Where microbusinesses get their start & grow! Delivered by @emorygoizueta & partners in Clarkston, East Lake-Kirkwood, Historic South Atlanta.

Joined September 2014
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Small businesses make a BIG impact. Read our 2022 Impact Report at startmeatl.org/_files/ugd/e3…
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Reminder that applications close 10/10! Join #StartME2023
Applications are now open for #StartME2023, a free training program for small business owners in Atlanta's Clarkston, East Lake, and Southside communities. Learn more and apply by Oct 10th at startmeatl.org/apply.
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Applications are now open for #StartME2023, a free training program for small business owners in Atlanta's Clarkston, East Lake, and Southside communities. Learn more and apply by Oct 10th at startmeatl.org/apply.
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We will be launching applications next month for 2023 cohort programs in Clarkston, East Lake-Kirkwood-Edgewood, and Atlanta's Southside. Complete interest form to ensure you are FIRST to hear when applications open in September at lnkd.in/g2xXUx8s.
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We welcome you to join us for our virtual Start:ME 2022 Graduation on Thursday, May 12th from 6:30-8:30PM! We will celebrate all the ventures completing the program and announce seed investment grant winners. RSVP here: lnkd.in/gpPF7fH9 #StartME2022
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Lots of good news to report in our May Update including more on #StartME2022 cohorts wrapping up and alumni accolades too! mailchi.mp/startmeatl/2022gr…
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Two Start:ME alums received grants from #EmoryPhilanthropyLab. Congratulations to Sara of Art In The Paint (SATL, '22) and Quyionah Wingfield of @CMDToo (CLK, '18) on their grant investments! lnkd.in/eUU9d4FA
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Join Jen of Crafted for Action (EL, ‘16) next week for #CraftBeerCon: A hybrid conference that combines beer with opportunities to learn, connect, and explore.

This #CraftBeerCon has more to offer than just beer talk. All virtual events are free.   craftedforaction.com/
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Yohana and Amanda of Chow Club Atlanta (CLK, '20) were profiled by the @GSIC_! Chow Club is an underground dining experience that features immigrant chefs from all walks of life. Read about how Chow Club and the community around it were created at lnkd.in/eb56Fbwt
Thank you @EmoryGoizueta MBA Class of 2022 for selecting us as the beneficiary of their class gift! #Emory2022
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Yenny of Read 4 Unity (CLK, '21) was profiled by @GSIC_. Read 4 Unity is a subscription box service for children's books specifically authored by BIPOC. Read about Yenny's journey with Start:ME and how she is providing diverse books to the ATL: lnkd.in/gV4v9W-T
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We ❤️ our awesome volunteer business mentors! Thank you Scott!
Have I mentioned how much I love mentoring entrepreneurs with @_StartME Atlanta? Or what a blast I had meeting the Clarkston cohort in person for end-of-session celebration? Simply fantastic. #SmallBusiness #shoplocal
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BIG thank you to our hosts: Urban Pie Atlanta in East Lake, Friends of Refugees in Clarkston, and FCS - Focused Community Strategies in Atlanta's Southside. So great to get together in person! We'll see everyone again at graduation Showcase! #StartME2022
Festival season in the ATL is here. #ShopStartME at @InmanParkFest. Mary Ellen and Htwe of Royal Thanaka (CLK 19) and Sushma of Sunavworld (CLK 14) have booths on Euclid Ave. Stop by today!
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It was great to gather with entrepreneurs and mentors in East Lake, Clarkston, and South Atlanta this week to celebrate the #startme2022 journey! Looking forward to the Showcase graduation event next month.
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Two Start:ME alums have been featured in @EaterAtlanta list of Atlanta Bakeries to Seek Out: Tiina of EstoEtno Fine Bakery (CLK, '17) makes Estonian-style baked goods. Betsy of Osono Bread (SATL, '22) uses local & regionally grown ingredients. lnkd.in/gURKEBFS
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Akissi and Karim of @wundergrubs (CLK, '16) participated in this year's Atlanta Science Festival and were featured on @FOX5Atlanta. WUNDERgrubs products use grub powder that they farm and harvest. Check out the feature here: lnkd.in/eTfeb4se #science #entrepreneurship
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And just like that our entrepreneurs have completed their final virtual sessions. Congrats to everyone for pitching their business — and thank you to judges for joining us! Can’t wait to see everyone in-person next week and then graduation! #StartME2022
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Start:ME News for April! Read about the #StartME2022 season winding down, a Start:ME alum wins a small business grant, and latest news on resources for entrepreneurs.  Check out our reader here: lnkd.in/ea54bnVr #StartME2022 #entrepreneurs #microbusiness
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