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Christian Business League

 

Mission Statement

To serve as a Faith Based organization, using a collaborative approach to community-wide economic development and empowerment.

 

Vision Statement

The Christian Business League will be a catalyst for establishing a community that controls its own destiny through the fostering of Wealth Creation and Economic Empowerment.

 

Guiding Principles

In the context of our Faith, we will: 

  • Make all business decisions with careful regard to Christian principles and values;

  • Seek out and support African American owned businesses;

  • Create opportunities for innovative and creative thinking, meaningful dialogue and fellowship that bonds us together;

  • Invest personally in the education and mentoring of current and future entrepreneurs;

  • Encourage the building of networks and partnerships to drive new business development;

  • Commit to supporting the financial stability of the African   American Church

  • The majority of businesses served by the CBL have annual revenues of less than one million dollars.

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Activities of the CBL will include:

  • Quarterly Faith and Finance Breakfasts

  • Business networking and mentoring

  • Community wealth creation

  • Jobs Partnership Ministry

  • Financial Empowerment Program

  • Business Trailblazer Tribute

  • Scholarships

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2024 Unfurl Honorees
Sam Sylk, Ariane Kirkpatrick, and Greg Conwell (for Courtney Conwell Ottrix)

CBL SUPPORT BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES
See Home Page for Information

 Upcoming Events 2024

Unfurl, A Sunset Event in White
Monday, July 22 @ 6 p.m.
Lakeside Yacht Club
4851 N. Marginal Road, Cleveland, OH 44114

Honoring
Ariane Kirkpatrick, The AKA Group
Courtney Lynn Ottrix, Courtney Covers Cleveland
Sam Sylk, Radio One Personality and Entrepreneur


 

The Mike Shinn Annual Memorial Golf Outing, Monday, September 9 Tanglewood Golf Course

8745 Tanglewood Trail, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023

DAVID ALEXANDER, PGA, HONOREE

First Tee Cleveland, Manager of Player Development

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