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Benefits & Features

Some of the benefits and features that come along with adding your Black Business to our directory and joining our community

We love AND support Black-owned businesses. We’re also the #1 Black business directory, funding, and education resource for aspiring entrepreneurs. An initiative started by Brennen Jones and The Urban Twist.

This is a movement and our Black Business directory can be a pathway to new opportunities. We’re striving to become the source for Black Business owners and supporters. Providing our reviewer team with the data points we need to certify your company establishes you as a trusted vendor and potential partner.

We think more Black businesses deserve a seat at the decision-making tables of corporate America. We didn’t think it was enough to just bring more chairs, so we decided to build a platform. If that sentiment resonates. Join our movement and certify your business here today.

The Official WLBB Badge & Certification

The Official WLBB Badge & Certification

The WeLoveBlack.Biz Badge is the official seal designating a business as Black-Owned and Operated.

It is awarded by The Urban Twist and the WeLoveBlack.Biz platform. Once awarded, your business can feature this badge in marketing communications, email signature lines, websites, print materials, and social media posts.

Upon certification, you will receive an approval email. We will generate a unique digital certificate specific to your business. You’re welcome to download or print a copy for your records. You are welcome to use it in discussions of potential contracting opportunities and/or framing this and hanging it up at your place of business.

Get Googleable & Gain Additional Exposure For Your Biz

Get Googleable & Gain Additional Exposure For Your Biz

When potential customers Google your business, there’s a high chance that this website will pop up first in the search results with ratings and reviews adding more credibility to your business and its offerings.

We’ll put your business front and center, in front of people and potential customers who are truly looking to support you.

Additional Media Coverage & Opportunities

Have you ever thought about how or tried to figure out how you could get your business press and media coverage? Which would increase your credibility, standing, and leverage with your potential customers?

Due to our strategic partnerships in play, we have the ability to get you a featured news article on accredited news websites like The Urban Twist, BlackNews.com, and other news affiliated websites (ABC, CBS, and Fox).

This is all in addition to getting a blog post on our site as well.  You’ll receive a massive boost by being able to add “as seen on” s a part of your brand.

Grants & Potential Funding Programs

Grants & Potential Funding Programs

Black communities and their businesses are often underrepresented when it comes to funding opportunities. Through this initiative, we are starting our own fund to allocate and give back to businesses in need.

We also expect local chambers, corporate sponsors, and the SBA to give away even more in-kind funds, economic support, and business opportunities in the year(s) to come. Becoming certified enables us to help ensure your business has access to these opportunities when and where they’re happening.

Educational Opportunities

Certified Black-owned businesses receive free access to major events and national conferences.

We also work with companies and government partners to create specialized skills building, seminars, and training that will help you navigate the ever-changing economic landscape.

Improve and Build Your Network

Imagine having your own agent dedicated to connecting you with target business contacts. Well, that’s what you get when you join our community. WLBB & WSBB is your ultimate gateway to connect and collaborate with fellow member’s businesses.

Corporate Sponsored Matchmaking Events

We work with the world’s largest companies to help diversify their supply chains and make more inclusive choices when it comes to potential vendors for products or services. That could be anything from catering an event, subcontracting part of a project, or providing products in their stores.

Corporate Sponsored Matchmaking Events

We work with the world’s largest companies to help diversify their supply chains and make more inclusive choices when it comes to potential vendors for products or services. That could be anything from catering an event, subcontracting part of a project, or providing products in their stores.