Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

What are the costs associated?

• We have a one-time $10 membership fee. This fee covers your online listing, your print listing, and access to exclusive resources for memebers
• There are additional costs for advertisements and marketing.

How can I add my business or nonprofit organization?

• Click the Community Tab and select “Submit Your Business.” Fill out the form in its entirety. Once completed submit the form for review. We ask that you are patient and please allow 7-10 business days for review. Every submission is important and we will respond in a timely manner. 
• See Community Guidelines if you have any questions on criteria for acceptance. 

What is the process of filing a complaint? 

• Our Business Community holds every one of our listed businesses to a high standard. Those that are accepted understand the guidelines and want to join a culture that connects, cultivates, and celebrates Black-owned businesses and organizations.

To set the tone and accountability, we allow access to our Community Guidelines for everyone. 

If you would like to file a complaint, click the Contact Us tab and answer each field in the form. Once complete, submit the form.

Why was my business declined or sent back to redo the registration?

• Our Community Guidelines highlight why we would decline a business or request a redo. If you would like to discuss this in further detail, please fill out a Contact Us form, and a team member will be in contact with you. 

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