Guide to Black Owned Businesses in the Iowa City Area

Iowa City is home to many wonderful businesses! If you’re looking to support a variety of businesses and business types, including Black business owners, be sure to check out this guide to Black owned businesses in the Iowa City Area.


A graphic promoting Black Owned Businesses in the Iowa CIty Area


Click on each business to check out the products and services that they have to offer. If you are able to make a purchase at this time, we encourage you to do so. If not, there are plenty of other ways to support them: give them a “follow” on social media, share them on your own social channels, and recommend them to friends and family who may be interested in supporting them.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about all of these wonderful businesses and business owners in our community!


Guide to Black Owned Businesses in the Iowa City Area

Amara Esche

Business Type: Mental Health & Spiritual Goods

Social Media Links: Facebook  |  Instagram

AMO Pet Care

Business Type: Pet Care, Pet Training, Dog Walking

Social Media Links: Facebook  |  Instagram

AMT Auto Detailing

Business Type: Automotive Detailing

Social Media Links: Facebook

Anaman Concierge Services

Business Type: Transportation / Limousine Services

Social Media Links: Facebook

Artisan Jewelry by Erica Gooding

Business Type: Jewelry

Social Media Links: Facebook

Bell Movers

Business Type: Moving Services & Storage

Social Media Links: Facebook

Candice Luter Art + Home

Business Type: Custom Furniture + Home Decor

Social Media Links: Instagram

Caribbean Kitchen

Business Type: Food Truck & Catering

Social Media Links: Facebook

Caring Hands & More

Business Type: In-Home Care & Many Other Services

Social Media Links: Facebook

Chef Green & Co.

Business Type: Cooking Classes, Private Chef, and Uncle Bere’s Jerk Seasoning

Social Media Links: Facebook

Christina’s Unity Beauty Supply

Business Type: Beauty Supplies

Social Media Links: Facebook

Crepes de Luxe Cafe

Business Type: French Restaurant; Breakfast & Brunch

Social Media Links: Facebook

Diamond Label Films

Business Type: Wedding Photography & Videography

Social Media Links: Facebook

Disney By Jessica

Business Type: Independent Travel Agent

Social Media Links: Facebook

Instagram

DJ Big Daddy HD

Business Type: Mobile DJ Service

Social Media Links: Facebook

Dream City

Business Type: Non-Profit, Inspiring Change Through Advocacy, Art, Wellness & Community Connections

Social Media Links: Facebook

Dunn Brothers

Business Type: Coffee Shop

Social Media Links: Facebook

E’s Gluten Free Bakery

Business Type: Bakery

Social Media Links: Facebook

Emi’s Treats

Business Type: Bakery

Social Media Links: Facebook

Finer Streetwear

Business Type: Clothing

Social Media Links: Instagram

Gabrielle Williams

Business Type: Personal Trainer / Nutrition Wellness Coach

Social Media Links: Instagram

Galaxy Cleaning Services

Business Type: Commercial & Residential Cleaning Services

Glass Art by Alicia

Business Type: Glass Art, Home Decor, and Jewelry

Social Media Links: Facebook | Instagram

Humanize My Hoodie

Business Type: Fashion Activism

Social Media Links: Facebook

Island Vybz

Business Type: Food Truck & Catering

Social Media Links: Facebook

Knallhart Kennels & Training Academy

Business Type: Personalized Dog Training

Social Media Links: Facebook

LaLa Boutique

Business Type: Clothing

Social Media Links: Facebook

Law Office of Melvin O. Shaw

Business Type: Lawyer

Melanated Glow Skin

Business Type: Licensed Esthetician and All-Natural Products

Social Media Links: Facebook | Instagram

Modina African Market

Business Type: Grocery

Social Media Links: Facebook

Multicultural Development Center

Business Type: Non-Profit Organization; Offers Free STEM-related Training to Underrepresented People in Eastern Iowa

Social Media Links: Facebook  |  Instagram

Need Organizing

Business Type: Professional Organizing

Social Media Links: Facebook

Neva Evans’ State Farm

Business Type: Insurance Agent

Social Media Links: Facebook

Pashionable Interiors

Business Type: Interior Design

Social Media Links: Facebook Instagram

RareFettish Collection

Business Type: Clothing

Social Media Links: Facebook

Reminders Plus Photography

Business Type: Professional Photography

Social Media Links: Facebook  |  Instagram

Renewal Skin & Body Center

Business Type: Spa & Esthetic Services

Social Media Links: Facebook

Rodney’s Jamaican Jerk & BBQ

Business Type: Food Truck & Catering

Social Media Links: Facebook

Royal Renovations

Business Type: Renovations & Construction

Social Media Links: Facebook

Rumble in the Woods Custom Decor

Business Type: Custom Decor & Event Planning

Social Media Links: Facebook

Shawn Williams

Business Type: Health & Wellness

SLICED: A Bakery Emporium

Business Type: Bakery

Social Media Links: Facebook  |  Instagram

S.T.R.I.K.E. Martial Arts & Fitness

Business Type: Martial Arts Club

Social Media Links: Facebook

Sugapeach

Business Type: Restaurant

Social Media Links: Facebook   |  Instagram

Textures Salon

Business Type: Salon

Social Media Links: Facebook 

The Hook

Business Type: Writer

Social Media Links: Facebook 

The Jordan Agency: Allstate Insurance

Business Type: Insurance Agent

Social Media Links: Facebook 

The Makers Loft

Business Type: Retail Space: Iowa Makers, Artists & Artisans

Social Media Links: Facebook 

Title Boxing Club

Business Type: Boxing Gym

Social Media Links: Facebook 

TP Specials

Business Type: Barber

Unified Ballers

Business Type: Fashion / Clothing

Social Media Links: Facebook

Venus Beauty Supply & Salon

Business Type: Beauty Supply & Salon

Social Media Links: Facebook

Versa Fitness

Business Type: Gym/Physical Fitness Center

Social Media Links: Facebook| Instagram

Vice

Business Type: Buy/Sell/Trade Store for Sneakers, Streetwear & Vintage

Social Media Links: Instagram

Vivian’s Soul Food

Business Type: Restaurant

Social Media Links: Facebook

Yasmin Marrero

Business Type: Leadership & Empowerment Coach

Social Media Links: Facebook


Thank you for taking the time to read through this list. We hope that you will click on each business, give them a follow, and share with your friends and family as you see fit.

If you know of other black-owned businesses in the corridor that are not represented on this list, please email [email protected] with the business name, type, website, and social media links. Thanks so much!


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Katie
Katie is a spouse, mother, and professional communicator. She became acquainted with Iowa City as a student at the University of Iowa, earning degrees in Journalism, Political Science, and most recently her MA in Strategic Communication. Katie and her husband met and fell in love in Iowa City, deciding to never leave. Their family can often be found eating their way through downtown, walking their dog in City Park, or cheering on their beloved Hawkeyes at live sporting events.

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