Taylor’d Cosmetology School, Inc. was founded in 2023 to provide beauty education tailored to Black hair, skin and nails, with plans to expand to nail and hair programs in the future.
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JunkNMyTrunk Junk Removal
Brayshaun Gibson, the owner of JunkNMyTrunk Junk Removal, has grown his business from a solo hustle to a structured operation, offering junk removal, demolition, and eventually waste management, while also creating job opportunities for others.
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The Wellness Paradigm
Kinshasha Kambui founded Wellness Paradigm, a sanctuary for Black people to experience holistic wellness free from judgment or exclusion, after experiencing personal trauma and discovering ancestral wisdom in her healing journey.
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Black Business Enterprises
Nancy Korsah, founder and CEO of Black Business Enterprises, has empowered Black entrepreneurs by creating a community-driven initiative dedicated to supporting and uplifting Black-owned businesses, and has now expanded to include a brick and mortar location in downtown Minneapolis.
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Route1
Route1, a social enterprise fiscally sponsored by the Social Good Fund, is a Minnesota-based organization that supports emerging farmers of color and promotes health equity by providing fresh produce to marginalized communities.
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Uniting the diaspora through music and culture
Samambo World is a cultural movement that unites the African diaspora through music and community, providing opportunities for artists and creatives to showcase their talents and collaborate with like-minded individuals.
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Breakfast Bar of MN
The Breakfast Bar of MN in downtown Minneapolis has thrived despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to strong community support and adaptability, and is poised for long-term success with continued community backing and strategic expansion.
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Poptastic Planners
Temeal Armstrong founded Poptastic Planners, a company that offers fun and functional planners and journals for children to stay organized and creative, with a goal of helping children with special needs express themselves creatively.
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Cultural education and access through fashion and design
Satiya Amporful, founder of Uniquely Global, has turned her childhood memories and global experiences into a brand that celebrates artistry and heritage from around the world, fostering cultural appreciation and connection.
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Black Business Spotlight: MetroNOME Brewery
MetroNOME Brewery, co-founded by Bill Eddins, is a craft beer business that supports local music education programs through the MetroNOME Foundation, providing instruments, lessons, and mentorship to underprivileged youth in the Twin Cities.
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Black Business Spotlight: Mosaic on a Stick
Lori Greene’s Mosaic on a Stick studio offers a safe space for people to make art, explore themes of pain, healing and hope, and foster community healing, while her public works reflect her connection to her African and Native American heritage and her belief in art as a powerful tool for recovery.
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Black Business Spotlight: PAR365
Mercedes and Thomas Jackson, owners of PAR365, an 8,500 square foot indoor golf simulator, have overcome many obstacles
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Black Business Spotlight: InGensa, Inc.
‘If we are servicing our clients to the greatest satisfaction, then the bottom line will follow.’
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Black Business Spotlight: Render Free
A new communal wellness space opens for Black and Brown women in Northeast Mpls.
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Black Business Spotlight: Kobi Co.
Kobi Gregory and Tasha Harris are the mother-daughter team behind the luxury candle and self-care business Kobi Co.
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Black Business Spotlight: 36th & Lyn Refuel Station
The independent, community-oriented and Black-owned business is in South Minneapolis on 36th Street and Lyndale Avenue, as the name implies.
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Black Business Spotlight: Omari Brow Studio
The ambiance in Syreeta Seve’s Omari Brow Studio is peaceful, tranquil and adorned with plush decor—an ideal setting for a moment of self-care.
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Black Business Spotlight: House of Modern Dance and House of Theatre
‘I want to be that platform where everyone is welcomed. I want to be an attraction.’
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Black Business Spotlight: Urban 29 (updated)
Looking for comfortable but classy attire?Joyce Saunders’ Urban 29 may just be the clothing store for you.
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Black Business Spotlight: “Beautiful, Classy, Driven”
Beautiful, Classy, Driven features a variety of inspirational products in keeping with owner Markella Smith’s philosophy on life.