Work Smarter: Four Apps You Didn’t Know You Needed
With people relying on technology more now than ever, we asked ourselves ‘how can we help people work more efficiently, so they can take care of what matters most in their lives?’ To help us answer this question, Kevin Adelsberger, founder and manager of Adelsberger Marketing, sat down and gave some critical advice to those who want to be more productive in the workday.
Are You Ready for 731Day?
Can you believe we are EIGHT days away from 731Day?? Make sure to mark your calendars for Friday, July 31, because despite the many changes 731Day has seen due to COVID-19, our staff has been working tirelessly to make sure the fifth annual celebration of the Jackson community is better than ever. Founded in 2016 by Our Jackson Home, 731Day brings the community together every year on July 31 (7/31) to celebrate the beauty of Jackson and the people in it.
CO:Member Spotlight: Jamaal Brady and Helping Others Reach Their Fitness Goals
“I’m smiling really big right now,” Jamaal Brady, founder and manager of Better Balance Sports and Fitness, says as I inform him that he’ll be our next CO:Member Spotlight, and even through the phone, I can tell his smile reaches from ear to ear.
CO:Member Spotlight: Tim Hayes and His Sweet Life
Passionate. That’s the one word that comes to my mind after meeting Tim Hayes, founder of How Sweet It Is By Tim and this week’s CO:Member Spotlight. Hayes, whose work has been featured on the Food Network, the Cooking Channel, and Netflix, first dreamed about his career in an unexpected place: his anatomy class. Once the idea of baking popped into his head, he couldn’t shake the desire to start making cakes, so he eventually began an internship with Dumplins, a local bakery in Jackson, and realized his love of baking for the very first time.
Black Lives Matter
We’re opening up the doors to learn from each other and press through the discomfort that accompanies true growth. For years we’ve been claiming the words “Better Together” as a collaborative community, and we want to make it clear that includes creating and providing opportunities for Black people and People of Color to thrive in our community and beyond.
CO:member Spotlight: Ricky Santos And Finding Creativity In Community
Santos began his time at theCO as a Dev Catalyst and Makerspace intern while being a student at Union University. Starting off as an engineering major at Union, he was passionate about using his hands to creatively solve problems, but he quickly learned that engineering was not the route he wanted to take.
Small Businesses: Before You Shut Your Doors For Good...
This post is for all of our small business owners: if you are on the verge of shutting down your business, consider these three things first. Just ask for the help you need-- it’s humbling but it’s worth it for you to stick around! We’re all in this together!
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 2020 CO.STARTERS class is coming to a close, and that means one thing: Pitch Night! If turning ideas into action are interests of yours, find a seat at Pitch Night at theCO on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30pm! To learn more about CO.STARTERS, click here.