Creating a vibrant and inclusive Downtown Minneapolis

B’YOUtique, LLC is a brand inspired by the desire to encourage individuality through the expression of one’s unique personal style. We understand that accessories have the ability to transform any ensemble from ordinary to extraordinary instantaneously and your style is about you, your personality and unwavering confidence. Our focus here is to provide unique style pieces, that we carefully source through various manufacturers, independent designers and vendors.

Located: Baker Center – 733 Marquette Avenue S., Suite 205 (Skyway Level)

Facebook: @BYOUtique1  |  Instagram: @b_youtique_llc

Uniquely Global offers clothing, spices, cosmetics, fabrics and statement art pieces for any home. UG Finds are chosen by our team, in the featured country. In effort to support demand, we have also included access to wholesalers lower the cost to you and still providing unique products. Uniquely Global provides cultural authentic handmade products from across the globe.

Located: Gaviidae Common – 61 S. 6th Street, Suite 207 (Skyway Level)

Instagram: @uniquely.global

TiAngy Designs

Tiangy Designs caters to women who have an ethnic flair, and enjoy wearing well made purses, clothes and accessories. All Tiangy designs are handmade from Ankara fabric in Nigeria.

Strive Publishing, LLC

Strive Publishing is a social enterprise with the mission to inspire community collaboration in publishing stories to heal, teach, learn, and earn, while building an ecosystem that embodies a rich Black culture and heritage. The Strive Bookstore features books by local Black authors and is the community’s go-to resource for ordering books that inspire and connect across cultures. Bookstore events support the Strive Publishing mission, while building cross-cultural connections.

Located: IDS Center – 80 S. 8th Street, Suite 254 (Skyway Level)

Instagram: @shoptiangy, @strivepub  |  Facebook: @shoptiangy, @strivepublishing

The B Suite is an emerging event and co-working space that centers bold facets of Black culture. Designed to enhance the social and professional lives of Black Minnesotans, The B Suite provides space for the community to come together, celebrate our brilliance and cultivate a stronger sense of belonging.

Located: Young Quinlan Building – 81 S. 9th Street, Suite 100

Instagram: @the.bsuiteco

FX Minnesota is a store that offers high-quality products from local artists and minority-owned businesses. We provide a platform for these businesses to showcase their unique and innovative products. Our store takes pride in offering products with the highest design standards, and we are passionate about supporting local businesses. Come visit us for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience!

Strive Bookstore’s mission is to provide a community-informed space that celebrates and supports independent publishers and local authors, by serving as a go-to source for books and promoting literary events that bring readers and authors together across cultures to share their love of books. We promote social good by elevating overlooked voices and coordinating book give-ways to local schools and homeless shelters.

Located: Young Quinlan Building – 901 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Instagram: @strive_bookstore

Minneapolis Craft Market is a community social hub, and an incubator for the arts. We believe the Twin Cities has a unique culture of creativity, and our goal is to provide a regular venue for both emerging and established makers to sell their work

Located: Meet Minneapolis Visitors Center – 505 Nicollet Ave Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Instagram: @mplscraftmkt