Featured on @CLTBlackOwned – Week of August 17 Recap
Each week the team at @CLTBlackOwned — Maddy, Jeff, Ashley and Jeremy — highlights a different Black-owned business in Charlotte and the surrounding area. The Queen City has a rich community of Black-owned retailers, restauranteurs, service-providers, creatives, consultants and innovators who are doing great work and deserve the spotlight.
To help them advance the mission of @CLTBlackOwned and get more eyeballs on these stellar businesses, we’ll recap their selections regularly in The Biscuit. Support the seven businesses and entrepreneurs below with your financial capital and use your social capital to help spread the word. Shopping small and shopping local helps our community grow and thrive.
You can also suggest any Black-owned businesses that @CLTBlackOwned should know about. And give them a follow on Instagram to stay in the loop on their daily business recommendations!
Weeks of August 10 & August 17, 2020
Kalin Devone Art
Category: Artist
Choice Words from CLTBO: “Kalin began her business because she was always “into” art. Having attended college for art, she sees her business as a continuation of her deep love for art. She loves having the opportunity to express herself through art and finds that there, she can express her feelings and share her perspective visually.”
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*Featured image via Kalin Devone Art.
Issa Vibe Adventures
Category: Tourism
Choice Words from CLTBO: “Issa Vibe Adventures was established in July 2017 by three friends. Charles Gbenyon, Lisa Colvin, and Ali Steele consider themselves adventure enthusiasts. After the group of friends explored and documented their journey exploring the mountains and waterfalls, they gained interest of many seeking to explore nature. They knew they could help other people of color do the same thing and Issa Vibe was birthed!”
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KidNPlay Events
Category: Family Friendly Activity
Choice Words from CLTBO: “KidNPlay Events provides inflatable bounce houses for events, parties, etc! The Smith family (Sam and Brittany) began their business in November 2018 because they wanted to aid in the fun by providing safe, clean, reliable event rentals. They love seeing kids and families enjoy parties and events.”
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Big Tanks Soulfull Kitchen
Category: Food & Drink
Choice Words from CLTBO: “The owners are long time friends Billy R. McIntyre, Jr. (Tank) & Candice Johnson. They pride themselves in providing premier customer service & delicious food to send you home full, wanting more! The team here is also very active in the community.”
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Perfect Blue Alchemy
Category: Health & Wellness
Choice Words from CLTBO: “Owner, Kenya, founded the company in 2015 while navigating her way through her own health journey. She found that one of the most difficult items for women on their wellness journey away from toxic, damaging products was perfume and from this need and her own personal need, Perfect Blue Alchemy was born! Kenya prides herself in being able to deliver quality products and the integrity the business has maintained over the last few years of expansion.”
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MAX Fit & Nutrition
Category: Food & Drink/Catering
Choice Words from CLTBO: “The founders are a husband & wife team, James & Loquacious Maxwell. They emphasize that clean eating can be transferred into your daily life. Their motto is “SWEAT in the GYM, not in the KITCHEN.” James, has 7 years experience in fitness & over 16 years experience in the food industry, including 5 as the head Chef at Maggiano’s. In March of 2019 they decided to open up their own business to build upon & pass down for generations to come.”
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Green Paw Essentials
Category: Pet Products
Choice Words from CLTBO: “Green Paw Essentials is a pet hygiene company that specializes in all natural and organic pet products. Their purpose is to help people naturally cleanse their pets and keep them healthy without a bunch of chemicals that could have long term effects. Green Paw Essentials believes in the power of organic and how high-quality pure ingredients lend to the effectiveness of the products. Transparency is key when it comes to products for fur babies!“
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