William “Boo” Stevens, owner of Royal Cutz Barbershop on Glenburnie Road is pictured with a client at his business located at 1822 S. Glenburnie Road
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Locally, there has been a huge increase in entrepreneurship and the number of small businesses in recent years.
In honor of Black History Month, the following list includes Black-owned businesses located in the city or serving the area in some capacity. If no address is provided the business is home-based.
Romona Thompson, owner of D’Unique Creationz, said her desire to leave a legacy for her children is what inspired her to start her own business.
“I knew I could take my creativity to the next level,” Thompson said. “I also wanted to be an active and supportive part of my community and show others that they can do whatever it is they want to do.”
Thompson said she feels that Black-owned businesses do not get the support needed from each other or the community in general.
“Until we learn how to do that we will always be the minority,” Thompson said. “There is enough to go around. Everybody is doing something different and I wish we could all learn how to network together and help each other to do and be better.”
Thompson creates apparel, tumblers and cups, glass etching, sublimation and vinyl goods, stickers and other creative projects.
Restaurants and Catering
Broad Street Takeout: 1020 Broad St., New Bern, 252-631-1460.
Dinner’s Ready: 311 Bryan St., New Bern, 252-474-7366
New Safeway Taxi: 814 Queen St., New Bern,252-636-9000
New Bern School Of Martial Arts: 623 Hancock St., New Bern, 252-671-0089
Edita’s Grocery: 1414 Garden St., 252-514-2080
Dodge City Market: 1001 Main St., New Bern, 252-349-0117
Tamida’s Taxes: 1231 Colony Trade Center, New Bern, 252-548-1310
Trent Appliance Parts & Services: 2802 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, 252-636-0957
Mr. Jones Better Quality Painting: 252-670-4084
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