Payne Accounting & Consulting LLC

We are very excited for today’s Business & Bagels networking event!

Join us to learn more about QuickBooks and what it can do for your business!

I would like to thank the Grand Rapids community for voting us to be in the top 20!

You have spoken and said that you want Payne Accounting & Consulting LLC here! We ask for your continued support as we pitch for grant funding!

📣 The Top 20 are here! 📣
We’re thrilled to announce the 20 incredible initiative owners selected for the 2025 Opportunity Empowered Small Business Pitch Competition!

These visionary residents are building bold, community-centered businesses—and over the next few weeks, they’ll be working hard to perfect their pitches. On August 26, they’ll compete for up to $15,000 in funding to bring their ideas to life!

More than just prize money, Opportunity Empowered offers coaching, mentorship, and professional support to help each finalist take their next big step.

✨ August is Black Business Month—and there’s no better time to invest in powerful ideas rooted in our community.

👉 Meet the Top 20 below and stay tuned as we follow their journey to Pitch Day!

Payne Accounting & Consulting LLC is a proud partner & facilitator for Young Money Finances!

We are helping to equip youth with the tools for success! Your financial literacy journey can start at any age. 🌱✨

It’s never too early or too late to start learning!