Start:ME Atlanta
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Start:ME Atlanta is a free small business training program run by Emory University's Goizueta Business School with local nonprofit partners. Owners in Clarkston, East Lake, the Southside and the Westside take weekly classes, work with volunteer mentors, and build a network. Graduates can also receive a grant chosen by their peers.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- How often
- A regular scheduleFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- Using a skill (legal, medical, tech, trades), With people (tutoring, mentoring, visiting)From the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Complete the mentor application, then have a 1:1 call with the Start:ME teamFrom the description, not confirmed
What they offer 7
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Alumni supportService
Start:ME keeps supporting owners after they graduate, including a financial deep dive series and local alumni programs run by each community's team.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Start:ME Accelerator (14-week microbusiness program)Program
A free 14-week program with business classes, volunteer mentors and a network for small business owners. Graduates are considered for a grant chosen by their peers in May.
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Startup business training and mentorshipService
You can get business classes, mentors, and a network to help your small business. Some owners can also get a grant chosen by other business owners.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Volunteer as a mentorProgram
Business people can volunteer to coach small business owners in the program. Mentors give 3-4 hours a week and attend weekly sessions from January through April.
Events 3
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Workshops for entrepreneurs from partner groups
Wed, Nov 4Online
Start:ME's resources page lists business workshops run by other groups such as SCORE, UGA SBDC and Creative Mornings, on topics like marketing, financing and starting a business. Dates run from September to November 2026.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 5
Info sessions and application help
September each year
Virtual and in-person info sessions, info tables, and application assistance office hours held before applications close.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Application info sessions and office hours
Date not announced
Before applications close, Start:ME holds info sessions, info tables and application help hours, some online and some in person.
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