"Over the past 16 years, there has been a conscious effort for African-Americans to purchase from Black-owned companies. Because AHBAI promotes the Proud Lady symbol, it has been able to push the recognition of African-American owned companies forward."

Joe Dudley, Sr., President
Dudley Products, Inc.





"We are proud to be among the founding members of AHBAI and are particularly proud of AHBAI's achievements, most notably, the Entrepreneurial Leadership Conference, Proud Lady Beauty Show, "Who's That Lady?" logo promotion campaign and UNCF retailer promotions. I distinctly remember when the association was founded, most of those outside the association said that it would never last. This association has not only lasted, but thrived over the past 16 years."

Jory Luster, President,
Luster Products, Inc.



"Though AHBAI has developed programs to assist in business and to assist students, our real impact has been in allowing people to see what could be accomplished. AHBAI members alone do not have the power to change Black America, but we do have the power to inspire each individual to change, to achieve and to be more than they ever dreamed possible."

Nathaniel Bronner, Jr., Executive Vice President,
Bronner Bros.