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Black-Owned Business Excellence in the News

Seattle Medium

Seattle Medium: Nominations Open for Black-Owned Business Excellence’s Annual Community & Business Leadership Awards The Seattle Medium highlights BOBE’s call for nominations for its Seventh Annual Community & Business Leadership Awards, spotlighting leaders and changemakers driving Black business excellence across Washington State.

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Converge Media

Burnout Stops Now — BOBE 2026 Symposium Shifts Focus to Power, Wellness, and Legacy-Building Converge Media features BOBE’s 2026 Symposium theme, Power Moves: Beyond Boundaries — From Vision to Legacy, emphasizing the event’s evolution toward sustainability, leadership, and long-term impact for Black entrepreneurs.ta

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KING 5 News

Black Business Symposium Underway in Lakewood KING 5 News covers the Black-Owned Business Excellence Symposium, showcasing the event’s role in empowering Black-owned businesses through education, connection, and community support.

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Seattle Public Library

Black-Owned Business Excellence Symposium (Cosponsor Highlight) Seattle Public Library recognizes the Black-Owned Business Excellence Symposium as a cosponsored event, underscoring its importance as a statewide convening for Black entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners.

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