August celebrates black-owned businesses

FRANKLIN, KY.- August celebrates the vital contributions of Black-owned businesses to the U.S. economy, and this year, Jane Lewis, the owner of Hope Haven Recovery Residence, has been honored as Business Woman of the Year.

Lewis shared insights on why supporting Black-owned businesses is crucial for community confidence and sustainability. “If we provided the initial support and said, ‘This is good,’ it would boost both our confidence as Black business owners and the community’s trust in our services,” she explained.

Lewis emphasized that looking beyond skin color to the quality of the product is key, as it ensures high standards and necessary support. For more information on how to support Black-owned businesses, visit https://bgblac.org/businesses/.