Hennessy Launches Unfinished Business Program With $3M To Support Minority Entrepreneurs

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Hennessy Launches Unfinished Business Program With $3M To Support Minority Entrepreneurs

Many of the worlds favorite companies were built by the Black dollar. One spirits brand has recognized these facts and plans to give back in a big way. On Monday, June 22 Hennessy announced the launch of a new platform intended to help entrepreneurs during the new normal. Unfinished Business is a small business initiative []

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