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Cheers to Naturally Geechee: Fully Funded on Kiva!
Cheers to Naturally Geechee: Fully Funded on Kiva!

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

Postedby Maud Bentley
Date posted03/3/2025


Celebrating Andrea: A Sparkling Success on Kiva!
Celebrating Andrea: A Sparkling Success on Kiva!

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

Postedby Maud Bentley
Date posted02/28/2025


Holiday Fun at the Holy City Holiday Market
Holiday Fun at the Holy City Holiday Market

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

Postedby Maud Bentley
Date posted01/6/2025


Retail Residency Q1 2025
Retail Residency Q1 2025

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

Postedby Maud Bentley
Date posted12/20/2024