LibGuides: Library Resources for BWEL: After Babson

You've finished the BWEL Program - now where to go for business information?

Babson's librarians have compiled two research guides that are full of a wide variety of free resources. Take a look:

If you are a Babson alumna, you have access to a select suite of resources you can use remotely; view the Alumni Resources Guide here for the complete list.

If you're able to come to the Wellesley campus, there are resources available to walk-in visitors; view the available on-campus databases here.

For a listing of associations that specifically support Black entrepreneurs, see the list below.

Industry & Professional Associations for Black Entrepreneurs

These are useful for networking, information, resources, and support.

AAEA: African American Entrepreneurs Assn.
AAEA provides education, mentoring, workshops, group economics, and micro-financing opportunities to underserved African Americans to help advance economic development and entrepreneurship. Members and partners provide support and aid in the form of capital and services to underserved entrepreneurs.
BBA: Black Business Assn.
BBA strives to help the African American and urban community create firm economic bases through the development of African American-owned businesses. Their missions include identifying and creating financial opportunities, providing training for entrepreneurial professional development, among other things.
BCWN: Black Career Women's Network
BCWN serves Black women in the workforce and in entrepreneurship with professional development, mentor access, and career empowerment.
Black Founders
Black Founders works to stimulate the amount of Black entrepreneurs entering into the technology field through the provision of advice, mentorship, and funding.
BWBO: Black Women Business Owners of America
BWBO America connects African American women business owners, entrepreneurs, and startup founders working in the beauty, retail, real estate, healthcare, trucking, restaurant industries, and more. The association helps African American women grow successful businesses by equipping them with the necessary tools, resources, and knowledge to do so.
MBDA: Minority Business Development Agency
As an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the MBDA works to grow the number of minority-owned businesses in the nation by helping these businesses connect with capital, contracts, and markets.
NANBPWC: Natl. Assn. of Negro & Professional Women's Clubs
NANBPWC advocates for the promotion and protection of the interests of African American women working in the business and professional world. Association members include African American women business owners and certified, licensed, and degreed professionals.
NBCC: National Black Chamber of Commerce
NBCC concerns itself with the development and interests of Black entrepreneurs. The organization promotes entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within African American communities and the African Diaspora.
USBC: US Black Chambers
USBC supports African American Chambers of Commerce and business organizations and helps in the development and building of Black enterprises. The organization works for the realization of economic empowerment by providing advocacy, access to capital, contracting, entrepreneur training, and chamber development.

This listing thanks to the Library of Congress and their guide "African Americans in Business and Entrepreneurship: A Resource Guide."