Programs & Events

Start and scale your venture with free, actionable education and a strong entrepreneurial community.

Our programs & events are designed to help you gain real-world insights through education, networking, and mentorship. Learn from industry experts, connect with peers, and remember – no one builds alone.

Education

Networking

Fresh Start Mornings

Fresh Start Mornings brings together a dynamic network of fellow innovators, founders, and business leaders at all stages of growth to learn and share the challenges unique to entrepreneurship – while giving back to the community. These free presentations are the gateway to invaluable connections, collaborations, and support, fueling your business growth.

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Education

Small Business Advancement Series

The Small Business Advancement Series is a collaboration between the Cherokee Office of Economic Development and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Kennesaw State University. These free workshops are offered quarterly and cover topics including financial management, human resources, digital marketing, and securing business loans.

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Mentoring

North Atlanta Venture Mentoring Service

The North Atlanta Venture Mentoring Service (NAV) offers free, team-based mentorship to ventures looking to scale and grow. The first of its kind in Georgia, NAV is principled and trained by the MIT Venture Mentoring Service.

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Education

LaunchPad Bootcamp Series

LaunchPad is a hands-on, transformative experience delivered in partnership with facilitators from KSU’s HatchBridge Incubator. Cohort members embark on an in-person, bootcamp style journey to turn their innovative idea into an actionable business model and go-to-market strategy.

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Networking

Cherokee Film Community

Join a film community built for entrepreneurs and freelancers across all aspects of the industry – whether you’re behind the camera, in the editing room, or running the business. Connect, collaborate, and grow with like-minded creatives who are turning their passion into thriving careers.

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Networking

Cherokee Tech Meetup

Discover a vibrant community where tech enthusiasts & professionals can connect, collaborate, and grow together. The Cherokee Tech Community hosts a meetup once a month in partnership with local web developer Black Airplane to foster an ecosystem of innovation right here at home.

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