Retail Alliance

In recognition of Juneteenth, we're highlighting a few Black-owned businesses within the Retail Alliance community. ❤️

These entrepreneurs are helping make Hampton Roads a more vibrant place to shop, dine, gather, and connect. Through their creativity, passion, and dedication, they're contributing to the character and energy of our local retail community every day.

Today and every day, we're grateful for the many business owners who help strengthen our region. We're proud to celebrate these entrepreneurs and the impact they continue to make across Hampton Roads.

Featured:
• Branches Tasting Room
• Hard Times Skate Shop
• Nailz2C and More

Last week, we had the opportunity to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Freedom Boat Club of Hampton Roads' new Yorktown location at Legasea Marine. 🎉

This new location makes it even easier for Hampton Roads residents to get out on the water and enjoy everything our coastal community has to offer.

Freedom Boat Club's membership model gives boaters the chance to enjoy time on the water without the responsibilities of boat ownership, creating more access, flexibility, and opportunities for adventure.

Congratulations to the Freedom Boat Club of Hampton Roads team on this exciting milestone. We're proud to celebrate your growth and look forward to seeing the impact this new location will have in the Yorktown and Seaford communities. 💙

Summer has a way of turning one quick errand into five different stops. ☀️

A gift for the wedding this weekend. A new outfit for vacation. Coffee before the road trip. Lunch after the farmers market. Something last-minute because, somehow, there is always something last-minute.

Before you default to the usual big-box run, check out the local shops, restaurants, and small businesses right here in Hampton Roads.

They can help with the list, and they make the whole experience feel a lot more personal.

Save this as your sign to make your next summer stop local.

📸: Kelsick Specialty Market | Gloucester, VA

A great business idea is only part of the equation. Many retailers have the passion, the vision, and the drive to grow. What they often need is access to the right resources, guidance, and opportunities along the way. That's why Retail Alliance launched Retail Catalyst. 💡

Through partnerships with organizations like ABNB Federal Credit Union, NuMarket, and the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center, the program is designed to help retailers access education, funding opportunities, technical support, and connections that can help move their business forward.

Because when local retailers have the support they need to grow, entire communities benefit.

Learn more about Retail Catalyst: https://bit.ly/3Qy7ei4