Nov 19, 2019 | Beauty, Black or African American, Mercatus Magazine Vol. 2, Professional Services, Story
“Barbers have always been leaders in their communities, barbershops have always been staples of their communities. So how can a barber take that to another level to preserve the craft and to create opportunities for those who desire to grow?”Christina Lane |...
Sep 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
The connections between businesses and the community are strong and the impact ripples beyond the transactions that transpire. Intentional purchasing supports local and cultural businesses and this is not new for communities of color. Local POC-owned businesses...
Jul 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Mercatus team is working hard to continually improve the directory features to help members gain visibility, new business and connections. We’ve recently refined our membership levels to give Mercatus members more choice and expanded opportunities to help site...
Jul 9, 2019 | Black or African American, Fashion and Accessories, Story
“Many customers share their own connection to heritage textiles and speak of the power they feel in wearing such storied art, often bringing me to tears.”Tiffany Kirkpatrick | Founder Parker+Simonne Designs Share this Story Before Tiffany Kirkpatrick started her...
