The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion partners with two NYS Women-Owned Businesses to Celebrate Eco-Conscious Businesses
Alessandra Payne, owner of Salvage & Shine, and Jordon Egleston, owner of Uniquely Jordon Boutique, are joining with Hudson Valley Community College’s Environmental Sustainability Committee to host the Eco-Conscious Retail Oasis, a vendor market showcasing over 20 eco-conscious businesses.
The Eco-Conscious Retail Oasis event is in celebration of Earth Day and will take place on Thursday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Siek Campus Center and is open to the public.
“I wanted to build a platform for environmentally sustainable businesses to sell their products. A place where customers can meet and learn from concerned business owners about how to live a more eco-conscious lifestyle that reduces pollution and protects our planet,” said Alessandra Payne, owner of Salvage & Shine, an eco-conscious wearable art jewelry business.
“After speaking with Alessandra about her vision, I was so excited to be a part of the Eco-Conscious Retail Oasis planning team. This experience has taught me that there are so many other eco-conscious businesses in the Capital Region. I think it’s wonderful that we are creating an eco-conscious event for these eco-conscious businesses to promote their products,” said Jordon Egelston, owner of Uniquely Jordon Boutique, an eco-conscious apparel business.
About Salvage & Shine
Salvage & Shine is an online wearable art boutique based in downtown Albany that was established December 2021. This boutique sells handmade wearable art jewelry made from salvaged, recycled and renewable materials. Each Salvage & Shine piece is wearable art that begins with an original design concept that celebrates multicultural aesthetics, empowers its wearer and promotes environmentally sustainable jewelry production. For more information, visit www.salvageandshine.com.
About Uniquely Jordon Boutique
Uniquely Jordon Boutique is an online clothing boutique based in Coeymans that was established in March 2021. Uniquely Jordon Boutique sells statement t-shirts, custom hats and, a customer favorite, upcycled flannels and jackets made from salvaged trims, embellishments, and antique/vintage clothing. Uniquely Jordon Boutique’s apparel features specially, hand-dyed techniques. For more information, visit www.uniquely-jordon-boutique.myshopify.com.