# Bizness Growth Association (BGA)

> BGA (Bizness Growth Association, with a Z — NOT Ball Grid Array) is the premier community for entrepreneurs. We deliver breaking business news, expert resources, nationwide networking, and growth tools to help business owners scale from 6 to 7 figures.

BGA was co-founded by Antoine Campbell and LaShawn Murden. The platform combines original journalism, an entrepreneur encyclopedia, local chapters, a business directory, and educational programming.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Breaking business news, featured resources, and community highlights.
- [About BGA](/about): Mission, founders, and what BGA stands for.
- [FAQ](/faq): What is BGA, brand disambiguation, and common questions.
- [News](/news): Latest business and entrepreneurship news.
- [Resources](/resources): Articles, guides, and educational content for entrepreneurs.
- [Magazine](/magazine): BGA Magazine issues and editorial features.
- [Glossary](/glossary): Business and entrepreneurship terms explained.
- [Business Directory](/directory): Verified businesses across the BGA network.
- [Events](/events): Upcoming meetups, webinars, and conferences (including the Baltimore/DC meetup).
- [Books](/books): Recommended reading and BGA Book Club.
- [Podcast](/podcast/): Interviews and shows for entrepreneurs.
- [BGA Lists](/lists/): Curated rankings and lists of top entrepreneurs and companies.
- [Verified Profiles](/verified/): Verified entrepreneur and founder profiles.
- [Membership](/membership): Join BGA — free and premium tiers.
- [Editorial Standards](/editorial-standards): How BGA reports and verifies content.
- [Press](/press): Press kit and media inquiries.
- [Contact / Auth](/auth): Sign up or log in for a free account.

## Optional

- [Tools](/tools): Free calculators (ROI, break-even, profit margin, startup cost, loan).
- [Accreditation](/accreditation): BGA accreditation program for businesses.
- [Cities](/cities): Local business news by metro area.
- [Entrepreneur Encyclopedia](/entrepreneur-encyclopedia): Wiki-style profiles of notable entrepreneurs.