Local Businesses
Eikon Labs: Building the Future of Tech with Purpose...
Founded by Anebi Agbo, Eikon Labs is a technology firm shaping the future of Arizona’s innovation landscape. Specializing in custom software development, cybersecurity, systems design and digital transformation, the company partners with organizations across sectors to modernize infrastructure and unlock new value through cutting edge solutions. With a focus on excellence and inclusion, the company […]
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ATL Wings: Success Built on Passion and Resourcefulness
Mike and Cianna Kirksey opened the first ATL Wings location in Chandler, Ariz. in 2012 with the mission to redefine how wings are made and served. The duo recognized most restaurants treated wings as an afterthought and designed their concept to showcase wings as the centerpiece. With recipes rooted in flavor, culture and love, ATL […]
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Rachel Frazier Johnson Law: Empowering Communities...
Founded in 2013, Rachel Frazier Johnson Law has become a trusted legal firm in Greater Phoenix, offering estate planning, family law and personal injury services with a strong commitment to cultural responsiveness and community empowerment. Led by attorney Rachel Frazier Johnson, the firm combines legal excellence with a deep understanding of the financial, cultural, and […]
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Black Russian Label: Fashioning Success
Drawing from the culture and textures of her homeland of Accra, Ghana, and her Nigerian and Russian heritage, Joanna de’Shay founded Black Russian Label (BRL) in 2013. The brand designs upscale clothing for the global, chic woman who is empowered by her individual style and unafraid to make a statement. Based in Greater Phoenix, de’Shay […]
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State of Black Business 2025 Update
Since 2021, the State of Black Arizona (SBAZ) and Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) have collaborated to evaluate the challenges encountered by Black-owned and minority-owned businesses across the state. This comprehensive initiative has included research, public engagement, and the formulation of practical strategies aimed at promoting equity in areas such as entrepreneurship, capital access, financial […]
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Goodmans connects art and business communities with...
Local interior construction and commercial furniture dealer Goodmans launches art show and mural at Phoenix office As a leading economic development organization for regional growth and innovation, GPEC continually advocates for the advancement of the arts to inspire and connect communities. Among the organization’s efforts is the hosting and curating of a rotating local art […]
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Two Community Development Financial Institutions with...
Part of the IMPACT Stories series by State of Black Arizona. How Growth Partners Arizona and Hustle PHX are revolutionizing support for small businesses and addressing the wealth gap Andre Whittington and Oye Waddell both lead nonprofit organizations with a portfolio of economic empowerment programs, including formal community development financial institutions certified by the U.S. […]
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Character Counts for Loan Support from the Community-Managed...
Part of the IMPACT Stories series by State of Black Arizona. The impact of alternative financing opportunities and capital access for small businesses Keneshia Raymond builds businesses for a living. Thirteen years of working in her own businesses (in the wedding industry, tech, education, etc.) and with other entities helping early-stage entrepreneurs and fundraising for […]
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Arizona Black Chamber Supports Businesses Through Impact...
Part of the IMPACT Stories series by State of Black Arizona. How Impact AZ sets the stage to close the racial wealth gap for Black-owned Arizona businesses The August 2022 State of Black Business report made waves when it was released. The research highlighted stubbornly large financial gaps for Black-owned businesses which, overall, still are […]
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We Rise Accelerates Growth for Black-Owned Businesses
Part of the IMPACT Stories series by State of Black Arizona. Increasing the number, longevity and clout of Black-owned enterprises Arizona’s Black residents represent six percent of the state’s population, but Black-owned businesses account for just three percent of all businesses and 1.5 percent of employer businesses (those with more than 1 employee). Thousands more […]
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