New Resources!
The BIPOC Alliance: BIPOC-Owned Business Directory (Larimer County)
“Build autonomy & power by investing in businesses owned by Black, Latin, Indigenous, and People of Color in northern Colorado.”
Multicultural Business and Entrepreneur Center
The Multicultural Business & Entrepreneur Center (MBEC) is a free bilingual (English & Spanish) center that provides business owners and entrepreneurs easy access to business service providers, resources, mentorship and specialty training. It also connects them with critical resources to create, launch and grow a business in Fort Collins.
Centro Multicultural de Negocios y Emprendedores (MBEC)
El Centro Multicultural de Negocios y Emprendedores (MBEC) es un centro bilingüe (inglés y español) que proporciona a los propietarios de negocios y emprendedores un fácil acceso a proveedores de servicios empresariales, recursos, tutoría y capacitación especializada. También los conecta con recursos críticos para crear, lanzar y hacer crecer un negocio en Fort Collins.
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***Support FoCo Small Businesses***
Links to businesses owned by Black, Indigenous, & other People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+ community, and other people of various cultures, identities and abilities
Links to businesses for people of color, LGBTQIA+ community, and other people of various cultures, identities and abilities
Inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement. Research businesses using resources such as:
– Larimer County Grocery Store and Restaurant Inspections
– The Better Businesses Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming
– Yelp
“White people’s privileges are bestowed prenatally. We can’t not get them and we cannot give them away, no matter how much we do not want them.
“For example, if I walk into any drug store in the country that carries hair products, I can be sure that I will find something that was designed for my hair.
“Black hair products are much harder to find; often African Americans have to drive for miles to buy what they need.
“Further, I know that when a Band-Aid box says “flesh color,” it means my skin color, not those of my Asian or Latina friends.”
– from “Understanding White Privilege” by Francis E. Kendall, Ph.D (c) 2002
Inclusive Journeys’ Inclusive Guide rates businesses for accessibility and customer service experience. Listen to the KUNC report. (NEW Listing!)
TRAINING & CONSULTING
Dr. Cori Wong, Positive Philosophy Consulting:
Engage Coaching & Consulting:
https://emilyambrose.com/who-we-are
DeEtta Jones & Associates:
Black-Owned Businesses – Local
Black-Owned Businesses in Fort Collins list by CSU Black African American Cultural Center
Four Reasons Why Black Owned Businesses Are Essential in Fort Collins
Beauty of Blackness Fine Art Show featuring Fort Collins artists
LGBTQ+ Safe and Owned Businesses – Local
NoCo Safe Space is compiling a list covering Larimer, Weld and Logan counties.
https://nocosafespace.com/business/
Black-Owned Businesses – Colorado
Chubby Curls (Denver) All natural and toxin-free ingredients.
My Black Colorado Marketplace (120 vendors; virtual marketplace)
Black-Owned Businesses – U.S.
125 Black-Owned Bookstores in America That Amplify the Best in Literature (Oprah Magazine) (Including Marcus Books, the oldest Black-owned bookstore in the U.S.)
Black-Owned Bookstores across the U.S
Black-Owned Businesses listed at www.Beyonce.com
Clare Paint Stress-free paint shopping starts here. (Peel and stick paint swatches, premium zero VOC paint, and more )
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Native American-Owned Businesses – Local
Trash It All Hauling and Junk Removal LLC
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Other BIPOC-Owned Businesses – Local
Teresa R.Funke (Books)
Cira Ltd (Boutique-Women’s Clothing)
Native American-Owned Businesses – Colorado
Lakota Body Care
Other BIPOC-Owned Businesses – U.S.
Colorado Products
Colorado Proud (Support Local Businesses and Keep Colorado Strong)
Other BIPOC-Owned Businesses – Worldwide
Canada: Black- and Indigenous-owned bookstores
United Kingdom: Black-owned bookstores
Australia: Magabala Books, Aboriginal-owned and led publisher
Farmers’ Markets
Hair Salons
NEW LISTING! Xaak’s Barbershop “Northern Colorado’s first “true” Black Barbershop
Colorado Cutz barber shop
Maxine’s Shears & Wigs Hair Salon (recently moved to Loveland)
- (Read the Culturs Magazine article “Curly Hair Controversy” about Maxine’s owner and founder)
- Article Coloradoan June 10, 2020
Jolie’s World of Beauty, 140 W. Oak St. #120
Restaurants
Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine
Black-Owned Eateries in Colorado
Café de Bangkok authentic Thai cuisine
Raska Sauce and International Cuisine unique Ethiopian spice blends/healthy gourmet
Other Businesses
[Email your suggestions to diversefoco@gmail.com]
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