Business: Black-owned company arriving in Colombia sparks discussion on minority disparity

The pandemic has caused entrepreneurial trouble for many, but downtown Columbia has a disparity in women and minority-owned businesses. “I do kids’ parties with themes and sell kids crafts and all different types of stuff,” Robinson said. Nickie Davis, Executive Director with the Downtown District CID, said the district has very few black-owned businesses.

“The pandemic kinda made everyone realize like always have a backup plan, because it paused everyone’s life but we still had to make money some way,” Robinson said. Robinson said the pandemic was hard on her as it was for many people. Being a single mother and a health care worker was not easy. At times when many people had off, health care workers didn’t, but Robinson knew she was working towards her goal.

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In just about a week, Robinson plans to open a “drink and paint” store on Broadway Blvd, which will also include activities for kids. Kayshun Robinson, owner of The Art House, worked 60-70 hour weeks in health care, working to invest in her business and her children.

Jay Sparks, Entrepreneurship coordinator with REDI is actively looking for a person to fill the supplier diversity position. “That position is currently our initiative for working with minority businesses and making sure the community has someone confident and respectful to work with,” Sparks said. The city has a directory where people can find minority-owned businesses in the city to support.

The city, Downtown District and REDI are working to bring more attention and assistance to minority-owned businesses. “You can probably count on both hands how many black-owned businesses we have,” Davis said.

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