Urban League in the News
Madison West DMV moves to Black Business Hub on Park Street
The Madison West DMV has officially relocated to the Black Business Hub, expanding community services in the heart of Madison.
New Black Business Hub aims to help small businesses
The Black Business Hub is creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses led by people of color in Madison.
Black Business Hub hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony on Madison’s South Side
The Black Business Hub celebrated its grand opening with a lively ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a new era for small businesses on Madison’s South Side.
The Hub is buzzing
The Urban League of Greater Madison is making strides in supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses led by people of color at its Black Business Hub.
Green Bay Packers Foundation Announces $250,000 Challenge Grant for Urban League Black Business Hub
The Urban League of Greater Madison (ULGM) announced a $250,000 matching grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation to help launch a community challenge campaign.
SSM Health presents Urban League with $100,000 donation for Black Business Hub
From Madison 365, by Isaac Trussoni: SSM Health presented a $100,000 check to support the completion of The Black Business Hub and the ULGM’s efforts to encourage local Black- and minority-owned entrepreneurship opportunities.
SSM Health is strengthening its partnership with the Urban League of Greater Madison
From Channel 3000: SSM Health is strengthening its partnership with the Urban League of Greater Madison by donating $100,000 to the nonprofit.
This Madison cosmetology school is working to close diversity gaps in the beauty industry
From the Wisconsin State Journal, by Emilie Heidemann: gBETA Urban League participant forging new ground as the first African American owned cosmetology college in Madison.
Urban League of Greater Madison receives multi-million-dollar donation
Channel3000.com: MacKenzie Scott — a philanthropist who has given to several Madison-area groups in the past — recently donated $2.9 million to the organization, making hers the largest single private donation in the affiliate’s 55-year history,
Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott donates $2.9 million to Urban League
Wisconsin State Journal: The Urban League of Greater Madison received a $2.9 million donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. “It’s going to be a game-changer for Urban League programming.”
Black Business Hub Helping Put Madison on the Map as a “Little City That Thinks Big”
AFAR Magazine: Little Cities That Think Big: 8 Forward-Thinking Destinations Across the U.S. A college town meets a state capital in Madison where a web of initiatives focuses on inclusion, culture, climate, and access to the outdoors. The new Black Business Hub, opening later this year, aims to launch Black and BIPOC entrepreneurs.
Farwell Foundation Announces $500,000 Donation to Support The Black Business Hub
Farwell Foundation Announces $500,000 Donation to Support The Black Business Hub Project surpasses $20 million raised towards its $26 million goal. MEDIA RELEASE: October 4, 2022 CONTACT: Ruben L. Anthony, Jr. | 608.729.1208 | [email protected] (Madison, Wis.) (Oct. 30,...
Press Releases
Green Bay Packers Foundation Announces $250,000 Challenge Grant for Urban League Black Business Hub
The Urban League of Greater Madison (ULGM) announced a $250,000 matching grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation to help launch a community challenge campaign.
SSM Health strengthens Urban League of Greater Madison partnership
SSM Health strengthens Urban League of Greater Madison partnership with financial support $100,000 donation to The Black Business Hub will support, encourage local black- and BIPOC-owned entrepreneurship opportunities Madison, WI (Jan. 31, 2023) – SSM Health and Urban...
Farwell Foundation Announces $500,000 Donation to Support The Black Business Hub
Farwell Foundation Announces $500,000 Donation to Support The Black Business Hub Project surpasses $20 million raised towards its $26 million goal. MEDIA RELEASE: October 4, 2022 CONTACT: Ruben L. Anthony, Jr. | 608.729.1208 | [email protected] (Madison, Wis.) (Oct. 30,...
Kyle Rittenhouse Acquittal – Joint Statement of the National Urban League and Wisconsin Urban League Affiliates
Joint Statement of the National Urban League and Wisconsin Urban League Affiliates in response to the acquittal of vigilante killer Kyle Rittenhouse.
UW-Madison is Still Out of Step… and Behind
A statement from the Black Leadership Council of Dane County regarding the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Athletic Director hiring process.
NBC 15 – Urban League to offer new business loan program funded by American Family Insurance
NBC 15 | CAROLINE PETERSON: A new program administered by the Urban League of Greater Madison (ULGM) and funded by American Family Insurance will provide loans to new and emerging minority-owned businesses located in Madison’s new South Side hub.
Urban League announces COVID-19 Workforce Relief & Recovery Initiative
Today, the Urban League of Greater Madison announced a new COVID-19 Workforce Relief and Recovery Initiative. Those looking for work and those looking for workers are encouraged to contact us immediately.
Summit Credit Union Announces $50,000 Challenge Gift to Urban League 1,500 Jobs, 1,500 Families Initiative
Summit Credit Union announces a $50,000 Challenge Gift to Urban League’s 1,500 Jobs, 1,500 Families Initiative. Summit Credit Union has agreed to match dollar?for?dollar any donation made to the Urban League up to a total of $50,000.
