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by the St. Louis American
African American hairstyles are inventive, eclectic, stylish and ever-escalating. Likewise, Leslie and Valerie Hughes, founders of Frizzy by Nature, the nonprofit that hosts Frizz Fest, the annual natural beauty festival, are creatively expanding their portfolio.
Last week the sisters-in-law hosted the “Blooming Business Training,” event designed to empower St. Louis entrepreneurs. A press release for the event simply defined it as a way “to help local entrepreneurs thrive.”
Inside the Cortex/CIC building on S. Sarah Street, impeccably dressed, actively engaged participants occupied all tables and chairs of the spacious exposed brick room. Backed by a host of sponsors including Square, the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) and US Bank, the event provided vital resources and economic opportunities for over 50 small businesses in the region.
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