The country’s oldest Black-owned business, located in central Ohio, receives national legacy award

After more than 140 years of service to central Ohio, the country’s oldest Black-owned business is receiving some serious national recognition.

 Beginning as a stop along the Underground Railroad when it was created in 1881, E.E. Ward Moving & Storage operates today as a home and corporate moving company, and is located at 2235 Southwest Blvd in Grove City.

On Sept. 20, the business was recognized as a National Legacy Business by the Small Business Association.

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“Congratulations, E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co, recognized nationally as a U.S. Small Business Administration Legacy Business,” the City of Grove City posted to its social media pages. “For 70 years, the SBA has supported local entrepreneurs to start, grow and expand small businesses, building meaningful lifelong connections.”

E.E. Ward Moving & Storage is based in central Ohio, and operates two additional locations in North Carolina.

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