A commercial lease can either help your business grow or create challenges you didn’t see coming.
Many entrepreneurs sign leases without fully understanding:
• hidden costs
• repair responsibilities
• zoning issues
• negotiation opportunities
• long-term obligations
That’s exactly why we created our new Commercial Lease Ready™ program.
Before you sign anything, make sure you’re informed.
Stay tuned for the launch!
#BlackBusinessAlliance #SmallBusinessGrowth #CommercialSpace #Entrepreneurship #BusinessEducation #MainStreet #BlackEntrepreneurs #BusinessTips
You’ve built your business from home, online, at pop-ups, or through hustle and determination…
But how do you know when you’re REALLY ready for a storefront?
Too many entrepreneurs sign leases without understanding hidden costs, lease terms, landlord negotiations, and zoning issues.
That’s why BBA created the Commercial Lease Ready™ Course.
✔ 6 sessions over 3 weeks
✔ Hybrid (New London + Zoom)
✔ Practical, hands-on learning
✔ Walk away with your own Lease-Ready Package
Starts May 30. Stay tuned for more info!
We’re thrilled to be a promotional partner for Beyond Business As Usual 2026. Don’t miss this one day
summit bringing together CT’s entrepreneurs and changemakers on May 7th. Secure your spot:
resetco.org/bbau
A quick stop at Bloom @gatheratbloom 💐✨
They’re creating all the floral magic for the Crown Gathering & Tea 👑
Trust us… it’s going to be beautiful 🌸 #ctsmallbusiness #ctnetworkingevents #blackwomeninbusiness
Did you need another reason to come to the Crown Gathering & Tea? 👀👑 We’re raffling off prizes… and this is one of them 💐
✨ A $500 spa gift card to the Ritz-Carlton ✨
🎟 Get your ticket now — you don’t want to miss this link in bio #smallbusinesssupport #ctevents #businessnetworking
👑 Introducing our 5th and final 2026 Crown Leadership Honoree…
We are proud to celebrate Kimberly M. Farrar-Powell — an HR strategist, entrepreneur, and community-driven leader dedicated to building workplaces that truly work for people. ✨
As the founder of KFP Consulting Services, LLC, Kimberly brings over 20 years of experience helping small businesses, nonprofits, and emerging industries like cannabis create compliant, equitable, and people-first organizations.
Beyond her work in HR, she is a powerful force in the community—leading workforce development and cultural initiatives through Juneteenth of Fairfield County, Inc. and continuing to open doors for others.
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👑 Introducing our fourth 2026 Crown Leadership Honoree…
We are proud to celebrate Fallon Thomas — a true community connector and champion for opportunity, access, and empowerment. ✨
As Outreach & Community Engagement Manager for the New Haven Hiring Initiative at Yale University, Fallon has spent years building meaningful bridges between institutions and community—creating pathways for workforce development, mentorship, and the next generation of leaders.
Rooted in history and driven by purpose, her work reflects a deep commitment to uplifting others and strengthening the communities she serves. From board leadership to youth mentorship, Fallon’s impact is both powerful and lasting.
This honor is well deserved. 💐 Stay tuned as we continue to unveil the incredible women being recognized at this year’s Crown Gathering & Tea.
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👑 Introducing our third 2026 Crown Leadership Honoree…
We are honored to celebrate Marilyn Moore — a trailblazer, advocate, and champion for her community. ✨
A Bridgeport native with a lifelong commitment to service, Marilyn has dedicated her work to improving the lives of others, from founding the Witness Project of CT, which has supported over 10,000 women in accessing life-saving breast cancer care, to serving as a State Senator for Connecticut’s 22nd District.
During her time in office, she led impactful legislation addressing gun violence prevention, food insecurity, and economic development, while helping to direct millions of dollars into communities across the state.
Her legacy is one of service, advocacy, and lasting change and we are proud to honor her. 💐
The room. The energy. The conversations. This is what you’re walking into at the Crown Gathering & Tea 👑✨
If you’ve been thinking about coming… this is your reminder to secure your ticket now.
A beautiful, inspiring, elevated afternoon with women who are building, growing, and showing up 💛
Don’t wait until it sells out #ctevents #networking #womeninbusiness
👑 Introducing our second 2026 Crown Leadership Honoree…
We are proud to honor Therest Billouin Roberts, a powerhouse in financial services and a true champion for economic empowerment. 💼✨
As Senior Managing Director & Market President for Small Business Banking at Webster Bank, Therest has spent over two decades expanding access to capital, supporting small business growth, and driving equity-centered initiatives that uplift communities.
Her leadership has earned her numerous accolades, including the Crain’s NY Notable Business Leadership Award and Webster Bank’s DEIB Champion Award, but her greatest impact is seen in the doors she’s opened and the lives she’s helped transform.
💐 Stay tuned as we continue to unveil the remarkable women being celebrated at this year’s Crown Gathering & Tea.
#CrownGatheringAndTea #CrownHonoree #BlackWomenLead #WomenInLeadership #CTBBAOrg #CGT26 #CelebrateBlackExcellence
This is your sign to come to the Crown Gathering & Tea 💐☕It’s more than tea it’s an experience.
A room full of beautiful, powerful women… connecting, laughing, and celebrating each other 👑✨
Link in bio #blackbusiness #ctevents #womeninbusiness
👑 Our first 2026 Crown Leadership Honoree has been crowned…
Please join us in celebrating Coach Carmen Abercrombie — a transformational leader, wellness advocate, and founder of Sharing The Bliss. ✨
With over 30 years of experience and a powerful personal journey of healing and purpose, Coach Carmen has dedicated her life to helping women reclaim their health, align with their calling, and walk boldly in who they were created to be.
Stay tuned as we reveal more incredible women who will be honored at this year’s Crown Gathering & Tea.
#CrownGatheringAndTea #CrownHonoree #BlackWomenLead #WomenInLeadership #CTBBAOrg #CelebrateBlackExcellence
