News Flash

CARRBORO, N.C. – The Town of Carrboro invites everyone to support locally owned businesses that reflect the diversity of the community this holiday season. 

The Buy BIPOC campaign running this December highlights minority-owned businesses and encourages the community to shop local. As you’re out shopping this holiday season, consider supporting Carrboro’s BIPOC Businesses.

Carrboro has a vibrant and inclusive local economy that is home to many BIPOC businesses and nonprofit organizations. The Town aims to support the growth of BIPOC business and the community as a whole. Our town's diversity in race, ethnicity, language, gender identity, education, and culture is an important part of what makes our town unique. Inclusive, equitable growth is fundamental to our economic sustainability.

• In the Carrboro Connects Economic Sustainability plan, the Town sets a goal to "create a more inclusive economy, encourage more racial equity in business development, and increase support for locally-owned businesses."
• To find a full listing of Carrboro BIPOC businesses you can support this holiday season, visit the Economic Development webpage to see the Buy BIPOC database:  https://www.carrboronc.gov/2582/Buy-BIPOC-Listing