Access Georgia Foundation

Now Accepting Applications: 2025 ACCESS Founders Cohort! Access Georgia Foundation is investing in early-stage founders with access to capital, mentorship, and connections—all leading to an exciting Investor Showcase. Apply now to accelerate your business growth! accessgaf.org

Join our mentor + judge NEETI DEWAN, for an insightful webinar to learn how you can find success with financial strategies and forecasting! We've partnered with Greater Perimeter Chamber to bring you exclusive series all year long! Stay tuned as we share more throughout 2025!

EXCITING NEWS: Access Georgia Foundation is pleased to announce its partnership with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to connect small businesses and entrepreneurs with free online tools and resources to help them thrive in today’s digital economy. Prepare for the future: https://lnkd.in/ge8-f_HM

Exciting Opportunity: Executive Director for ACCESS Foundation! Are you a dynamic leader passionate about empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs? ACCESS Foundation is seeking an Executive Director to drive the growth of our mission to provide critical capital, coaching, and connections to small business owners across Georgia and surrounding states. ?? Location: Metro Atlanta, Georgia ? Position Type: Part-time ?? Reports To: Executive Committee About ACCESS GA Foundation: ACCESS GA Foundation is committed to fostering economic growth and creating job opportunities through entrepreneurship. We support underrepresented entrepreneurs with the resources they need to thrive, and we are looking for a visionary leader to help take us to the next level. Key Responsibilities Include: ?? Leading the organization's operations, strategic planning, and community outreach ?? Building strong relationships with partners, investors, and stakeholders ?? Overseeing fundraising efforts and ensuring financial viability ?? Developing and executing programs that align with ACCESS’s mission and goals ?? Inspiring and managing a talented team and network of supporters Qualifications: ?? Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred) ?? 5+ years of senior management experience ?? Proven track record in strategic planning and financial management ?? Exceptional communication and leadership skills ?? Commitment to our mission of supporting diverse entrepreneurs If you’re ready to make an impact and drive positive change, we want to hear from you! ? How to Apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and any related information to: ?? [email protected] See the full job listing here: https://bit.ly/40OpTce

?? Last Call! ?? Register for this free workshop here: https://bit.ly/4eRxeeK Our Business Growth Series kicks off on Wednesday, October 30th! If you are a small business owner, entrepreneur, or solopreneur, you don't want to miss this opportunity to define your sales goals, identify your ideal customer, and build strategies that will help you grow and scale your company. What: How to Develop Your Sales Strategy (led by Jay Eibler) When: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 4 PM Where: Georgia State University Perimeter College Register for this free workshop here: https://bit.ly/4eRxeeK About Jay Eibler: Jay Eibler is the President and Founder of Sandler by All In Selling LLC. Jay works with owners and senior leaders of businesses in a variety of industries who are motivated to take the necessary steps to improve performance. He works closely with his clients at all levels of the organization to train, develop, and empower the salespeople and their leaders to elevate performance by mastering the craft of selling.

Ready to take your sales strategy to the next level? Then we've got the perfect workshop for you! On Wednesday, October 30th, join us for the first event in our Access Business Growth Series. This event will be lead by Jay Eibler, president of Sandler by All In Selling LLC. Eibler is a sales expert with more than 25 years of experience in guiding businesses and their sales teams towards success. If you feel overwhelmed by the sales process, you don't want to miss out! Learn how to: - Define your sales goals - Determine your ideal customer - Build strategies for growth and scale What: How to Develop Your Sales Strategy workshop When: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 4 PM Where: Georgia State University Perimeter College ?? Register now: https://bit.ly/4eRxeeK Don't wait, space for this free event is limited!

Spots are still open! We are kicking off our Access Business Growth Series to provide tailored workshops to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs learn more about the tools and tactics they need to support their business goals. Join Access on October 30th at Georgia State University Perimeter Campus at 4 PM for the first of the series led by Jay Eibler, president of Sandler by All In Selling LLC. This workshop session will help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs define their sales goals, who to sell their product and service, and build strategies that will help them grow and scale their companies. What: How to Develop Your Sales Strategy When: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 4 PM Where: Georgia State Perimeter Campus Register for this free workshop here: https://bit.ly/4eRxeeK About Jay Eibler: Jay Eibler is the President and Founder of All In Selling LLC, a Sandler authorized company. Sandler is one of the leading sales training companies in the world, having received numerous awards over the years. Jay's background includes 25+ years in sales and sales leadership. Jay works with owners and senior leaders of businesses in a variety of industries who are motivated to take the necessary steps to improve performance. He works closely with his clients at all levels of the organization to train, develop, and empower the salespeople and their leaders to elevate performance by mastering the craft of selling. Jay has also worked with our Founders Accelerator Program as a mentor. You can learn more about his experience with the mentorship program here: https://bit.ly/4h0qdKr

Upcoming workshop: Perfecting the Pitch with Dr. Stuart Zola Wednesday, November 13, 5:30-7:30 pm (Dinner included) at The Hatchery, Emory Center for Innovation Please arrive 10–15 minutes early as the workshop will begin at 5:30 pm. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/grkTpBmE The Pitch. We have all seen them on TV and at Demo Days. Standing up in front of people trying to convince them to support your cause. But what to say? How to say it? Join Dr. Stuart Zola for Perfecting the Pitch. Dr. Zola is a multi-time founder and neuroscientist and serves as the Innovator in Residence for Emory’s Department of Academic Innovation. When you attend this workshop, you will: - Learn the art of crafting a pitch that will stand out - Create a framework for making a compelling case - Discover strategies to find the resources you need to achieve your goals The Skills Builder offers a menu of on-demand courses and in-person workshops to help you become a more purpose-driven and effective innovator. Sample one or two from the menu below to dip your toes into innovation. Take the entire sequence to position yourself as an innovator in your field, career, and beyond: - Discovery - Resiliency - Prototyping - Discovery - Curiosity - Teamwork - Reasoning - Storytelling Learn more about this upcoming free event and register here: https://lnkd.in/grkTpBmE #Partnership

Are You Ready to Develop Your Sales Strategy? Then join us for the first event in our Access Business Growth Series later this month! If you feel overwhelmed by the sales process, this workshop is for you! Learn how to: - Define your sales goals - Determine your ideal customer - Build strategies for growth and scale ?? Register now: https://bit.ly/4eRxeeK This event will be led by Jay Eibler, president of Sandler by All In Selling LLC. Eibler is a sales expert with more than 25 years of experience in guiding businesses and their sales teams toward success. This year, we were fortunate enough to have him bring his expertise to the Access Georgia Foundation's Founders Accelerator Program as a mentor. You can learn more about Eibler and his experience with the mentor program in our blog before registering. You won't want to miss out on this in-person event on 10/30! Space for this free event is limited; reserve your seat today!

Unlock Your Pricing Potential! Join us for a transformative workshop with Carolyn Crewe, MBA on October 10th from 5:30-7:30 PM at The Hatchery, Emory Center for Innovation. If pricing feels like a mystery, this workshop is for you! Learn how to: - Transform your innovative ideas into irresistible offers - Calculate the true value of your products - Price fairly to build lasting customer relationships Carolyn’s journey from pricing mistakes to expert coach has equipped her with invaluable insights. With nearly a decade of experience, she's passionate about helping founders supercharge their revenue. ?? Register now: bit.ly/f24prototyping