 p.m. The event will be held at The Beat Box L.A. located at 11828 Teale Street, Los Angeles 90230. The event will celebrate the launch of BCIF – one of the most important movements for Southern California’s …
The Black Cooperative Investment Fund (BCIF) launched its inaugural salon series featuring special guest entertainment attorney and co-founder of the Time’s Up campaign, Nina Shaw — moderated by television host Diann Valentine, creator of the new Bravo Network series To Rome for Love. Nina’s candor was refreshing. Her legal expertise and institutional knowledge stressed how …
The Black Cooperative Investment Fund (BCIF) awarded its first microloan to C.H.N.O. Box, LLC founded by Meggan Bishop-Oirech. The board of directors unanimously voted to award a $15,000 small business loan. BCIF believes that C.H.N.O. embodies the spirit of black economic empowerment and are poisitioned and poised for success. BCIF is California’s only community-based, non-bank controlled, …
The Black Cooperative Investment Fund (BCIF), in association with Holman United Methodist Church, will host a special screening and discussion of the documentary, 7AM, Saturday, March 4th, at 5 p.m. The screening will be held at Holman United Methodist Church located at 3320 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90018. The event is free and open …
On December 29, 2016, BCIF President/CEO Robert Lewis appeared on KJLH’s Front Page show to discuss the need for economic empowerment to be the primary social justice platform for the Black community. Listen to enjoy this thought-provoking conversation regarding economic development and civic engagement in the Black community. The show was hosted by Starlett Quarles …
