Local businesses are invaluable to every communities’  character, economy, and vibrancy. Uptown’s business ecosystem is special as it’s rich with minority and women-owned businesses, and also includes a robust network of social service agencies. As retailing trends continue to change, the interviews are an insightful snapshot of the needs and challenges of opening, running, and growing a business across multiple sectors.

Focusing on minority and woman-owned businesses, broadcasting their stories over social media also strove to educate and endear these establishments to a hyper-local audience.