2022 Participating Businesses by Category

Food & Drink

• Brewers Cafe
  A cold pressed juice bottling company

• Cookie Soul
  Lovingly crafted cookies and bars using high-quality local ingredients

• Vegan Comforts Soul Food
  Specializing in vegan comfort food without the use of nuts or soy products

• 434th Street Catering
  Authentic Caribbean American Cuisine

Education

• Mahogany and Friends Book Series and Foundation
  Educational books, merch, and Mahogany dolls to educate children on topics that aren't traditionally taught

• Dr. Goshay Novels & Curriculums
  Professional development training, curriculum instructional design, assessments, and more

• Jarvis Publishing
  Booksellers

Other Services

• Heart and Soul Fitness with Nicole
  Community fitness studio designed to make exercise rewarding, exciting and a natural part of an individual’s daily routine

• Black Women Stitch
  The sewing group where Black lives matter

• SnapTrap
  Multimedia Studio housing a selfie museum, photography studio, and a podcast studio

Non-Profit

• Swords into Plowshares
  A community project to transform the Lee statue into new public art

• United Way of Greater Charlottesville
  Focusing on financial stability, school readiness, and connected community

• City of Charlottesville Police Civilian Oversight Board
  To establish and maintain trust between the Charlottesville Police Department, City Council, the City Manager, and the public

• Charlottesville Minority Business Program
  Part of City of Charlottesville’s Office of Economic Development

• Love No Ego Foundation
  Positive development for youth and young adults ages 10-24

Media

• 101.3 JAMZ
  Charlottesville’s #1 for hip-hop and R&B

• Vinegar Hill Magazine
  Supporting a more inclusive social narrative, promoting entrepreneurship, and being a beacon for art, culture, and politics in Central Virginia

Home & Real Estate

• CTI Real Estate
  Providing sales, lease, land, and residential services in Central VA

• April's Cleaning Service
  Cleaning company

• Jones Heating & Air
  HVAC service, repair, maintenance and installation

Finance, Insurance, and Business Services

• Tax Ladies
  Tax, Bookkeeping and other Financial Services

• Mutual of Omaha (LaQuandra Cabell)
  Financial advisor; Insurance agent

• Millionaire Development Group
  Business Consulting to young entrepreneurs and business executives

• RBC Institute

  Providing Servsafe Manager Certification, Servsafe Food Handler certificate training & Restaurant consulting services

• Frye Business Solutions
  Tax Preparation and IRS Debt Resolution to individuals and businesses

• Keys to Life Logistics
  Custodial & building services, light construction, freight transport
  

Decor & Gifts

• House of Soul
  Making Spaces and Lives Culturally Dope and Comfortable with Afrocentric Home Decor, Stationary and accessories

• Lovely Scent Candles
  Handmade Soy Candles in elegant jars

• The Prolific Peacock
  Handmade goods

• Crafts By Chrissy
  Personalized handmade creations such as keychains, t-shirts, mugs, etc.

• MyKoryn Fair Trade Artisans
  Beautiful treasures from indigenous artisans around the world who receive fair pay for their creations

Clothing, Accessories, and Jewelry

• GlamHER Boutique by Paparazzi Accessories
  Jewelry

• SVN7VII BRAND
  Clothing brand

• PinKvaultcloset
  Urban clothing store for women, styles from casual to extravagant

• Trusting Jesus Works
  Merch with inspiration to encourage and uplift others such

• Blezzings Eyewear
  Uniquely designed eyewear

Health Products, Cosmetics, and Beauty

• QualityGifts
  Natural health and beauty products

• The Pretty Hustle
  Holistic hair care therapy for women, men, and children

• Color Street
  Easy Salon Quality DIT manicures