theCO is a regional innovation hub focused on building a culture of opportunity
We are a pipeline to attract and retain our next generation of community leaders.
We have three areas of focus: Entrepreneur Support, Community Development, and Emerging Technology.
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Entrepreneur Support
theCO gives entrepreneurs access to the resources needed to start and grow a thriving business. Resources include a coworking space, tools to prototype, workshops, access to capital, expert advisors, and more. We are the front door for entrepreneurs: start with us and we'll help you determine your best next steps. Soul Collective is a program of theCO, focused on elevating Black businesses through unity in commerce, education, and social entertainment. We’re proud to be a part of Launch Tennessee’s statewide network of entrepreneur centers.
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Emerging Technology
theCO enables entrepreneurs to create, scale, and deliver technologies that offer cutting-edge solutions, novel approaches, and disruptive ideas. These ideas have the potential to revolutionize existing practices or create entirely new opportunities in the market. Emerging tech includes innovations that are currently developing or will be developed over the next few years, representing advances that are expected to significantly impact various industries.
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Community Development
Defining and creating the space and culture we thrive in is valuable for every community. Through Our Jackson Home, we celebrate the people and the stories of the city we all love. In highlighting local writers, photographers, visual artists, musicians, and more, we create a space for local talent to be seen and appreciated to foster connections and opportunity. We staff Jackson Downtown Development to help further their mission to enhance the quality of life and economic prospects of the heart of our city.
Some of our projects and events…
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