Businesses:

re-opens May 30, 2020

Medicinals, essences, magick products

fermenting, cooking, yoga instructing, healing, more,

Small publisher, Mount Island is a literary magazine and small publisher for rural LGBTQIA+ and POC writers and artists.

yoga instructor, Yin, Restorative, Hatha Yoga

drag performer,

Business management, operational, developmental consultancy

Comedian, podcaster, I'm hot, right? is a podcast by comedian Jade Erin Marcotte that dives deep into the concept of hotness. Guests include comedians, social media personalities, sex workers, and creatives discussing how hot they think they are.

restaurant and catering (Vermont Catering Company)

artist/educator,

Personal training Nathan is fantastic!

Black mentors for Black youth, consulting

Currently facilitating BIPOC/LGBTQ process groups for Sunrise Movement - open to supporting other orgs

Business consulting/bookkeeping

I think this is NOT POC owned...Can anyone confirm? -Yes this is owned by Mao (Mizushima) Hartwell. https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/shinjuku-station-offers-takeout-sushi-in-burlington/Content?oid=3685479

social justice, non-profit organization, higher education, marketing and communications, organizational development, managing transitions

She is amazing! Can't thank Greer enough!

they grow lots of their own (organic) vegetables in the summer

Can order merch/sauces online, possible pickup/takout in June.

burlesque/artist,

photographer,

handmade body and hair care

delivers to Burlington

DJ/Performer,

DJ / Wedding DJ,

pop-ups; bulk orders

POC-owned. and white manager is known to be racist and cruel to employees and customers

Barber specializing in fades

video production, graphic design, web design, digital presentations, logos

DJ, https://www.twitch.tv/dj_taka

Eyecare Center of Vermont

life coach / consultant / facilitator

Closed for at least one month every year while owner visits family in Thailand

burlesque,

calligraphy & handleterring artwork,

New and used books Many small press books and excellent poetry, also lots of nice events

drag performer,

burlesque,

specializes in curly (Devacurl) cuts

Social Justice / Healing

Specializing in ages 11+, Anxiety, Anger Management, Coping Skills, School Skills

Theater Company, Mission statement: JAG Productions was formed with the mission to produce classic and contemporary African-American theatre; to serve as an incubator of new work that excites broad intellectual engagement; and thereby, to catalyze compassion, empathy, love, and community through shared understandings of the humankind through the lens of the African-American experience.

Social Justice

Food truck and Catering, check Facebook for truck location. Call (518) 726-7162 for catering

Summer dumpling CSA! Personal orders, small gatherings, dumpling folding classes, zoom tutorials, events, potluck parties

video production

Femme athletic/leisure/casual wear

Personal Trainer/Nutrition Specialist, GNG's goal is to educate our community about health benefits through proper nutrtion and overall fitness incorporated in everyday lifestyle. As well as empower our youth on chasing their dreams through HARD WORK, TEAMWORK & INTEGRITY

pop-up smoothie cart

Food truck, location varies, but is updated on their Facebook page; Food truck and Catering, check Facebook for truck location. Call (518) 726-7162 for catering

yoga classes, workshops, ritual

Visual artist, jewelry maker, clothing designer, MAKES MASKS. Known for her intricate and colorful tattoos, paintings and resin jewelry, Feisty Ink aka Josie Furchgott Sourdiffe recently expanded into wearables with Feisty Ink Threads, a line of hand printed clothing featuring Sourdiffe's distinctive designs.

Boxing gym, Black-owned

Member note: Great produce options and the owner Bhem is super nice & informative if you’re looking for something specific to the cuisine or curious about trying something new! (like lychee or dragonfruit)

photographer

Black owned, bi-racial family run

Volunteer run, community oriented guerilla food group serving free meals at meetings, rallies, events, protests, etc.

160 North Winooski Ave. Burlington. Awesome Murals on both sides of the building

Kettlebell Personal Trainer, Black-owned

Dance Group,

Community murals, herbal tea, ritual salves, original art and tshirts, Currently donating a portion of proceeds to Black owned community healing organizations in Vermont

pop-ups; food cart

vintage clothing

Performer/musician,

They make and sell delicious banh mi as well!

pop-ups; catering

This place is delicious and the family that owns it is really nice

Storyteller, community engager, facilitator of workshops & retreats, Ferene creates heart-centered spaces through storytelling workshops, community engagements & retreats, while spreading love, gratitude & affirmations.

This is the new name/location for the Essex Pho Dang!

artist,

inside Smugglers' Notch Resort, but a separate business

at home hair cuts

Podcaster, Run by Reggie Condra, B&O podcast features compelling interviews with queer POC in Vermont.

yoga instructor,

Visual artist, Este Puerta is a mixed media visual artist

Owned by Artist/Chef Cai Xi, Brattleboro resident for 2 decades, kitchen as studio, food and the meal as art; vegan and gluten-free options

childbirth education

Our Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.

Basket weaver, Alexa Rene' Rivera is an artist who specializes in basket weaving and teaches workshops across Vermont. She sells baskets through her website.

herbalism, Herbal Salves, Tinctures, and Probiotic Farming. We are running a 20% off sale right now to support community wellness.

specializes in short clipper haircuts

Whole menu available.

Halaal friendly

Champlain Dental

Artist,

get your fav sauces and merch to support the dumpling lady so she has a chance at re-opening!

botanica,

Personal Trainer,

Best to call in advance, 5/29 they were unexpectedly closed for inventory issues.

Locally Chef Owned

Chauffeured party bus for brewery tours, corporate events, weddings, private parties for brew/vineyard tours, birthday celebrations, etc. Get a group of your friends together and choose your own adventure! Pick Breweries, Vineyards, destinations of your choice in the Burlington/Champlain Valley area for the ultimate party bus experience!

burlesque,

leader, activist, poet,

Owned and operated by a Hispanic woman

video services

Multi-instrumentalist, lyricist, chef, Cofounder Burning Bush LP

pop-ups

Yoga Studio, Co-owns the studio with his awesome wife Marla!

Home service hair braiding

Social Justice / Education

Ferene creates heart-centered spaces through storytelling workshops, community engagements & retreats, while spreading love, gratitude & affirmations.

Tattoo and Piercing Studio, Black Owned, Black Artist,

jewelry

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! They're also at risk of shutting down due to lost funds during quarantine. It's an important community gathering-place for the nepalese community, and winooski at large. The owners are super nice, and there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.

Career and Leadership Coaching/Consulting;focuses on mid-career transitions and non-profit leadership