The Black Business Month has arrived. It’s time to celebrate local entrepreneurs.
Black Business Month is celebrated each August to recognize and recognize Black-owned businesses and their contributions to the economy. According to National Today, about 10% of all businesses in America are owned by Black people. Major industries run by black-owned businesses include healthcare, social work, repair and maintenance, beauty salons, and restaurants.
So how did this annual celebration get started?
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History of Black Business Month
Entrepreneur Frederick E. Jordan and eAccess Corp. president John William Templeton founded Black Business Month in 2004. Their goal was to empower black business owners across the country while also shedding light on the unique challenges many of them face.
This annual month-long event provides consumers and business owners with an opportunity to support black businesses. It also provides a platform for businesses to grow and build intergenerational wealth.
Continue below for a list of 10 local black-owned businesses with deals and promotions happening this month.
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Blossoms Florist
Blossoms Florist is a black-owned florist that has been in business for over 30 years, specializing in weddings, funerals, corporate events and rentals. Summer Bouquet is now available for $59.95 (originally $90). You can also set up a free wedding consultation and receive a free toss his bouquet.
Reservation required. Book by phone or online. 8711 Reading Road, Reading.
Davis Cookie Collection
Davis Cookie Collection offers 10% off an assortment package that allows customers to customize a box of a dozen cookies. This offer is valid only in stores with promo code Black2022.
Open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 7 PM and Saturday from 1 PM to 6 PM. 4926 Reading Road, Bond Hill.
Glam Chicks Makeup & Beauty Bar
Glam Chixx Make-up & Beauty Bar offers a variety of makeup services and beauty products, as well as in-depth makeup lessons for clients. Throughout August, if a customer brings a friend, the salon will offer her two full-face makeup applications for her $100.
Book online. 10948 Reading Road, Cincinnati.
hang up 513
Hang Ups 513 offers installation and home mounting services in the Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky areas and offers 10% off installation as long as Black Business Month is mentioned at time of booking or service.
Book online.
natural sheer care
Loveland-based skin care company, Natural Shea Care, is offering $5 off scented products on their website using promo code SHEASUMMER. You can also find natural shea care products at Kroger, Jungle Jim’s International Market, Target, and Amazon.
Pretty Please Makeup Studio
When you purchase from Pretty Please Makeup Studio’s Heart Collection, 10% of the proceeds will be donated to caregivers of people with multiple medical conditions.
Open Tuesday through Saturday or by appointment. 500 E. Ross Avenue, Cincinnati.
Revel Urban Winery
Rebel Urban Winery is celebrating Black Business Month with a “Rose All Day” special. This includes his $2 off All Day Level Rosé until the end of the month. The deal includes 6 oz and 9 oz spouts, bottles, and frozen rosé slushies.
Wednesday 5-10pm, Thursday 5-11pm, Friday 5-1am, Saturday 2-1am, Sunday 12-7pm We are open until 111 E. 12th Street, Cincinnati.
A consignment of style and grace
Black-owned online shopping platform Style and Grace Consignments is offering up to 50% off women’s clothing from August 19-21. This sale does not include men’s or children’s clothing, shoes or accessories.
passion plate
Chef Kimberly Wilbon brought her self-described soul (seasonal, organic, unexpected, local) cuisine from New York City to Cincinnati. Catering her services and healthy meals only through The Passion Plate. This month she’s featuring her $15 Southern Soul Her Bowl. This bowl features her trio of barbecue her oven-roasted chicken, kale, cowpea, rice, and her signature chacha her sauce. Her chacha sauce is her family’s recipe consisting of white vinegar, tomatoes, pickles, and onions.
Orders must be placed at least 23 hours in advance. 1719 Elm Street, Cincinnati.
tome bookstore
At Tome Bookstore, buy a drink and share this article and get 30% off any book.
Open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm 2123 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati.
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