Insights for
Minority Business Owners
You are important to your community and you are important to us, and we’re here to help you be the best business owner you can be.
PNC Support for Minority-Owned Businesses
Our Mission is to deliver products, solutions, and resources that will help to enable financial wellness of emerging businesses within our minority communities through dedicated bankers, advocacy partners, and technology that will help empower, educate, and accelerate entrepreneurial growth and success.
Marshalynn Odneal, National Sales Executive for Minority Business
Marshalynn leads the design and implementation of financial solutions that set up minority-owned businesses for effective growth, development and sustainability. She will partner closely with PNC’s Corporate Responsibility Group and our Regional Presidents, to help ensure that PNC’s goal of financial wellness for all business clients is achievable today and into the future.
Black History Month Webcast Replay
February 2022
Panel Discussion
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Minority-Owned Businesses: Overcoming Financial Challenges
If you missed this webcast, or would like to see it again, watch our replay video which brings together a panel of experts who discuss the unique challenges minority business owners face, whether starting up or preparing to grow their business.
We also introduce our new Minority Business segment, cover payment solutions and lending options, and provide a high-level economic update for minority businesses.
A Commitment to Diversity
Communities
Howard Business School Dean Talks Impact of New Center for Entrepreneurship
A $16.8 million PNC Foundation grant establishes a national hub to support Black entrepreneurs.
3 min read
Running Your Business
How to Improve Diversity and Inclusion in Your Organization
The business case for diversity is stronger than ever.
4 min read
Running Your Business
PNC Supplier Diversity Program Welcomes New Participants
Minority-owned, women-owned and small businesses are discovering new opportunities to compete through corporate supplier diversity programs.
5 min read
Running Your Business
Women Who Achieve: Glenesa Swann and Frenchette Rosemond
The co-owners of Tooney Town Early Learning Center are committed to supporting children, families and the communities they serve.
3 min read
Running Your Business
Black Owned Businesses: Covid-19 Impacts and Economic Outlook
We brought together a panel of experienced speakers from within PNC as well as a business owner and her banker to discuss this situation impacting many businesses today.
61:28 min video
$26.5 Billion
Planned loan originations to small businesses in LMI communities, majority-minority census tracts, businesses with less than $1 million in revenue and small farms as part of a total $88 Billion Community Benefits Plan.
"In recognition of small businesses as the lifeblood of the U.S. economy and the critical role that they play in creating wealth and ensuring more diverse and inclusive communities, PNC plans to originate at least $26.5 billion in loans to small LMI, minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses from 2022 through 2025."
— Richard Bynum, Chief Corporate
Responsibility Officer for PNC
Businesses Getting Started
Manage Business Finances
How Minority Business Owners Can Find The Right Banking Partner
A strong relationship with a bank can serve you at every stage of your business.
4 min read
Manage Business Finances
A Guide to SBA Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can help be the difference-maker in getting the money your business needs.
3 min read
Growing Your Business
Mex-More: A Business Built on Authentic Ethnic Foods and Great Service
Oscar Garcia identified a need and filled it, by connecting grocery stores and supermarkets with foods from Mexico, Central America and South America.
3 min read
Growing Your Business
Lessons from Entrepreneurs on Risk, Failure, and Self-confidence
Discover the personality traits of typical entrepreneurs, and which common characteristics can improve their chance of business success.
2 min read
Manage Business Finances
Separating Business & Personal Finances for Success
Find out how to save time and money by creating transparency within your business. You and your accountant will be grateful come tax season!
3 min read
Manage Business Finances
Establishing Credit Early - 3 Guiding Principles
Learn three guiding principles for building your credit history early, before you need it, so it's well-established when you do.
2 min read
Businesses Ready to Grow
Business Planning
Writing a Business Plan: A Guide for Minority Business Owners
By serving as a strategic document for your business, your business plan helps you stay focused as your business thrives.
4 min read
Manage Business Finances
How SheEO Transforms Entrepreneurial Funding and Support
Its 0% interest loans and global support system benefit businesses like Brown Toy Box.
2 min read
Growing Your Business
Should I Grow My Business?
You may find your business at a crossroads — should you expand or stay put? Break down the details that can help you decide which path to take.
2 min read
Growing Your Business
Will it fly? Evaluating new ideas for your business
Your desk is piled with innovative ideas that could lift your company's cash flow to the next level. How can a business owner tell the difference?
2 min read
Running Your Business
Understanding the Four Stages of Your Sales Funnel
It's important to understand the four different stages of the sales funnel — and know how to reach customers at each stage.
2 min read
Growing Your Business
Jerk Taco Man: The Key to Restaurant Success Is Starting Small
Since piloting his jerk taco concept on the streets of Chicago, Julius Thomas has opened four locations there. He plans to take his business model to Atlanta next.
3 min read
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