Our city is home to so many incredible businesses and so we asked the founders how they came up with the ideas for their businesses and have shared their responses below.

Netta Finley | Maker/Creator

The idea for the company originated from the enjoyment of creating and making things; taking raw materials and forming them into functional goods. Read more>>

Anthony S. Goolsby Tray T.S. Deadwyler | Podcast Luminaries & Speakers

Tray D: we created the podcast because we were already discussing books together. It was a glimpse into our own personal lives and what we were doing already. I think that’s why it flows pretty well (the conversations) is because we were already doing this. Read more>>

Lea Mason | Artist & Writer

I was first introduced to party planning in college, when I served as the Novelties & Recreation Coordinator and Director for our Student Activities Board. Our biggest event of the year was the annual cotillion, which I loved decorating for. Read more>>