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support urban communities by connecting black business owners to consumers
andsupporters.
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characterized by economic prosperity and social equity by providing locally owned
blackbusinesseswithresources,trainingandexposureopportunities.
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CategoriesOfBusinessesListed
Arts&Entertainment
Automotive
Bakeries,Restaurants,Food&Beverages
Banking&Finance
Beauty&PersonalCare
BuildingServices&Suppliers
BusinessServices
CleaningServices
Computers,Webdesign&Technology
DryCleaning,Alterations&Tailoring
Education
EventPlanning
Farms&Producers(Notawareonanyatthistime)
Floral&Garden(Notawareonanyatthistime)
FuneralPlanning&Services
Grocery(Notawareonanyatthistime)
Health&Wellness
HomeProducts&Services
Insurance
Legal
Lodging&Travel
Manufacturing(Notawareonanyatthistime)
Marketing,Advertising&PR(Notawareonanyatthistime)
Media
Photography
Pets&Veterinary(Notawareonanyatthistime)
RealEstate(Commercial&ResidentialRealtors)
Salons&BarberShops
SpecialtyRetail
Arts&Entertainment
Bayard Art Consulting & Frame shop: Offers the area's most creative Picture framing at the
lowest prices, Appraisals of art, Interior designs, Investment art, Picture hanging, African artifacts
andBlackmemorabilia
Address:1213KalamazooAveGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)2465900
Website:www.rareblackart.com
Bouncing Palace: Bouncing Palace offers a variety of services such as hosting your school or
group events. We specialize in fundraising events and corporate parties. We setup your
inflatablepartyandWEdotheentiretakedown!
Phone:(616)9169583
Email:bouncingpalace@gmail.com
Website:www.bouncingpalace.com
Xpressions of Praise: Offers the finest in Christian Dance Education by providing a priceless
experience to youth and adults. Creating opportunities for family, friends and community to
engage in the ambience and the power of God through Performing Arts Presentations. Classes:
Liturgical/Ballet Dance of Praise,Tap & Jazz Dance of Praise, African & Flags in Praise, Mime
DanceofPraiseandChristianHipHop.
Address:521EasternAvenueSoutheast,GrandRapids,Michigan,
Phone:(616)8894714
Email:danceismyministry@gmail.com
Website:http://xpressionsofpraisecda.com/index.html
Mallory Jackson Photography: A photography service. Creating images for businesses and
residential customers is a great joy. Specialties: Stylized black and white portraits for maternity,
newborn and couples. Macro Photography work for hotels, businesses, and residential
customers.
Address:2150PlainfieldAvenueNortheastGrandRapids,MI49505
Phone:(616)3183447
Website:www.malloryjackson.com
Over The Top Academy: We provide Your child has the opportunity to learn many disciplines of
dance in a fun and energetic learning environment. Our teachers care about every student and
teach more than just dance, we feel obligated to improve selfesteem and act as positive role
models. We pride ourselves on offering : Age appropriate music, choreography and costuming,
Small class sizes, Diverse community of students and Affordable tuition, costume and recital
pricing
Address:2423EasternAveSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)2457333
Website:http://danceoverthetop.com
Ultimate Game Bus: UGB is a 37 Ft converted school bus into a mobile video gaming oasis.
We bring the Ultimate Video Gaming Experience right to your driveway. UGB will become your
first choice for celebrations for all video gamers. The variety of games will keep you and your
guest entertained for hours. Dont want to play the game, hop into VIP and request a movie from
ourlargeselectionofthelatestandgreatestmovies.
Phone:(616)9169583
Email:ultimategamingbus@gmail.com
Website:http://ultimategamingbus.com/
Automotive
Allied Towing: Serving the Western Michigan area, our company has strived to provide you with
affordable, efficient, and damagefree towing. We are insured, we follow USDOT regulations and
we use updated equipment. If you are in an emergency and are ever in need of towing, fuel
delivery,jumpstartorlockoutservicescallAlliedTowing
Phone:(616)3508322
Email:alliedtowing@yahoo.com
Website:www.alliedtowinggr.com
TMT Auto Repair: The mechanics at TMT Auto Service have worked on cars and trucks in the
Grand Rapids, MI area for more than 10 years. Servicing both foreign and domestic vehicles, we
areyouronestopautoshopfornearlyanyvehiclerepairproblems.
Address:1267KalamazooAvenueSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)4527408
RonsCarWash&CoffeeShop:Carwash&detailingincludingacoffeeshop
Address:759WealthyStSoutheast,GrandRapids,MI49503
Phone:(616)2330043
Bakeries,Restaurants,Food&Beverages
A'niyah's Sweet Treats: Aniyahs Sweet Treats. is a company built on being hospitable,
courteous, delectably different, and ambitious and dedicated to our clients. Dedicated in finding
andusingfreshqualityingredientsandmakingsurewemeetthespecificneedsofourclients
with specialized dessert requested. Specializes in homemade gourmet dessert, pies, specialty
cupcakes,assortedcookies,superiorcakesandbarsallmadefromscratch.
Address:1949BrookmoorDrNEGrandRapids,MI49505
Phone:(616)3636934
Email:aniyahsweetreats@gmail.com
Chez Olga: So, you want to "feel the heat" of the Caribbean? Taste the delicious flair of the
Creole flavors of Chez Olga, a premier Creole & Caribbean restaurant located in the eccentric
and diverse East Town area. The fresh, natural, colorful and preservative free dishes of Chez
Olgaarereadywhenyouarereadyto"feeltheheat".
Address:1441WealthyStreetSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49506
Phone:(616)2334141
Website:www.chezolga.com
Deb Pound Cakes: Focused on providing highquality service and customer satisfaction we
will do everything we can to meet your expectations. We recommend that you try one of our
delicious Cheesecakes or Pound Cakes.We will fill your order within one to two days after
paymenthasbeenreceived
Phone:(616)7060787
Email:deb@debspoundcakes.com
First Class Cakes: First Class Cakes is your one stop for all your dessert needs. All items are
bakedfreshandfromscratchordertodayandfallinlovewithFirstClassCakes.
Phone:(616)3093831
Email:customcakes77@yahoo.com
Graves Catering & Deli: "Good soul food..and very hefty portions..!!! Whether an informal
business meeting, a small gathering of family and friends, your wedding day or a gala event for
communitymembers.
Address:817FranklinStSoutheast,GrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)2147330
Jamaican Daves: Cuisine of Jamaica contains cooking techniques, flavors, spices and
influences from the Taino Indians, the original inhabitants of the island, and from each of the
manywavesofimmigrationtotheislandsuchas:English,Chinese,Spanish,andAfrican.
Address:1059WealthyStreetSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49506
Phone:(616)4587875
Website:www.jamaicandaves.com
Southern Fish Fry: Their goal: Putting a smile on the face of the passionate fried chicken and
fish connoisseur. Southern Fish Fry provides high quality fresh southern fried chicken and fish
withexceptionalcustomerserviceatanaffordableprice.
Address:1117WealthyStreetSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49506
Phone:(616)2339744
Banking&Financial
The Federal Employees Association: If you are employed by a government agency of any kind
or not, we provide services to help you leverage and take advantage of financial programs
designed to offset gaps in your benefits package. If you are retired and are looking for safe
money growth, want to avoid outliving your assets, or would like to grow your money at
guaranteed minimum rate of 3% while shielding it from taxes, penalties, and fees, call for a
personal consult with a licensed professional. "Don't just work for your money, make your
moneyworkforyou."
Phone:(616)4068665
Email:kevmard3@aol.com
Website:www.aatx.com
Beauty&PersonalCare
Beautiful Sisters LLC: Your One Stop All Natural Shop! Living life the way it was meant to be,
backtobasics
Phone:8555547772or6165547772
Email:Reginagarza@beautifulsistersllc.com
Website:www.beautifulsistersllc.com
Beauty of Tziyon: Tziyon (Zion), the ancient name of the Land of Milk & Honey, known for its
rich righteous culture, wealth, and the overall health and beauty of the land. We are blessed,
honored, and joyfully working with our hands to share our complete line of All Natural and
Organic Bath and Beauty products created for promoting gorgeous glowing skin, healthy growing
hair, and All Natural personal care, including our creamy dreamy Organic Whipped Shea Butter,
Botanical Body Scrub, our amazingly refreshing and effective Dreamsicle Deodorant, Body
Mists,LipBalms,andMORE!
Phone:(616)9200268
Website:http://beautyoftziyonorganics.com/
Product Under One Roof: We offer massage therapy, facials, healthy hair care, interior and
fashiondesign,customizedhomedecor,youthoutreach,smallbusinessconsultingandmore
Address:2015KalamazooAvenueSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)2451045
Website:www.theproductuor.com
Style Me BeYOUtiful: Style Me BeYOUtiful Studio is multiplex service studio for your Exclusive
Beauty & Body Experience. Our Multiplex Location & JNicolle & Company is comprised of hand
selected talented and gifted fashion stylists/artists, including specialists for massage, hair, nails,
hands, feet as well as the face. Our very talented consultants can beYOUtify a person from head
totoeand,foranyoccasion.
Address: 401HallSt.SouthwestSuite113GrandRapids,MI49503
Phone:(616)4544667
Website:http://www.stylemebeyoutiful.com/
BuildingServices&Suppliers
Isaac V Norris & Associates: Provides functionally creative solutions to architectural
challenges. Isaac V. Norris & Associates, P.C. serve clients and communities who share his
interest of creating building projects that impact people and the environment in ways most
positive. IVNA has completed a wide range of project types. We are committed to serve our
clients best interests by asking difficult questions that provoke thought and enhance design
opportunities.
Address:1209KalamazooAvenueSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)4523535
Website:www.ivnarchitects.com
Modern Fire & Security Systems: Specializing in the installation, service, sales, design, and
maintenance and monitoring of lowvoltage systems. Including: Fire alarm systems, Burglar
alarm systems, Intercom systems, and Card access systems, Emergency call systems, Door
alarm systems, phone systems, TV systems, Camera systems, Audiovisual systems,
Fiberopticbackbones,structuredcablingandMuchMore!
Address:20StevensStreetSouthwestGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)2439771
Website:www.modernfireandsecurity.com/home
BusinessServices
Alliance Printing Graphics & more: A familyowned and operated business. We approach
each individual business with fresh ideas offering a comprehensive package of services that will
set your business apart. They include (but are not limited to): Graphic Design, Business Cards,
Business Forms, Invitations< Booklets and Stationery. We are committed to meeting customer
deadlines. We understand the importance of maintaining project schedules and will work with
ourcustomerstoassurepromptandefficientservice.
Address:1467KalamazooAve.SoutheastGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)2477747
Business Exchange Center: Develop your new success Pathway, Marketing consultation on
individuals and small businesses in order to introduce or enhance their brand, product, or
service while simultaneously increasing their visibility and perception. Our philosophy is
Evaluatingthepast,Developingthepresent,andCultivatingthefuture,
Address:86528thStreetSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49508
Phone:(616)2723117
HASU (Hook A Sista Up): Women entrepreneurs who pay it forward by "hooking up" upcoming
women entrepreneurs. HASU offers, one on one mentoring by HASU members, seminars and
workshops related to getting new entrepreneurs businesses launched through business finance,
marketingandahostofotherpaneledspeakerseriesandevents.
Email:hasunetwork@gmail.com
Website:www.hasu1.net
Limited Edition Development Group: Is a management company specializing in individual
consulting services. Their primary objective is to actively serve inspiring entrepreneurs and small
businessestoaccomplishtheirgoalsanddreamsthroughinnovation.
Address:86528thStreetSoutheastSuite700GrandRapids,MI49508
Phone:(616)8219977or(616)6086544
Website:www.ledginc.com
OnyinyeMK Freelance Graphic and Web Designer: Specializing in web, graphic, and print
design, I offer professional and affordable designs that provide the quality, creativity, and
uniqueness that everyone deserves. I am well versed in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator,
HTML/XHTML, and CSS. I have experience with Javascript, JQuery, Digital Imaging,
Photography and WordPress. Want to hire me for a project? Request a quotation? Contact me
to discuss your design needs. Ill help you identify what is best suited to your individual goals,
budgetand/orwebsiterequirements.
EMail:info@onyinyemk.com
Website:http://onyinyemk.com/folio/
Phone:(616)9656848
The Dream Big Sister Circle: The Dream Big Sister Circle links a circle of sisters who have
BIG dreams to change the world. The Women and Girls of Color in this circle provide each other
with resources, support, encouragement, inspiration and motivation. Each has a goal of
sustaining, growing or starting a business, supporting an important cause or awareness
campaign or participating in another type of positive endeavor. The Dream Big Sister Circle or
The Dream Team meets quarterly and holds an annual fair (bazaar) to showcase the
aforementionedendeavors.
Email:DreamBig11@sbcglobal.net
Website:www.DreamBigSisterCircle.com
CleaningServices
Custodial Housekeeping Staffing INC: At Custodial Housekeeping Staffing, Inc. we pride
ourselves as leaders of professionally trained staffs of custodial and housekeeping services. Our
unique leasing programs provides worker's compensation, payroll processing, drug screening,
criminalbackgroundchecksandadministrativeservicesspecifictothecustodialindustry.
Address:1554KalamazooAveSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:18552606778
Website:www.chstaffinginc.com
Computers,Webdesign&Technology
CellTec Cell phone Repair Center: Our certified cell phone repair technicians can repair
phones with water damage, touch screen malfunctions, broken or cracked screens, charging
problems,microphoneproblems,brokenvolumeswitches,memorycarderrors,andmore.
Address: 6050 Kalamazoo Ave SE Kentwood, MI 49508 & 2747 East Beltline Kentwood, MI
49546
Phone:(616)8552222
Website:www.celltecgr.com
Computer Help!: Computer Help! was founded to spare you the high prices the big guys
charge,atComputerHelpwehavenonerdsjustsmartguysthatwanttohelp!
Address:1501LakeDriveSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49506
Phone:(616)7193920
Website:www.computerhelpgr.com
DryCleaning,Alterations&Tailoring
Connies Fig Leaf Shop: Provides professional custom tailoring and clothing alterations for
men,women,andchildrenintheGrandRapids,MIarea.
Phone:(616)6178646
Education
ADM TUTORING, LLC: Offering private tutoring in all subjects from Kindergarten fundamentals
through collegelevel courses. Providing quality academic assistance in a nurturing, supportive
and professional environment. Services include homework help, strategies in studying and
comprehension,summerlearningenrichmentandstandardizedtestpreparation.
Phone:(616)5165565
Email:ADMtutoring@gmail.com
Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative: An initiative, funded by the W.K. Kellogg
Foundation, vested in changing the current reality of vulnerable children. In order to create this
change, ELNC has designed and is currently implementing an intentional preschool service
system aimed at providing, expanding and sustaining the capacity of high quality early care and
educationprogramsinthevulnerableneighborhoodsofGrandRapids
Address:P.O.Box7828,GrandRapids,Michigan49510
Phone:(616)8191407
Email:info@elncgr.org
Moore Mentor Services: The purpose of Moore Mentor Services is to provide assistance to
county, state and federal agencies, families and other organizations that have clients who are
disabled, which can cause low selfesteem, depression, and emotional hardship. Moore Mentor
Services offers mentorship to students in the K12 education system. Moore Mentor Services is
committedtosocialchange.
Phone:(616)2910645
Website:/www.moorementorservices.com
Mind Boggle: Our motto is, Open Minds, Endless Possibilities. Mind Boggle was established
to provide affordable, science, math, and engineering experiences to a wide range of students,
academically and socioeconomically. Mind Boggle serves as a resource for families that want
toencouragescienceandmathproficiencyfortheirchildren.
Address:P.O.Box8151,GrandRapids,Michigan49518.
Phone:6164502398
Website:www.mindboggle.org
EventPlanning
Allure Limo Service: Here at Allure we are dedicated to offering celebrity level service and
offering a unique and one of a kind experience. We want you to leave feeling like royalty. The
young savvy owners keep the business modern and up to date so you can be sure your
experience will be one to remember. Modern, Unique, and Affordable. Be tempted by our
celebritylevelservice.
Phone:(616)5895304
Email:info@grallure.com
Website:www.grallurelimo.com
Big Daddys Savory: A catering company specializing in cuisines from all across America and
parts of the world. We do any event that you need. Weddings, anniversaries, family reunions,
church or organization functions, funerals, picnics, work functions, birthday parties, retirement
parties, etc. They have a trained Certified Chef w/ an AOS in occupational science. You will
receivethetopofthelinecookingfromaLeCordonBleutrainedChef.
Phone:(702)7738783
Email:Bigdaddyssavorytaste@gmail.com
Chefs On The Go Catering: Whether an informal business meeting, a small gathering of
family and friends, your wedding day or a gala event for community members and associates,
Chef's On The Go is there providing an exceptional level of service and superb menu selections,
bringingyoucurrentandinnovativecateringservices.
Phone:(616)7420100
Email:chefmike@onthegochefs.com
Daddy Petes BBQ: Daddy Pete's BBQ focuses on providing delicious, Southern,
SlowSmoked meats basted with a sweet, fingerlickin' BBQ glaze. Daddy Pete's is currently
taking orders to be picked up or delivered one weekend per month. Please 'like' our page so you
can receive notifications about our next order dates and our monthly flyers. The difference
between Daddy Pete's BBQ and other BBQ. Daddy Pete's BBQ uses meat that is fresh and
local. The meat is then carefully seasoned with our specially formulated dry rub and cooked on a
smokeroverfruittreewoodfornolessthan6hours!
Phone:(616)8185522
Email:daddypetesgr@yahoo.com
La Hacienda & Unique Catering: La Hacienda banquet facility is a uniquely innovative 2500 sq
ft venue. An invitingly attractive and comfortable space complemented by the latest amenities,
fine cuisine and the type of service you thought no longer existed. Unique Catering offers endless
possibilities . Whether you are expecting 2 people or 200, you can select from a variety of menu
choices or plan your own feast with your personal menu consultant. Off site catering is also
available: Wedding, Quinceaneras, Sweet 16, Birthdays, Baptisms, Private Events, Expos and
more.
Address:154828thStreetSouthwestWyoming,MI49509
Phone:(616)3345397
Email:anjiescatering@gmail.com
Farms&Producers(Notawareonanyatthistime)
Floral&Garden(Notawareonanyatthistime)
FuneralPlanning&Services
Hardley Funeral Service: Crystal Hardley is a licensed Funeral Director in the State of
Michigan. Crystal has a genuine love for assisting grieving families. All of our services are
designed to help our client families through one of the most personal and challenging stages of
life. We understand losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience, and were
committedtohelpingourclientfamilieswithcompassionate,professionalandpersonalservice.
Phone:(616)8138351or(616)7853863
Email:crystalfuneral@yahoo.com
Grocery(Notawareonanyatthistime)
Health&Wellness
Dental Design: Dr Tracy Blount has a fee for service practice on the Southeast side of Grand
Rapids. Her practice is General Dentistry with heavy emphasis on Periodontal Disease and
CosmeticDentistry.DrBlountisamemberofTheAcademyofGeneralDentistry
Address:1014FranklinStreetSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)4520400
R3 Station: There's something about R3 Station that sets it apart from all others. Perhaps it is
our irresistible invitation to pamper in a haven of relaxation, now expanded to offer even more
luxurious services to our guests. Or perhaps it is the unique menu of treatments. Spend an hour
or an entire day in R3. Enjoy a workout or group fitness class in our fitness center followed by a
massage, one of our signature treatments or a complete headtotoe package. Whichever you
select, you'll understand why this fourstar healing center wins accolades and rave reviews from
ourguests."
Address:670BurtonStSE,GrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)4757830
Email:rrrstation@yahoo.com
Rebound Sports Massage Therapy: Sports Massage Therapy Concierge Event Services
RelaxationMassage.
Address:781KenmoorAveSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49546
Phone:(616)7194004
HomeProducts&Services
Angel Dusters Green Cleaning Service: Sick of the Dust call an Angel you can Trust Green
cleaning services are becoming more and more popular as consumers become more aware of
the potential health risks associated with traditional cleaning products and methods. Green
cleaning services are important for families who want to create the safest indoor environment
possibleforthemselves,theirpetsandtheirguests.
Phone:(616)2919431
Email:vonncones@yahoo.com
Furniture For Less: Furniture For Less takes much pride in what we do to save our customer's
money. In an economy such as today, we believe in keeping overhead to its extreme minimum,
in order to keep our prices just as low. Though we offer an enormous variety of furniture and
accessories online and through catalog order, we display many of the same items in our
showroom.
Address:1451FullerAvenueSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)2477632
Website:http://www.furnitureforlessgr.com/
Handyman Plus: Handyman plus specializes in commercial and residential projects. All of our
craftsmen have been prescreened, are insured and have a minimum of 10 years of quality
experience in residential and commercial remodeling. Some of the work we specialize in is:
Carpentry, Drywall, Painting, Siding, Decks, Doors/Windows, Ceramic Tile, Roof & Gutter
Repairs, Underground water systems, Power washing siding, decks, driveways, swimming
pools,Basement,Bathroom&Kitchenremodelingandmore
Phone:(616)2933542
Website:www.handymanplusonline.com
Lavelle's Lawn Care and Snowplowing LLC: Lavelle's Lawn Care and Snowplowing offers
superior service with great rates and customer care for both residential and commercial
yearroundservice.
Phone:(616)460.9554
Email:lavellelindsay@sbcglobal.net
Mr. Plumber LLC: Mr. Plumber is a full service plumbing company that specializes in sewer
and drain cleaning. We offer quality work at reasonable rates. Mr. Plumber is fast, courteous,
union trained and fully licensed and insured. We offer free estimates and no service call fee.
MakeMr.Plumberyourpersonalplumber.Remember,Ifwatergoestoit,wedoit!
Address:1508PhiladelphiaAvenueSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)2925263
Painting by Jeff: Painting by Jeff has been serving its customers since 1984, and is proud to
offer the best painting services in Grand Rapids. We focus on getting the job done right, the first
time, and pay special attention to making sure all of our customers needs are met. Give us a call
todaytoseewhatwecandoforyou!
Address:1439EasternAvenueSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)2478722
Website:www.paintingbyjeff.com
Insurance
Christopher Insurance Company: An Independent Insurance Agency, primarily dealing in Auto
and Homeowners Insurance. Christopher Insurance agency represents several financially strong
insurance companies from which to choose the best coverage. Owner Ron Christopher has
over35yearsofexperienceintheinsurancebusiness.
Address:200028thSt.SouthwestWyoming,MI49519
Phone:(616)2618600
SterlingMasseyStateFarmInsuranceAgent:Helpingfamiliesandsmallbusinessesbuild
wealthandprotecttheassetsthatareimportanttothem.
Address:5366EasternAvenueSoutheastKentwood,MI49508
Phone:(616)5326071
Website:www.masseyagency.net
Legal
LegalShield Independent Associate Michael Turner: There are many times in life when it
would be satisfying to be able to talk to an attorney without worrying about the high hourly cost.
LegalShield offers unlimited access for as little as $17 a month. The LegalShield membership
gives it's members the ability to pick up the phone and call an accomplished law firm, in their
state, that is ready and willing to help with any legal issue, along with many other member
benefits.
Phone:2312506035
email:michaeleturner@legalshieldassociate.com
Website:www.outstandingcoverage.com
Raspberry Bail Bonding Agency: You might be thinking to yourself I never thought I would be
calling a bail bondsman! Well it is nothing to be ashamed of. If you need a bailbond in Michigan
you have found the right company to help you. We will take the time to explain how bail bonds
work.
Address:1419BradfordStreetNortheastGrandRapids,MI49503
Phone:(616)4565155
Lodging&Travel
Amazing Great Vacations: Amazing Great Vacations specialize in air, hotel, cars, vacations,
cruises, large church groups, non profit organizations, reunions, weddings, theme cruises (ex.
Jazz, Christian, Singles cruises). Fundraisers and for profit travel are our specialty.Amazing
Great Vacations is proud to be an agent friendly company. Our agents are well trained and they
maintainintegrity,honesty,andprofessionalismatalltimes.
Address:1712OverfieldDrive
Phone:(616)6560792/(616)3340796
Website:www.amazinggreatvacations.4mydeals.com
Manufacturing(Notawareonanyatthistime)
Marketing,Advertising&PR(Notawareonanyatthistime)
Media
Grand Rapids Times LLC: Since its founding in 1957, The Grand Rapids Times has continued
to serve local and neighboring African American communities in West Michigan. A weekly, The
Times provides readers with local, state and national news, public service announcements and
otherinformationwithapositiveemphasis,anddoesnotskirtthehardissues.
Address:2016EasternAvenueSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)2458737
Website:www.grtimes.com
Urban Sparks Show: The Urban Sparks Show reaches a diverse audience by offering
entertaining yet valuable information and resources concentrating on personal and business
issues that impact the lives of her viewers and listeners such as relationships, education,
businessandpersonalempowerment.
MailingAddress:86247thSouthwestSuiteCWyoming,MI49509
Phone:(616)8139397
Website:www.monicasparks.com
WYGR: 94.9FM/1530AM WYGR is Urban Radio for Grand Rapids, Michigan. The home of
Robert S and "Pulse of the City", along with the Tom Joyner Morning Show and our unique music
SuperMixPlayingtoday'shiphopandR&B.
Address:1258MadisonAve.SoutheastGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)4759947
Website:www.wygr.net
Pets&Veterinary(Notawareonanyatthistime)
Photography
B. Townsend Photography: Using mostly natural light, B. Townsend Photography captures
pricelessmomentsduringonsitephotographysessions.
Email:info@btownsendphotos.com
Website:http://www.btownsendphotos.com/
CANDY APEL, LLC: Serving the West Michigan community with creative photography and
graphic print work services. Available to help make your wedding, retirement, graduation,
quinceaera,showeroranyothereventespeciallymemorable.
Phone:(616)6358627or(616)5165565
Email:candyapel@gmail.com
Web:www.candyapel.com
Leroy Reed Productions: Specializing in videography, graduations, weddings, family portaits
andanyspecialoccasion.
Phone:(616)4581036
Email:leroybigleroy@aol.com
RealEstate(Commercial&ResidentialRealtors)
ResidentialRealtor:EricD.Brown
Company:1stAdvantageRealty
Address:4520BretonRdSoutheastKentwoodMI49508
Phone:(616)5344480
Website:www.grpropertysearch.com
ResidentialRealtor:TakaraTaylor
Company:ListTrueGrandRapidsRealty
Address:2951ThornhillsAveGrandRapids,MI49546
Phone:(616)5892053
Email:takara.taylor@listtrue.com
Website:www.listtrue.com
Salons&BarberShops
ColeCut's:TheColeCutsTeamisreadytomeetyourdesiredstyleforeveryoccasion.
Address:3151BretonRdSoutheastKentwoodMI49508
Phone:BarbersJamie6164437226,Mark6168213634&HairStylistTracy6163283984
House of Styles: We provide quality hair care service to clients of all multicultures and ages.
We are a unisex barber and beauty salon, also providing the community with all of their hair care
needs. House of style is here to meet your service needs. We use only professional products in
oursalontoensurethatourclientsgetonlythebest.
Address:2013South.Division,GrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)2458585
Website:www.ejhouseofstyle.com
Norris Beauty Salon: Come Experience the amazing look and feel of your hair after visiting
talented and creative Hair Care Professionals specializing in both natural and chemically treated
hair. With flexible hours and weekly and monthly specials we are able to cater to all of our
clients. Whether you want to freshen up the look you originated or try something new, let the
stylistsatNorrisBeautySaloncompletethelookforyou!
Address:1220KalamazooSoutheast,GrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)2477602
Website:www.norrisbeautysalon.com
Reflections Salon: We are located behind the old Blockbuster on East Beltline near 28th St.
right between the Woodland and Centre Pointe Mall on the 2nd Floor right next to Plato's Closet.
Our salon is excited to serve many different cultural hair care needs. The REFLECTION
STYLING TEAM is ready to meet your desired style for every occasion. Call Jerry, Thelma,
Kizzy,Albert,KariorMarienowforyournextappointment
Address:2650EastBeltlineSESuiteHGrandRapids,Michigan49546
Phone:(616)2436748
Turning Heads Salon: Let us meet your desired style for any and every occasion. Turning
Heads Beauty Salon has been serving the community and surrounding areas for the past three
years. With over 10 yrs. of experience, and quality service we are pleased to be a part of your
questforbeauty.
Address:1221MadisonAvenueSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)3562361
WhosCutting:Barbershop/HairSalon
Address:401HallStSouthwestGrandRapids,MI49503
Phone:(616)3042711
SpecialtyRetail
All City Kicks (ACK): Sneaker & Apparel Boutique: ACK is the pinnacle of today's fashion
movement. With fashion forward and trendsetting sneakers and apparel, ACK is the definition of
style.
Address:1500WealthyStreetSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49506
Phone:(616)2421307
Website:www.ackgr.com/
Centralian Shop Unlimited, LLC: With services ranging from graphic design to full suite
ecommerce packages, Centralian Shop Unlimited can create your company logo, design and
print your collateral materials, design and launch your online marketplace, stock your
customizedinventory,andpick&packyourcustomer(orstaff)orders.
Address:1167MadisonAvenueSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)3662528
Website:www.centralianshop.com
Emor Shoes and Accessories: Women are taller, stronger, and more beautiful than ever and
we need shoes that fit both our personality and our feet. Emor Shoes is a retailer of premier
shoes and accessories chosen for the women of today that wear size 814 shoes. We want you
to love shopping for your shoes as much as you love wearing them! Emor Shoes and
Accessories is an E Commerce based business located in Grand Rapids MI,. Please visit our
websiteandjoinourmailinglistwhereyouwillreceiveexcitingfashionupdatesanddiscounts.
Email:Ebony@Emorshoes.com
Website:www.Emorshoes.com
G.W. Greetings: The largest selection of African American greeting cards, gifts and more in the
Greater Grand Rapids Area. G.W. Greetings features gifts by African American companies such
as Carol Joy, Mahogany and Frederick Douglass. They also have a largest selection fraternities
andsororitiesmerchandiseinthearea
Address:1471KalamazooAveSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)9880102
Rock Candy Earrings By Della Marie: Rock Candy Earrings By Della Marie is a mobile
accessory company specializing in affordable handmade, unique, trendy, one of a kind, and
"statement"earringsandbangles.
Email:RockCandyEarrings@sbcglobal.net
Website:www.IRockMyNaturalLocks.com
Shades So Sweet!: Shades So Sweet dolls are inspired by the rainbow of beautiful shades of
brown skin from the 7 continents of the world. Each doll name represents a spice or sweet
whose colors and essence match the dolls of Shades So Sweet. We celebrate and embrace
diversity, there's a doll for everyone! Each doll is lovingly crafted with hand woven tresses styled
impeccably, carefully designed facial expressions, dressed with extraordinarily beautiful fabric
combinations and packaged with a coloring page for each doll and information about the spice
sheisnameafter.
Address:POBox68306GrandRapids,Michigan49516
Phone:(616)8813385
Website:www.shadessosweet.com
Sydney's Boutique: Providing fashion pieces that accentuate the lifestyle of the fashion
forward. We are lovers of fashion and beauty. We strive to supply pieces and offer services that
the everyday woman will find essential and versatile. Whether you want to make a statement or
prepareforadayonthego,weoffereverythingyouneedforaheadtotoelook.
Address:1479LakeDriveSoutheastGrandRapids,Michigan49506
Phone:(616)8623928
Website:www.sydneysboutiquegr.com
Triple J's: Providing all of your screen printing, embroidery, rhinestones, heat transfers and
promotionalproductsneeds.
Address:1004RogersPlazaSouthwestWyoming,MI49509
Phone:(616)5346958
Urban Xclusive DVD & Bookstore: Urban Xclusive DVD & Bookstore is the ideal destination
for anyone looking for the best in books by urban authors, dvd's and music. They have an
extensive collection of books and DVD's by African Americans. Whether you are looking for a
classic, action, comedy or documentaries Urban Exclusive has you covered. If there is a
particular book or movie that is not available or you have not been able to find Urban Xclusive will
makeittheirmissiontolocateandorderitforyou.
Address:1322BurtonStreetSoutheastGrandRapids,MI49507
Phone:(616)2430200
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