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Connecting Excellence in Business

Connecting to the Excellence in Our Roots

Excellence runs deep in the history of Taylor’s Black Community. Residents came together to help each other and be of service to their community, local businesses thrived, and the youth were the product of a loving village. As we move forward in time, we believe it is important to remember the values of that time. They kept our communities strong, when our country’s policies would see us bound by oppression and segregation.

The Dickey Museum, in partnership with the Blackshear O.L. Price Ex-Students’ Association, works to keep the spirit of Excellence in Business, Community, and Education alive and well in Central Texas.

We are building a supportive community of Black Entrepreneurs

 This is an inclusive community of people in business. Small or Large. Incorporated or not. Experienced or just starting out.

We are creating a space of growth and mutual aid. We cherish our small business owners and the pandemic created a whole new group of soloprenuers, creatives, and craftspeople in business that, if they were lucky, built an online community to support their businesses. Now, that we are starting to do more live and local connecting, we want to keep entrepreneurs and small business owners inspired, motivated, and working towards their goals with local support.

2023 Connecting Excellence Cohort

Our Intent

The intention of Connecting Excellence in Business Cohort is to cultivate a space where Black Business Owners can get together and support each other, while receiving group-requested resources (educational, advisory, etc.) to ensure that the collective is served in a meaningful way. Additionally, we will work together to identify opportunities to connect with local consumers and businesses, hopefully resulting in an increase in local support for our business owners. The group is open to all that apply. The Entrepreneur of the Award will be reserved for Taylor Residents or THS Graduates.

Connecting Excellence Video by Nakevia Miller

Cohort Eligibility

  • Must be of African decent or otherwise identify as a Black American.
  • If not a resident of Taylor, must be willing to attend one meeting in Taylor, TX before the end of March 2023.
  • Must be a business owner or have a desire to start one.
  • Submit an Application by noon on January 9, 2023.

Entrepreneur of the Year Eligibility

  • Everything for Cohort
  • Business must be serving the community of Taylor, or owner must be a resident of Taylor, TX or a graduate of Taylor High School.
  • Submit an Application by noon on January 20, 2023.
Apply Now

Apply for the connecting exellence cohort and Entrepreneur of the year

We invite you to fill out your profile here to join us on this journey. You will receive exclusive invites to learning opportunities and a profile page here on our site.

Please tell us about your business. What products/services do you provide? To who? Do you have a service area? Virtual?

What sometimes gets in your way? Share so that others may be inspired. Are you up against: Limited network, lack of funding, imposter syndrome, lack of confidence in selling, lack of digital skills, financial literacy, tax law knowledge, lack of a support system, time management, work/life balance, etc.

Who do you want to be to your community? Are you just out to inspire others to build a business? Do you have specific community impact goals?

Ask for business, volunteers, resources (educational tools, trainings, funding, financial literacy, branding and marketing support, social media, mentorship, advice on...)

We are cultivating a space where Black Business Owners can get together and support each other, as we provide group requested resources (educational, advisory, etc.) to ensure that the collective is served in a meaningful way.

Please provide links, not just handles, so that we can link directly to your profiles.

Please provide an image of you.

Please provide a company logo.

60-90sec introduce yourself and your business. Tell us what you're about. Please record your video and post it to YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, TikTok, or VideoPress and provide the link here.

Join our community of love, health, and wellness!

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