James Group Crosses $1 Billion With Its First Manufacturing Acquisition
By Tony O. Lawson Detroit-based James Group has crossed $1…
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Ward Holdings: Turning African Commodities Into Global Consumer Brands
Africa produces approximately 60% of the world’s raw cashews, yet…
How the McKissack Family Sustained a Construction Firm Across Five Generations
By Tony O. Lawson The McKissack family’s involvement in American…
How Harris & Ford Built a $400M Global Supply Chain Business
By Tony O. Lawson Harris & Ford built a $400…
Mae Figured Out How to Get Doulas to Black Mothers Through Insurance
By Tony O. Lawson According to the CDC’s most recent data,…
How David Stevens Built one of the Largest Black-owned Investment Advisory Firms in the U.S.
By Tony O. Lawson Independent registered investment advisory firms in…
How Law Firms Are Selected Across Investment and Acquisition Transactions
Legal counsel is typically identified before a transaction is formally…
Inside Thompson Hospitality, One of America’s Largest Black-owned Food Service Companies
By Tony O. Lawson Most food service companies are built around…
Ratcliff Premium Meats: The Architecture of a Durable Beef Operation
Kimberly Ratcliff did not plan to be a beef producer.…
Deon Nicholas Built Forethought Before the AI Boom. Zendesk Is Acquiring It.
By Tony Lawson When Deon Nicholas co-founded Forethought in 2018, the…
