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(opens in a new tab)The Black Eco Chamber is a business development incubator designed to serve black-owned businesses.
THIS SATURDAY: Behind the Music. Inside the Business.
Steven Ray was in the room during the making of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, working alongside Quincy Jones. This weekend, hear from him at The Blueprint of a Legend at MOPOP.
For entrepreneurs and professionals, his career across music, publishing, film, and theater offers a chance to explore how relationships are built, opportunities are recognized, and careers evolve.
Whether you love this era of music, want to grow your network, or are considering a career pivot, join BECO for a conversation that reaches beyond entertainment.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. Students must also register in advance.
#BECO #ArtistWorkshop #StevenRay #SeattleEvents #Entrepreneurship
Behind the Music. Inside the Business. 🎶
From working with @quincyjones during @michaeljackson’s Thriller to helping discover and develop talent, Steven Ray has seen how creative careers take shape behind the scenes.
What could that experience mean for your next move?
Join BECO for The Blueprint of a Legend and explore the relationships, creative discipline, and career decisions that matter across industries.
You don’t have to work in entertainment to bring questions about your own future.
📅 October 17 | Noon–3 p.m.
📍 MOPOP, Seattle
🎟️ $25 BECO members | $40 general admission
Advance tickets only. No sales at the door.
Scan the QR code on the poster for event details and tickets.
#BECO #ArtistWorkshop #StevenRay #SeattleEvents #CareerGrowth #BlackEntrepreneurs
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#TGIF BECO Members! You’ve put in the work this week. Now, give yourself room to enjoy the weekend, too.
For entrepreneurs, there’s always something else to do. A focused one-hour reset on Saturday can help you prepare for next week while protecting time to recharge:
✅ Review your numbers: Check sales, expenses, and outstanding invoices.
✅ Clear your follow-ups: Handle priority replies and schedule the rest.
✅ Plan next week: Choose your top three priorities.
✅ Message one person: Reconnect with a client, colleague, or potential collaborator.
Set a timer, keep the scope manageable, and stop when the hour is up. Then make space for rest, family, friends, or something you enjoy.
Building a stronger business also means protecting the energy you bring to it.
Save this reel for your weekend reset.
#BECO #WeekendReset #BlackEntrepreneurs #BusinessGrowth
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Talent gets attention. Relationships help build a career.
On October 17, explore the experiences behind an extraordinary entertainment career and the lessons that reach beyond the industry.
The Blueprint of a Legend: Michael Jackson and the Creative Minds Who Shaped an Era features entertainment executive Steven Ray, a creative collaborator to Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, in conversation with @shyanselah .
Building a business? Considering your next career move? Looking to strengthen your professional network? Bring that ambition to the conversation.
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕛 12–3 p.m.
📍 MOPOP, Seattle
🎟️ $25 for BECO members
$40 general admission
$20 for current Artist Workshop members
Free with valid student ID (NOTE: students must register at www.theartistworkshop.org)
Reserve your seat through the link in our bio.
#BECO #TheArtistWorkshop #StevenRay #ShyanSelah #CareerDevelopment #SeattleEvents
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Happy Monday to our Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs!
Before the holidays arrive, take some time to give your business a clear financial check-in. 📊
Review these four numbers:
01, Cash on hand: How many months of runway do you have heading into the slow season?
02, Your 80/20: Which 20% of your clients or products carries 80% of your revenue?
03, Unpaid invoices: What can you follow up on now before the year closes?
04, Your January plan: What will January look like, and what do you need to set aside?
A thoughtful Q4 review can help you make stronger decisions, protect your cash flow, and enter the new year with intention. As we continue toward Small Business Saturday on November 28, 2026, use this checklist to stay prepared.
Save this post for your year-end review, and share it with a fellow founder. Which number are you checking first? ⬇️
Find year-round business education, resources, and community at beconw.com.
#BECOBlueprint #BlackBusiness #WashingtonEntrepreneurs #Q4Plannin
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So many small business owners start off unwillingly sacrificing their prospects for profit because they set prices that only cover their costs.
And, many founders undercharge because they guess instead of tracking expenses, compare themselves to the cheapest option, discount before anyone asks, or price from fear. Your expertise deserves a stronger foundation.
Here`s where you start:
1. Find your floor.
Direct costs + overhead + your pay + profit = your minimum sustainable price.
2. Price the value.
Your client is paying for more than your hours. Consider the result delivered, time saved, risk reduced, access created, or revenue enabled.
3. Raise rates with clarity.
For existing clients, give notice, explain the updated scope and rate, name the transition date, and hold the boundary. You do not need to over-explain or apologize for building a sustainable business.
Your price is part of your business strategy, not a measure of your worth. Save this for your next pricing review, and share it with a founder who needs the reminder.
Find more resources for growing your business at beconw.com.
#BlackEntrepreneurs #WashingtonBusiness #BusinessGrowth #PricingStrategy #BECOBlueprint
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#MondayMotivation: Pain can leave us discouraged, but it can also reveal the work we are uniquely positioned to do.
When Florida State Representative Angie Nixon saw books about Black history and culture being restricted in public schools, she transformed her frustration into action. She opened Café Resistance, a Jacksonville bookstore and coffee shop featuring Black authors, Black history and titles that had been challenged or removed.
What began as a response to book bans has grown into a community hub offering tutoring, Black history lessons, wellness workshops, parenting programs, music lessons and other resources.
Her story reminds us that pain does not have to be the end of the story. When directed with purpose, it can become the foundation for a business, program or institution that addresses the very problem that caused it.
This week, ask yourself: What challenge have I experienced that could become a solution for someone else?
Channel the pain. Clarify the purpose. Build something that moves the community forward.
Read more from @blavity: https://blavity.com/angie-nixon-fought-floridas-book-bans-by-opening-a-bookstore-for-banned-titles
#MondayMotivation #BECO #PurposeDrivenBusiness #CommunityEnterprise #BlackEntrepreneurship
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When a Black-owned business closes, scales back or disappears, our community loses more than a place to shop or eat. We can also lose history, jobs, gathering spaces and a foundation that one generation worked to leave for the next.
@emmasbbqseattle is fighting to preserve a family tradition built on recipes passed down for more than 100 years. After four years operating concessions at Lumen Field, the business lost that opportunity despite investing approximately $50,000 to $60,000 in equipment while preparing for future growth. The change reportedly eliminated about 65% of its revenue.
Now, owner Tess Thomas Anderson, her granddaughter Miceala Thomas and their family are rebuilding through their Rainier Avenue restaurant, catering and renewed community support.
This story is a reminder that resilience matters, but resilience should not be the only resource available to Black businesses. Intentional spending, referrals, partnerships and institutional opportunities all help established community businesses survive major setbacks.
Emma’s BBQ is participating in the Pack the House campaign. If you are in the Seattle area, consider putting your support into action.
Read more from @seattlemedium or get the story from the link in our bio.
#BECO #SupportBlackBusiness #SeattleBusiness #BlackOwnedRestaurant #BuyBlack
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