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Celebrate National Black Business Month

Celebrate National Black Business Month with trip to Amplify POC's Summer Vendor Market

HYANNIS — Honoring the National Black Business Month, Amplify POC (People of Color), a nonprofit organization, is scheduled to launch its first annual Summer Vendor Market this weekend.

Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum and Cultural Center

Cape Verdean Museum & Cultural Center Entrepreneur Spotlight

We have a special treat for you this evening! Tonight we bring you the story of Barbara Burgo, who co-founded the first Cape Verdean Museum and Cultural Center in the state of Massachusetts, as written and told in her own words.

Marandola MMA Venue

Marandola Martial Arts Entrepreneur Spotlight

To wrap up National Black Business Month we bring you the story of local entrepreneur and Mixed Martial Artist, Cody Marandola of Marandola Martial Arts

Create a Splash Building

Create A Splash Entrepreneur Spotlight

August is National Black Business Month and this month we bring you the story of a local entrepreneur and business owner of Create A Splash Keah Perry, who’s got proud roots in Cape Verde!

Branches Grill & Cafe Sign

Branches Grill & Cafe Entrepreneur Spotlight

What's good, Cape Cod? It's time to introduce you to another entrepreneur of color doing great things for Cape Cod! As a Jamaican man who loves both his culture and cuisine, Chef Ian Burt decided to bring those two things together and create Branches Grill and Cafe, a beloved restaurant in Chatham.

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Xtreme Hip Hop Step Entrepreneur Spotlight

It’s Saturday, everyone! And that means a profile of an entrepreneur of color you need to know about! We’re delighted this morning to turn the mic over to our newest Amplify POC team member, Donna Devine

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The Karibbean Lounge Entrepreneur Spotlight

What’s good, Cape Cod! This week’s entrepreneur profile is an inspiring story of a hardworking restaurant owner who was born into the business in Jamaica and now proudly shares her Caribbean flare with Cape Cod.

Rocky's Gym Falmouth

Rocky's Gym Entrepreneur Spotlight

Happy Saturday morning! We’re back with another amazing profile -- this time featuring Paul “Rocky” Rodriques, owner of Rockys Gym, which is located at 610 East Falmouth Highway.

Spaco By Jacklyn Entrepreneur Spotlight

What’s good, Cape Cod! This week, we might have the perfect profile of an entrepreneur of color for this busy holiday weekend — Jackie Rocha, owner of SPAco by Jacklyn, offers affordable prices compared to other local spas.

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