There Must Be Something in the Water
ORANGE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As Northerners shake off the last effects of Winter, many are planning Spring trips to the mid-Atlantic or the Gulf Coast. If any of those potential vacationers are aspiring Black entrepreneurs, they might want to consider permanently relocating. Besides warm weather, the two regions offer a great business climate for business owners, according to MerchantMaverick.com's annual ranking of "The Top States for Black-Owned Businesses in 2023" report. The full study is available HERE:
- If any of those potential vacationers are aspiring Black entrepreneurs, they might want to consider permanently relocating.
- And, each of these state's governments have made a concentrated effort to nurture Black-owned businesses within its borders.
- This rise, along with the strong showing of nearby states, raised the profile of the Gulf Coast for Black-owned businesses.
- For example, Gulf states: Florida and Texas, both of which saw a big jump in population, are performing very well.