Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
How SEED is Helping Expand a Southern Classic Helen Holmes doesn’t just cook—she honors a legacy. As the heart and hands behind Ms. Girlee’s Kitchen, Helen brings the soulful flavors of her grandmother, Girlee Francis Crump, to every dish she prepares. Known for...
Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
How a SEED Grant Will Help This Beloved Bakery Keep Rising For Ellyn Hopper, food has always been more than fuel—it’s connection. Raised by a chef father and a host-extraordinaire mother, she brings that same energy to Fat Rabbit, her warm and welcoming bakery in...
Jun 9, 2025 | InnovateLocal 2025, Learning Lab
Innovation doesn’t happen by accident. It begins with a mindset—one rooted in curiosity. For local independent businesses, curiosity can be the secret ingredient that fuels fresh ideas, creative solutions, and new ways to engage customers. Yet it’s often overlooked or...
Jun 4, 2025 | InnovateLocal 2025, Learning Lab, Uncategorized
At InnovateLocal 2025, we’re closing the day with two live, real-world case studies from local founders who have done just that—rethought the way they operate, deliver value, and grow. These aren’t big corporations or startup tech giants. They’re independent,...
Jun 3, 2025 | InnovateLocal 2025, Learning Lab, Strategy & Operations
What Does “Rethinking Your Business Model” Mean? A business model is how your company creates, delivers, and captures value. It includes who your customers are, what you sell, and how you make money. Rethinking your business model means looking at each of these...
