Over the years we’ve brought more than 135 individuals through our CO.STARTERS program. Some are full-time at it and adding employees left and right and some are running it as a side-hustle. Some joined us at their very beginning and some had been in business a few years before participating. We chose to share the faces behind the business so that we're all reminded that there are individuals in our community running these. They need our support --think of them and other small business owners first the next time you need a fence, a photographer, a gift or whatever.
Meet the Starters!
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Kevin Adelsberger
Adelsberger Marketing
Marketing Agency
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Elysia Cecchetti
Atelier Hats
Bespoke Headgear
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Andre Gist & Marcus Boykin
B-G Innovation Safety Systems LLC
Intelligent Lighting Technology
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Sheila Nixon Mclemore
Black Diamond Academy
Salon and Educator
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Myk Robinson
Blackoak Productions
Media Production
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Robyn Winston-Hicks
Blissful Boards
Charcuterie Boards
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Margaret Anne Byrd
Blue Byrd Marketing
Social Media Marketing
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Brittany Vernon
Brittany Vernon Designs
Designer
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Britta Mann
Britta’s Boards
Charcuterie
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Ariana Hargrove
Burn Your Truth
Candles
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Callie Wright
Callie Wright Art
Artist
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Barrett Gay
C4 Solutions LLC
Software Development
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Cari Griffith
Cari Griffith Photography
Photography
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Charles Erdmann
Chow Wagon
Restaurant
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Krisann Blair
Christmas Organizing
Christmas Planning
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Claire Schulz
Clarity Skin Studio, LLC
Skin Care Provider
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Crystal Brown
Crystal’s Zen and Juice
Art & Juice Bar
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Bethany Lutz
Dressed
Clothing
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Ashley Akerson
Dreamers and Makers Art Club
Afterschool Arts Program
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December Hansen
DRCP Photography
Photography
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Cecily Moore
Dr. Cecily Moore, LLC
Therapy & Coaching
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Bryce Miller
Earth Borne Goods
Woodworking
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Matthew Eller
Eller Music Studio
Music Lessons
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Michael Meloche
Envision QA
Software Development
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Sierra Estes
Estes Ceramics
Ceramics
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Courtney Searcy
Fine Company
Branding & Graphic Design
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Genevieve Dupree
Floral Cakes
Custom Cakes
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Lisa Garner
Garner Blue
Indigo Textiles & Gift Shop
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Krista Revelle
Green Frog Farm
Event Venue
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Rebecca Creasy
Gylden Bake House
Bakery
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Laura Grisham
Grinning Soul Crochet
Yarn & Craft Boutique
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Caleb Meriwether
Haven Insurance Partners
Independent Insurance Agency
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Trista Havner
Havner’s Frame Shop
Art Gallery & Frame Shop
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Alexandria Chaney
Hello Annie
Party Boutique
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Annika Brooks
Hello Grace
Clothing & Gifts
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Tim Hayes
How Sweet It Is
Cakes & Bakery
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Hollie Stockdale
Hub City Doula
Doula Support Services
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Canon Johnson
Jackson Fence Company
Backyard Fencing
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Clif Martin
JKSN&Co
Apparel
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Alison Weaver
Kingdom Concierge
Travel Agency
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DeNita Davis
Knewtritional Knowledge
Nutritional Coaching
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Elizabeth Johnson
Livingston & Mehr Interior Design
Interior Design
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Arnika Carter
Loaded Juice
Cold Pressed Juices
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Rebecca Bowers
MiMi Love Photography
Portrait Studio
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Alice Hardin
Music with Alice
Children’s music classes
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Regina Richmond
Peppermint Addie & Co Saucy Jakes
Restaurants
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Shani Ruffell
Petography by Shani
Pet Photographer
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John Bentley
ProbityTec
Managed Service Provider
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Shaketha Mebane
Pure Scent Essence
Fragrance
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Joesph Ross
Relic Eclectic
Vintage Ads
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Beth Floyd
Roe Graphics
Web Design & SEO
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Chalise Dowell
Royalty by Nature Farms
Family Owned Farm
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Samantha Wood
Samantha Wood Art
Artist
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Sam Bryant
Samuel T. Bryant Distillery
Distillery
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Daniel Hardy
SkyWorx
Arial Project Management & Documentation
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Katie Howerton
Souvenear
Web Design & SEO
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Kelly Maust
Spare Room Stationary
Handmade Goods
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Raina Shults
Sprinkle Me Sugar
French Macarons
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William Lovelady
Stix N Smoke Cigars
Mobile Cigar Lounge
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Cameron House
Sunrise Media
Film Production
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Austin Thompson
Thompson Industries
SEO, AI, Google services
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Shree Mulay
The Kidney Experts, PLLC
Nephrology Practice
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Danielle Barbee
The Math Success Coach
Math Tutoring
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Destinee Boyd
The Destinee Experience
Event Planning
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Lakyn Bowman
The Nine Oh Six
Vintage Thrift
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Carolina Taylor
The Restoration Parlour
Vintage Decor
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Nicci Gano
The Restorative Willow
Macrame Decor
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Shelby Tyre
The Reel Collective
Film Production
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Alex McCandless
TEAL Consulting
Nonprofit funding & strategy
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Alicia Morabito
3Dogs and a Rabbit
Custom Gifts
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Kristin Rowan
Three Little Boos Children’s Boutique
Children’s Boutique
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Mo & Cathy Thompson
Thompson Turnings
Woodworking Gifts
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Trunetta Atwater
Trunetta Atwater Photography
Photography Studio
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Anthony Kirk
Turntable Coffee Counter
Coffee Shop
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Lakesha Tucker
Tucker’s Custom Designs
Custom T-Shirts
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Melanie Thornton
Two Sisters Bakery, LLC
Bakery
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Lori Reeves
Unleashed Web Design
Web Design & Copyright
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Jessica Vowell-Ross
Whimsy Fair
Vintage Clothing
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Lee Wilson
Wisdom House Co
Candles
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Kristy Woody
Woody & Pearl Photography
Photography
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Jon Rawl
Yall.com
Ultimate Guide to the South
This list includes past participating businesses that are still operating and have an online presence as of May 2025. It will be updated annually.