February 06, 2025

"When you support a Black business, you’re not just supporting a dream; you’re supporting a community." – Mellody Hobson, prominent businesswoman and co-CEO of Ariel Investments

In Part One of Supporting Black-owned Businesses, we highlighted team member businesses. Here, we are reflecting on the wonderful businesses that TriHealth has supported in the past.

Whether it’s your first time hearing about these businesses or it’s a place your frequently visit, take note to support these local Black-owned businesses not only during Black History Month, but throughout the year.

Black-owned businesses TriHealth has worked with within the past year

	Paityn’s Place - A Soul Food Catering and Cuisine	Paityn’s Place will cater lunch for Black History Month event on February 26	paitynsplace.com/index.html // paitynsplaceonthego@gmail.com // (513) 238-9306
	Davis Cookie Collection – Bakery	Served a variety of signature cookies, brownies and more from its food truck which visited several TriHealth locations during the summer.	daviscookiecollection.com // 513-242-2483
	The Boozi Babe - Bartending	Crafted signature mocktails during last summer’s Black Family Reunion Sponsor reception hosted at TriHealth Baldwin	Facebook & Instagram @boozibabe
	Dee-Licious Pound Cakes –	Mini pound cakes were part of a gift bag for guests at the Black Family Reunion Sponsor Reception at TriHealth	(513) 770-0947, info@deeliciouspoundcakes.com
	Cedric Cox - artist	Highlighted during the Black Family Reunion Sponsors Reception at TriHealth	cedricmichaelcox.com // cedricmcox@yahoo.com // 513-485-0180
	I Hear Music Inc. – producer of the annual Black Family Reunion	TriHealth will once again be title sponsors of this Cincinnati celebration.	ihearmusicintheair.com
	We Smokin' - Soul Food Truck	Visited several TriHealth locations	4500 Montgomery Rd, Norwood, OH 45212, (513) 235-6463
	Soul Palette – An art, events management and education business	Featured at the Black Family Reunion Sponsors Reception at TriHealth	paintwithyoursoul.com
	Final Course Gourmet Desserts - Bakery	Provided desserts for guest during the Black Family Reunion Sponsors Reception at TriHealth.	finalcoursegd.com
	Chamaele - Natural products	Featured at the Black Family Reunion Sponsors Reception at TriHealth.	productsbychamaele.com
	Shana’s Sweet Treats – Bakery	A local bakery that visited several TriHealth locations	shanassweettreats.com, (513) 349-9540
	G(O)OD Co Apparel - Featured last February as a Black-owned business in focus.	A brand encouraging individuals to wear who you are and live what you believe. Our desire is to promote the importance of keeping GO(O)D Company and how that will allow you to defeat the odds.	goodcoapparel.com/ (513) 621-4663

Resources for starting a business

The city of Cincinnati and state of Ohio have dedicated pages to help aspiring businesses owners with resources and assistance programs.

Cincinnati: cincinnati-oh.gov/cityofcincinnati/businesses

Ohio: ohio.gov/business/resources/business-first-stop

MORTAR Cincinnati – Since 2014, MORTAR aims to create diverse communities by enabling historically marginalized entrepreneurs to access the resources needed to start & run successful businesses. The MORTAR Entrepreneurship Academy is a fifteen-week course designed for those who are starting or growing their businesses. Its headquarters are located in Walnut Hills. For more information, visit WeAreMortar.com

Want to discover more Black-owned businesses?

The Voice of Black Cincinnati offers a comprehensive list of local Black owned businesses that is updated throughout the year.

Thank you TriHealth for the information Love it all.
Posted by: Tasha Cheatham-Wilson on February 13, 2025
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Love to see this! Thanks
Posted by: Latoya Smith on February 12, 2025
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Thanks for the information TriHealth!
Posted by: Kelly Jackson on February 12, 2025
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Thanks for the information TriHealth!
Posted by: Kelly Jackson on February 12, 2025
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