By the end of the trip, Muldrow provided an overview of Black businesses in the city. The list is impressive for a small metropolitan city like Auburn. It boasts a booming Black business mecca, which Aunt Harriet, whom the people of Auburn affectionately call Harriet Tubman, would be proud of. Below are some of the Black-owned businesses in the area via Muldrow:

The Minority Professional Association Board members
Demetrius Murphy, vice president of Lyons National Bank, who coaches minority businesses on creditworthiness
Simone Callender, who runs Fidelis Insurance Care, ensures that minority-owned businesses have the insurance coverage to protect themselves and their employees.

Brick-and-mortar businesses are the heart of downtown Auburn, New York:

Mane and Wigs is setting an example with its second location, offering essential beauty supplies to our diverse community.
Flawless Cuts has become an integral part of downtown with its 10-chair barbershop.
Nate’s Barbers, a cornerstone of this community for 21 years
Muldrow Properties is the first African American-owned building in our city.
Cayuga Drug and Alcohol Testing, a certified minority business, plays a critical role in public safety.
The Muldrow Group’s work in the automotive industry
Bambino’s Pizza shop (Latinx-owned)
Osteria Restaurant (Latinx-owned)

Brick-and-mortar businesses outside downtown Auburn, New York:

Lavish Lounge is a relaxing and charming venue serving delicious authentic Jamaican & American cuisine.
T3 Beauty Supply, a woman and minority-owned business offering beauty supplies
Don Juan’s restaurant has been serving fresh and authentic Puerto Rican food since 1997.
Costa Grande serves the traditional flavors of Mexican cooking with authentic recipes.
The Hideout, a gaming lounge designed to give kids a safe place to play.
McDonald’s, with two locations, one on each side of town, is African American-owned.

Other vibrant businesses

DR Landscaping, a New York-Certified minority and women-owned business
CNY Sports Management Group
RB Entertainment focuses on driving tourism and bringing the best entertainment to Auburn, New York, and Cayuga County.
Sisters Cleaning Service is a woman-owned and minority-owned cleaning service that provides professional and reliable cleaning services for residential and commercial buildings.
Fruity Treats is a woman-owned and minority-owned dessert shop that offers delicious desserts.

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