Thursday, June 29, 2017

Woman Opens First Ever Black-Owned Grocery Store in Compton

National News: 36-year old Kia Patterson is the owner of the first ever Black-owned grocery story in Compton, California. She is an independent owner of a Grocery Outlet franchise, and the whole city is celebrating her success. But she didn't do it just for the money; she says wants to provide fresh and better food choices at affordable prices for people who live in predominately Black and low income neighborhoods.




How she got into the business

Kia had already worked for another grocery chain for 17 years when she was recruited by Grocery Outlet to help them with their goal of expanding their chain by adding 100 stores in Southern California.

When the opportunity was presented to her, she started the training process, gathered her investments, and set up a business plan. The next thing she knew, she was the owner of her own grocery store.

Not just any kind of food

Kia's goal is to bring more organic food options to people at more affordable prices. This was important to her because she has seen first-hand the health issues that plague African Americans, and how difficult it is for people who live in low income communities to get access to fresh produce at prices they can afford to pay.

She told the Los Angeles Sentinel, “The prices of our organic groceries are much cheaper than most grocery stores. The major American brands are also 40 to 60 percent cheaper. You can come here and get quality food for great prices.”

Giving back

Kia strongly believes in supporting her community. She gives back through the Magic Johnson Foundation by helping with fundraisers for different schools in the Compton area, and she has also partnered with El Camino Compton Center by helping them launch a low-cost food pantry for college students.

She comments, "I'm definitely involved in the community. That’s important to me because I lived in Lynwood, right next to Compton, so I grew up spending a lot of time in Compton."

Kia's Grocery Outlet store is located at 2175 W Rosecrans Avenue, Compton, CA 90222 and is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.  For more details, follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/comptongroceryoutlet/


More Articles




Share

-------
Don't Miss Important Info On Our Community.  Get the Scoop On Southeast QueensDiscover the Latest News, Events, Jobs, Bargains, and Economic Developments Just Once a Week. Sign Up for the Southeast Queens Scoop eZine. Subscribe Click Here

Boost Your Business reaching over 20,500 Southeast Queens residents a month on the Southeast Queens Scoop. Get the Scoop On Promoting Your Business Click



> Enjoy Delicious Speciality Pizzas

> Tasty Pasta and Italian Dishes

> Sumptuous Healthy Salads, and So Much More.

Order Delivery or Pick Up From Highly Rated Farmers Pizza Click Here

----------------------------------------

Are You Looking To Sell Your Home Fast?

Do You Have Problems with a Foreclosure, Tax Lien, Or Water Bill Action?

We can Buy Your Home Fast With Cash. Visit Wholesale Investor

---------------------------------

Own Beautiful Fine and Cultural Art or Photography

Beautify Your Home and Accentuate Your Life - Discover Exceptional Black Art, Get Exclusive Custom Framing, and Receive Expert Photography from Renowned Local Artist Click Here




Beautify Your Home and Accentuate Your Life - Discover Exceptional Black Art, Get Exclusive Custom Framing, and Receive Expert Photography from Renowned Local Artist Click Here



About the Southeast Queens Scoop - is the premier website and only publication offering daily news and updates on the events, culture, issues, and is dedicated to the business and economic development in this largely black historic community. To get our free weekly newsletter Click Here

The publication targets the over 350,000 residents in the Southeast Queen and Jamaica Queens area. It promotes to over 40,000 potential viewers in social media, mobile devices and search engines like Google and Bing!  To learn more about how to promote your business or organization on the Scoop or online Click Here



 No Spam Only The Scoop On Southeast Queens


No comments:

Post a Comment