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Meet Our Entrepreneurs from 2021

Teia Antoinette Laquelle Burton Green

SHRIMP'N AIN'T EZ. Delicious love-filled food with an emphasis on shrimp dishes. BUSINESS PLAN

Kevin Jamaal Roberson

Boxing Coach Kev, The city’s only black owned boxing gym, created as a space to build community and conquer ideas through the vehicle of fitness. BUSINESS PLAN

Kimora Siu

Snip Its Haircuts for Kids, A place to create memorable and fun experience for all children and families. BUSINESS PLAN

Carol Solomon

Mama C's Bissap teas, Organic hibiscus based teas served cold or hot. BUSINESS PLAN

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Jessica Perry

RealLove Life Coach/Autism in Black, Works with and for Black and Brown families that have children with disabilities. BUSINESS PLAN

Kesha Rodger and Sara So

The Ally League, Provides ways for people to move from empathy to action in fighting racism. BUSINESS PLAN

Ashley Kay Smith

Last Forever Images LLC, Capture long lasting memories that last forever even when the subjects begin to fade. BUSINESS PLAN

Karen Stringer

The Bajan Station, LLC, An energy efficient food truck that serves delightful dishes from the Caribbean and Central America. BUSINESS PLAN

Pasqualina Tuggle

Fine Gang Apparel, LLC, Changing the outlook on health through complete wellness with physical and mental transformation. BUSINESS PLAN

Sarah Wilkes

#FollowME, Catering events of all sizes, private chef services, meal preps, event & festival vending and weekly dinner pop ups. BUSINESS PLAN

Tierra Bonds

Take Charge Consulting, LLC, Provides credit and business consulting services. BUSINESS PLAN

Afua Kouyate

ADEFUA Cultural Education Workshop, Provides and connects African Arts & Culture that promotes jobs and arts education influencing healthy living and intergenerational legacy. BUSINESS PLAN

Bernita McKinion

Beana's Bakery, Handcrafted handheld southern fried pies. BUSINESS PLAN

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Shannon Watkins

A’ NEW U by Shannon, Provides skincare products with an authentic, organic approach to make people feel confident, flawless and naturally blessed. BUSINESS PLAN

Giavonna Love White

Inner G, Online dance classes and history lessons via the internet. In the future, will host the classes outdoors. BUSINESS PLAN

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Glenda Powell-Freeman

Knowledge Beauty Supplies and Braids, A mom and pops store front that supplies many types of hair for braiding, crocheting, sew-ins and straight hair. BUSINESS PLAN