Ophelia Cox of Cox Commercial Interiors and Jacqui Jones of One Degree Marketing are two Birmingham entrepreneurs working to create lasting impact both in the city they call home and far beyond it. Through leadership, creativity, and persistence, both women have built thriving businesses while opening doors for others along the way.
Cox and Jones are also members of The BOW Collective, a highly selective national network of accomplished Black women business owners focused on helping Black women-led companies grow, scale, and thrive long term. The organization works to strengthen revenue growth, expand job creation, and close the gap between business formation and sustainable profitability for Black women entrepreneurs nationwide.
Using the relationships, resources, and knowledge gained through the BOW Collective — along with years of lived experience and determination — both women continue to invest in Birmingham’s future while building businesses rooted in purpose, impact, and community…