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Zola’s World Inc. is deeply honored to be selected for the 2025 cohort of Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women: Black in Business program. This prestigious business-education initiative provides Black women entrepreneurs with strategic training, mentorship, and access to a formidable network of peers and advisors. The program offers a 10-week online business curriculum developed by the NYU Stern School of Business, in-person learning at Goldman Sachs headquarters in New York City, and opportunities to significantly accelerate business growth and impact.

Hampton University's Virginia Workforce Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (VWIEC) is dedicated to empowering Virginia’s current and aspiring entrepreneurs, especially those impacted by the pandemic, by providing free mentorship, education, financial guidance, and business development resources. We are proud to announce that, through this valuable program, we were awarded a $5,000 grant—an incredible boost that will help us grow and better serve our community.

Zola’s World Inc. is proud to be recognized as a finalist for the 2024 Comcast RISE Grant. This prestigious honor highlights our commitment to innovation, community impact, and business excellence. As a Comcast RISE finalist, we are celebrated among 500 outstanding small businesses nationwide selected for their dedication to growth and positive change. This accomplishment not only affirms our mission but also fuels our continued drive to create greater opportunities and strengthen the communities we serve.

Our CEO has proudly completed the following: 10 Week Kauffman FastTrack Program! She was also awarded 2nd place and $500.00 for the final pitch competition!!!

• Explored entrepreneurship and developed the business concept.
• Identified and researched market needs.
• Set financial goals and determined start-up costs.
• Developed research skills and determined the unique features and benefits of your product/service.
• Researched and analyzed the market and prepared a marketing plan.
• Created a business image and marketing strategies.
• Built the organization team and legal structures.
• Planned for a profitable business, evaluated pricing and profitability.
• Learned how to monitor cash flow and seek funds.
• Determined and implemented next steps to launch the business and completed a solid business plan