Partnerships Supporting Diverse Businesses

April 6, 2021

The Des Moines-based Director’s Council and the Financial Empowerment Center are taking applications to launch the Black Iowa Business Directory, an online platform allowing Black-owned businesses to list themselves for more visibility and allowing customers to search for Black-owned products and services.

Business owners can apply to be listed online. Please note: This Directory is a self-identification directory and separate from the Targeted Small Business Directory. To continue to be eligible for State of Iowa procurement, the Targeted Small Business certification will be required.
Other directories and links to Diverse Business owner directories:

IA Source Link: Support for Black Owned Businesses

Iowa City Area Development Diversity Resources

Cedar Rapids Gazette Feature on Black owned businesses in Cedar Rapids/Iowa City

West Des Moines Chamber list of Black and African Owned Businesses in West Des Moines and Des Moines

Des Moines West Site Chamber list of Minority Owned Businesses

Know of another directory in your community that features diverse business owners? Please share it to be included in the next TSB newsletter!