Celebrate Black-Owned Businesses

August is recognized as Black-Owned Business Month. We encourage everyone to shop, support, and share Black-Owned Businesses and the importance of continued support beyond this month. We have some of our favorites below:

Rise House

“Rise House (formerly Just Ride) is a premium fitness studio that offers cycling and yoga classes. Ride to the beat of the music or rise up on your mat. We focus on a holistic approach to fitness with a multitude of classes and offerings. We're here to raise the level of greatness in you.” Find them on Instagram.

Mahogany Sugar Co

“Mahogany Sugar Co. is an online bakery located in NWI. We specialize in the most moist, fresh cakes, cupcakes, cake jars and more. All orders are made fresh!” Find them on Instagram.

Earth & Fire

“Earth + Fire is a Daughter & Mother Team of Creatives making original handmade jewelry & art. We use healing crystals that, we hope, resonates with your natural spirit. Earth + Fire is the brainchild of Krystal Teela Shalise, and Tami Highbaugh-Abdullah who started making jewelry as a hobby to wear themselves, and later turned into a business. Using our combined energies, styles, tastes and personalities, we create the beautiful products you find on this website.” Find them on Instagram.

Gordon's Milkshake Bar

“Handcrafted milkshakes, desserts, and hot dogs. Featuring dairy-free and vegan options.” Find them on Instagram.

Make It Classy

“Make It Classy was born based on a demand of women who desired cleaner beauty products. It began as online and in-person DIY beauty classes taught by Victoria Smith of ClassyCurlies.com. Make It Classy is proudly based in Indianapolis, Indiana..” Find them on Instagram.

Perfect Apparel

“Our goal at Perfect Apparel is to deliver the best products at the most competitive prices. We believe that quality is most important to our customers and we strive to deliver on time, all of the time. If the product isn't "Perfect" it will not leave our shop.” Find them on Instagram.

Rita's

“At Rita’s, “Ice Custard Happiness” is our way of life. We’re passionate about delivering super-friendly guest service and providing our guests with a cool, smooth, delightfully happy treat experience. If you’re looking to build memories, celebrate special moments, mark traditions, or simply need a pick-me-up, our fresh, tasty treats are guaranteed to do the trick. The best part? We take great pride in serving them to our community—and always with a side of happy.” Find them on Instagram.

Green District Salads

“The Green District concept is designed to provide high-quality, healthy food to customers in a fun, lively environment. A truly unique experience awaits each customer. The brand, menu, and presentation of the concept is fun, unique, and approachable, and the menu design and food options are simple and easy to understand.” Find them on Instagram.

The Flower Box

“Special events and occasions are the perfect opportunities to add fresh flowers. Flowers always add that something extra to make your event pop! ” Find them on Instagram.