UPS invests in “launchpad” for Black businesses

UPS is partnering with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, which aims to aid Black business owners, to create a logistics “launchpad” in Atlanta that helps with shipping, warehousing and fulfillment. “When the pandemic hit, the small- and medium-sized customers got hit harder, and then the diverse segment got hit hard,” said Kevin Warren, chief marketing officer for UPS, which is investing $1.25 million in the initiative.