How you can help Vermont’s Black-owned businesses succeed

August is National Black Business Month, and the Vermont Professionals of Color Network is offering resources and advice on how to support our state’s BIPOC-owned businesses.

The organization says one simple but impactful way to support these businesses is to patronize them so they can grow into larger enterprises.

They have a BIPOC-business directory on their website you can check out, featuring about 400 businesses around the state.

Organization Co-founder Tino Rutanhira says because Black-owned businesses face additional challenges, it’s important to give them your support.