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Celebrating African American History Month: Jamiel Robinson, Founder of Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses

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2/09/18 01:34pm
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Interviewing Jamiel Robinson of GRABB

Interviewing Jamiel Robinson of GRABB /Courtesy of GRTV

In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase we celebrate African American History Month by learning from a few of Grand Rapids influential African American leaders. Jamiel Robinson, founder of Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB), talks about the origins of GRABB and the relationship between Black-owned businesses and the city of Grand Rapids.

GRABB supports Black owned businesses by opening networking avenues, and creating spaces and places for entrepreneurs to thrive. GRABB partners with the City of Grand Rapids and the Start Garden and is currently planning on opening its own headquarters.

To learn more about GRABB, and to support Black owned businesses visit www.grabblocal.com where you will find a directory of Black owned businesses and upcoming events.

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