A short list of black-owned businesses based in the Charlotte area.
Here at Esther and Elsa, we get to work with amazing businesses. The list is in the thousands of those we’ve worked with who have made a lasting impression on our team. Today though, we’re highlighting a short list of micro businesses we wanted to spotlight who don’t always get the attention they deserve.
Many of the below are micro-businesses that we work with through our markets from skincare to food trucks to art and more. Some are businesses we’ve hoped to work with and continue to admire everyday. We hope you find someone below that you can support with either a purchase or a follow.
The other portion of this list is community-built. We asked our attendees who’s made a lasting impression on them and those that were sent were added throughout the list below.
Feel like we’re missing someone? Shoot us an email so we can get them added.
Justine Wiggins of Worthy and Badass in one of her t-shirt designs
Worthy and Badass - hand stamped jewelry
Pretty Honest Shop - hand-poured candles
Queen Styles Boutique - comfortable and stylish women’s boutique
Davidson Wine Co - winery in Davidson, NC
Live Floral Wreaths from Holiday Couture Design.
Holiday Couture Design - floral wreaths and other floral design
Cuzzo’s Cuisine - southern cuisine food truck and shop
Organicole - handcrafted and hand poured skin products
Moment by Ladara Fine Art
LaDara Fine Art - fine artist and art educator
A Cheesecake Situation - artisan cheesecakes
Erica Michele Art - abstract and figurative art
The Lotus Journey - massage therapy
Dress My Room Interiors - vintage and modern home furnishings
Airest Dion Skintherapy - facials and natural skincare
Macfly Fresh - creative design, branding, and printing
Fit Storybook - personal training
Racks of vintage t-shirts from Public Interest CLT.
Public Interest CLT - vintage apparel and accessories
Rustic Aura - acrylic and fiber goods
Plant Therapy - mobile plant shop
Detour Coffee - mobile coffee and espresso truck
Toushea Body Boutique - handmade soaps, natural products and other skincare
My Fabulous Food - gourmet seasonings
Gary Cummings and his wife surrounded by their work.
Artisanal Lab - handmade leather goods
Jamie Scott Fitness - personal training gym in South End
Pink Daisy Co. - non-toxic skincare and candles
Five13Studio - women’s clothing boutique
A Cup Full - locally made cupcakes
Awow the plant gal - container plants
The Plated Palette - food truck serving a little bit of everything
By T Spruill - apothecary haircare
Nostalgia Hollow - local marketplace in Kannapolis, NC
Desmen Milligan from It’s Poppin’ Gourmet making fresh kettle corn at Front Porch Sundays.
It’s Poppin’ Gourmet Kettle Korn - fresh made kettle corn in multiple flavors
Elizabeth In Pearls - statement jewelry and workshops
The CharLitty - instagram blog for local food spots and hangouts and webshop in support of local makers
Green Paw Essentials shampoo collection for pups.
Green Paw Essentials - all natural pet shampoos
Mae Nicole Candles - locally made coconut wax candles
Earth Kissed Beauty - natural and organic skincare
Pour on Tap - mobile bar cart
Chloe’s Playhouse - award winning pet sitting and dog walking
Faires Collection - women’s and men’s accessories, home goods focusing on the love of African style and culture
Shades of Joy - puzzles that features artwork with people of color
Camryn’s Slime Shoppe - kid-preneur creating high quality and unique slime
Candles R Us - candles, room mists and carpet fresheners
Camaja Cosmetics - beauty and skincare for women of color
Sapphire Hill Designs - hand-dyed clothing and handmade jewelry
Rare Radiance - candles and wellness products
Urban Sweets - ice cream, candy boards, gift boxes & sweets
Three Little Birds - stationery, printing and design
Gordon Gifts - gifts to inspire positive minds, habits and lifestyles
MuddyDOG Fitness - mobile dog gym