Episode 13: Celebrating Black Business Month

August is National Black Business Month, and supporting Black-owned businesses is more important than ever. Did you know that Black business ownership is up by almost 30% on pre-pandemic levels, with Black women starting businesses at a higher rate than any other group?

In this month’s episode of How They See Us we spend time talking with Chesia Torrence, owner of The Silver Center, Indianapolis’ premier event space. We discuss the highs and lows of business ownership, obstacles Black business owner face and the importance of having a transition plan.