Yvonnia Bryant
by Yvonnia Bryant | Jun 7, 2022 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
“We are a community that works out, empowers, motivates and supports one another.” What began as a personal fitness journey for Sabrina Feggans quickly sprouted into a women's empowerment and community-driven fitness movement, known as Beyond Fitness with...
by Yvonnia Bryant | May 2, 2022 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
Cynthia Kankeu, the owner of Kank’s Store, wowed the judges at the Tom Tom Festival's 9th Annual Crowdfunded Pitch Night, winning the Grand Prize! Please read below for Cynthia’s remarks as she shares her story leading up to - and through Pitch Night: Cynthia...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Apr 6, 2022 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
What is Bald & Beautyful, LLC? Founded and owned by Timothy Johnson, Bald and Beautyful, LLC creates quality and luxurious beard and skincare products that enhance your grooming and bathing experiences. At the moment they offer four (4) products: Beard Wash (3...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Dec 6, 2021 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
What’s in an outfit? If you ask Crystal Napier, owner of Renee’s Boutique, the answer is “everything”. It’s your first impression, a reflection of who you are and who you want to be. And it’s not just about telling other people either—clothing makes confidence and...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Nov 1, 2021 | General
Fall season thoughts from Program Coordinator, Juana Dent Working at CIC for the past eight (8) months has really opened my eyes to working back in an office setting, with a team that cares about and supports one another and the community. (I worked from home for...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Oct 18, 2021 | Deep Dive Biz Tips
Hi CIC Community, My name is Alyce Johnson and I’m a local portrait and branding photographer. I work with creative entrepreneurs to tell their story through photography in a genuine and visually compelling way. I first connected with CIC in 2020 (before the world...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Sep 23, 2021 | General
Mark your calendars... The Charlottesville-Albemarle Black Business Expo is back! Saturday, October 16IX Art Park, 522 2nd St SE BUSINESS EVENTS:1:30 - 7 pm: Business Vendor Booths3 - 6 pm: Panel discussions6 pm: Business Pitch Contest ENTERTAINMENT:2 - 6 pm: Live DJs...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Sep 23, 2021 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
STEAMKITX (pronounced “steam kits”) is an education startup on a mission to enhance educational experiences by introducing people to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). They design educational activities for school-aged children, so they...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Sep 23, 2021 | General
Orange County Economic Development 109 West Main Street, Orange, Virginia 22960For Immediate Release For more information contact:September 16, 2021 Rose DealEconomic Development Directorrdeal@orangecountyva.gov(540) 672-1238 ORANGE COUNTY LAUNCHES FIRST EVER...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Sep 22, 2021 | General
We're thrilled to announce that Carolina Medina, our current Operations Coordinator, will now be CIC's first Director of Lending and Operations. Carolina has been a team member since 2018 and is a major part of our recent loan growth. You're used to seeing her at the...