Celebrate Women-Owned Businesses in Richmond
October is Women’s Small Business Month, and Richmond is so fortunate to be filled with businesses owned by dynamic and inspiring women entrepreneurs who fuel our local economy and enrich our community. From cozy cafes and artisan boutiques to innovative and impactful firms, Richmond’s women-owned businesses bring vision, resilience, and creativity to every corner of our city. Looking to support more women-owned businesses? Read on for just a few of the amazing women-owned businesses in RVA.
Bremo Pharmacy: This multi-generational family-owned pharmacy provides modern compounding services, unique health and wellness products, and the best customer service.
Erma Jean: Owned by two sisters, Erma Jean operates like a classic dress shop, bringing women well-designed, quality items that are sensibly priced.
Alma’s Gallery & Shop: This artist-run gallery and shop located in Brookland Park features rotating artists from across the city, region, and national levels.
Beastie’s: A unique Carytown gift shop filled with locally-inspired items owned by a mother-daughter duo.
Ms. Girlee’s Kitchen: Named for the owner’s late grandmother, Ms. Girlee’s Kitchen carries on her legacy of delicious homestyle soul food.
LaDiff: Shop modern contemporary furniture you won’t find anywhere else at LaDiff’s Manchester showroom.
Blue Sage Bridal: This bridal boutique specializes in inclusive sizing and consignment styles for the modern bride.
Crossroads Art Center: Crossroads Art Center exhibits the work of emerging and established mid-Atlantic artists and promotes awareness and understanding of art forms, from crafts to fine art. The gallery represents more than 300 artists and is a cultural resource and an active participant in Richmond’s thriving arts community.
Naborforce: Founded in honor of the owner’s late mother, this much-needed service provides home help for seniors so that they may age independently and joyfully.
The Freckled Flower Farm: Founded by two former educators, this family-run flower farm offers arrangements, various classes throughout the year, and subscriptions to fill your home with fresh flowers all season long.
The House Finch: The House Finch helps clients make the most of the areas in which they live and work since everyone deserves a tidy nest. We can help organize any room of your home or business.
Campfire & Co.: A women-owned creative agency, Campfire & Co. unites branding and interior design, helping clients create immersive brands that establish authentic connections, build loyalty, and outlast the competition.
Homemades by Suzanne: With locations in downtown Richmond at the John Marshall Hotel and along the picturesque train tracks in Ashland, Homemades by Suzanne packs the perfect lunch, boxed or plated.
By Jacqui Photography: From product photography to boudoir photography, By Jacqui Photography puts clients at ease in order to caption the perfect shot.
Mise En Place Cooking School: Mise En Place is the premier destination for a unique, culinary experience. Its chef-owner will help you hone your cooking skills with in-depth, hands-on cooking classes in their downtown studio.
JBella Photography: From wedding and engagement to maternity and senior photos, headshots to boudoir shots, JBella Photography will get the shot- no matter what kind of shot you’re looking for.
Fraiche on the Avenues: A boutique gift shop, Fraiche offers unique home decor, wedding registry, and baby items.
Keva Style: A handcrafted jewelry and accessories brand that started in Midlothian and has quickly spread in popularity across the country.
Rainbow Trout Kitchen: Born from a family recipe for classic, homemade granola, Rainbow Trout Kitchen was initially started by one of the owners’ sons at the age of eight.
Salsas Don Sebastian: An ever-expanding line of fresh, authentic Mexican salsas and Latin American products, including tamales, beans, and chips.
Soul ‘N Vinegar: A small neighborhood food shop and caterer in Church Hill that artfully blends diverse foods and cultures- inspired by the owner’s upbringing in Massachusetts with a southern father and a mother who emigrated from Korea.
Virginia Mercantile: Located in Richmond’s Arts District, steps from the Maggie Walker statue, this vintage-inspired modern-day general store focuses on sustainability and quality, locally-sourced goods.
