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For the month of February, we did a business spotlight series in honor of Black History Month! We spotlighted 4 business owners on our social media platforms and now we’re sharing them here on the blog. Keep reading to learn more about these Black-Owned businesses in Rochester, NY!

Shawnice P. of Savvy Sewing with Shawnice

Meet Shawnice Powell of Savvy Sewing with Shawnice

Her story about why she started sewing will inspire you
Shawnice’s story speaks for itself

Before learning how to sew, she was experiencing:

  • Struggling with the dressing room
  • Not finding clothes in the styles that she liked and
  • Clothes not fitting her well

She used sewing to go from feeling uncomfortable in her clothes to creating fashionable & unique clothes that fit her style and her body and she wants to help you do the same!

“Learning to sew has been a game changer!”

Click here to learn more about sewing your own clothes with Savvy Sewing with Shawnice!



Winona D. of WynD Love travel

Meet Winona Dixon of WynD Love Travel

Her story about why she started travel planning will inspire you

Winona’s story speaks for itself

Winona has been helping people plan their travel and trips since she was 18yrs old!

Her goals for this year are to become certified in more places such as the Dominican Republic and to host group travel experiences! More details to follow!

Click below to learn more about planning your next trip with Winona!

Connie M. of Women of Color New York

Meet Connie M. of Women of Color New York – A collective business environment in South Wedge, Rochester, NY

Her story about why she started WOCNY will inspire you
Connie’s story speaks for itself

She started WOCNY so that:

Connie’s 2023 goal for Women of Color New York is to bring more awareness to WOCNY, Grow the businesses under the umbrella, and serve the community

Click below to learn more about Women of Color New York

https://blackownedinrochester.com/listing/women-of-color-new-york-cooperative-shopping/

Tachara A. of Make Ways Beauty Salon

Meet Tachara Ashford of Make Ways Beauty Salon on Park Ave in Rochester, NY

Her story about why she started Make Ways Beauty Salon will inspire you

Tachara’s story speaks for itself

She started Make Ways Beauty Salon so that:

  • she could help people learn that their hair health and their physical health go hand in hand when it comes to hair loss and other challenges

Tachara’s 2023 goal for Make Ways Beauty Salon is to bring more awareness to how her salon helps you improve your hair and work through hair challenges together!

Click below to learn more about Make Ways Beauty Salon

There you have it! The Black History Month Business spotlight!
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