Amanda and Kristen: Mented Cosmetics
The case highlights the two co-founders of a black-owned beauty startup and the unmet needs within the beauty industry, examining the entrepreneurial opportunities that come from identifying an under served market, specifically within the black community.
Clothing Chris and Chrissie
It all begins with an idea.
This case highlights how the case protagonist considers her options on how to grow her e-commerce clothing site.
Ebony Magazine
This case highlights a privately held magazine company and decisions on what to do with the company's publications and brands.
Eve Hall: The African American Investment Fund in Milwaukee
This case highlights the lending options that a minority chamber of commerce considers when seeking to maximum value to their constituency, the challenges minority small business owners and entrepreneurs face, the role of non-financial institutions / community-based organizations in addressing those challenges, and the financial tools available to lenders and borrowers in this segment.
Jackie Taylor: The Black Ensemble Theater
This case highlights the decision on whether to build a new theater complex during an economic downturn as construction costs rise, or wait it out. Debt is unappealing, but a new facility is essential to the company's future.
Rev. Georgiette Morgan-Thomas & The American Hat Factory
This case highlights how to identify cost management strategies that allow a small business to grow out of potential bankruptcy and into quarter-over-quarter profitability while competing in an increasingly competitive business environment but also [a company] that holds a value on its ethics, quality of product and its loyal management of employees.
Valerie Daniels-Carter: High Growth Entrepreneurship via Franchising
This case highlights the history of franchising, franchise options, and how to do a financial analysis of franchise opportunities.
Vicki Fuller: Chief Investment Officer of New York State's $150+ Billion Employee Pension Fund
This case highlights the Chief Investment Officer of New York State Employees' Common Retirement Fund (CRF), who helped manage the third largest state pension fund in the United States.