Bigger and Better Business
Championing Black-owned business and economic empowerment.
First national program of Phi Beta Sigma — est. 1924
Black Spending Initiative adopted nationally in 2021
Local partnerships with Charlotte Black-owned businesses
Annual entrepreneurship and financial literacy programming
Overview
The first national program of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Bigger and Better Business promotes economic development in Black communities through entrepreneurship, investment, and the Black Spending Initiative.
How it began
Bigger and Better Business was introduced at the 10th Anniversary Conclave in Philadelphia in December 1924. The Black Spending Initiative launched in 2021 to close the wealth gap through intentional consumer choices.
How long does a dollar circulate in our community?
A statistic that reframes everything we do. Where we spend, we build — or we don't.
"We can change that. Every intentional dollar builds the community that raised us."
Our initiatives
- Black Spending Initiative — encouraging intentional spending with Black-owned businesses
- Black-Owned Business Directory — promoting local Charlotte businesses
- Entrepreneurship Workshops — practical training for aspiring business owners
- Financial Literacy Programming — budgeting, credit, and wealth-building
- Business Mentorship — pairing established owners with emerging entrepreneurs
- Small Business Spotlights at chapter events
More coming soon
Program activities will be posted here as they are scheduled. In the meantime, visit our events calendar for chapter-wide programming.
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