NORMBOND & Associates: App Promotes Black Trade, Commerce and Social Mobile Network

Hi So today I want to drop this on you… The African American community has a staggering national unemployment rate of 34%, and a parallel youth national unemployment rate of 57%. There are more than 2-million unemployed Black folks in America.These are epidemic level numbers. And a “jobless recovery” means that very little will be done to create change. ​It’s well known that poverty is an economic problem that devastates families, communities and entire societies. But what are we doing to address these systemic issues in bold new ways? BlackTradeLines is a company that uses digital technology to empower African American businesses. They have developed an app — that is much more than a Black business directory. The mobile application is designed to help users locate the nearest Black-owned businesses, deals, events and activities close to them. In addition, the mission behind the company is to help to get the Black dollar to circulate within your local community and globally. They have created a "referral program that pays you $5" when a business owner in your network downloads the app.  They also pay you a smaller amount (.05) when an individual you recommend downloads the app.  Read more on the blog at BlackEconomicDevelopment.com ​Norm Bond