--- title: Empowering Excellence: Celebrating 50 Black-Owned Businesses description: Check out the 50 local Black-owned businesses we highlighted for Black History Month driving economic empowerment and community growth. --- [Blog ](https://www.ulgso.org/blog) # [Empowering Excellence: Celebrating 50 Black-Owned Businesses](https://www.ulgso.org/blog/black-owned-businesses) Written by [Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio](https://www.ulgso.org/blog/author/ulgso) | Oct 18, 2024 5:14:37 PM ### Learn about 50 amazing businesses in your community.   In February 2024, we spotlighted 50 Black business owners in celebration of Black History Month from Dayton and Cincinnati who embody the essence of innovation and resilience. These trailblazers span various industries, including technology, culinary arts, fashion, healthcare, and more, showcasing our communities’ rich diversity and talent. Their ventures contribute significantly to the local economy and inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs by demonstrating what is possible with vision and perseverance. Each business owner brings a unique story of challenge, triumph, and unwavering determination, reflecting the broader narrative of Black entrepreneurship's critical role in fostering economic empowerment and social change. By supporting these businesses, we contribute to a cycle of community development, job creation, and wealth generation that benefits everyone. We invite you to support the local vendors on our list and experience their vibrant entrepreneurial spirit while contributing to the community’s growth. **Dayton Business Owners** Jenny Wariboko | Healthcare First Priority Urgent Care [www.firstpriorityurgentcare.com](http://www.firstpriorityurgentcare.com/) (937) 723-7230 Albert Powell | Construction Abatement CPM Enterprises [http://cpment.com](http://cpment.com/) 937-657-8915 Paula Willis | Retail Now and Zen Terrariums [https://www.shopnowandzen.com/](https://www.shopnowandzen.com/) 937-813-7122 Emerald Sparks | Professional services [www.emeraldsparks.com](http://www.emeraldsparks.com/) 513-2756-8535 Keon McCarroll | Retail shoes Sole Touchers LLC [www.soultouchers.com](http://www.soultouchers.com/) 424-354-6365 Shakira Johnson | Desserts Sweet Punkins Pies LLC sweetpunkinspies.com 937-503-1499 Kimberly Jarvis | Education Pop Up Preschool LLC dba PuP, LLC [www.nationalparentacademy.com](http://www.nationalparentacademy.com/) 937-673-6988 Dontoja Anderson | Art / Photography Denise Danielle Photography, LLC [https://denisedaniellephotographyllc.mypixieset.com/](https://denisedaniellephotographyllc.mypixieset.com/) 937-977-8639 Danielle Edwards | Desserts Sweet Ps Ice Pops [www.sweetpsicepops.com](http://www.sweetpsicepops.com/) 937-985-7086 Tamika Holbrook-Buckner | Healthcre Scrub Beats [www.facebook.com/people/Scrub-Beats-Medical-Uniforms/](http://www.facebook.com/people/Scrub-Beats-Medical-Uniforms/) 937-626-0611 LaSue Juniel | Smoothie Shop/Healty alternatives Dayton Fit Lab [https://www.facebook.com/DFLNutrition/](https://www.facebook.com/DFLNutrition/) 937-715-5085 Dawn Rucker-Turner | Haircare/products and educational What the Follicle Virgin Hair Company [https://www.whatthefollicle.com](https://www.whatthefollicle.com/) 937-279-2454 Robert Dunn | Food Pizza Illy’s Fire Pizza [https://www.facebook.com/illysfirepizza/](https://www.facebook.com/illysfirepizza/) 937-479-6018 Syrita Nuttall | Foodtruck Home Cooked Vibes home-cookedvibes.com 937-986-7430 Tara Twitty | Professional Services Cass Dayton [https://wwwcassdayton.com](https://wwwcassdayton.com/) 937-361-1038 Terra Pernell | Event Venue The Backhouse, YOUR Hospitality Venue [http://www.thebackhouse.biz](http://www.thebackhouse.biz/) (937) 684-5417 Nicole Meade | Healthcare Express CPR Training and More LLC Bls | Express CPR Training and More LLC | Dayton (937) 271-5118 Chataun Denis | Professional Services Grant Writer Grant Source LLC [http://www.grantsource1.com](http://www.grantsource1.com/) (216) 406-0651 Donna Wilson | Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars Choice Juice Boxx LLC [www.cejuiceboxx937.com](http://www.cejuiceboxx937.com/) (937) 681-8514 Roneisha Wallace Vending Machines (Dayton Metro Libraries) Rosie’s Vending (937) 829-1724 x9378291724 [HTTPS://Www.Rosiesvending.org](https://www.rosiesvending.org/) roeneisha.wallace@gmail.com Shelly Engram Childcare Services Ms. Shelly's Place Academy (937) 951-3005 Home | Ms. Shelly's Place (msshellysplace.com) Jasmine Brown | Restaurant De’lish (937) 321-2566 westsocialtapandtable.com/kitchen-concepts/delish Tanisha Richmond Professional Services. Richmond Foot and Ankle Clinic, LLC [www.richfeet.org](http://www.richfeet.org/) (937) 219-9831 Byrd, Vaniti Cosmetic and Beauty Supply Baba Love Organics [https://www.babaloveorganics.com](https://www.babaloveorganics.com/) (937) 681-3028 Robin Taylor Massage Therapist Fabula Kneads LLC [www.fabulakneads.org](http://www.fabulakneads.org/) (937) 356-3299 **Cincinnati Business Owners** Latisha Parrish Magik Boutique LLC (513) 432-1984 [https://www.magikboutique.com/](https://www.magikboutique.com/) Danielle Perdue Exklusive Jewels LLC Jewelry and wellness products (513) 633-4744 [https://www.exklusivejewels.com/](https://www.exklusivejewels.com/) Sylvia Brownlee Skin By BROWNLEE & Co Consumer Products (513) 351-7873 [https://www.skinbybrownleeandco.com/](https://www.skinbybrownleeandco.com/) Theodore Graham III 6 N THE MORNIN LLC Restaurant 404-565-7970 [https://www.6nthemornin.com/](https://www.6nthemornin.com/) Danielle Edwards Agape cafe Restaurant 513-646-0343 [https://www.agapecafeoh.com/](https://www.agapecafeoh.com/) Danielle Delaine Herban Vegans Restaurant (513) 221-9255 [https://herbanvegans.com/](https://herbanvegans.com/) Arielle Nelson Saturday Morning Vibes LLC Restaurant (404) 409-3515 [https://smvcerealbar.com/](https://smvcerealbar.com/) Marvet Walker Fat Katz Cuisine LLC Food Truck/Cater 513-290-6509 [https://www.fatkatzcuisine.com/](https://www.fatkatzcuisine.com/) Catherine Jones CATHERINES GOOD EATS Restaurant 513-344-0233 [https://dinercincinnati.com/](https://dinercincinnati.com/) Kiyahnna Bell High Expectationz Catering 513-252-8953 [https://www.facebook.com/HighE20/](https://www.facebook.com/HighE20/) Crystal Render Magnificent Morsels Catering 513-652-5531 [https://www.mmcaterz.com/](https://www.mmcaterz.com/) Gail Billings Edibles-n-Such Catering 513-381-8391 [https://ediblesnsuch.com/](https://ediblesnsuch.com/) Nickey Stevenson Southern Grace Cincy Catering LLC Catering 513-808-5319 [https://www.southerngracecincy.com/](https://www.southerngracecincy.com/) Mary Taylor Taste of the Taylor Blends LLC Cater 513-207-4159 [https://www.tasteofthetaylorblends.com/](https://www.tasteofthetaylorblends.com/) Ebony Williams Flavors of the Isle Restaurant Catering 513-258-1532 [https://flavorsoftheisle.com/](https://flavorsoftheisle.com/) Barbara Smith Journey Steel, Inc Construction 513-731-2930 [https://journeysteel.com/](https://journeysteel.com/) Peter McConney Premier Mail & Fulfillment Mail & Fulfillment 513-659-8980 [https://www.premiermailing.com/](https://www.premiermailing.com/) Robert Ramsey Decently and in Order, LLC Janitorial & Cleaning Services 513-257-2447 [https://www.decentlyandinorder.us/](https://www.decentlyandinorder.us/) Stephanie & John Harmon Market Direct Inc Communications, Marketing Services 513-563-4900 [https://www.marketdirectinc.com/](https://www.marketdirectinc.com/) Pauline Storms - Perkins Storms Secured Services Security Services 513-996-0041 [https://stormssecuredservices.com/](https://stormssecuredservices.com/) Asia Foster Another Media Fanatic, LLC DBA | AMF Productions Film and Media (513) 245-4156 [https://www.anothermediafanatic.com/](https://www.anothermediafanatic.com/) Tony Pierce Tony Pierce Media, Inc. Media 513-792-9599 [https://piercemedia.com/](https://piercemedia.com/) Ryan Caldwell Waverly's Hope Child Care LLC Education & Health (513) 923-4673 [https://www.waverlyshopechildcare.com/](https://www.waverlyshopechildcare.com/) Lonnie Grayson Environmental & Safety Solutions Professional, Scientific, Technical or other Services 513-825-2885 [https://theessinc.com/](https://theessinc.com/) Jessica Shely GPD Creative Agency (GPD) Marketing Agency (513) 997-1755 [https://createwithgpd.com/](https://createwithgpd.com/) **About The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio’s [Business Development & Entrepreneurship Center](https://www.cincinnatieec.com/)** Our center plays a pivotal role in the business ecosystem. It offers resources, mentorship, and programs to help these entrepreneurs expand their operations and reach new heights. Their success stories exemplify the positive impact of targeted support and collaboration across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. This article celebrates these entrepreneurs and encourages the community to support Black-owned businesses. In doing so, we not only contribute to the economic vitality of our neighborhoods but also champion the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion that are fundamental to a thriving society. For more detailed stories of these entrepreneurs and the full list of Black business owners making a difference in Dayton and Cincinnati, follow the Urban League's initiatives, follow our social media, visit **The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio’s [Business Development & Entrepreneurship Center](https://www.cincinnatieec.com/)** at https://www.cincinnatieec.com/, and follow our social media. Their achievements are a testament to what is achievable when talent, ambition, and community support come together. 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