ShopOnyx — Black Business Directory Network

### What We Built A **community-driven business directory and marketplace** exclusively for Black and African-American owned businesses. ShopOnyx is part directory, part e-commerce, and part community network — uniting entrepreneurs and conscious consumers. ### Key Features - **Business Directory Search**: Search by business name, category, or location. - **Shop Section**: Direct product listings and e-commerce for Black-owned stores. - **Tiered Business Listings**: Free and premium listing subscription tiers with featured placements. - **Business Dashboard**: Analytics, profile management, and promotion management tools. - **Map Integration**: Geographic discovery of nearby Black-owned businesses. - **Blog & Empowerment Hub**: Community content, business success stories, economic empowerment articles. - **Multi-category Support**: Restaurants, Construction, Salon, Retail, Professional Services. ### Impact & Results - ShopOnyx operates on a **social enterprise model** — economic empowerment through community commerce. - Every listing supports Black wealth building and local economic circulation across the United States.