Celebrate Black-Owned Businesses in York County, PA

Nasim & Co. is a locally owned luxury dessert company serving up beautifully crafted dessert cups and elevated sweet treats. Owner Nasim Ali has a passion for bespoke creations and this Downtown York favorite is the perfect stop for an indulgent, one-of-a-kind sweet experience. Nasim & Co. has a booth at Central Market and a shop on East King Street in the Royal Square District, where you can delight in flavors such as Biscoff Cheesecake, Nutella Cheesecake, Oreo Cheesecake, Pistachio Cheesecake, Strawberry Cheesecake, Banana Pudding, Mango Cheesecake, Tres Leches, and Tiramisu. Gluten-free and vegan options also available.

Escape to France, Asia, Mexico, and Switzerland through artfully-curated décor at Grace Manor Bed & Breakfast in downtown York City. Each of the four welcoming suites has a geographical theme created with one-of-a-kind finds by the stylish owner and interior designer Joanne Wilmore. Slip into a hot-pepper red, heart-shaped tub in the Mexico Room or a Malaysian canopy bed shrouded in silks in the Asian Suite. Try on vintage hats underneath a stunning chandelier in the French Suite, or marvel at the chandelier made of twigs in the Swiss Chalet Suite. The three-course, Southern-inspired breakfast is just as inventive. Wilmore is a foodie whose delicacies include chicken and waffles with jalapeno butter and sriracha maple syrup, jumbo shrimp with andouille sausage gravy, and crème brulee grapefruit.

Joanne also created Sojourn Noir, an organization that amplifies the voices of Black leisure travelers to encourage local businesses and attractions to create an atmosphere where Black travelers can fully enjoy York County, feeling respected, welcome, and experiencing a sense of belonging.

Join Friends of Lebanon Cemetery for one of their walking tours of York County's largest and oldest Black-owned cemetery. Listen to authentic narratives of the lives of those interred within these Hallowed Grounds. From the celebrated to the humble, you will learn about their struggles, hardships, passions, and contributions to York's history. The Paved Over Prominence Project™ Walking Tour embarks on a journey through the annals of York City African American history, exploring sites that were once alive with life, culture, and spirit but have since been abandoned, demolished, or obscured by the relentless march of progress. This expedition traverses a variety of locales, from vibrant neighborhoods and sacred places of worship to bustling workplaces and former businesses, each with its own story of resilience, community, and struggle against the backdrop of a society that often sought to marginalize them. This tour was featured in a York Daily Record article that you can read here.

Refillism is an eco-friendly zero waste brand, store, and online shop. With customers all around the U.S., Refillism is part of a movement to live an eco-friendly lifestyle and to be environmentally conscious with every purchase. They want to make eco-homes the standard, not the exception. Refillism is led by its founder, Elizabeth Bower, who formed the company with the aim of creating a shopping experience with quality, natural, eco-friendly, zero waste, refillable, and reusable products.

In the Black Consulting & Promotions is the new name when it comes to promotional items for your business. With more than 450,000 promotional items to choose from, their team can assist in offering high-quality options for general advertising, events, customer appreciation, employee recognition, trade shows, customer promotions, and more. Schedule a brainstorming session with the team in your office or theirs and allow In the Black to help your next marketing push make a big impact.

The Balloon Boutique helps you add a pop of color to your York County experience as owner Karen Sawyer turns events into unforgettable moments. Whether you're organizing a festival, conference, community celebration, or pop-up market, The Balloon Boutique team brings vibrant installations, photo-worthy balloon displays, and on-site entertainment (balloon animals and face painting) that delights both locals and visitors. They specialize in helping venues, event producers, and tourism partners elevate their celebrations with décor that's fun, professional, and tailored to your theme or brand.

• Global Café
• Liebe Krafted Designs
• Mark and Val Wines
• Men in the Kitchen
• Ophelia’s Making Agency
• Our Sons and Daughters
• Pecan Tree Café
• Sara Ellen Event Venue
• Skillet2Plate Soul Bistro
• Sweet Mama’s Mambo Sauce
• The New Hub