RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Infinite Flowers, a Raleigh based floral business has plenty of orders coming in for Valentine's Day. But unlike larger commercial florists, owner Sharita Green, runs her one-woman operation with assistance from a delivery driver. Now, she says, she stays busy."All day. We open at 5:30 so you can imagine, they start…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — They're calling it R.A.G.E — Random Acts of Generosity Everywhere. It's Vision Church's aim to lead a movement toward small investments in minority-owned businesses that have struggled through the pandemic. And the north Raleigh congregation is challenging people in the community to do the same thing."I had not heard about it.…
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WTVD) — Celeste Beatty's Harlem Brewing Company is more than a business she owns with her brothers Carl and Pernell Beatty. Spend a few minutes in a conversation with her and it's soon apparent that craft brewing is her life's work. During a recent tour of a building she's developing for an…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Black Restaurant Week will take place from Friday through May 1 in North Carolina.The event, which began in 2016, celebrates African American, Caribbean and African cuisines.It will feature more than 80 Black-owned restaurants ranging from North Carolina and South Carolina to New York.A number of businesses, like Bon Fritay food truck,…
Downtown Raleigh bookstore dedicated to Black children, authors, to close after threats News & Observersource
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — A husband and wife duo are changing lives through their development company in Fayetteville. The pair revitalized almost a dozen houses in an area once plagued by drugs, and they plan to build even more at McIver Street and Humphrey Lane.Shannon and Kelsey Battle of All American Construction and Restoration bought…
Some Triangle-based businesses are getting a boost. The Coalition to Back Black Businesses is giving $5,000 grants to four local businesses.They will use the money for rent, to pay staff and to give back to the community. Neubia Harris is the owner of an education law firm working with students on special education matters.“They need…
For new business owner Lamar Floyd, the Factory is much more than a co-manufacturing space. He found community and support getting his fragrance business, Flower to the People off the ground. He will now have to find another work home."I was hurt. Brick and mortar is expensive. It takes capital that you don't have in…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — It's been a whirlwind few days for Shanae Bryant, the owner of Madame B's Bakery. She was on the brink of shutting her business' doors until the community came to the rescue.The constant sound of the door chime has been music to her ears. Since our first report, there has been…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — It's a new portrait of Black life in Raleigh. Work is underway in southeast Raleigh to create the city's first African American Cultural Center. A total of $12 million from the city's newest parks bond will go toward the project that is bringing joy and hope but also some doubt.In this…