Regina Richmond and Bringing Families Together Through Business Ownership
The most rewarding part of owning a business is the control of their time and spending that time with their family. They face a lot of the critiques that come with owning a business, and often, people don’t respect them as much as a corporate company. However, doing this as a family is the strength they need when they want to give up or when they are facing criticism.
CO.STARTERS Spotlight: The Math Success Coach And Impacting Student’s Education
“It really helped me fine tune my story and build more confidence in myself and my business. I needed the support, and talking to Trunetta and seeing the impact she’s already had on the community, I thought this would be the perfect program for me and my business. And it’s done nothing but grow since I’ve done SOUL and CO.STARTERS.”
CO.STARTERS Spotlight: Kristin Rowan’s Memory Driven Children’s Clothing at Three Little Boos
“Three Little Boos” is not only the name of Kristan Rowan’s children’s clothing store, but it’s the nickname she has called her three children.. Her desire when starting this business was to bring children’s clothing into Jackson after seeing this need in the community.
CO.STARTERS Spotlight: December Hansen's Journey from Conception to Reality
“I’ve worked all different places in my life and I wanted to create somewhere that I really liked to be. Something I love about daily life here is that it forces me to be present,” said December Hansen, owner of Silk Sleepwear and Lingerie in Trenton, TN.
CO.STARTERS Spotlight: Cameron House, Sunrise Media
Getting to be around other entrepreneurs in an open environment where you can discuss, collaborate and ask questions is vital to growth and your well-being.
CO.STARTERS Spotlight: Lauren Smothers, Light Trap Books
If I was going to imagine what a bookstore owner in Jackson TN would be like, they would remind me of Lauren. She’s thoughtful, with every sentence that comes out of her mouth.
CO.STARTERS Pitch Night!
From the start, theCO has been committed to helping entrepreneurs in West Tennessee, and CO.STARTERS is one of the programs we use to support them. It’s a nine-week program that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn their business ideas into action. The 2021 CO.STARTERS class is coming to a close, and that means one thing: Pitch Night!
CO.STARTERS Spotlight: Erin Nerren and Creative Magic
For Erin, the creative flow is magical (hence the name, Magic Is Happening), and she is grateful for her community for supporting that creativity in makers like herself who stand up for local, slow, and ethical fashion.