RoesList Blue Business Directory

03/27/2025

More than ever, consumers are thinking about their purchasing habits, and deciding to spend their money with purpose-driven businesses. Here's our newest blog post about that very topic!

The business world is changing. More than ever, consumers are seeking out companies that go beyond profit—businesses that stand for something bigger, whether it’s social impact, sustainability, or community engagement. This shift isn’t just a trend; it’s a movement, and it’s growing.   A...

03/17/2025

Where you get your news matters—just like where you spend your money.

At RoesList, we believe in supporting independent, progressive journalism and values-driven small businesses. Because truth and equity should show up in every part of our lives.

Check out our latest blog post about the news. https://roeslist.com/where-we-get-our-news-matters-just-like-where-we-spend-our-money/

Find your people. Support your values. RoesList.com

We talk a lot at RoesList about voting with your dollars—supporting businesses that reflect your values and uplift your community. But there’s another kind of vote we cast every single day without realizing it: where we get our news. And just like shopping small and local, where you get your inf...

03/11/2025

We're thrilled that there are (as of this afternoon) 184 WOMEN-OWNED businesses in the RoesList Directory. Wow! We are so happy that every single one of you are here - let's keep going!

184 women-owned businesses are in RoesList! Let's amplify women's voices by celebrating them and their business accomplishments!

03/05/2025

If you're here, you probably know what a "blue business" is, but just in case...here's our latest blog post!

In today’s world, where every dollar we spend sends a message, choosing where we shop, dine, and invest our money has never been more important. That’s where the concept of a “blue business” comes in—businesses that align with progressive values, support human rights, and contribute to an ...

02/26/2025

RoesList has officially launched our blog, and we’re kicking things off with an important call to action!

This Friday, February 28, join us in the **Economic Blackout**—a powerful one-day stand against this administration and it's war on DEI, and the corporations that are abandoning their DEI commitments. Read, share, and let’s make an impact together! https://roeslist.com/february-28-economic-blackout/

Join the Economic Blackout on February 28. Withhold spending from major corporations to protest anti-DEI policies and support businesses that align with your values.

02/25/2025

Quick update from Katie and Sophie, RoesList founders: the website has been up for just over theee weeks! The blue business list is growing daily! If you own a values-driven (blue business) join us! We'd love to have you in this community. And please share this resource in your liberal business groups! www.RoesList.com

02/20/2025

Honoring the legacy of Black entrepreneurs this Black History Month! Comment your favorite Black-owned businesses below!

95 likes, 5 comments. “Honoring the legacy of Black entrepreneurs this Black History Month! Comment your favorite Black-owned businesses below!”

02/16/2025

We need just ONE MORE BUSINESS to get to 100! Go to RoesList.com to sign up.
-click the “sign up” link in the header
-register with your business name, email and create a password
-back on the RoesList site, click on the “RoesList Directory” link
-scroll down and click on “add listing”

You can add up to 10 images, your socials, and your website!

A searchable business directory that connects you to businesses who care. Thank you for being here, let’s do some good – together!

02/14/2025

Guys, we have our first tattoo shop in the directory! I feel like we have arrived!

02/14/2025

If you've not been on the RoesList Business Directory website yet....check it out and comment below the first business that you came across!

A searchable business directory that connects you to businesses who care. Thank you for being here, let’s do some good – together!

02/13/2025

Hi friends! What are your go-to small businesses that make a difference? We love our local coffee shops - they are fueling us during the long, cold days of winter!❄️