Washington Black-Owned Businesses — Your New Directory Is Here.
Doing It Does It has launched a new and improved Black Business Directory designed to increase visibility, strengthen connections, and create new opportunities for Black-owned businesses throughout Washington State.
If your business was previously listed, now is the time to claim or update your profile. If you're new to the community, you're invited to create your business listing.
And there's more.
Through a special partnership with YaLife Media & Marketing and Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, participating businesses will also receive information on how to join Verizon Small Business Digital Ready — a free platform offering business training, resources, networking opportunities, and access to eligible grant opportunities.
Free to participate. Created to help Black-owned businesses connect, grow, and thrive.
The Path Is Simple
Directory Listing → Complete Profile → Digital Ready
Were You Listed in the Previous Directory?
Welcome back! Doing It Does It has upgraded its directory experience, and previous business owners are being invited to return, review their information, and claim or update their business profile.
- 1Visit the new Doing It Does It directory.
- 2Locate or claim your business profile.
- 3Review and update your business information.
- 4Make sure your contact information, website, social media, services, photos, and logo are current.
- 5Complete your profile to continue to the next opportunity.
Not previously listed? No problem.
New Washington State Black-owned businesses are welcome to join the directory and be part of the relaunch.
How It Works
Claim or Join
Visit the new Doing It Does It Black Business Directory and claim your existing business listing or create a new one.
Go to the DirectoryComplete Your Profile
Review your business information and make sure your description, contact information, services, website, social links, photos, and logo are accurate and up to date.
Unlock the Next Opportunity
Once your Doing It Does It registration or profile update is completed, you'll receive an email with information to register for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready.
Small Business Digital Ready
Your Business Journey Doesn't Stop at the Directory.
Through this partnership, businesses that participate in the Doing It Does It directory relaunch will also be connected to Verizon Small Business Digital Ready.
Registration details are shared by email after you complete your directory listing.
Free Business Courses
Learning resources built for small business owners.
Expert Coaching
One-on-one guidance and practical business direction.
Networking & Community
Connect with peers, mentors, and resource partners.
Growth Tools
Tools designed to help small businesses grow.
Grant Information
Information about qualifying grant opportunities.
Grant Applications
Opportunities to apply for grants of up to $10,000 when available and when eligibility requirements are met.
Participation in Verizon Small Business Digital Ready does not guarantee grant funding. Grant availability, application periods, award amounts, and eligibility requirements are determined by Verizon and/or the applicable grant administrator.
Build Your Profile. Build Your Business. Unlock More Opportunities.
More Than a Directory. A Community Built for Black Business.
Greater Visibility
Help customers, organizations, and partners discover your business.
Community Connection
Connect with Black entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and business leaders.
Business Opportunities
Stay connected to resources, partnerships, networking, and growth opportunities.
An Improved Platform
Experience the new and improved Doing It Does It directory designed to better showcase Washington State Black-owned businesses.
Help Us Build the Next Chapter of Doing It Does It
Doing It Does It is currently relaunching its Black Business Directory with an improved website and directory experience. Business owners are encouraged to review their listing, update outdated information, explore the new platform, and help ensure the directory accurately represents Washington State's Black business community.
Ready to Claim Your Place in the New Directory?
Whether your business was part of the previous Doing It Does It directory or you're joining for the first time, now is the time to get connected.
Claim or create your business profile today and take the first step toward additional business resources and opportunities through Verizon Small Business Digital Ready.
Step 1 starts with Doing It Does It. Complete your business profile and watch your email for the next step.