200+

Volunteers

150+

Businesses Enrolled

50+

Organizational Partners

OUR STRONGEST PROJECTS

WHO WE ARE

We are a Black business incubator with a mission to help people turn their ideas into reality and to build a supportive community for BIPOC business owners.

WHAT WE DO

We provide opportunities for professional development through programs, events, mentoring, and coaching with support from our partners.

STORY FROM THE FOUNDER

Black Wall Street in Asheville started in 2020 as local people collaborated in response to economic disparities in Asheville. That year, GRIND, LLC received funding from NC IDEA Foundation to launch this idea as a program that would enroll 20 Black Businesses and help them reach $250,000 in revenue together. Amazingly, they enrolled 74 businesses who generated over $1 Million in revenue and created 22 jobs. In 2021 Black Wall Street was incorporated as a 501c3 organization with GRiND as a social enterprise supporting it. This business incubator continues its work to bridge economic gaps and remove barriers for people of color to thrive in business.

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MEET OUR PARTNERS

At the heart of our mission is a dedication to economic development and community empowerment. None of this would be possible without the invaluable support of our esteemed partners. These collaborators, ranging from local businesses to community leaders and advocacy groups, share our vision of fostering economic growth and creating lasting opportunities for the Black community in Asheville. Join us on this transformative journey as we work together to build a more inclusive, equitable, and prosperous future.