About BBI Professional Services
Empowering Small Businesses, Shaping Equitable Futures
Founded in 2015, BBI Professional Services began as the Black Business Initiative (BBI), a boot camp designed to help novice Black entrepreneurs launch their businesses. Since then, we have evolved into a global consulting firm dedicated to empowering small businesses and their leaders to thrive. Our journey from grassroots support to a global presence has been driven by our commitment to creating institutions of change and championing economic equity.
Our transformation was catalyzed by a docuseries exposing the economic challenges faced by Black Americans. This revelation spurred our Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Jice Johnson, to address the systemic wealth inequality affecting Black families. Recognizing that traditional workshops and training alone were not enough, Jice developed a comprehensive five-pillar approach—Acumen, Mentorship, Capital, Patronage, and Policy. This strategy was designed to foster holistic financial outcomes and create lasting impact.
At BBI Professional Services, we are dedicated to forging strategic partnerships and collaborations that elevate personal, professional, and business outcomes. We provide tailored services that build resilience, expand knowledge, and secure resources, helping our clients shape a more equitable future for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Our mission is to drive sustainable success through:
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Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with governments, financial institutions, and community organizations to enhance support and foster entrepreneurship.
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Tailored Services: Offering technical assistance, capacity-building programs, and ecosystem development that address the unique needs of our clients.
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Empowerment and Equity: Committed to cultivating vibrant spaces and working collaboratively to create equitable opportunities and drive meaningful change.
Through our initiatives and partnerships, we have impacted thousands of entrepreneurs nationwide, striving to build a prosperous and inclusive future for all. Join us in our mission to empower small businesses and make a difference in the global community.
Mission
We are a global consulting firm dedicated to partnering with small businesses and their leaders on their journey to growth and success. Through strategic partnerships, collaborations, and tailored services, we enhance personal, professional, and business outcomes, driving sustainable success.
Vision
We envision a global community where businesses and their leaders are empowered to become better equipped, more knowledgeable, resilient, and well-resourced, enabling them to confidently shape an equitable future for themselves, their families, and the communities they serve.
Behind the Scenes
Meet the Visionary
I'm Jice Johnson, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BBI. I am wildly passionate about developing leaders and building ecosystems that allow us to thrive now, securing a bright future for our families.
Jice Johnson, Founder & CVO
Jice Johnson, a dedicated U.S. Army Veteran, and astute businesswoman, is the visionary Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of the Black Business Initiative, the AYA Foundation, the EDA for Black Communities, Jice Johnson Consulting, and Co-Founder of the New Community Transformation Fund - Denver. Based in Denver, Colorado, Jice's journey began in Oakland, California. In 2012 she graduated Cum Laude with a Master's Degree in Organizational Management and Leadership from Amridge University. Her life's mission revolves around building a strong economic foundation in the Black Community, advocating for and empowering Black entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals to secure an intergenerational stake in economic equity and liberation.
Recognized for her impactful contributions, Jice has received numerous accolades, including being named one of Denver Business Journal's Outstanding Women in Business and one of their Top 40 under 40, a Denver Urban Spectrum African Americans who Make a Difference awardee, an emerging leader by Colorado Black Women for Political Action, and an awardee by the Urban Leadership Foundations of Colorado. Her work has garnered attention from notable media outlets such as the Denver Business Journal, Westward, and 9 News. As one of Denver's celebrated business owners, she is deeply committed to closing the racial wealth gap and creating opportunities for intergenerational wealth, impacting entrepreneurs across the nation. Beyond her professional pursuits, Jice finds joy in traveling and embracing the beauty of the outdoors with her cherished children and dog.