June Wood has a distinguished record of public service. She has been an active member of the Henry County community for many years in various civic, educational, and business endeavors, including serving as Henry County Commission Chair. Wood previously enjoyed a successful career for more than 26… Read More
Jose Perez is the retired President of Target Market Trends, Inc. (TMT), a consulting firm he founded in 2002 to help clients develop market strategies. He also spent 25 years at BellSouth in various management roles and worked as an International Consultant with Gartner, Inc. Born in Cuba, Perez… Read More
Scott Blackstock earned his bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1979. In 1981, Blackstock purchased Tire and Auto Master in Thomaston and grew it into the highest-volume tire and service center in the West Central Georgia area. In 2004, Blackstock built and opened his… Read More
Mark Bassford is the President of Bassford Companies, including Warehouse Rentals, Bassford Industrial Construction, and Bassford Packaging. Bassford oversees over 9 million square feet of warehouse space, development of new industrial complexes in several southeastern markets, and a corrugated… Read More
Jake Carter is the Owner and Operator of Southern Belle Farm. Carter graduated from the University of Georgia in 2003 with a degree in business management. After graduation, he returned to the family farm in McDonough and began transforming the dairy operation into the 330-acre agritourism… Read More
Cassius Butts is the founder of Capital Fortitude Business Advisors, specializing in access to capital and business development. He has held leadership roles with Bank of America, Fleet Bank, and two presidential administrations, including serving as Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small… Read More
Marisa Simpson is the Director of Legislative and Governmental Affairs at Atlanta Gas Light (Southern Company Gas). Simpson was previously the Director of Community Relations and Economic Development for AGL Resources Southern Operations. Simpson is a former staffer for U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss… Read More
If you’re wondering how to get help with small-business financing in Georgia, you’re not alone. While there aren’t typically any state grants available for small-business startups, there are many lending opportunities. Below is Georgia’s list of traditional and alternative funding, as well as… Read More
