Celebrate Black History Month with Barrie’s Many Black-owned Businesses and Black-led Organizations
UPlift Black photo credit: Kenesha Creative
Each February, Canadians celebrate the contributions of Black individuals on the world during Black History Month. In Barrie, that celebration encompasses history, the arts, culture, social justice and business, and often spreads into other months, as Black contributions should be celebrated year-round!
In addition to the many events and programs being hosted in Barrie for Black History Month and into the spring, our program partners at UPlift Black have compiled a list of some of the many Barrie-based Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations to check out. Please note that this list is non exhaustive and primarily includes businesses in downtown Barrie.
- Ansah Caregiver Services - eldercare, vulnerable care, dementia and mobility support
- Be the Change – elevating Black youth and families
- Berhan Teff – gluten-free ancient grains products
- Blacks for all Races – community and newcomer support services
- Brown Sugar Spray Tanz – mobile spray tanning and teeth whitening
- Carib Dish – Caribbean-Canadian cuisine
- Caring Concerts – children’s character-building lessons and education via the arts
- Claire’s Beauty Supply – hair styling, wigs, weaves and extensions
- D.A. Commissioning & Legal Services – paralegal solutions
- Discount Granite Plus – quality countertops and surfaces
- Evergreen Wellness Studio – holistic treatments, massage, yoga, play-based therapy
- Five Points Barbershop – barber services
- Happy Mango – butchery and international groceries
- Infinity Arts Productions – production and theatre company
- Intent by Stephanie G – stone fabricator
- Irie Jerk – Jamaican cuisine and catering
- Jerk Marshall – Jamaican cuisine
- Karen Johnson, CPA – chartered professional accountant
- Kenesha Creative – boutique media agency, photography
- Kreative Dance Company – dance studio
- LVX Beauty – medical spa
- Making Change – community anti-Black racism awareness organization
- Marber Inc. – house cleaning and general maintenance
- Mexhico – authentic vegan Mexican food
- Michèle Newton – speaker, media relations and equity-based communications
- Mooshfood Supermarket – African and Caribbean grocer
- Nexim Healthcare Consultants Inc. – healthcare staffing
- Noah’s African and Caribbean Tropical Food – grocery market
- Parents Against Racism Simcoe County – education, training and advocacy against racism
- Pendula Hair – beauty and hair care services
- SD Beauty Supplies and Salon – hair products and braiding
- Shak’s World Community Centre – youth-led urban community development
- Shannon Murree - real estate agent
- Spauling School of Music – music lessons
- Spectrum Web Solutions – web design agency
- Sweet Honey Catering - caterer
- Taylor Grace – clothing and home goods
- TT’s Patty Shop – Jamaican patties
- UPlift Black – centre for social justice and inclusion
Sweet Honey Catering Photo credit: Weirdo Visions
Are you a Black entrepreneur looking to develop your small business? Join UPlift Black’s mailing list to learn more about the UPlift Black Investment Readiness Program. You can also contact the Small Business Centre of Barrie to access supports and programs to help you level-up your business.
Contact smallbusiness@barrie.ca to get started!