grand rapids area black businesses directory.docx
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Business Directory
Greater Grand Rapids Only Directory Exclusively listing locally owned
black businesses. Our growing directory features over 90 local businesses in our community.
What is GRABB?
Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses is a Start-up Economic Development company that focuses on fostering a micro-economy that supports the revitalization of the Black community and expands opportunities for Black Businesses in the Greater Grand Rapids area. Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses advocates and promotes the development of black owned businesses by providing black owned businesses with resources, training and exposure opportunities. With the goal of creating a firm economic base that support urban communities by connecting black business owners to consumers and supporters.
Be Discovered ! Help potential customers find your business by getting listed in our directory. Not a business owner but know one? Send them this link GRABB Directory Form and we'll add them to our growing business directory!
Categories Of Businesses Listed Accounting & Financial
Arts & Photography
Automotive & Mechanic Shops
Barber Shops
Beauty Salons & Spas Business Services
Childcare Providers
Cleaning & Janitorial Computers & Mobile Technology Construction & Design
Dry Cleaning, Alterations & Tailoring
Education & Nonprofits Entertainment Event Planning
Farms & Producers
Food & Dining
Funeral Planning & Services
Health & Wellness
Home Furnishing & Services
Insurance Companies & Providers
Landscaping & Lawn
Legal Services
Manufacturing
Marketing, Advertising & Promotions
Media
Personal Care
Pets & Veterinary Services
Professional/Social Groups & Clubs
Real Estate Companies & Agents
Retail Shops & Boutiques Sports & Recreation
Travel & Transportation
Featured Businesses
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Accounting & Financial (Not Aware/Business Opportunity)
Arts & Photography
B. Townsend Photography: Using mostly natural light, B. Townsend Photography captures priceless moments during on site photography sessions. Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.btownsendphotos.com/ Bayard Art Consulting & Frame shop: Offers the area's most creative Picture framing at the lowest prices, Appraisals of art, Interior designs, Investment art, Picture hanging, African artifacts and Black memorabilia Address: 1213 Kalamazoo Ave Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 246-5900 Website: www.rareblackart.com CANDY APEL, LLC: Serving the West Michigan community with creative photography and graphic print work services. Available to help make your wedding, retirement, graduation,
quinceañera, shower or any other event especially memorable. Phone: (616) 635-8627 or (616) 516-5565 Email: [email protected] Web: www.candyapel.com Leroy Reed Productions: Specializing in videography, graduations, weddings, family portaits and any special occasion. Phone: (616) 458-1036 Email: [email protected] Mallory Jackson Photography: A photography service. Creating images for businesses and residential customers is a great joy. Specialties: Stylized black and white portraits for maternity, newborn and couples. Macro Photography work for hotels, businesses, and residential customers. Address: 2150 Plainfield Avenue Northeast Grand Rapids, MI 49505 Phone: (616) 318-3447 Website: www.mallory-jackson.com Over The Top Academy: We provide Your child has the opportunity to learn many disciplines of dance in a fun and energetic learning environment. Our teachers care about every student and teach more than just dance, we feel obligated to improve self-esteem and act as positive role models. We pride ourselves on offering : Age appropriate music, choreography and costuming, Small class sizes, Diverse community of students and Affordable tuition, costume and recital pricing Address: 2423 Eastern Ave Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 245-7333 Website: http://danceoverthetop.com West Michigan Jewels of Africa: (WMJOA) Traditional African Dance and Drum Troop is a family organization located in the greater Grand Rapids area. WMJOA entertains and educates by bringing black history to life. Performances, classes and workshops are presented with traditional African wear. This is a family activity for all ages 0-99 and up. The songs are performed and taught in the native language. The vibrant heartbeat of the drumming helps to create a culture of unity and respect which strengthens communities and family bonds. Phone: (616) 633-8148 Email: [email protected] Xpressions of Praise: Offers the finest in Christian Dance Education by providing a priceless experience to youth and adults. Creating opportunities for family, friends and community to engage in the ambience and the power of God through Performing Arts Presentations. Classes: Liturgical/Ballet Dance of Praise,Tap & Jazz Dance of Praise, African & Flags in Praise, Mime Dance of Praise and Christian Hip Hop. Phone: (616) 889-4714 Email: [email protected] Website: http://xpressionsofpraisecda.com/index.html
Automotive & Mechanic Shops
Allied Towing: Serving the Western Michigan area, our company has strived to provide you with affordable, efficient, and damage-free towing. We are insured, we follow USDOT
regulations and we use updated equipment. If you are in an emergency and are ever in need of towing, fuel delivery, jump start or lockout services call Allied Towing Phone: (616) 350-8322 Email: [email protected] Website: www.alliedtowinggr.com TMT Auto Repair: The mechanics at TMT Auto Service have worked on cars and trucks in the Grand Rapids, MI area for more than 10 years. Servicing both foreign and domestic vehicles, we are your one-stop auto shop for nearly any vehicle repair problems. Address: 1267 Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 452-7408
Barber Shops Cole Cut's: The Cole Cuts Team is ready to meet your desired style for every occasion. Address: 3151 Breton Rd Southeast Kentwood MI 49508 Phone: Barbers- Jamie 616-443-7226, Mark 616-821 3634 & Hair Stylist Tracy 616-328-3984 House of Styles: We provide quality hair care service to clients of all multi-cultures and ages. We are a unisex barber and beauty salon. We use only professional products in our salon to ensure that our clients get only the best. Address: 2013 South. Division, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 245-8585 Website: www.ejhouseofstyle.com Who’s Cutting: A full service BarberShop and Salon Specializing in Haircuts, Natural Hair care, Locks, Quick Weaves, Sew-Ins, Waxing and more. Address: 401 Hall St Southwest Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: (616) 304-2711
Beauty Salons & Spas
Norris Beauty Salon: Come Experience the amazing look and feel of your hair after visiting talented and creative Hair Care Professionals specializing in both natural and chemically treated hair. With flexible hours and weekly and monthly specials we are able to cater to all of our clients. Address: 1220 Kalamazoo Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 247-7602 Website: www.norrisbeautysalon.com Product Under One Roof: Our mission is to take beauty beyond the surface and nurture the mind, body, and soul. Our clients will receive first class treatment whether it’s unique home décor, a custom designed evening gown, healthier options for your hair and skin. Address: 3167 Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Phone: (616) 245-1045 R3 Station: There's something about R3 Station that sets it apart from all others. Perhaps it is our irresistible invitation to pamper in a haven of relaxation, now expanded to offer even more luxurious services to our guests. Spend an hour or an entire day in R3. Enjoy one of our signature treatments or a complete head-to-toe package. Address: 1152 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 475-7830 Email: [email protected] Reflections Salon: We are located behind the old Blockbuster on East Beltline near 28th St. right between the Woodland and Centre Pointe Mall on the 2nd Floor right next to Plato's Closet. Our salon is excited to serve many different cultural hair care needs. The REFLECTION STYLING TEAM is ready to meet your desired style for every occasion. Address: 2650 East Beltline SE Suite H Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Phone: (616) 243-6748
Business Services Alliance Printing Graphics & more: A family-owned and operated business. Services include (but are not limited to): Graphic Design, Business Cards, Business Forms, Invitations Booklets and Stationery. We are committed to meeting customer deadlines. We understand the importance of maintaining project schedules and will work with our customers to assure prompt and efficient service. Address: 1467 Kalamazoo Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 247-7747 Blair Unlimited Media Productions: Blair Unlimited is a Media Productions company that impacts and maximizes the Small Business and Entrepreneur through media. We offer audio, video, editing and live social media services. We capture your memorable moments exactly as they happen. Phone: (616) 608-7272 Email: [email protected] Website: www.blairunlimited.com Business Exchange Center: Develop your new success Pathway, Marketing consultation on individuals and small businesses in order to introduce or enhance their brand, product, or service while simultaneously increasing their visibility and perception. Our philosophy is “Evaluating the past, Developing the present, and Cultivating the future, “ Address: 865 28th Street Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Phone: (616) 272-3117 HASU (Hook A Sista Up): Women entrepreneurs who pay it forward by "hooking up" upcoming women entrepreneurs. HASU offers, one on one mentoring by HASU members, seminars and workshops related to getting new entrepreneurs businesses launched through business finance, marketing and a host of other paneled speaker series and events.
Email: [email protected] Website: www.hasu1.net Limited Edition Development Group: Is a management company specializing in individual consulting services. Their primary objective is to actively serve inspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses to accomplish their goals and dreams through innovation. Address: 865 28th Street Southeast Suite 700 Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Phone: (616) 264-5546 Website: www.ledginc.com OnyinyeMK Freelance Graphic and Web Designer: Specializing in web, graphic, and print design, I offer professional and affordable designs that provide the quality, creativity, and uniqueness that everyone deserves. I am well versed in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, HTML/XHTML, and CSS. I have experience with Javascript, JQuery, Digital Imaging, Photography and WordPress. Phone: (616) 965-6848 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://onyinyemk.com/folio/ Stingray Advisory Group: Stingray Advisory Group assists individuals with starting their own business. From developing the concept and branding, to completing the registration and organizing a business plan, Stingray Advisory Group has you covered. Additionally we work with existing small businesses to enhance their marketing strategy, including the addition of a social media presence, if applicable. Phone: 616) 841-5548 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stingrayadvisorygroup.com. The Dream Big Sister Circle: The Dream Big Sister Circle links a circle of sisters who have BIG dreams to change the world. The Women and Girls of Color in this circle provide each other with resources, support, encouragement, inspiration and motivation. Each has a goal of sustaining, growing or starting a business, supporting an important cause or awareness campaign or participating in another type of positive endeavor. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.DreamBigSisterCircle.com
Childcare Providers (Not Aware/Business Opportunity)
Cleaning/Janitorial
Custodial Housekeeping Staffing INC: At Custodial Housekeeping Staffing, Inc. we pride ourselves as leaders of professionally trained staffs of custodial and housekeeping services. Our unique leasing programs provides worker's compensation, payroll processing, drug screening, criminal background checks and administrative services specific to the custodial industry. Address: 1554 Kalamazoo Ave Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: 1-855 260-6778 Website: www.chstaffinginc.com Three Sisters Commercial & Residential Cleaning Services: We provide commercial and residential janitorial cleaning services for Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas.
Address: 1554 Kalamazoo Ave Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 965-5996 Website: [email protected]
Computers & Mobile Technology
CellTec Cell phone Repair Center: Our certified cell phone repair technicians can repair phones with water damage, touch screen malfunctions, broken or cracked screens, charging problems, microphone problems, broken volume switches, memory card errors, and more. Address: 6050 Kalamazoo Ave SE Kentwood, MI 49508 & 2747 East Beltline Kentwood, MI 49546 Phone: (616) 855-2222 Website: www.celltecgr.com Computer Help!: Computer Help! was founded to spare you the high prices the big guys charge, at Computer Help we have no nerds just smart guys that want to help! Phone: (616) 719-3920 Website: www.computerhelpgr.com
Construction & Designs
Draper Group USA: We are an innovative, customer focused company offering total facility solutions for Federal, State, Local and Private Institutions and organizations. We are located where our customers are and serve the Eastern US from North Carolina to Michigan. Our commitment to our customers is to offer services that are "Correct, Complete and On Time, Every Time." Address: 678 Front Street Northwest Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Phone: (616) 301-1350 Website: www.drapergroupusa.com Isaac V Norris & Associates: Provides functionally creative solutions to architectural challenges. Isaac V. Norris & Associates, P.C. serve clients and communities who share his interest of creating building projects that impact people and the environment in ways most positive. IVNA has completed a wide range of project types. We are committed to serve our clients best interests by asking difficult questions that provoke thought and enhance design opportunities. Address: 1209 Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 452-3535 Website: www.ivn-architects.com Modern Fire & Security Systems: Specializing in the installation, service, sales, design, and maintenance and monitoring of low-voltage systems. Including: Fire alarm systems, Burglar alarm systems, Intercom systems, and Card access systems, Emergency call systems, Door alarm systems, phone systems, TV systems, Camera systems, Audio-visual systems, Fiber-optic backbones, structured cabling and Much More! Address: 20 Stevens Street Southwest Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 243-9771 Website: www.modernfireandsecurity.com/home
Dry Cleaning, Alterations & Tailoring
Connie’s Fig Leaf Shop: Provides professional custom tailoring and clothing alterations for men, women, and children in the Grand Rapids, MI area. Phone: (616) 617-8646
Education & Nonprofits ADM TUTORING, LLC: Offering private tutoring in all subjects from Kindergarten fundamentals through college-level courses. Providing quality academic assistance in a nurturing, supportive and professional environment. Services include homework help, strategies in studying and comprehension, summer learning enrichment and standardized test preparation. Phone: (616) 516-5565 Email: [email protected] Basai Tutoring Services: Basai Tutoring Services is here to enhance your K-5 student's understanding of academic skills and concepts taught in the classroom. We have certified teachers with over 17 years of experience ready to work one-on-one with your child. Phone: (616) 536-1987 Email: [email protected] Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative: ELNC has designed and implemented an intentional preschool service system aimed at providing, expanding and sustaining the capacity of high quality early care and education programs in the vulnerable neighborhoods of Grand Rapids Phone: (616) 819-1407 Website: http://www.elncgr.org/ Historically Black Colleges & Universities Tour Experience: Encouraging ALL students to enthusiastically pursue their life’s goals through education by giving them the opportunity to EXPERIENCE the widest possible variety of HIGHER EDUCATION CHOICES by visiting Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the south. Address: PO Box 7314, Grand Rapids, MI 49510 Phone: (616) 799-7291 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hbcute.com/ Hope, Huggs & Tie-Dye: Hope, Huggs & Tie-Dye lets community youth volunteer to tie-dye shirts for kids with life limiting diseases. The goal of this organization is to give kids a big hug of hope to stay strong. Get involved by volunteering or donating today! Phone: (616) 454.5727 Email:[email protected] Mind Boggle: Our motto is, “Open Minds, Endless Possibilities.” Mind Boggle was established
to provide affordable, science, math, and engineering experiences to a wide range of students, academically and socio-economically. Mind Boggle serves as a resource for families that want to encourage science and math proficiency for their children. Address: P.O. Box 8151, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49518. Phone: 616-450-2398 Website: www.mind-boggle.org
Entertainment Bouncing Palace: Bouncing Palace offers a variety of services such as hosting your school or group events. We specialize in fundraising events and corporate parties. We setup your inflatable party and WE do the entire take-down! Phone: (616) 916-9583 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bouncingpalace.com Ultimate Game Bus: UGB is a 37 Ft converted school bus into a mobile video gaming oasis. We bring the Ultimate Video Gaming Experience right to your driveway. UGB will become your first choice for celebrations for all video gamers. The variety of games will keep you and your guest entertained for hours. Don’t want to play the game, hop into VIP and request a movie from our large selection of the latest and greatest movies. Phone: (616) 916-9583 Email: [email protected]
Event Planning
Gold Leaf Designs: Gold Leaf Designs strives to provide our clients with the best in both quality and service. We provide custom design services including: wedding packages, birth announcements, greeting cards, family reunion invitations, and save the dates. We are able to provide you with unique, customized designs. If you are interested in a design service not listed here, please contact us. Email: [email protected]
Farms & Producers Trilogy Agricultural Group LLC: Trilogy Agricultural Group is an agribusiness. Our mission is to provide high quality animals for breeding stock and to be the premier provider of premium hormone free grass-fed organic beef products. TAG LLC is a family owned business. Address: 1101 Sherman Street Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Phone: (616) 608-7989 Website: www.TrilogyAgriculturalGroupLLC.com
Food & Dining
A'niyah's Sweet Treats: A’niyah’s Sweet Treats. is a company built on being hospitable,
courteous, delectably different, and ambitious and dedicated to our clients. Specializes in homemade gourmet dessert, pies, specialty cupcakes, assorted cookies, superior cakes and bars all made from scratch. Phone: (616) 363-6934 Email: [email protected] Big Daddy’s Savory Taste: A catering company specializing in cuisines from all across America and parts of the world. We do any event that you need. Weddings, anniversaries, family reunions, church or organization functions, funerals, picnics, work functions, birthday parties, retirement parties, etc. They have a trained Certified Chef w/ an AOS in occupational science. You will receive the top of the line cooking from a Le Cordon Bleu trained Chef. Phone: (702) 773-8783 Email: [email protected] Chez Olga: So, you want to "feel the heat" of the Caribbean? Taste the delicious flair of the Creole flavors of Chez Olga, a premier Creole & Caribbean restaurant located in the eccentric and diverse East Town area. The fresh, natural, colorful and preservative free dishes of Chez Olga are ready when you are ready to "feel the heat". Address: 1441 Wealthy Street Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Phone: (616) 233-4141 Website: www.chezolga.com Daddy Pete’s BBQ: Daddy Pete's BBQ is a mobile eatery focused on providing delicious, Southern, Slow-Smoked meats with a sweet, finger-licking homemade sauce. All of our meat is fresh & local and is carefully seasoned with our specially formulated dry rub then cooked low & slow on a smoker over fruit tree wood. Phone: (616) 818-5522 Website: www.daddypetesbbq.com Email: [email protected] Deb Pound Cakes: Focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. We recommend that you try one of our delicious Cheesecakes or Pound Cakes.We will fill your order within one to two days after payment has been received Phone: (616) 706-0787 Email: [email protected] First Class Cakes: First Class Cakes is your one stop for all your dessert needs. All items are baked fresh and from scratch order today and fall in love with First Class Cakes. Phone: (616) 309-3831 Email: [email protected] Jamaican Dave’s: Cuisine of Jamaica contains cooking techniques, flavors, spices and influences from the Taino Indians, the original inhabitants of the island, and from each of the many waves of immigration to the island such as: English, Chinese, Spanish, and African. Address: 1059 Wealthy Street Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Phone: (616) 458-7875 Website: www.jamaicandaves.com
Malamiah Juice Bar: From the garden to your cup, Malamiah Juice Bar creates fresh made-to-order juices and smoothies, using local produce when in season. Healthy, delicious and simple! What more can you ask for? (Conveniently located in the Downtown Market) Address: 435 Ionia Ave Southwest Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: (616) 730 -1532 Email: [email protected] Website: www.malamiahjuicebar.com Redbone Cafe: The Redbone Cafe brings homestyle, health conscious meals to the community's doorstep by delivering to office, industrial and home delivery with limited access to affordable, hearty homemade food choices. Catering available with 72 hour notice. Website: www.redbonecafe.webs.com Southern Fish Fry: Their goal: Putting a smile on the face of the passionate fried chicken and fish connoisseur. Southern Fish Fry provides high quality fresh southern fried chicken and fish with exceptional customer service at an affordable price. Address: 1117 Wealthy Street Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Phone: (616) 233-9744 Unique Catering: The fine cuisine and the type of service you thought no longer existed. . Whether you are expecting 2 people or 200, you can select from a variety of menu choices or plan your own feast with your personal menu consultant. Catering your Weddings, Quinceaneras, Sweet 16, Birthdays, Baptisms, Private Events, Expos and more. Unique Catering offers endless possibilities Phone: (616) 323-5212 Email: [email protected]
Funeral Planning & Services
Ivy K. Gillespie Memorial Chapel: At Ivy K. Gillespie Memorial Chapel we are committed to providing our community with the best possible service in their time of need. We strive to make our families and visitors feel comfortable while paying respects to their lost loved ones, and we make considerable efforts to maintain our focus on the high standards expected of a place of tribute. Address:1865 Eastern Avenue. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507 Phone: (616) 241-5665 Website: www.ikgillespie.com Hardley Funeral Service: Crystal Hardley is a licensed Funeral Director in the State of Michigan. Crystal has a genuine love for assisting grieving families. All of our services are designed to help our client families through one of the most personal and challenging stages of life. We understand losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience, and we’re committed to helping our client families with compassionate, professional and personal service. Phone: (616) 813-8351 or (616) 785-3863 Email: [email protected]
Health & Wellness
Dental Design: Dr Tracy Blount has a fee for service practice on the Southeast side of Grand Rapids. Her practice is General Dentistry with heavy emphasis on Periodontal Disease and Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr Blount is a member of The Academy of General Dentistry Address: 1014 Franklin Street Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 452-0400 Excel Training: Take your game to the next level with EXCEL. We use cutting edge techniques to provide sports conditioning, personal training, speed, agility, strength, flexibility and nutrition tailored to the specific needs of youth, teen and adult clients. Phone: (616) 284-9557 or (616) 257-8817 Email: [email protected] Chiropractor: Dr. LaKia Brown Company:Grand Rapids Medical Center Address: 551 36th Street Southeast, Suite D. Wyoming, MI 49548 Phone: (616) 431-2001 Website: www.GRMedicalCenter.Com Rebound Sports Massage Therapy: Sports Massage Therapy -Concierge Event Services - Relaxation Massage. Address: 781 Kenmoor Ave Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Phone: (616) 719-4004 Turning Lives Around, LLC: Turning Lives Around, LLC is a counseling agency that specializes in Adult, Adolescent, Family and Couples Counseling. We accept most insurances and we're open for new clients and referrals. Address: 3737 Lake Eastbrook Blvd Southeast, Suite 108, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Phone: (616) 301-2992 Website: www.turninglivesaroundllc.com
Home Furnishing & Services Furniture For You: Furniture For You takes much pride in what we do to save our customer's money. In an economy such as today, we believe in keeping overhead to its extreme minimum, in order to keep our prices just as low. Though we offer an enormous variety of furniture and accessories online and through catalog order, we display many of the same items in our showroom. Address: 3130 Eastern Ave Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Phone: (616) 247-7632 Website: http://www.furnitureforyougr.com/ Handyman Plus: Handyman plus specializes in commercial and residential projects. All of our
craftsmen have been pre-screened, are insured and have a minimum of 10 years of quality experience in residential and commercial remodeling. We specialize in is: Carpentry, Drywall, Painting, Siding, Decks, Doors/Windows, Ceramic Tile, Roof & Gutter Repairs, Underground water systems, Power washing – siding, decks, driveways, swimming pools, Basement, Bathroom & Kitchen remodeling and more… Phone: (616) 293-3542 Website: www.handymanplusonline.com Mr. Plumber LLC: Mr. Plumber is a full service plumbing company that specializes in sewer and drain cleaning. We offer quality work at reasonable rates. Mr. Plumber is fast, courteous, union trained and fully licensed and insured. We offer free estimates and no service call fee. Make Mr. Plumber your personal plumber. Remember, If water goes to it, we do it! Address: 1508 Philadelphia Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 292-5263 Painting by Jeff: Painting by Jeff has been serving its customers since 1984, and is proud to offer the best painting services in Grand Rapids. We focus on getting the job done right, the first time, and pay special attention to making sure all of our customers needs are met. Give us a call today to see what we can do for you! Address: 1439 Eastern Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 247-8722 Website: www.paintingbyjeff.com
Insurance Companies & Providers Deb Williams Agency, LLC: Independent Insurance Agent/Broker representing over eight (8) companies. Providing Auto, Home, Life, Business Insurance products and Obamacare/ACA enrollment to the greater Grand Rapids area. I have been in the insurance business for over 25 years and recently transitioned to my own independent agency. I also teach insurance and personal development seminars. Address: 2505 Burton Southeast Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Phone: (616) 284-7765 Sterling Massey - State Farm Insurance Agent: Helping families and small businesses build wealth and protect the assets that are important to them. Address: 5366 Eastern Avenue Southeast Kentwood, MI 49508 Phone: (616) 532-6071 Website: www.masseyagency.net
Landscaping & Lawns Lavelle's Lawn Care & Snowplowing LLC: Lavelle's Lawn Care and Snowplowing offers superior service with great rates and customer care for both residential and commercial year-round service. Phone: (616) 460.9554 Email: [email protected]
Legal Services
Geers Law: Brent Geers is a lawyer loving life in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is a proud graduate of GRPS Creston High School. Brent counsels both individuals and businesses on a variety of legal matters. Geers Law provides a full complement of legal services, with an emphasis on helping people achieve goals and build legacies. Address: 1115 Taylor Avenue Northwest STE 110 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: (616) 965-6864 Website: http://www.geerslaw.com LegalShield Independent Associate Michael Turner: There are many times in life when it would be satisfying to be able to talk to an attorney without worrying about the high hourly cost. LegalShield offers unlimited access for as little as $17 a month. The LegalShield membership gives it's members the ability to pick up the phone and call an accomplished law firm, in their state, that is ready and willing to help with any legal issue, along with many other member benefits. Phone: 231-250-6035 Email: [email protected] Website: www.outstandingcoverage.com Raspberry Bail Bonding Agency: You might be thinking to yourself “I never thought I would be calling a bail bondsman!” Well it is nothing to be ashamed of. If you need a bail bond in Michigan you have found the right company to help you. We will take the time to explain how bail bonds work. Address: 1419 Bradford Street Northeast Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: (616) 456-5155
Manufacturing (Not Aware/Business Opportunity)
Marketing, Advertising & Promotions
Centralian Shop Unlimited, LLC: Your source for complete branded apparel fulfillment. We will help you find the right promotional product mix- apparel, accessories, and giveaways. Our staff can manage, store and distribute your merchandise. Let us customize a package that will allow you to grow the company while resting assured that your customers and brand are being well taken care of. Address: 1167 Madison Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 366-2528 Website: www.centralianshop.com Mugs Embroidery Inc: We offer screen printing ,embroidery ,trophies, banners custom napkins, custom gifts, promotional items, photo and text mugs and much more. Why go to the mall we have it all. Address: 740 32nd Street Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Phone: (616) 246-6718 Website: mugsembroidery.com Triple J's: Providing all of your screen printing, embroidery, rhinestones, heat transfers and promotional products needs. Address: 1004 Rogers Plaza Southwest Wyoming, MI 49509 Phone: (616) 534-6958
Media Fireproof Media : Fireproof Media is your one stop source for all of your media needs. We cover events, TV commercials, Comcast spot, WXSP, Music videos, Weddings, Photoshoots, Filming and Film Editing. Fireproof Radio Show provides these services: Sponsorship, Commercials and Fireproof Media Blast Address: 5261 Clyde Park Southwest Wyoming, MI 49503 Phone: (616) 730-1664 Email: [email protected] Grand Rapids Times LLC: Since its founding in 1957, The Grand Rapids Times has continued to serve local and neighboring African American communities in West Michigan. A weekly, “The Times” provides readers with local, state and national news, public service announcements and other information with a positive emphasis, and does not skirt the hard issues. Address: 2016 Eastern Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 245-8737 Website: www.grtimes.com In Life Now with Coach TMB: In Life Now with Coach TMB is your premier platform to the world. We inspire and challenge our clients and/or audience through empowerment speaking engagements. We also are a global voice to the world through our inspirational lifestyle talk radio show online. Address: 641 Bates Street Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 516-8297 Website: www.coachtmb.com Urban Sparks Show: The Urban Sparks Show reaches a diverse audience by offering entertaining yet valuable information and resources concentrating on personal and business issues that impact the lives of her viewers and listeners such as relationships, education, business and personal empowerment. Mailing Address: 862 47th Southwest Suite C Wyoming, MI 49509 Phone: (616) 813-9397 Website: www.monicasparks.com WYGR: 94.9FM WYGR is Urban Radio for Grand Rapids, Michigan. The home of Robert S and "Pulse of the City", along with the Tom Joyner Morning Show and our unique music SuperMix Playing today's hip hop and R&B. Address: 1258 Madison Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 475-9947 Website: www.wygr.net
Personal Care
Beauty of Tziyon: We are blessed, honored, and joyfully working with our hands to share our complete line of All Natural and Organic Bath and Beauty products created for promoting gorgeous glowing skin, healthy growing hair, and All Natural personal care, including our creamy dreamy Organic Whipped Shea Butter, Botanical Body Scrub, our amazingly refreshing and effective Dreamsicle Deodorant, Body Mists, Lip Balms, and MORE! Phone: (616) 920 0268 Website: http://beautyoftziyonorganics.com/
Love & Light Healing: Provides Doula services to expectant families and with a certified Reiki Master offering holistic healing sessions. They also make an ever expanding line of all natural products that includes: herbal salves, teas, tinctures, lip balms, body scrubs & butters, candles, & incense. Phone: (616) 965-6832 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lovelighthealing.etsy.com Smell Goods Cafe: A Unique Bath and Body shop. Currently offering over 700 perfumed body oils, the largest selection in West Michigan. They carry everything for designer scents, to exotic fragrances. They offer a complete selection of product includes, Incense, African Black Soap, Raw African Shea Butter, Whipped scented shea butter, Natural Sea Salts, Lotions, Shower gels and many more. Address: 1155 Madison Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 334-9006 Website: www.smellgoodscafe.com Sweet Nature By Eddie: Sweet Nature is a healthy hair care product line for women with curly, wavy or afro textured hair! This line is formulated to hydrate and strengthen the hair, stimulate the follicles and nourish the scalp for longer, stronger, healthier hair growth! Address: 2015 Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 245-1045 Website: www.sweetnaturebyeddie.info Wash Day: Wash Day products are handcrafted from botanical oils, butters, herbs and spices. Free of all that icky stuff like 'cones, parabens, "bad" alcohols, and unnatural fragrance and colorants. Crafted in a little kitchen in a Midwest town, Wash Day is the natural hair regimen for fuzzy-haired folk. The Wash Day line includes shampoo, conditioner, hair treatments, and artisan-crafted soap. Email: [email protected]
Pets & Veterinary Services (Not Aware/Business Opportunity)
Professional/Social Groups & Clubs (Not Aware/Business
Opportunity) Real Estate Companies & Agents
Residential Realtor: Eric D. Brown Company: 1st Advantage Realty Address: 4520 Breton Rd Southeast Kentwood MI 49508 Phone: (616) 534-4480 Website: www.grpropertysearch.com Residential Realtor: Takara Taylor Company: List True Grand Rapids Realty Address: 2951 Thornhills Ave Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Phone: (616) 589-2053
Email: [email protected] Website: www.listtrue.com
Retail Shops & Boutiques
All City Kicks (ACK): Sneaker & Apparel Boutique: ACK is the pinnacle of today's fashion movement. With fashion forward and trendsetting sneakers and apparel, ACK is the definition of style. Address: 1500 Wealthy Street Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Phone: (616) 242-1307 Website: www.ackgr.com/ Embracelets by Javonne: Embracelets by Javonne is a jewelry line created with the utmost attention and detail. They are made using beads of a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. No two items are exactly alike! Each piece speaks character and individuality! Customizable pieces are available upon request. Embracelets has several product lines including: The Cross Movement, Diva Collection and The Awareness Line. Email: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com/embracelets4u Emor Shoes and Accessories: Women are taller, stronger, and more beautiful than ever; and we need shoes that fit both our personality and our feet. Emor Shoes is a retailer of premier shoes and accessories chosen for the women of today that wear size 8-14 shoes. Please visit our website and join our mailing list where you will receive exciting fashion updates and discounts. Email: [email protected] Website: www.Emorshoes.com G.W. Greetings: The largest selection of African American greeting cards, gifts and more in the Greater Grand Rapids Area. G.W. Greetings features gifts by African American companies such as Carol Joy, Mahogany and Frederick Douglass. They also have a largest selection fraternities and sororities merchandise in the area Address: 1471 Kalamazoo Ave Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 988-0102 Infinite Possibilities: Fashion has an infinite amount of possibilities; be bold and beautiful with handmade infinity scarves and accessories. Place your order today online or by phone, custom orders also accepted. Website: www.infiniteposs.net Phone: (616) 454-5727 L'amoureuse boutique: Is a contemporary clothing and accessories boutique specializing in bringing trendy and unique fashions to Grand Rapids. L’amoureuse is a place to find the latest styles at an affordable price in a comfortable and personal setting. Address: 53 Monroe Center Northwest Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: (616) 259-8708 Maline's Boutique: Maline's Boutique has the unique styles at an unbeatable price. This is your number one spot for the hottest fashion and top brand shoes. You can also follow Maline's
Boutique on Facebook and Instagram for the latest styles and promotions. Email: [email protected] Website: www.malinesboutique.com Rock Candy Earrings By Della Marie: Rock Candy Earrings By Della Marie is a mobile accessory company specializing in affordable handmade, unique, trendy, one of a kind, and "statement" earrings and bangles. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.IRockMyNaturalLocks.com Shades So Sweet!: Shades So Sweet dolls are inspired by the rainbow of beautiful shades of brown skin from the 7 continents of the world. Each doll name represents a spice or sweet whose colors and essence match the dolls of Shades So Sweet. Address: PO Box 68306 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49516 Phone: (616) 881-3385 Website: www.shadessosweet.com Sydney's Boutique: Providing fashion pieces that accentuate the lifestyle of the fashion forward.We strive to supply pieces and offer services that the everyday woman will find essential and versatile. Whether you want to make a statement or prepare for a day on the go, we offer everything you need for a head-to-toe look. Website: www.sydneysboutiquegr.com Urban Xclusive DVD & Bookstore: Urban Xclusive DVD & Bookstore is the ideal destination for anyone looking for the best in books by urban authors, dvd's and music. If there is a particular book or movie that is not available or you have not been able to find anywhere Urban Xclusive will make it their mission to locate and order it for you. Address: 1322 Burton Street Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Phone: (616) 243-0200
Sports & Recreation Noble Fitness: Maximize Your Full Body Potential! offers 13 years of cardio-kickboxing experience. This service can be at a location of your convenience. As a certified personal trainer with 10 years of experience, Noble Fitness helps people achieve their personal fitness and nutrition goals. He also has 8 years experience of providing basketball camps and skills training for coaches and athletes in Michigan, Illinois and Pennsylvania. IFA Certified Phone: (231) 679-0068 Email: [email protected]
Travel & Transportation
Amazing Great Vacations: Amazing Great Vacations specialize in air, hotel, cars, vacations, cruises, large church groups, non profit organizations, reunions, weddings, theme cruises (ex. Jazz, Christian, Singles cruises). Fundraisers and for profit travel are our specialty.Amazing Great Vacations is proud to be an agent friendly company. Our agents are well trained and they maintain integrity, honesty, and professionalism at all times.
Address:1712 Overfield Drive Phone: (616) 656-0792 / (616) 334-0796 Website: www.amazinggreatvacations.4mydeals.com Disclaimer: Businesses and organizations listed in the Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses directory are locally owned and operated. The Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses is in no way liable for any damages incurred by the persons, groups, businesses, and organizations listed. However, if proven that any persons, groups, businesses or organizations listed in this directory fail to meet the expectations, mission and standards of Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses the persons, groups, businesses or organizations will promptly be removed from this Directory.
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