Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce, Walmart announce micro-grant program

Leaders of the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce BBMC) and Walmart recently announced a partnership to award micro-grants to local women and minority- owned businesses across the Big Bend Region. The COVID-19 Business Recovery Assistance Grants (CBRAG) are intended as a support mechanism to help small businesses sustain operations during the difficult economic times of Covid-19.

“Right now, in the five counties we serve, small businesses are hurting. This is a positive step we can take to make sure that our minority and women-owned businesses have the support they need to survive these difficult times,” said Sean Pittman, founder and chairman of the BBMC. “The BBMC was founded to stand in the gap for our business community and give a fighting chance to those small businesses that need it the most – and this program is just another way of fulfilling that mission.”

The application process is open on the BBMC’s website and will be available through July 10, 2020. All women and minority-owned businesses in the five-county Big Bend Region are encouraged to apply.

Details and more information is available by visit www.mybbmc.org.

“Our community has come together in an extraordinary way during this time of great need for our neighbors, friends and family,” said Monesia T. Brown, director of public affairs & government relations in Florida for Walmart. “As a company, Walmart is committed to leading change in society and supporting organizations meeting critical needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Our support of the Big Bend Minority Chamber reflects that commitment, providing help to diverse small businesses throughout north Florida and filling the gaps in opportunities. We look forward to continuing to work together to make a difference and help address the impact of COVID-19 across our Florida communities.”