CHICAGO — Famous Amos, a cookie brand from Ferrara Candy Company, has partnered with the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) to launch its “Ingredients for Success Initiative,” a grant and mentorship program that provides tools and resources to help Black business owners succeed.
The company’s goal is to pair Black entrepreneurs with financial resources and mentors early on in their business development to help them create longevity in their business plans. In the program’s inaugural year, a total of $150,000 has been committed to grant three Black-owned businesses. In addition to the monetary award, grant winners will receive a suite of mentoring and coaching resources provided by the NBCC to drive sustainable growth and success.