Branches & City National Bank Team Up to Support Black, and Minority Women Owned Businesses in South Florida with the Launch of SPARK for Entrepreneurial Equity
Branches is partnering with City National Bank of Florida (CNB) to launch a new program – SPARK for Entrepreneurial Equity. SPARK, an acronym for Supporting Progress, Access, Relationships & Knowledge, will assist business owners in building new relationships, accessing education, and unlocking the tools and resources necessary for entrepreneurial success. Branches is a nonprofit organization focused on empowering families and businesses through education and financial wellness services. Underwritten by CNB, SPARK becomes the bank’s latest ESG initiative focused on addressing inequality in underserved communities, with a focus on Black- and minority women-led entrepreneurship.