Georgia Micro Enterprise Network, Inc.
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Mission
GMEN (Georgia Micro Enterprise Network) is a statewide, non‐profit, 501(c) 3 corporation established in 1997 to be a catalyst for economic development and to create opportunities and a better environment for microbusiness development in the State of Georgia and the Southeast. GMEN is committed to developing resources and supporting a comprehensive network to empower successful micro entrepreneurs through advocacy, education and effective member services.
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Type of Organization
- Community Economic Development Organization
- Nonprofit Organization
Locations Served
- Atlanta, Georgia
Key Programs and Initiatives
- Bank on Atlanta
- The RITES Project: Reentry from Incarceration Through Entrepreneurship Services
Types of Offerings
- Financing
- Capital
- Entrepreneurial Training
- Workshops
- Matchmaking/networking opportunities
- 1 to 1 business advising
- Mentoring/coaching
- Accelerator
- Cohort Training Programs
- Certification assistance
Program Delivery
Members of the Black Community Served
- Immigrants
- Returning Citizens/Formerly incarcerated
- Women
- Veterans
- 65+/Senior Citizens
Locations of Members of the Black Community Served
- Low-income areas
- Urban areas
Targeted Entrepreneur Segments
- Business Services
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale & Retail Trade
- Accommodation & Food Services
- Media & Publishing
- Health Care & Social Services
- Technology & Software Development
Business Stage
- Start Up : a young business that is just beginning to develop and determine a market fit.
- Stay Up : a business that has determined its market fit, but its product/service has not been validated nor has it achieved sustainability.
- Scale Up : a business that already validated its product in a market and has proven sustainable.
Cost of Programs
- See website for more information on program costs.
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