GMEN members help the Georgia economy by providing much needed support to microentrepreneurs in starting and growing their business:
 Frantastic Cakes
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With the support of GMEN member Center for Black Women’s Wellness (CBWW) in Atlanta, Fran Jackson, owner of Frantastic Cakes, was able to put together a business plan and turn her passion for baking into a profitable business. |
 Pueblo's Mexican Restaurant
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When Sergio and Laura Moreira were looking to fulfill their American Dream and open Pueblo’s Mexican Restaurant in Dahlonega, GMEN member Appalachian Community Enterprises (ACE) was there to offer them a microloan. Today they have two locations and employ 15 people. |
 Faith in Business
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Tracey Johnson celebrates the release of her latest publication, Faith in Business; but, not before she turned to GMEN member Goodwill Industries North Georgia / BusinessNOW for guidance in rethinking her business model and operations plan. |
 Happy Home Cleaning Services
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GMEN member Appalachian Community Enterprises (ACE) provided Lisa Davies with business loans to assist her with every facet of starting, running & growing her own Gainesville-based cleaning business, Happy Home Cleaning Services. |
 Raeford Land Clearing
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Business Consultants at GMEN member The EDGE Connection helped Vickley Raeford develop a strategic plan to advance her company, Raeford Land Clearing in Marietta, to win contracts with major companies like Georgia Power and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. |
 Smooth Mooove Senior Relocation Services
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Adrienne Simpson had years of experience in corporate America. She knew how to run a business; she just didn’t know how to start one. She sought help from GMEN member Women’s Economic Development Agency (WEDA) to really get her senior relocation services business going. |
 Gentle Presence Photography
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GMEN member Appalachian Community Enterprise (ACE) provided Nada Bunnell’s photography business with a loan and assisted her with every facet of starting and running a business. “I now have the confidence to carry out and excel at each type of new project that comes along …to become the very best photographer and business owner that I can be.” |
 Cathy's Sweets
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Cathy Beecher, a single mother in rural Georgia, after graduating from GMEN member Small Business Assistance Corporation, advanced her candy making business by adding three new products and increasing the distribution of her products. |
 Stories by Josie / Desert Cactus Publishing
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Coming to GMEN member Goodwill of North Georgia’s business development training has taught Josie Bailey how to enhance her business skills for her storytelling and publishing business. |
