Programs

Bigger & Better Business

Empowering Black entrepreneurs and strengthening economic opportunity across Central Florida.

Building Black Business

Black business owners networking
African American small business owner
Black professionals in business meeting
African American entrepreneur with technology

About the Program

Bigger and Better Business (BBB) is a core programmatic thrust of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. The Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter channels this mandate into real economic impact — supporting Black-owned businesses, fostering entrepreneurship, and building pathways to financial independence in the Orlando community.

Through workshops, networking events, and direct business support, our brothers are committed to closing the wealth gap and building a stronger Black economy in Central Florida.

What We Do

Black business owners networking and development

Business Development

Workshops, seminars, and one-on-one coaching to help entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses.

African American small business owner economic empowerment

Economic Empowerment

Connecting community members with resources, funding opportunities, and financial literacy programs.

Black professionals networking and building partnerships

Networking & Partnerships

Building bridges between Black-owned businesses and the broader Orlando business community.

African American professional workforce readiness training

Workforce Readiness

Resume building, interview preparation, and career development resources for job seekers.

Initiative

Black Spend Initiative

The purpose of Black Spend is to be a change agent for Black-owned businesses by increasing the circulation of the Black dollar and awareness of Black-owned franchises within our communities.

Black Spend Initiative

Submit Your Receipt

Participated in the Black Spend Initiative? Upload your receipt from a Black-owned business and help us track our collective economic impact.

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Are you a Black-owned business in Central Florida? Register with the GDS Black Spend Initiative to be featured in our community directory.

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