Our Method
The “How” (Our starting point)
Vocational Neighbors
- Make one-to-one introductions that connect vocational neighbors (business professionals) into ongoing relationships with local residents
- Host a series of training’s that raise awareness (cross-cultural entrepreneurship), explain our process, and encourage ongoing learning (best practices)
- Invite professionals to co-invest with local businesses with a guiding adage, “A loan is better than a gift, and investment is better than a loan.” We envision our partners offering assistance with business plans, financial investment, and spiritual support
Local Entrepreneurs of South Atlanta
- Make one-to-one introductions that connect multiple local residents to vocational neighbors (business professionals), forming new ongoing relationships that lead toward mutual encouragement and new business start-ups
- Host regular entrepreneurial training’s on specific topics while highlighting local businesses and stories
- Highlight one entrepreneur in South Atlanta each year, promoting and developing one business
- Host regular meetings as co-investors to encourage shared accountability, communication, and business decisions
