Tiny acorns to mighty oaks

For more than 30 years, we have provided academic-style programs, expert-level training, and capacity building for small businesses. Well-known companies such as the Grilled Cheeserie, Beacon Technology, Green Truck Movers, Zycron, and Christie Cookie Company are counted among our graduates. Read some of our success stories.

Success Stories

Click on an entreprenuer’s story to read more about their journey.

Sandra Potter

When Sandra Potter founded The Cleaning Leaders thirteen years ago, she wasn’t just thinking about her family. She was thinking about the young single mothers she...

Michelle Harris

For as long as she can remember, Michelle Harris has had a passion for cosmetology and helping others. She turned that passion into two thriving businesses based...

Beddingfield Brothers

The founders of Nashville Solutions knew that conventional HVAC systems were largely inefficient and expensive. So, Michael and Mario Beddingfield, brothers and...

Martha Lupai

Grounded by faith and family, Martha Lupai founded A&M Marketplace to bring international food and culture to the North Nashville community. The international...

EJ Odom

For many small businesses, zeroing in on a niche market is difficult, especially when starting. For EJ Odom, however, taking the niche approach provided the runway...

Emanuel Roland

Emanuel Roland was intent on going to the Air Force after graduating college. Unfortunately, his zoned high school did not have Air Force JROTC, so his father drove...

Ken Thomas

Entering a market chock-full of competitors may have deterred some. Still, the founders of ArchAngel Protective Services knew that, unlike others, building a security...