Two Opportunities This Wednesday, October 14

This Wednesday, October 14, carries two items worth your attention.

Final call: Harambeans Africa Jobs Fund Prize Applications close October 14. The prize offers a $20,000 grant plus admission to the Harambeans Alliance, for African and diaspora entrepreneurs building businesses that manufacture in Africa, export globally, and create jobs — with a follow-on path through the Africa Jobs Fund (up to $100K pilot, then $100K–$1M scale-up). Diaspora founders are explicitly invited. The winner will be announced November 12 at the British Parliament in London. https://menterprise.africa/opportunities/harambeans-africa-jobs-fund-prize-2026/

Free virtual event: Word In Black "State of Black Businesses" Symposium Wednesday, October 14, 5:30–6:45 PM ET — virtual and free. Word In Black convenes Black business owners and entrepreneurship leaders on the challenges and opportunities in Black ownership: government contracting, business funding, financial management, solo entrepreneurship, tech businesses, and capacity building. Panelists: Angel St. Jean (Equity Brain Trust / Black Founders Table), Kimberly Castle Royster (Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce), Omar Muhammad (Morgan State University), Lonna Dawson (Nefer Bookcafe). Moderated by Dr. Toni Draper (The AFRO) and Shernay Williams (Word In Black). https://wordinblack.com/2026/10/the-state-of-black-businesses-symposium-10-14/

Mark your calendar.