GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — More than a dozen local businesses will showcase their goods and services next weekend at the 4th Annual Black-Owned Business Showcase at Woodland Mall.
FOX 17 talked with the business owner putting on the showcase about why events like these are so important for small businesses.
“I just love creating somebody’s design, basically. You know, they’ll give me an idea and I’ll just put my spin on it, plus theirs,” Britney Sylvester, who owns Uniquely Made Kreations, said. “I do a lot of custom stuff, but I also have other things— like glasses, hats, I have sandals, jackets, so you’ll be able to find a little bit of everything here.”
Sylvester has been in business since 2019 and says she loves what she does. It’s not only rewarding for her to own her own business, but also to bring others joy.
“When they get it, you know, they’re so excited, then I’m excited. And I get to see them then I can share it, so it’s a good feeling to make others happy and know that I’m the one that made that,” she said.
The Black-Owned Business Showcase will feature at least 15 local businesses.
“It’s a unique way of showing the community what these individuals may have,” Sylvester explained. “A lot of people don’t know about us, so they get that connection with us at the showcase.”
At the end of the day, these business owners hope to spread the same message— support small businesses, including those that are Black-owned.
“It gives me a warm feeling, just letting someone know that I am out there, you know, giving them my business cards and letting them know that there is a way that they can connect with me,” she said. “We love that support from our community. We need that.”
The 4th Annual Black-Owned Business Showcase at Woodland Mall will take place Saturday, August 5, from 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Participating vendors include:
- 4 Ever In Your Heart
- 98 Petty Lane
- Braids by Shay
- D&D Fashion
- Elise Creations
- Fran's Earrings and Things
- Georgia Ann Moss LLC
- Goddess Jewels
- Hamilton Brush
- Key's Scented Candles
- Nick Nak Treats
- Queen b Royal Treats
- Restore
- Uniquely Made Kreations
- XWhat's Poppin
If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, contact Britney Sylvester at britneysylvester24@gmail.com.
