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  • Monday, July 03, 2023 12:37 PM | Anonymous


    The State of Georgia recognizes and values the dedication and entrepreneurial spirit of Georgia's small businesses that keep the state's economy strong by proclaiming "Small Business Week" May 1-6, 2023. Every year in honor of Georgia Small Business Week, the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) team up to present a few outstanding small businesses with the title of Small Business ROCK STARS. The awards salute the risks, innovations, outreach, and impact of the state's small businesses. 

    Each of this year's winners have fewer than 300 full-time employees, make a positive impact in their community, and were founded in the State of Georgia. Since its inception, the Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS program has garnered more than 4,000 nominations and honored 50 small businesses as Small Business ROCK STARS.

    Nomination Criteria

    Nominate a unique and exceptional small business from the technology, manufacturing, service, or retail industry sectors. 

    To be considered for the Small Business ROCK STAR awards, the criteria is as follows:

    • Georgia Corporation or LLC
    • In business for a minimum of three (3) years
    • Must NOT be a franchise
    • Must operate in a commercial facility
    • Have more than 2 full-time employees and less than 300 full-time employees; and
    • Makes a positive impact in the local community

    Nominations for 2024 will close Monday, October 30, 2023. Nominations for 2025 will open mid-May 2024.

    MORE INFO + NOMINATE


  • Friday, June 30, 2023 3:47 PM | Anonymous

    We had an amazing Summer Solstice in East Atlanta last week! Thanks to all those who supported, performed and attended our Make Music Day Atlanta 2023

    This was an effort put forth by the amazing Make Music Day Atlanta co-founders: Lauren Kelley, Ben Holst and Jennifer Ohme. It was also a wonderful way for all Atlanta Main Street cohorts to collaborate. Performances and events took place all over the city on Wednesday, June 21st in conjunction with VaHi Main Street, EAV Main Street, Sweet Auburn Main Street, West End Main Street and L5P Main Street. 

    Check out photos from the EAV Main Street events:

    FLOWER POT SYMPHONY PHOTOS







    SOUTHERN FEED STORE PHOTOS

    STRIDULATIONS


  • Friday, June 30, 2023 2:39 PM | Anonymous

    Check out the minutes from EABA's June General Meeting HERE. Weren't able to make it? Here are some highlights:

    • Home made pulled pork sliders from the husband of our EABA's Events Chair, Liz Lootens of AtlantaPurus! Fun beers provided by the East Atlanta Strut! Snacks from Argosy! Burlesque Karaoke ticket giveaway from Metropolitan Studios!
    • Updates and concerns heard from zone 6 APD officer Lt. Chris Butler: CDButler@atlantaga.gov.
    • Discussions regarding the importance of the long-standing Porch Press. Purchase AD space to support! MEDIA KIT
    • Attend EABA's Coffee Conversations, especially if you can't make the evening General Meetings. We'll be offering mini informational business support sessions going forward! Have something to present while also promoting your business? Email events@eastatlantabiz.com
    • Sponsor or be a Featured Business at our next General Meeting in August. 8.15.23 | 6-8 PM | @ Argosy | MEETING SUPPORT SIGN UP
    • Events coming up: EABA @ EAV Farmers Market 6.13.23, EABA Coffee Conversations 6.21.23, Buildings + Brews 6.27.23, EABA General Meeting 7.15.23, East Atlanta Strut 9.23.23, The Strut 5k 9.23.23, Brownwood Bike Rally 9.23


  • Friday, June 30, 2023 2:33 PM | Anonymous

    See what Friends of Brownwood Park has been up to!


  • Friday, June 30, 2023 2:16 PM | Anonymous

    You Are Invited to Participate in: 

    The City of Atlanta’s Catering Supplier Expo! 

    Wednesday, July 26th from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm 

    City Hall Auditorium (Old Council Chambers), Suite 3100 

    55 Trinity Ave, SW, Atlanta 30033 

      

    Come Meet with Our City Department Team Members

    and Tell Them About Your Catering Business!   

     

    Registration is Free, But Space is Limited! 

    REGISTER HERE FOR THE SUPPLIER EXPO

    Registration deadline is 5:00 pm, Friday, July 14th 

    You must be a registered supplier with the City of Atlanta 

    (To register as a supplier, go to: ATLSuppliers.com)   

    Expo Includes Tables, chairs, and tablecloths. However, a food staging area and electricity will not be available. Participants are responsible for set up/clean up and parking fees. 

    You will be notified by the City of Atlanta’s Department of Procurement if you are selected to participate in the Catering Supplier Expo. More details will be provided in a separate email.  

    For Questions about the registration or the Supplier Expo, email: SupplierSupport@AtlantaGa.gov



  • Friday, June 16, 2023 4:36 PM | Anonymous

    Small Business Series: Running a Successful Food Truck

    In partnership with the Food Truck Association of Georgia, learn about the Do’s and Don’ts, tips, and new ordinances that Food Truck operators need to know. 

    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    • Webinar

    REGISTER HERE


    Small Business Mixer at IVillage at MLK

    Network with other small business owners, Invest Atlanta team members, business associations and technical assistance providers. 

    Great things happen when good people meet!

    Join us for 90 minutes of networking with other small business owners, business associations and technical assistance providers. Sign up for a tour of the iVillage @ MLK, an Invest Atlanta Small Business Resource Center, pick up helpful resources and feel free to chat with an Invest Atlanta team member about booking an appointment for one-on-one small business guidance.

    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    • 2491 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30311

    REGISTER HERE

  • Friday, June 16, 2023 12:33 PM | Anonymous

    As a special program of Make Music Day Atlanta on Wednesday, 6.21.23 EAV Main Street is hosting a Flower Pot Symphony at Brownwood Park from 2-3 PM for neighborhood children. EABA member Music With Monique will be leading this flower pot drumming experience for neighborhood children including 80 campers from East Atlanta Kids Club.

    Flower Pot Symphony Event

    Time: 2-3 PM

    Location: Brownwood Park Pavilion (602 Brownwood Ave)

    Details: Children will be provided a special Vic Firth mallet and a flower pot and then led in a drum circle experience. Mallets and pots can be taken home by the children! More info on this national event can be found HERE

    This is a family-friendly event.  Anyone is welcome to attend! Please bring extra flower pots if you have them. 


  • Friday, June 16, 2023 9:31 AM | Anonymous

    Less than a week until Make Music Day Atlanta - an international celebration of music! We have 3 events happening in East Atlanta on Wednesday, June 21, summer solstice!

    First from 11AM to 1 PMcouple of local musicians and friends of @tunewelders will be jamming @butecoatl located in Southern Feed Store

    Then from 2PM to 3PM @music_with_monique will be leading the Flowerpot Symphony with children from @eastatlantakids and anyone else who'd like to join! All ages and levels welcome. Meet us at the pavilion in Brownwood Park (607 Brownwood Ave).

    Lastly from 5 PM to 6 PM we will wrap up the EAV events @eavcafeatl with "Stridulations" originally composed by Billy Martin and led in EAV by Julian "Scotty" Bryan, @double_dubby, @j_m_pepper and @drumzofdef - this event is PARTICIPATORY. Bring any acoustic instrument that you have at home and come join the fun! All levels encouraged!

    We are so excited to present this one-day celebration alongside our fellow Main Street cohort members--@sweetauburnworks, @l5pbiz, @virginiahighlanddistrict and @westendmerchants. Make Music Day is celebrated internationally in over 100 cities worldwide! See you at our Atlanta celebration next Wednesday, June 21!

      

    Special thanks to our sponsors @ideadldesignatl, @digitarot, @benjholst @getonvolume@atlantafederationofmusicians and @butecoatl.


  • Wednesday, June 07, 2023 3:50 PM | Anonymous

    Saturday 6.10 | 2-6 PM | @ EAV

    Kick off Juneteenth early with the Wing Bar Block Party in EAV this Saturday. Shop vendors and get funky dancing the afternoon away in the Village! Make sure to stop by the EABA table while you’re there.

    STREET CLOSURE: Flat Shoals Ave will be closed in the Village during the hours of 2-6 PM on Saturday June 10, 2023.


  • Wednesday, June 07, 2023 12:22 PM | Anonymous

    Provide Your Input on Brownwood Park Playground/Pavilion Revamp


    EACA is working closely with the City of Atlanta Dept of Parks and Recreation to kick off a revamp of the park in the coming months. First phase projects that have received approved funding include an update and refresh of the playground equipment and potentially the pavilion area as well.

    We need your input to ensure the design and implementation of these updates are in line with the needs of the community. Please take 5 minutes to complete our Brownwood Park Input Survey by Friday, June 9th and be entered to win 1 of 2 gift cards to an East Atlanta business.

    If you're interested in getting involved with the Friends of Brownwood Park, please email us at parks@eaca.net.


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