Annaya Chelcy: The Local Content Creator Boosting Birmingham’s Small Businesses

By Jordyn Davis | For the Birmingham Times
Annaya Chelcy wants Birmingham residents to know that Black businesses matter. As a viral local content creator and founder of The Local Tourist Collective — an event-hosting and experiential marketing agency — she brings her large audiences to small, local businesses that may be overlooked in the city. For Chelcy, her platform serves as both an outlet for creativity and advocacy.
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