MIDCIO

MIDCIO (Made in Detroit, Created in Oakland) is a community-inspired home decor company committed to designing inspiring, hand-crafted pieces to elevate your home experience.  With sustainability at heart, MIDCIO designs and collaborates with Black and Brown artists across the diaspora to spotlight the communities in which they are from and the cultural movements they champion. 

FOUNDER

Mike Snead

A dedicated advocate for Black and Brown economic mobility, Michael J. Snead has leveraged 14 years of experience empowering marginalized communities, and an MBA in social entrepreneurship, to launch MIDCIO. MIDCIO's mission extends beyond products, as the social enterprise creatively influences communities through social impact and entrepreneurial partnership.

Mike Snead

Founder, CEO

A dedicated advocate for Black and Brown economic mobility, Michael J. Snead has leveraged 14 years of experience empowering marginalized communities, and an MBA in social entrepreneurship, to launch MIDCIO. MIDCIO's mission extends beyond products, as the social enterprise creatively influences communities through social impact and entrepreneurial partnership.

OUR MISSION

To blend art, scent, and meaningful designs to enhance the everyday lives and homes of Black and Brown communities- fostering deeper connection, supporting collective growth, and creating spaces that reflect our culture, pride, and power.

OUR VISION

We envision thriving communities of color where beautifully- designed spaces spark civic engagement, preserve cultural legacy, and serve as catalysts for healing, empowerment, and sustainable change.