Black Enterprise Month goals to shine a light-weight on various companies throughout Southwest Virginia

SALEM, Va. – The month of August is acknowledged as Black Enterprise Month.

The Southwest Virginia Numerous Chamber of Commerce says it’s a chance to department out and take a look at new companies owned by African People.

The Chamber covers 25 counties and 7 cities.

Its mission is to unfold consciousness about various companies and minority enterprise house owners.

DG’s Ice, Gina’s Meals with Taste, Shelena’s Assortment, and Noah Christian Academy are among the many many Black-owned companies throughout the Roanoke Valley.

“It’s a whole lot of glorious companies, nice service, realtor firms and eating places and only a entire lot that individuals could also be lacking out on an exquisite expertise. So it’s simply to convey that publicity and get folks to help variety,” mentioned member service advocate, Charnika Elliott.