There were 60 minority businesses in attendance like Annelle Whitt, President of James, and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial Development Foundation which provides grant opportunities to minority and women entrepreneurs (KRCG 13/ Ciara Tate). Columbia — Black History Month has a different meaning for everyone but according to the Black Business Expo organizers, this month is about celebrating and supporting the advancement of Black Americans. Alejandra Gudino, the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Columbia College said it’s important for black businesses to know that they are supported by the community. “We celebrate music. We celebrate art. We celebrate craftsmanship, but most of all we want the black community to know that we are here for you,” said Gudino. There were 60 minority businesses in attendance like Annelle Whitt, President of James, and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial Development Foundation which provides grant opportunities to minority and women entrepreneurs. Whitt said the organization strives to create generational wealth for such businesses. “The only thing we lack is the capital to get it done. So we are here to provide that. So I think this economy is going to grow as my husband use to say. We all do well when we all […]