The Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, the only city-funded, women-focused business incubator in the country, has had a packed 2018 thus far — accepting 15 women into their second cohort, forging partnerships…
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On-Demand Child Enrichment App Omodé Launches to Help Busy Parents Gain Back Their Time
by Muriel Vegaby Muriel VegaThey say “It takes a village” to raise a family. But sometimes childcare falls through, and if you don’t have immediate family nearby, you may be caught in a bind…
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Civic Dinners Scales to New Cities to Bring Food and Social Impact Under One Platform
by Muriel Vegaby Muriel VegaWhat started as a side project for entrepreneur Jenn Graham to spark conversations on social issues, Civic Dinners has grown into a full-fledged technology-driven platform that services organizations and cities. The…
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Metro Atlanta ranks as the number one city for black-owned businesses, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and the startup scene is no exception. These innovators are shaking up Atlanta’s…
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Theia Washington Smith Energizes the Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative
by Muriel Vegaby Muriel VegaOn the penthouse floor of the historic FlatironCity building in Downtown Atlanta, a bright pink wall reads: “Successful Women Equal Successful Families, Communities and Cities.” The words were spoken by Mayor…