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Unveiling the Thriving African American Small Business Scene in Atlanta

Unveiling the Thriving African American Small Business Scene in Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia, is known for its vibrant culture, bustling city life, and thriving African American small business scene. The city has become a hub for black entrepreneurship, with a robust ecosystem that supports and empowers minority-owned businesses. African American small business owners in Atlanta have significantly contributed to the

The Russell Center Is In Expansion Mode. Here's What It Means For Atlanta's Business Landscape.

The Russell Center Is In Expansion Mode. Here's What It Means For Atlanta's Business Landscape.

Every inch of the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs’ 54,000 square foot space is intentionally designed. There is no standard ‘Welcome Sign’ at the door. Instead you are greeted by a statue of Herman J. Russell – the Center’s namesake and one of Atlanta’s most prominent entrepreneurs – plastering

"Corporate America primed me for this": Seasoned Atlanta tech pro launches new venture BuyNoir

"Corporate America primed me for this": Seasoned Atlanta tech pro launches new venture BuyNoir

Daniel Waithe built his career in Atlanta’s consumer-facing tech world, holding roles like Director of Engineering at Mailchimp and VP of Engineering at fintech giant Greenlight. But now he’s striking out on his own with a startup designed to create more Black-owned ecommerce businesses success stories.

EXCLUSIVE: Google for Startups Founders Academy Expands Nationwide After Successful Atlanta Launch

EXCLUSIVE: Google for Startups Founders Academy Expands Nationwide After Successful Atlanta Launch

Pivoting the inaugural Founders Academy to a virtual setting didn’t deter Jewel Burks Solomon and the Google for Startups team. Over the course of eight months — in the middle of the pandemic — the Academy worked with over 40 Georgia-based founders to help them get an idea off the