Fostering Collaboration: The Power of Community Support for Black Women Founders by Dr. Cameka Smith

 

On June 8, The BOSS Network and Sage hosted a groundbreaking roundtable dinner, bringing together esteemed partners and influential figures to unveil exclusive insights from our upcoming research report on Black women founders in the Atlanta metropolitan area. This event highlighted the critical role of community organizations in supporting and empowering these entrepreneurs. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our partners, who have demonstrated unwavering dedication to our mission and the success of Black women-owned businesses in Atlanta.

Building a Stronger Ecosystem:

By coming together as a united front, we can make a lasting impact on the Atlanta business landscape and beyond. During the event, we listened to the firsthand experiences of women participating in the research, gaining valuable insights to shape our future strategies. Together, we can provide the necessary resources and support to help these exceptional entrepreneurs thrive, grow, and scale their enterprises.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Invest Atlanta, Swoop, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Women's President's Organization, Truist Bank, Representative Jon Ossoff, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Access for Capital Entrepreneurs, and our invaluable research partner, SightsSet. Their commitment and collaboration have been instrumental in driving positive change and championing the success of Black women founders in Atlanta.

Embracing the Journey:

Our transformative journey has just begun, and we are thrilled to embark on it together. As we continue to shape the future of entrepreneurship, we are committed to empowering a new generation of successful Black women founders. By creating lasting economic impact, forging a path to success, and leveraging our collective expertise and resources, we have the power to drive meaningful change.

Conclusion:

The significance of community organizations coming together to support Black women founders cannot be understated. We can break down barriers, overcome challenges, and uplift underrepresented voices in the entrepreneurial ecosystem through collaboration. We invite you to join us on this empowering journey as we strive to create a more inclusive and equitable landscape for all. Stay tuned for more updates as we work towards a brighter future. Together, we can achieve greatness.

About The BOSS Network

Founded by Dr. Cameka Smith, BOSS™ is an acronym for "Bringing Out Successful Sisters," and the network’s mission is to promote and encourage the small business spirit and career development of women. The BOSS Network is an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through conversation, online, and event-based networking. More than 200,000 active women members throughout the United States are engaged through our social and digital programming. To find out more about The BOSS Network, please visit www.TheBOSSNetwork.org. The BOSS Network was named as a Forbes Top 10 Career and Entrepreneurial website for Women.

About Sage

Sage exists to knock down barriers so everyone can thrive, starting with the millions of small- and mid-sized businesses served by us, our partners, and accountants. Customers trust our finance, HR, and payroll software to make work and money flow. By digitizing business processes and relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, banks and governments, our digital network connects SMBs, removing friction and delivering insights. Knocking down barriers also means we use our time, technology, and experience to tackle digital inequality, economic inequality, and the climate crisis. Learn more at www.sage.com/en-us/.