woman-owned business

Founders Alejandra and Mabel Aguirre Jimenez, who grew up in Pleasant Grove, launched the online marketplace in 2019.

BlackLIT closed its doors after only two years because of ongoing harassment and what its owner says was a lack of support from police and building management. Now, she's planning what's next for her business and her community.

Arlington city government has met its goals since 2022 for hiring businesses considered Minority and Women-owned Businesses and Enterprises.

From marketing tips to financial workshops, the salon is giving women and Latina entrepreneurs a business glow up.