About Black Owned in Rochester
Black Owned in Rochester helps people find Black-owned businesses across Rochester and Monroe County. I’m Brittany, the founder and the person behind the directory.
I built this platform to give local businesses more visibility and make finding them less work. You should be able to find a restaurant for dinner or a professional to hire without waiting for the right recommendation to turn up in your social feed.
Meet Brittany
I’m a New York City native who has called Rochester home since August 2021. I’m also an Army combat veteran, entrepreneur, and digital marketing strategist.
My work centers on helping businesses get found online. That includes building websites and working with search data to understand what people need. Black Owned in Rochester brings that experience into the place where I live.
I run the site myself, from organizing the directory to writing its guides. There isn’t a large editorial team behind the screen. When you contact Black Owned in Rochester, you’re reaching me.
A directory built for everyday decisions
Black-owned businesses belong in the conversation whenever people are deciding where to spend their money.
That means making them easier to find for an ordinary Tuesday lunch as well as a wedding. It means giving a local accountant the same consideration you would give a restaurant someone recommended.
The directory brings those businesses into one place. The blog adds local guides and context to help you narrow your options. Both serve the same purpose: connecting people who need something with businesses that offer it.
Why this work matters to me
I care about Black business ownership as a path to economic opportunity and generational wealth. Visibility is one part of that work. People need to know a business exists before they can become customers.
My goal is to make Black Owned in Rochester useful enough that people return when they need their next recommendation, and valuable enough that business owners see it as part of how they reach their market.
Find your next local business
Browse the directory to find Black-owned businesses across Monroe County.
Own a business here? Add your business or claim an existing listing so you can manage the information customers find.