Big congratulations to Tremaine “Abenaa” Moore – a 2024 Pitch finalist – and founder of Naturally Geechee, for securing $4,500 on Kiva.org! Tremaine plans to utilize these funds and meet growing demand head-on by investing in manufacturing equipment, purchasing raw... Continue Reading
We are thrilled to congratulate Andrea Serrano with Glossy Jewellery – our 2023 Pitch competition winner – on securing $10,500 through Kiva.org! This incredible achievement will help Andrea—a talented immigrant entrepreneur—invest in much-needed equipment to craft... Continue Reading
We had an amazing time at the Holy City Holiday Market in Park Circle on Saturday, December 21st! It was incredible to see so many Community Business Academy graduates showcasing their unique products and meeting new customers outside of The Station at Park Circle. From jewelry and art to... Continue Reading
Visit the The Station at Park Circle to explore an array of handcrafted treasures created by talented graduates of the Community Business Academy as part of our Retail Residency Program. Discover hand-poured soy candles from Luzaromas LLC, stunning pressed flower art from Wild Love Botanicals,... Continue Reading
Congratulations to the Fall 2024 graduating class of the Community Business Academy! We believe in the power of entrepreneurship to transform lives and build thriving, sustainable communities. Since the program’s launch in Fall 2019, we’re proud to have supported over 300 graduates... Continue Reading
We recently rotated in the third round of Community Business Academy graduates at our Retail Residency Program hosted at The Station Park Circle. From November through December you’ll find handmade crochet pieces from America Distributions, beautiful shoes from Gola Sweetgrass Sandals,... Continue Reading
We’re celebrating Nadine Johnson and Your Mobile Tutor for securing $7,000 on Kiva.org, powered by 106 lenders worldwide! This funding will help Nadine continue her mission of improving K-8 mathematics and K-12 English language arts (ELA) proficiency through her innovative mobile tutoring... Continue Reading
Lowcountry Local First hosted its third annual “Ready, Set, Pitch!” competition on September 21, 2024 to award a $10,000 cash prize to a local entrepreneur. Graduates of the organization’s 12-week Community Business Academy were invited to apply to the competition, submitting... Continue Reading
We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 Ready, Set, Pitch! competition! After an impressive round of submissions, these innovative entrepreneurs have risen to the top, showcasing their creativity, passion, and business acumen. Each finalist brings a unique vision to the table, and... Continue Reading
Congratulations to Naturally Geechee (Tremaine Abenaa Moore, Spring ’24) on being one of ten selected businesses for the 2024 Cohort Vendor Showcase program at the International African American Museum (IAAM). Her line of natural skincare products for sensitive skin is now available for sale... Continue Reading
Spring 2022 Community Business Academy Graduate, Ebeny Bland Owner of Escape Haven & Co., was interviewed on The ZD Experience Show on Ohm Radio to chat about Ebeny’s journey from overcoming a serious neck injury to launching a thriving self-care brand – it’s nothing short of... Continue Reading
2024 James Beard Media Award winner KJ Kearney and 2022 Community Business Academy Graduate, will launch his event series titled Bite the Power on Monday, July 29, in Charleston. Billed as “the world’s first traveling Black food storytelling event,” Bite the Power invites... Continue Reading
