In a groundbreaking move, Makisha Boothe, the Founder and CEO of Sistahbiz, has successfully raised $1.2 million in funding to launch "The Suite," a web platform specifically tailored for Black women entrepreneurs. The project, fueled by a collaborative effort from key sponsors and partners such as Impact Charitable, The New Community Transformation Fund, Gary Community Investments, Kenneth King Foundation, AJL Foundation, Dakota Foundation, Bold Legal, CEDS Finance, and The Colorado Trust, is set to transform the landscape for Black women founders across the nation.
Founded in 2018, Sistahbiz has been dedicated to empowering Black women business owners by providing essential resources, mentorship, training, technical assistance, access to capital, and a supportive sistahood network. With over 1,000 free business coaching calls and more than $1 million in services and technical assistance already distributed to Black women founders, Sistahbiz has been instrumental in bridging racial equity gaps in entrepreneurship and creating generational wealth through business ownership.
"The Suite" is designed to scale Sistahbiz's impact by offering a range of features:
Resource Library: An extensive digital template library providing invaluable resources for business planning and execution.
Training and Coaching: Access to weekly group coaching, office hours, and business masterclasses led by industry experts and business coaches.
Matchmaking: An algorithm connecting business mentors, mentees, and like-minded business professionals.
Coworking and Workgroups: Participation in book studies, business challenges, and collaboration with fellow Black women entrepreneurs in specialized workgroups focused on action planning and execution.
Directory of Vetted Service Providers: Access to a network of vetted marketing, operations, legal, and accounting professionals.
The soft launch of "The Suite" on September 26 provided a select group of users an exclusive preview of its capabilities, with the official app release scheduled for October 9. Black women entrepreneurs from all walks of life will have the opportunity to harness the power of this groundbreaking platform.
To be among the first to explore "The Suite" and access a 14-day free trial, Black women entrepreneurs are invited to visit https://app.sistah.biz.
Makisha Boothe encourages the community, saying, "Join us in shaping the future of Black women’s entrepreneurship. Together, we will create lasting change, bridge racial equity disparities, and foster generational wealth."
About Sistahbiz: Sistahbiz is a dynamic organization committed to the empowerment and success of Black women entrepreneurs. It provides resources and support to enable Black women business owners to thrive and cultivate generational wealth through entrepreneurship. The mission is to eliminate racial equity disparities in entrepreneurship by offering coaching, training, technical assistance, capital access, and a robust sistahood network. Learn more at www.sistah.biz/media.
About the Founder: Makisha Boothe is the Founder and Head Business Coach of Sistahbiz Global Network, a Denver, Colorado-based business accelerator for Black women entrepreneurs. Honored by the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce with the Clara Brown Award, the Aurora Chamber of Commerce "Women in Business" Unsung Hero, and recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Region and State of Colorado in 2007.
For press inquiries or media interview requests, please contact Jenny Vansbuskirk at team@sistah.biz or 720-470-5234.
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