The Genesis of Black Owned Elite

Founded in 2020 by visionaries Marsha and Richard Skinner, Black Owned Elite (BOE) was born from a simple, yet deeply concerning observation: a significant number of exceptional Black-owned businesses were not achieving the visibility and success their quality deserved. We recognized that the barrier to growth was often not a lack of passion or a superior product, but rather a gap in critical, high-level business functions. Many high-end entrepreneurs were struggling due to insufficient business marketing acumen, sophisticated product design expertise, or specialized business consulting. This lack of infrastructure was preventing phenomenal brands from reaching their true market potential and the broader recognition they merited.

A Catalyst for Uncompromising Quality

Our mission transcends the traditional business directory model; we are a catalyst for excellence and a curated ecosystem dedicated to the philosophy of “Boss up and make your brand better.”

At Black Owned Elite, this guiding principle translates into a relentless focus on elevating every facet of a member’s business. We push past the mediocre to champion the outstanding—from developing better, high-converting e-commerce websites and facilitating exquisite, market-leading product design to establishing top-tier branding, compelling messaging, and professional labeling. We firmly believe that true, sustainable exposure is a direct result of uncompromising quality.

Building a Community of Distinction

This commitment to excellence is why our application process is intentionally more rigorous and selective than most. We ensure that every brand accepted into the Black Owned Elite community is a proven testament to quality, innovation, and entrepreneurial dedication. Our curation process is designed to protect the integrity of the BOE collective, allowing us to showcase a gallery of businesses that are not just good, but truly elite.

Empowering Growth Through Strategic Partnerships

To provide our members with the highest level of support, we have forged a powerful partnership with Brand 305, a premier, Black-owned marketing and business development agency based in South Florida. This strategic alliance allows us to deliver a comprehensive, actionable suite of professional services designed to dismantle barriers to growth.

Our partnership services include:

• Bespoke Website Design & Development: Creating intuitive, beautiful, and powerful online presences.

• Specialized Business Consulting: Strategic guidance to scale operations and improve profitability.

• In-Depth Brand Audits: Identifying opportunities for refinement in identity, market positioning, and messaging.

• Targeted Marketing Campaigns: Developing strategies to reach the right audience and convert potential customers.

Our Vision for the Future

At Black Owned Elite, we do not simply provide a listing; we actively empower brands to define their legacy. We provide the vital connections, critical resources, and expert guidance necessary for entrepreneurs to refine their operations, elevate their public-facing presentation, and confidently take definitive next steps toward sustained, scalable success.

Our ultimate goal is ambitious: to ensure that every amazing brand we discover not only sees the light of day but shines brightly as a dominant beacon of Black entrepreneurial excellence—creating generational wealth and inspiring the next wave of innovators.

Join us as we redefine what it means to be a top-tier Black-owned business.