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Starting from humble beginnings, Beez Wax & Co has quickly become a group of dedicated fragrance experts who work tirelessly to provide candles and other household products that smell good and do good for our planet. It has been their goal since day one to offer exceptionally curated scents and designs while remaining an honest, affordable brand for their customers. Beez Wax & Co operates with the key understanding that their work is about much more than profitability. They make non-toxic, feel-good products that people can ethically and consciously enjoy. They want to burn exquisite scents throughout your home, not holes in your wallet.

Imagine turning the mundane into the magnicent, the obligatory into the extraordinary. With Biens Chocolate Centerpiece’s B2B & Everyday gift services, every corporate gift family celebration becomes a tale of taste, a narrative of appreciation that transcends the ordinary. From the boardroom to the living room, their custom chocolate creations are not just gifts, they’re statements of excellence, wrapped in elegance and tied with a bow of innovation. Effortlessly navigate the art of corporate gifting or wowing your friends & family with their seamless platform, where delighting clients , teachers, your doctor or your neighbor, is just a chocolate away.

Andy Waller is the founder and queer and trans owner of Dayum This is My Jam, a small-batch crafter of jams, pickles, and salsas named after hit songs. It has long been Andy’s dream to ultimately do Dayum Jam full-time, and as of December 2022, that dream has become a reality. Andy, along with the amazing Dayum Jam team work hard to bring folks high quality products and to support and work with other underrepresented makers. It’s not just yummy jams and pickles, Dayum Jam works hard on crafting every day. They also use their platform to speak up and out about what they believe in. Dayum Jam believes in racial and social justice. They care deeply about LGBTQ liberation, women’s rights and dismantling white supremacy.

Epsom-It is a unique, natural, powerful formula of concentrated pure Epsom Salt, fortified with Arnica in Muscle Recovery Lotion and Aloe Vera, Arnica, Capsaicin in Soothing Nerve Lotion. Epsom-It’s formulation has sold over 1 million bottles though its two products. Its different products work to soothe the nerve discomfort, and achy muscles associated with muscle soreness.

Flowers Make Scents proudly serves Midlothian, Virginia. They are family owned and operated with 1 location serving the Midlothian area. Flowers Make Scents are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Because all of their customers are important, their professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is why they always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect. Let Flowers Make Scents be your first choice for flowers.

Janlitlfeather Gourmet lovingly comes from humble roots. As a proud Black family-owned and operated business, they take pride in hand crafting tantalizing and unique candy and popcorn flavors. When you order from Janlitlfeather Gourmet, you can rest assured that your hand-made order will be delivered with the utmost freshness and quality in mind. Priding themselves on quick delivery and friendly customer service, they are here to ensure that you have the best experience possible. Janlitlfeather Gourmet is focusing on utilizing high quality ingredients in order to experiment with traditional treats by giving them a modern twist. With a careful eye to quality ingredients, creative flavors, and imagination, Janlitlfeather Gourmet is a rapidly growing company dedicated to making sweet treat unlike any other.

Tablespoons Bakery is a vocational culinary training program through the non-profit Next Move Program, that provides internship experiences and employment opportunities for young adults with developmental disabilities. Launched in 2017 with the support of the Virginia Department of Education and professional baker Britt Falabella, their baking program serves about 50 young adults annually and strives to combat the 70% unemployment rate for their group in the state of Virginia.

Tinycup is a coffee roasting company that helps everyday people resist grind culture by experiencing coffee as a restorative practice and ritual of self-care. Michael J.A. Davis founded Tinycup Coffee in 2023 after 15 years in corporate America. The award-winning designer and creative director turned coffee roaster aims to enrich the coffee-drinking experience, rooted in a desire to preserve and elevate the traditions and stories of indigenous coffee communities among the Global South. “I fell in love with coffee, sharing quiet moments with my mother, reliving cherished memories she has of her father. Connection to family history & ritual is what Tinycup is sharing with the world.” (Michael Davis) Through small-batch, pan-roasted coffee traditions that honor the Horn of Africa and the Caribbean, Tinycup introduces family recipes that warm the soul. “The Adeni Roast” (a best seller) is a spice-packed, aromatic experience and “The Elena Roast” (most beloved by customers) is a warm, comforting hug from your abuela who lives in the countryside of La Republica Dominicana. “The Origin Roast” offers the full-on sensory joy of a traditional ceremonial roast.

Natives of the West Indies, Shallon and Sherika research and design products that solve overlooked problems. With backgrounds that range from mechanical engineering to business administration, these two work together to meet the needs of their target audience. While their sense of styles differ, their dedication to high quality products do not.