Our Community

Celebrated for its legacy, personality, and potential, the Historic West End is an 8.8 mile historic African American corridor. A gem on the edge of Uptown Charlotte, it is home to some of the city's longest standing black-owned businesses and communities. Committed to the continued progress of the corridor and its residents, Historic West End Partners leads the effort for the commercial district's advancement.

Our Mission

Historic West End Partners is a grassroots 501(c)(3) business district organization. Established in 2010, it is our mission to advocate for cultural preservation and economic development stimulation in the Historic West End. Through our partnerships with businesses, residents, institutions, property owners, and investors we're contributing to a vibrant future for West End families and entrepreneurs. Interested in living, launching, or investing in the corridor? Please contact us at historicwestendpartners@gmail.com.

Our Team

We are a small but dedicated team passionate about making a difference in the West End. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to succeed, and we are committed to helping our West End community reach its full potential.

J'Tanya Adams

Founder & Executive Director
Jill Bjers

Digital Equity & Inclusion Director
Chris Troutman

Program Manager
Rev. Mildred McCullough

Chaplain
Bernetta Powell

Peer Coach

Our Board of Directors

The Historic West End Partners is advised by an active and experienced team of community stakeholders and partners. Collectively, they influence intentional development in the Historic West End and implement innovative solutions to the corridor's challenges. We are grateful for the guidance and contribution of our board of directors and staff shown below.