African Americans have made significant contributions to the business landscape globally. Unfortunately, the road to success for black entrepreneurs has several obstacles. While the number of black-owned businesses has increased, black entrepreneurs should contend with very tough barriers. For instance, even though funding is a standard challenge for small businesses,…...
Fostering Success for Black Business Owners
Black business owners often have to overcome big odds in their desire to achieve the American dream. Fortunately, they can count on the support of some forward-thinking individuals and institutions to overcome these barriers. What are the most pressing challenges that black-owned businesses face, and how can they overcome them?…...
Encouraging Diversity and Equity in Your Company’s Leadership
Despite the constant calls for diversity and equity in companies, it is unfortunate that most companies, including those offering financial services and insurance, are still behind in their representation. Studies by McKinsey & Company show that Black professionals in senior managerial positions only make up 4% of the workforce. Given…...
How the NAAIA Foundation can help more African Americans succeed in the Insurance and Financial Services industries
Scholarships, business ownership, leadership development, and community development are central to the work of the NAAIA Foundation. The organization will support those who help African Americans enjoy success in Insurance and Financial Services as well as African American communities impacted by disasters. The foundation’s leadership is aware that its efforts…...
Inaugural Fundraiser: Interview with NAAIA Foundation Board Member Anise Wiley-Little
Anise Wiley-Little, a NAAIA Foundation Board Member, shares her thoughts on the organization’s mission, its focus in 2023, and its upcoming Inaugural Fundraiser. We hope to see you on March 30, 2023 in Atlanta for the NAAIA Foundation’s Inaugural Fundraiser. By attending or making a donation, you will help African…...
Atlanta holds special meaning as NAAIA Foundation looks ahead to Inaugural Fundraiser
When Ken Branch, CEO and Chair of the NAAIA Foundation, and his organization started planning its first-ever fundraiser, choosing a host city took very little time. “I think saying you want to help Africans Americans in the insurance and financial space and choosing Atlanta as the place to launch it…...
NAAIA Foundation leadership sets its sights on 2023 priorities
As the NAAIA Foundation prepares for its Inaugural Fundraiser on March 30 in downtown Atlanta, its leadership intends to make a big impact in the upcoming year. NAAIA Foundation CEO and Chair Ken Branch said the organization will focus on three areas: raising awareness of the foundation, fundraising, and distributing…...