Safe Space Program
The businesses listed have committed to our Safe Space Pledge, affirming their dedication to creating a welcoming environment for the LGBTQIA+ community. This includes respecting gender identities, using preferred pronouns, maintaining the privacy of patrons and employees, holding a zero-tolerance policy for any harassment or discrimination, and more (pledge linked above).
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In demonstration of their commitment, these businesses have contributed to our organization, proudly display the Safe Space Partner sticker, and annually renew their pledge. We encourage you to give your business to these spaces that are fostering an inclusive and safe home for all.
Consumer Goods & Retail Surf Wind & Fire The Next Chapter Books and Art Parrotfish SL Revival Co Joy and Light Gifts and Goods WilCot Mushroom Company The Backyard Bee's Hyper Fixation Crafts Wearable Art by Chaosxanarchy Studio M The Black Cat Shoppe Cody Ray’s Crafts Ballantyne Framing and Art
Food & Beverage Baxter's 1892 Bear Town Market Seed to Shaker The Garage Mayte Sweets Mill Whistle Brewing Nest Cafe on Wheels Sara's Big Apple James Allen Cakes Doughpe Pizza The James Tonic Parlor The Thirsty Bruin
Beauty & Fitness The Bear and the Beard The Boho Salon Phases Esthetics Marz Aerial Arts & Fitness Nails by Nichelle The Chop Shop Koi Salon Alyson Swindell at Split Endz of New Bern Moreno BJJ Carrie Timmons at Halo Salon
Real Estate & Property Bravo Tango Property Group K1Design LLC King Home Inspection Company LLC Rusch Home Real Estate Rusch Home Interior Design Southern Boundaries Land Surveying At Home Pool and Spa Services, Inc. Cannon’s Landscaping Services
Health & Wellness Peace Counseling Center New Bern Wellbeing/Natural Healing Solutions Second Chance Behavioral Health
Cultural and Religious Institutions Craven Arts Council & Gallery New Bern Civic Theatre The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of New Bern
Hospitality & Tourism Gentry Property Group Riverfront Hilton Rusch Home Airbnb The Happy Tripster
Photography, Video and Media New Bern Good News ​Rachel Cuesta Photography LLC Kailee Henderlight Photography S+Jane Hess Media Hawk Eye Media Cora Nicole Photography Ballantyne Framing and Art The RedRoom Society Whimsical Paws Photography
Music & Entertainment Dangerous Prodigy Circus DJ D Gas Bob 93.3 Dick Broadcasting Co. Inc.
Professional Services Elizabeth Harrison, Notary Public in River Bend Elizabeth Harrison, Ordained Minister through American Marriage Ministries
Nonprofit Organizations CASE The Young Professionals of Craven County Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC
Banking and Finance PNC Bank