BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS DOCUSERIES: AMPLIFYING STORIES + INSPIRING COMMUNITIES
The Seven Times produces a docuseries that celebrates the resilience and success of Black entrepreneurs, showcasing the impact of local investment and the resources that help businesses thrive. As we expand across the Midwest and beyond, we invite partners and donors to join us in amplifying these powerful stories, driving economic growth, and inspiring communities nationwide.
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Our Black-owned business docuseries is fiscally sponsored by Creative Visions, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that supports creative activists who use the arts and media to ignite social change. All donations are tax-deductible.
SERIES HIGHLIGHTS SO FAR
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Businesses Spotlighted
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Cities in the Expansion
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Knallhart Kennels & Training Academy
Chelsey Montgomery-Gusta's journey into dog training began in college when a therapist recommended an emotional support animal for anxiety. Today, she runs Knallhart Kennels & Training Academy, a premier dog boarding and training facility near Iowa City.
Clippernomics Academy of Hairstyling
Tony Mac opened his first barbershop in 1998. He would open several more in the Des Moines Metro before fulfilling a personal dream of opening a barber school. Now, he’s teaching people of various backgrounds skills that will never go out of style.
Adeya renea hair and beauty bar
Black hair salons aren’t easy to come by in Iowa. With her shop, Adeya Renea Hair and Beauty Bar, Adeya Crockett is making professional hair care accessible to Black men and women in Des Moines and surrounding cities.