We’re all smiles as we approach #BlackBusinessMonth! 🌍 Our team has some exciting initiatives planned, but we want to hear from our village first. Are you doing anything special in your business to celebrate? Share your plans in the comments and tag a fellow business owner to spread the word. #avillageontherise
Our Village United, Inc.
Civic and Social Organizations
Atlanta, Georgia 807 followers
We are an impactful, growth-driven nonprofit that serves the most critical needs of small businesses.
About us
We support the growth of Black solopreneurs and microbusinesses by delivering targeted technical assistance and shared professional services that empower business owners to grow their operations and scale their businesses. Dedicated to serving the whole business, we not only focus on the health of the business, but also the health of the business owner by partnering with licensed wellness coaches and mental health practitioners to serve as mentors to small businesses. Our core belief is that by serving the whole business, the entire community prospers economically and holistically.
- Website
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https://ourvillageunited.org/
External link for Our Village United, Inc.
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2020
Locations
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Get directions
352 University Ave SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30310, US
Employees at Our Village United, Inc.
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Ashley Scorpio
Revenue & Partnerships Leader | Digital Marketing Strategist | 'Amazing Woman in eCommerce’ | Glynn Capital 100 | Angel, Advisor, & Accelerator Mentor
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Asya Rainey
Innovation | Educational Equity | Advocacy
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Alana K. Moss
M.A. Candidate in Human Rights Studies, Columbia University
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Najwa Ahmed
-- Program Manager I Project Manager I Organizational Manager I Leadership Coach
Updates
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Good news, village! Sèna Pierre, founder of Purpose Pawty and an alumna of ELEVATED Houston, will be honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award this week in Missouri, TX for her dedicated service to youth mental health and efforts in saving homeless dogs. 🌍✨ Drop a 👏🏾 in the comments to show your support! #avillageontherise #ELEVATEDHouston
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We’re excited to announce that Layla Bitoy-Dillon, founder of Bitoy's Sweet Treats, Inc. and an alumna of ELEVATED Chicago, will make her debut on Home Shopping Network (HSN) July 23-24! 🌍✨ Be sure to tune in and treat yourself to one of her delicious sweets. Help her celebrate by dropping a 👏🏾 in the comments! #avillageontherise #ELEVATEDChicago
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Exciting news, village! Empress Ayr, an ELEVATE alumna and founder of Luxurious Peace, was a recipient of the 2024 NAACP x L’Oréal Inclusive Beauty Fund Grant. This grant will be a game-changer, allowing her to expand her product line, elevate her brand's online presence and bring more inclusive beauty to her community. Let's show Empress some love by dropping a 👏🏾 in the comments. #avillageontherise #ELEVATE
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Here's a note to all the founders who might be struggling to find a village and need some words of encouragement. ✉️ We recognize your dedication and hard work. The journey of running a business might be rough, but your perseverance is truly inspiring. Keep moving forward. Your dreams are valid, your efforts matter, and success is within reach. And remember, we're here to support you at every step of your journey. In Unity, OVU 🌍️ #avillageontherise
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Ready to master strategic partnerships and profitable collaborations? Join us on July 10th for an interactive session with Ronda Flynn, owner of RondaFlynnWOW, Inc. Here’s what you’ll explore: 🤝🏾 Understanding and leveraging strategic partnerships 🤝🏾 Weighing the pros and cons of collaboration 🤝🏾 Ensuring the sustainability of your collaborations This session is in-person at Pittsburgh Yards for our ATL villagers and virtual for those who aren't local. In-person registration: https://lnkd.in/gYB4er3b Virtual registration: https://lnkd.in/gk2DDabm
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Exciting news, village! Ameka Coleman, an alumna of our ELEVATE MS, Get Procured, and ELEVATED NOLA programs, secured 1st place at the Good Soil Pitch Competition. She's received $200,000 in seed funding to elevate her business, Strands of Faith. Drop a 🥳 to celebrate her big win! #avillageontherise
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Let’s recap our 3-day kickoff of Get Procured MS Cohort 2 where founders learned everything from federal to state and city procurement. We’re thankful for the support from our partners and excited to see our villagers grow over the next six months. 🌎 #avillageontherise
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Happy Juneteenth, Village! It's no secret that we love our businesses Black-owned, so this Freedom Day we're spotlighting five businesses from our village. ✨ The Boss Educator, Dr. LaQuanta M. Nelson: Empowers through education. ✨ Essential Health Careers, Tabitha Horne: Advances healthcare training. ✨ C. McKinley Law & Associates, Candice D. McKinley, Esq.: Specializes in personal injury, education law and civil rights. ✨ NC Dance District, Kellye Hall: Provides opportunities for local dancers to train, perform and pursue their dreams. ✨ Louisiana Creole Candy, Terrence Jones: Sweetens lives with Creole traditions. Since completing one of our programs, these entrepreneurs have continued to pour into the economic ecosystem and thrive. #avillageontherise #juneteenth #blackownedbusiness #economicempowerment
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Good news! Mike Cortez and Kedeisha Bryan, alumni of Get Procured ATL and co-founders of Data in Motion, have been chosen to speak as panelists at an upcoming HBCU conference. They will be discussing strategies to improve educational environments using data-driven insights. Drop a 🎉 to help them celebrate! #avillageontherise
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