Black Planet Products: NOF Feature in Roseland

Black Planet Products is a retail store in Roseland that serves fragrances, essential oils, soaps and lotions, as well as jewelry and art. The business has operated for over 30 years and also hosts community events and workshops.

Owner Michael Gilmore applied for the NOF Fund in 2021 and received a $10,000 grant for exterior renovations, requiring carpentry, electrical, and metalwork services.

To learn more about Black Planet Products and the impact of the NOF Grant, watch the video below.

Black Planet Products is Open for Business:

You can visit Black Planet Products at 107 W 95th Street or learn more at www.blackplanetproducts.com.

Learn More About the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund

The City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund generates revenue from downtown developments to finance permanent building improvements for small businesses and nonprofits. Administered by SomerCor, NOF grants are for commercial property acquisition, improvement or new construction and can range up to $250,000. If you have a vision to strengthen the commercial corridors in Chicago’s South, Southwest, and West Sides, click here to learn more about the program.