Business

We asked, you answered: Here are your favorite women-owned businesses in Columbus area

By Joshua Mixon

Updated March 17, 2021 12:29 PM

There’s no shortage of women-owned businesses in the Chattahoochee Valley.

From salons to restaurants and gyms to boutiques, Ledger-Enquirer readers submitted hundreds of women-owned businesses to our recent call-out. They noted qualities such as creativity and professionalism, a fun atmosphere and warm, welcoming environments as reasons they enjoy some of the women-owned businesses around Columbus and Phenix City.

The names of over 200 businesses were sent our way. Here are some of the most popular, followed by the full list.

Thanks to everyone who submitted a business to the Ledger-Enquirer’s survey. Did we miss any? Email jmixon@ledger-enquirer.com.

Plant Magic Market

Address: 3219 Howard Ave.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
Online: website, Facebook, Instagram
“Back in 2017, I started making a tumeric product called Golden Paste. I would go down to the downtown market and sell that. It was always my dream to have a storefront.” — Olivia Hight, owner

Light & Co. Salon

Address: 1416 33rd St.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays
Online: Facebook
“We decided to open during the pandemic, and we as an industry were affected by the pandemic with the shutdown and everything. We’re really excited to be a part of this area.” — Barbara Braswell Holladay, owner

Parker’s Pantry

Address: 1815 Garrard St.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday
Online: Facebook, Instagram
“Feeding people is my passion, and my husband said, ‘You’re not getting any younger: if you want to try it, you need to do it now.’ ... I always loved to feed people personally. That’s my passion, so here we are.” — Parker Mullins, owner

Bluebelle Home Decor and Gifts

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Address: 2301 Airport Thruway Suite A
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays noon to 5 p.m.
Online: website, Facebook
“My favorite thing is being able to support other women with their goals, which were the same as mine and still are — growing our businesses, supporting our families and being a part of the community.” — Carla Bounds, owner

Beejou Craft Kombucha

Address: 1204 1st Ave. Suite C
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays
Online: website, Facebook
“I was making kombucha at home just for fun, and this was in mid-2019. The intention long-term was never to have this taproom ... but that’s kind of where it led so that we could do everything the right way.” — Suhyoon Wood, co-owner

Bare Ware Pottery Studio

Address: 3912 Woodruff Rd.
Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
Online: website, Facebook
“I’ve been here for almost 16 years, so (my business) is very supported and I still like what I’m doing. It’s not like an office job where you sit at a cubicle ... it’s a fun full-time job.” — Ursula Dietz, owner

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This story was originally published March 17, 2021 at 11:08 AM.

Joshua Mixon

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Ledger-Enquirer reporter Joshua Mixon covers business and local development. He’s a graduate of the University of Georgia and owner of the coolest dog, Finn. You can follow him on Twitter @JoshDMixon.