Urban League of Greater Atl

?? Huge congratulations to our first cohort of Shadowbox In-House Production Training participants who graduated this past week! We're so excited for these talented young adults and their bright futures in the production world. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off! Here’s to new adventures and endless possibilities in the film and TV industry! #filmandtelevision #youthprogramming

Thank you to everyone who attended the Small Business Roundtable: Advocating for Set-Aside Legislation in Georgia Roundtable at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs! Thank you to our speakers and panelists: ?? Current Landscape: Small Businesses in Georgia - Markee Tate, Atlanta Black Chambers & Advancing Black Businesses, Shirley Hines, West Central Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce, El-Mahdi Holly, Georgia General Assembly House Of Representatives, Lisa Guadalupe Clarke, ATL Search Group, LLC & Latinas Rise, Inc. and Sebastian Barron, Georgia State Governor's Office Metro Atlanta Representative? ?? Case Study for Small Business Set-Asides, Carve Out Model and Disparity Studies - John H. Moye, Urban League of Greater Atl, Chondra Webster Myers, WEBMyers Construction and Rodney K. Strong, Griffin & Strong. Thank you to our Georgia resource partners: ?? Terri Denison, U.S. Small Business Administration ?? Bonita Doster, ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Thank you to the Chamber presidents and Member Representatives: ? Melvin M. Coleman, MBA, Atlanta Black Chambers, Dr. Ronald Cetoute, Georgia Haitian American Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Naheed Syed, US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Thank you to everyone who attended, ask questions, shared information and showed up to support. This is a real conversation with real action steps that we will take to pass this legislation. My goal as the Atlanta Black Chambers Government Affairs Chair, along with my co-chair?Hayden Singleton, was to bring together key voices to explore how set-aside legislation can level the playing field for small businesses, promote economic growth, and ensure a more equitable business environment across our state. The federal government limits competition for certain contracts to small businesses to help provide a level playing field. Those contracts are called “small business set-asides,” and they help small businesses compete for and win federal contracts. We aim to push for legislation in Georgia to do the same for small businesses with an annual revenue of $1 million or less and include “small business set-asides,” for contracts under $250,000. We are NOT asking for any socio-economic conditions (women-owned, disadvantaged business enterprise, veteran-owned, etc.) to be met, so this ask includes ALL small businesses in Georgia with annual revenues under $1 million. We aim to develop a unified strategy to encourage #Georgia legislators to enact policies that provide small businesses with greater opportunities to compete for government contracts, build capacity and scale. Call to Action (links in comments below): 1. Locate your elected officials? 2. Review the Small Business Development House Committee? 3. Register for the Connecting the Dots in the Great State of Georgia There’s no secret to success; there’s a blueprint. #montinaspeaks

This past weekend, we had the incredible honor of attending the Street Dreamz Foundation 4th Annual Sno Ball! ?? A huge thank you to Jeezy and the entire team for recognizing our commitment to the Greater Atlanta community. Together, we’re making a difference! ??

#Georgia, it’s time! We’re less than 30 days away from the 2024 Presidential Election! Join us THIS Thursday for a special canvassing event with The National Urban League President Marc H. Morial and powerhouse student leaders. Event Details Date: Thurs., Oct. 10 Time: 3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Location: Friendship Baptist Church - 80 Walnut Street, S.W. Atlanta, GA 30314 This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss! Register to join us here: https://lnkd.in/ejKMh_Zg #ReclaimYourVote #Vote2024

Super excited to kickoff Per Scholas Atlanta Homecoming 2024 this week!! So many great events happening.. Thank you to all our donors, sponsors, and volunteers!! Join us for one , two, or all!! Tuesday - Kickoff Mixer on Campus 6-8pm Come meet the staff, our Alumni Committee, and partners. Wed - Corporate Panel at Comcast at The Battery 6-8pm Trends In A.I & DEIB Thu - "Technically Speaking" Alumni Panel 12-1pm via Zoom Fri - ATL 03 IT Support Graduation 10am at Urban League of Greater Atl AI Prompt Workshop 6-8pm at Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Sat - Alumni Cookout 12-3pm at Westside Works #UnlockingPotential #ChangingTheFaceOfTech #Atlanta #DigitalInclusionWeek For More Info & RSVP go to https://lnkd.in/etBnmpZv

Thanks to RadioOne Majic 107.7 and the Urban League of Greater Atl among other partners who ensured that the community was able to register to exercise their voice by registering to vote. The first 107 people who was registered to vote or registered on location received a free haircut. In addition we will be providing #93 additional haircuts throughout the remaining of October at the Atlanta Barber Institute at Greenbriar Mall . This was made possible through my personal enterprise company LPL Global, LLC and the support from a few supporters that came together for a great cause. I am grateful to serve others and give back to the same communities that allowed for me to become who I am today. Repost from #essenceofblackculture a highly followed Instagram blog who featured this for its audience. Join me in 2025 as this will become an opportunity regularly to give back and help restore young men self confidence through providing haircuts.

#Georgia, today is the FINAL day to register to vote! ??? Make your voice heard! Registration is available in-person, online, or by mail. Visit https://lnkd.in/eqz4TD7W to register and/or check your registration status. Let’s get ready to make a difference! ???

Yesterday we hosted our 2024 Partnership Breakfast, bringing together current and prospective partners to share our mission and the impactful work we're doing in our community. As we set our sights on 2025, we're eager to forge new collaborations and expand our efforts across Atlanta. Together, we can empower families to thrive and create lasting change. Join us on this journey! Let’s make a difference together.

Our Cobb County Small Business Grant Program is making waves in our local business community! We brought together a diverse panel of seasoned professionals and industry experts to evaluate grant applications, ensuring a thorough review of each business's viability and potential community impact. On August 14th at Dream Creative Space in Marietta, GA, we held our 2024 pitch contest, awarding $20,000 grants to 11 deserving, minority-owned businesses! ?? Together, we’re not just offering financial support; but building a dynamic network of expertise and collaboration. Here’s to the future of local business! #smalllbusiness #supportsmallbusinessowners #atlantabusiness #businessgrant