The Entrepreneurship Center
The ULGA Entrepreneurship Center tours the UPS Shipping Center and Russel Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE)
Tour of the UPS Shipping Center and Russel Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) to grow and expand your business in new markets. To learn about the resources and small business programs that help your business Export. Speaker Shakiri Murrain CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS
The ULGA Entrepreneurship program visits the Taliah Waajid facility
On January 18, 2023, the Exporter Accelerator program toured the manufacturing and shipping facility of the Taliah Waajid brand. Taliah Waajid started her natural hair care business when she was just 14 years old, and now she sells top-quality natural hair products both domestically and internationally. Her successful brand is, without a doubt, one of the best-known Black-owned hair …
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An Entrepreneur’s Greatest Asset Is Wellness. Here Are 5 Ways to Protect Yours.
If someone asked you to name the greatest assets of your business, your mind would probably first go to your technology, intellectual property or talent. Those things are certainly valuable. But without wellness, entrepreneurs cannot use those tools to their full potential. Especially early on, your company literally is your vision. You, and the few missionaries who believe in …
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Application now open for the LISC Small Business Relief Grants, Round 6
Thank you for your interest in the LISC Small Business Relief Grants for small businesses facing immediate financial pressure because of Covid-19. The Round 6 application period is now open. Click here to apply. Your application must be submitted by Monday, September 7th, 11:59 p.m. ET. Before completing the application, please review our Grant Information and FAQ. Please keep the following in mind: For business …
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Last Call: Invest Atlanta Resurgence Grant Fund and Strength in Beauty Fund
Do you have or know anyone that has a small business or has a salon / barbershop? As we know, the impact of COVID-19 has strained many of Atlanta’s small businesses. In an effort to support those businesses, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a new grant program. Applications for the program’s Resurgence Grant Fund, and Strength …
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Facing Eviction or Know Someone that is Facing Eviction?
October 7 and 8, 2020 Sustainability in Georgia: Thriving Today and Beyond 2020 Annual Fall Affordable Housing Conference We are Going Virtual – and National! In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia ACT has implemented its telework policy. Staff is available via teleconference, phone, and email. You may still call Georgia ACT at (404) 586-0740 …
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Got a PPP Loan? Here’s Why You Won’t Be Eligible for Full Forgiveness
If you received assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic outside of a PPP loan, you may in for an unpleasant surprise. The concept of financial assistance for small businesses is nothing new, but during the COVID-19 crisis, the need for aid has been much greater than usual. With the economy stuck in a recession and pandemic-related closures hurting …
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