BALTIMORE — On Thursday, a number of black-owned businesses set up booths and gave away free samples of their products—everything from juice to vegan food and deserts.
It’s a part of the Black Restaurant Accelerator Program, which has helped dozens of black entrepreneurs jump-start their businesses and give them the tools they need for long-term success.
Christian Baker, who is the founder of Soul Food Fusion Feast, says she joined the program because she wanted to get into catering.
“I didn’t know anything about marketing or branding my business; I didn’t know anything about digital marketing and social media, networking, so I learned a lot,” says Christian Baker.
In learning so much, she says she feels confident taking on new events and clients, expanding her business and reach.
Matthew Featherstone says he also learned a lot about marketing his cheesecake business, but he says the lessons are not the only …