Empowering Entrepreneurs: Spotlight on Downtown Roanoke's Women-Owned Businesses
Category: What’s New
This International Women's Day we are celebrating the entrepreneurial girl power that we have downtown. From charming cafes to innovative boutiques, these entrepreneurs are not only reshaping the downtown landscape but also inspiring a new wave of economic growth and community engagement.
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Restaurants
It's not a secret downtown is packed with a restaurant for every appetite. Some girl-powered bites include stops for coffee and sweets at Little Green Hive, Sweets by Shaneice, or On the Rise. For a great sit down together or a quick drink to catch up Well Hung the product of three women or Alexander's for an upscale feel. You can also take it to go by ordering for your next big event through Lib and Amy Catering.
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Retail
Retail shops are where women come to shine downtown. You can visit women's clothing boutiques like 310 Rosemont, She's International, Gypsypalooza, Bittersweet, Wyndrose Boutique, Shades of Color, Artsy June Mercantile or La De Da, Inc. If you're looking for Bridal and formal wear then you can dress to the 9's at Studio I Do and All The Rage.
Gift and Niche Shops have no shortage of women leaders, chocolatepaper, Ladles and Linens, the Gift Niche, Unleashed, and The French Farmhouse.
Art
Locally owned female studios including, Betty Branch Sculpture Studio and Gallery, Gallery 202, Art 360, and Melody Haven are all woman-owned. These artists specialize in different mediums like clay, bronze, oil painting, sketching and more.
Health and Services
The Downtown Service District has its fair share of spots for hair styling like A New Slate Salon, Embellish Hair Studio, Corporate Image Barber Shop, and Golden Hour Hair Studio.
Support your fitness and nutrition needs at Hustle/Haven.
Make sure that your outfit is flawless with alterations and custom designs at La Di Design.
Entertainment
Once you're dressed to the nines and dined at our women-owned spots, in the summer time one of the best places to see a live show is at Dr Pepper Park at The Bridges.
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310 Rosemont
312 Market St
Alexander's
105 Jefferson St S
Betty Branch Sculpture Studio & Gallery
123 Norfolk Ave SW
GypsyPalooza Too
212 Market St
Corporate Image Barber Shop
10 Church Ave SE
LA DE DA, Inc.
102 Church Ave E
Ladles and Linens Kitchen Shoppe
302 Market St
Melody Haven
122 Church Ave W
Shades of Color
210 Market St
The Gift Niche
101 Market Sq
Little Green Hive
16 Church Ave SW
Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges
9 Old Whitmore Ave
Gallery 202
206 Market Sq
She's International
108 Market St SE
Ivory on Campbell
128 Campbell Ave SE
A New Slate Salon
15 Church Ave SW
BitterSweet Clothing & Accessories
307 Market St SE
Embellish Hair Studio
123 Kirk Ave SW
Artsy June Mercantile
209 Market Street
Hustle/Haven
355 Campbell Ave SW
Well Hung Vineyard
402 S Jefferson St
WyndRose
23 Salem Ave SE
La Di Design
115 Salem Ave SE
The French Farmhouse
9 Church Ave SE
Sweets by Shaneice
501 Campbell Ave SW
Golden Hour Hair Studio
131 Campbell Ave SW
Gallery360
310 1st Street SW