Johnny Hackett Jr. appreciates being a part of the entrepreneurship community in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2019, he started The Black Dollar Corp. to support Black-owned businesses in the state through a retail location and online directory. “We’re trying to give a platform for African American entrepreneurs to be found, to get more exposure, to…
Southeast Raleigh is making history with Montague Plaza, a vibrant new shopping center that is redefining what community-driven development looks like. Located on Rock Quarry Road, this 15,000-square-foot space isn’t just any plaza—it’s a groundbreaking project where every tenant is a Black-owned small business. For Stephanie Smith, a local entrepreneur, Montague Plaza represents opportunity and…