SparkMacon

Thinking about starting a food business, food truck, catering company, bakery, meal prep service, or restaurant?

Before you invest time and money into your idea, join us tomorrow for Food Businesses 101: What the Health Department Requires with Shondreka Webster-Reese of the Macon-Bibb Health Department.

This is an opportunity to learn directly from the Health Department, ask questions, and better understand what it takes to legally launch and operate a food business in Macon-Bibb.

Join us at 6:00 PM at the 478 Incubator at Macon Mall. Please enter through the mall entrance near the food court.

Event Link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/18jcq5jpiF/

If a food business is in your future, this is a session you don’t want to miss.

It’s Innovation Wednesday!

Start your morning with the Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses Weekly Economic Roundtable featuring Lauren Marshall of NewTown Macon. She’ll be sharing information about the Downtown Dream Initiative (DDI), an eight-week entrepreneurial development program that provides training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and the chance to compete for one of three $2,500 business investment awards.

8:30 AM via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88212103160

Then join us this evening for So, You Want to Start a Small Business? presented by SCORE Mentors.

6:00 PM at the Booker T Washington Community Center, 401 Monroe Street, Macon, GA 31201.

Event Link:
https://facebook.com/events/s/so-you-want-to-start-a-small-b/3390452394460285/

Every Wednesday, SparkMacon connects entrepreneurs with the people, programs, and resources that help businesses start, grow, and thrive. We hope to see you today!

A huge thank you to Kelsey Mahone of MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union and everyone who joined us for last week’s Financial Literacy session, “What Your Credit Report Isn’t Telling You.”

Kelsey did an outstanding job sharing practical resources and helping attendees better understand their credit, financial readiness, and the role both play in future entrepreneurial success. Starting a business is a major decision, and taking the time to understand your financial foundation can make all the difference.

Innovation Wednesday continues this week with “So, You Want to Start a Business? “, facilitated by SCORE Mentors. If you’re considering entrepreneurship or looking for guidance on your next steps, this is a great opportunity to connect with experienced business mentors and learn more about the startup journey.

Event link: https://facebook.com/events/s/so-you-want-to-start-a-small-b/3390452394460285/

We look forward to seeing you Wednesday at the Booker T Washington Community Center!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Be sure to support two of our creative community partners and the incredible work they are doing in Macon.

Casie Trace owner of Artspace Macon’s art showcase, “What We Grow Through”, opens Friday evening at The Rose Room Macon. This collection explores womanhood, growth, and the experiences that shape us, with an artist talk beginning at 5:30 PM.

You can also visit Macon Markets at Startup Studios on Saturday and Sunday, where you’ll find talented makers, artists, and small businesses from across our community. It’s a great opportunity to shop local, meet creatives, and support entrepreneurship in action.

We love seeing our local artists, makers, and entrepreneurs creating opportunities to share their work with the community. If you’re out this weekend, consider stopping by and showing your support!