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.”
Micah Pinkley and The Value of Connections Through Dev Catalyst
Before Micah Pinkley came to Dev Catalyst as an intern he knew very little about coding or web development. Everything he uses at his current job was learned through his internship, which relied heavily on connections.
CO:member Spotlight: Bryce Miller and the Art of Woodworking
Bryce Miller, one of our new CO:members, has been woodworking for over 30 years of his life, since the age of 8, as he grew up helping his grandfather on the farm. At a young age, he would make yard ornaments for neighbors at Christmas time, and as time went on he began doing more complex projects.
Dev Catalyst Alumni: Presley Connor and Living Her Dreams
Presley Connor started as a little 6th grader in middle school who wanted to be involved in her local SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) club. She continued to be involved at a local level until her high school years when she was selected to be in their national leadership program.
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.
Made at theCO: ITX PC Case
Follow along the process of making a ITX PC case using our laser cutter in the Makerspace. The project is for smaller PC components for people who want to make compact, but powerful builds.
Are You Ready For 731 Day?
731 Day was created 7 years ago to celebrate the city of Jackson by giving local businesses the opportunity for involvement and giving the community a sense of gratitude and love for the things that make Jackson a unique place to call home.