Grassroots Leadership Institute

12/14/2024

Bring the family out for a festive evening at Lake Spivey Recreation Center, 2300 Walt Stephens Rd., Jonesboro, GA 30236, on Fri., Dec. 20, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy taking pictures with Santa, face painting, music, and holiday fun for all ages. Don’t miss this special event to celebrate the season!

12/14/2024

12/14/2024

Recognition award presented to Chairman Jeffrey E. Turner by Ms. Carla Heath, Director of Business Operations for 12 years of dedicated service to the Clayton County Health District Board of Health. Thank you, Chairman Turner.

12/10/2024

Hope Global Forums Day Two: Affordable Housing. We actually broke out into pods for ideas. I am sharing the ideas that the pods came up with.

12/10/2024

Straight Talks: Real Voices, Bold Visions
Engaging panels brought vital topics to life:
The Future of Cities & Communities: Leaders like Mayor Steven L. Reed (Montgomery, AL) and CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson (Dekalb County, GA) emphasized people-first approaches and public-private partnerships to create thriving, inclusive urban spaces.

“We need the private sector’s help when the government can’t,” - Mayor Reed.

The Future of Rural Economies: Discussions highlighted the diversity of rural communities, stressing the need for local expertise and collaborative efforts.

“Relationships lead to efficiency,” - Odetta Macleish-White.

The Future of Wealth Creation: Speakers like Eric So (Trinity Venture Partners) explored creative avenues for financial growth, including education, innovative investment strategies, and challenging traditional ideas of wealth-building.

“Failure is the leading factor to success.” Eric So.

12/10/2024

Day One at The Hope Global Forums:

Entrepreneurship Accelerator Highlights
The day began with a series of powerful sessions designed to equip entrepreneurs with the tools they need to thrive:
From Side Hustle to Sustainable Business: Experts emphasized the importance of scalability, financial planning, and market validation to make the leap from passion projects to profitable enterprises.

Securing the Funds to Fuel Your Business: Key takeaways included the necessity of strong business pitches and relationship-building with investors, alongside actionable steps to access diverse funding streams.

Prioritizing Self-Care for Long-Term Success: Entrepreneurs shared how investing in mental and physical well-being translates to better business outcomes and personal sustainability.

12/10/2024

12/06/2024

Day 2: It was all about the data this morning. Learning to use the data and its tools to inform and guide your work within your Communities!

11/21/2024

11/21/2024

11/21/2024

🎄✨ Join us for a night of holiday cheer and giving back! The Clayton County Alphas are hosting a Holiday Party & Toy Drive 🎁 at Skyboxx in Morrow, GA on Saturday, December 14th, starting at 7 PM.

Admission is FREE with an unwrapped toy to support the Lupus Foundation’s Breakfast with Santa program. Let’s spread joy and make a difference this season! 🌟

10/26/2024

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