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Friday, May 9, 2025B Sectionindianapolisrecorder.comPacific Haven Therapeutic MassageBy HANNA RAUWORTHhannar@indyrecorder.comPacific Haven Therapeutic Massage, located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, offers a serene and personalized wellness experience designed to promote relaxation, recovery and overall well-being. Founded by licensed massage therapist Charisse T., the studio specializes in providing tailored therapeutic massage services that address each client%u2019s unique needs. With a focus on healing and stress relief, Pacific Haven has earned a reputation for professionalism and customer satisfaction, reflected in its 4.93-star rating.The studio offers a variety of massage treatments, including Swedish massage for relaxation, deep tissue massage for muscle recovery and a range of focused therapies designed to target areas of tension. In addition to these popular services, Pacific Haven features shorter session options, such as the 15-minute seated massage and the 30-minute %u201cMini Escape,%u201d which includes hot towels and aromatherapy to enhance the therapeutic experience. Each appointment comes with the option of two complimentary add-ons, allowing clients to customize their treatment for maximum benefit.Pacific Haven Therapeutic Massage operates by appointment, ensuring each client receives personalized, one-on-one attention. The studio is open during evening hours on Mondays and Fridays (7:30-10:30 p.m.) and weekends (12-6:30 p.m.).Pacific Haven offers a sanctuary for rejuvenation, whether you%u2019re seeking relief from muscle tension, a relaxing escape from the daily grind or therapeutic support for a specific condition. To book an appointment or learn more about the services offered, visit massagebook.com/therapists/pacific-haven-therapeutic-massage or call 317-403-8600.Contact Health & Environmental Reporter Hanna Rauworth at 317-762-7854 or follow her on Instagram at @hanna.rauworth. By NORAL PARHAMnoralp@indyrecorder.comRooted in excellence and community pride, Kingdom Cleaners is a Black-owned business serving Indianapolis with top-tier residential and commercial cleaning. Kingdom Cleaners blends professionalism with passion, offering spotless results while uplifting its neighborhood for over a decade.Whether it%u2019s a cozy blouse or a corporate dress shirt and suit, Kingdom Cleaners customizes plans to fit clients%u2019 unique needs.They are raved about for punctuality and attention to detail, and clients call them %u201ctrustworthy%u201d and %u201ctransformative,%u201d per their Facebook reviews.More than a business, Kingdom Cleaners is a mission-driven enterprise. The company aims to fill gaps in quality, affordable cleaning and tailoring services while creating jobs locally. Their commitment to empowerment shines through partnerships with neighborhood initiatives and support for Blackowned ventures.Flexible scheduling? Check. Transparent pricing? Absolutely. Kingdom Cleaners makes every garment shine %u2014 because every piece of apparel deserves the King%u2019s treatment.Kingdom Cleaners is located at 7933 East 30th Street, near the intersection of 30th Street & Franklin Road. Contact them at 317-726-9060.Contact Multi-Media & Senior Sports Reporter Noral Parham at 317-762-7846 or via email at noralp@indyrecorder.com. Follow him on X @3Noral. By NORAL PARHAMnoralp@indyrecorder.comNational Small Business Week (May 4-10) is a time for entrepreneurs across the U.S. to highlight their economic contributions %u2014 but a renewed debate over language and perception is taking center stage.Chicago-based esthetician and business owner Victoria Chappell has been vocal about the term %u201csmall business.%u201d Chappell argued the label can undermine credibility. %u201cCalling my company a %u2018small business%u2019 feels dismissive,%u201d Chappell told the Indianapolis Minority Business Magazine. %u201cIt%u2019s not just about size %u2014 it%u2019s about impact. When customers hear %u2018small,%u2019 they assume limitations. It%u2019s a microaggression that erodes trust in what we can achieve.%u201dChappell%u2019s critique reflects a broader push among owners to adopt terms like %u201cindependent business%u201d or %u201clocal enterprise%u201d to emphasize scale and community ties without minimizing their reach.While the sector rebounds from pandemic-era lows, persistent hurdles remain. A 2024 Federal Reserve report found loan approval rates for businesses under five years old fell to 45%, down from 51% in 2021. Inflation also continues to strain budgets, with wholesale prices for goods like hardware and restaurant supplies up 25-30% since 2022, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Labor shortages in retail and hospitality, meanwhile, have slowed hiring despite wage increases.Adaptability remains a hallmark. Many independent businesses credit social media with driving growth, leveraging platforms like TikTok and Instagram to bypass traditional advertising. Others emphasize hyperlocal collaboration, such as the WNBA partnering with Indianapolis businesses ahead of All-Star Weekend in June.Chappell stressed the importance of intentional language. %u201cWords shape how customers and investors perceive value,%u201d Chappell said. %u201cWe aren%u2019t small business. We are a mighty, local enterprise.%u201dAdditionally, Chappell urged owners to seek mentorship through accredited organizations %u201cSurround yourself with people who%u2019ve navigated these challenges and spaces,%u201d Chappell said. %u201cGrowth isn%u2019t a solo project.%u201dContact Multi-Media & Senior Sports Reporter Noral Parham at 317-762-7846. Follow him on X @3Noral.Capture FitnessBy CHLOE McGOWAN%u00a0chloegm@indyrecorder.comCapture Fitness is a Black-owned gym in Indy specializing in personal and group strength training.Owner and personal trainer Earl Sims graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor%u2019s in Kinesiology and a minor in entrepreneurship and corporate innovation through the Kelley School of Business. With 12 years of experience in personal and group training in health clubs, corporate wellness and cardiac rehab, Sims decided to start his own business in 2018 to offer Indianapolis residents a %u201cwelcoming, convenient and supportive gym.%u201d%u00a0%u201cOur mission is to provide every client with a goalbased, customized experience focused on muscle balance and metabolic efficiency that will empower them with life-enhancing fitness,%u201d the website states.In addition to Sims, Capture Fitness employs trainers who create one-on-one workouts and nutrition plans to help them meet their fitness goals. The gym also offers strength training, personal training and meal planning to help clients improve their health, get fit or build muscle as well as group workout sessions and gym memberships on a personalized schedule.%u00a0Capture Fitness is located at 1029 Fletcher Ave. For more information or to book a free consultation, visit https://capturefitindy.com. to get in contact, email info@capturefitindy.com or call 317-727-7314.Contact Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on X @chloe_mcgowanxx. If you would like your business highlighted, visit directory.indianaminoritybusinessmagazine.com%u2018NOT SMALL, MIGHTY%u2019: Celebrating National Small Business WeekMINORITY BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:Capture Fitness is a Black-owned gym in Indy specializing in personal and group strength training. (Photo provided/Capture Fitness via Facebook)Charisse Thompson, masseuse. (Photo/Pacifi c Haven Therapeutic Massage website)Kingdom Cleaners(Photo via off -cial Facebook)