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Calling all high school students! 📣 This is an opportunity you do not want to miss!Startup Savannah is thrilled to bring...
08/28/2026

Calling all high school students! 📣 This is an opportunity you do not want to miss!

Startup Savannah is thrilled to bring Georgia FLEX, a one-of-a-kind entrepreneurship program, to the Savannah community! Through this program, students will start their own businesses, explore the ins and outs of entrepreneurship, and develop valuable skills that push them beyond their comfort zones.

If you have even the slightest interest in Georgia FLEX, we encourage you to apply! This incredible opportunity will help students build confidence, gain real-world experience, and develop skills they can use throughout their lives.

Know a high school student who would be interested? Share this post and help us spread the word! We cannot wait to see the impact these young entrepreneurs make throughout the Savannah community! 🚀

Another special "Startup Snapshot" featuring our Operations Director, Kewaan Drayton! 🌟Kewaan absolutely rocked it at th...
08/27/2026

Another special "Startup Snapshot" featuring our Operations Director, Kewaan Drayton! 🌟

Kewaan absolutely rocked it at the Junior Achievement Discovery Center of Savannah, where he shared his pro tips with United Way of the Coastal Empire on media engagement and spreading your message online for greater impact!

Nonprofits are doing incredible work every day, but too often, their stories go untold or unnoticed. In today's fast-paced, scroll-driven world, capturing attention and communicating impact requires clarity, authenticity, and simplicity.

As Kewaan shared, “One thing I’ve learned through storytelling, video production, and community work: great work doesn’t always speak for itself. You have to know how to tell the story.”

We love seeing our team members share their wisdom throughout the community while encouraging growth and development within the nonprofit sector. Way to represent Startup Savannah, Kewaan! 👏

08/26/2026

Are you Walmart Wealthy or Gucci Broke? 💸

Our cohort is officially more than halfway through, but we’re not slowing down anytime soon! 🔥 Our founders are kicking things into high gear for these final sessions, and it has been so exciting to watch their growth.

Last week, our founders heard from our Director of Operations, Kewaan Drayton, about wealth management and put what they learned into practice by working through different case studies.

They also heard from special guest Sean Vega, a loan officer associated with the Small Business Assistance Corporation. A special thank-you to Sean for sharing valuable insights, answering questions, and helping our founders better understand the financial resources available to their businesses!

The next few weeks are going to be turned all the way up, so stay tuned to see what we have in store! 🚀

What’s more chic than being your own boss? 🤩Our founders and the Startup Savannah team are some of the chicest people we...
08/25/2026

What’s more chic than being your own boss? 🤩

Our founders and the Startup Savannah team are some of the chicest people we know... so, of course, we had to share!

There’s nothing more chic than having the confidence to make your own business decisions, pursue your ideas, and find your unique voice through your work.

We love connecting with founders through our programs and events, supporting their journeys, and creating friendships that last far beyond the work we do together. Now that’s chic! ✨

08/24/2026

Attention, Savannah!!!! 🚨

We could not be more excited to share some special news: We are launching a brand-new program specifically for high school students called Georgia FLEX!

In partnership with the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA), we are bringing this impactful competition to local students… and things are about to heat up! 🔥

So, what exactly is FLEX? The Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurship Experience (FLEX) is an entrepreneurship program that introduces high school students to the business world through hands-on experiences and mentorship. FLEX participants create real businesses, offer real products and services, and make real money. All while gaining valuable skills and connections.

With support from local business partners and community leaders, students will compete in three rounds until a local winner is selected. The local FLEX champion will then advance to the statewide competition!

Applications are officially OPEN as of today (8/24)! The application will remain available through September 24th at 11:59 PM. This program is exclusively for high school students who are ready to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit.

We cannot wait to meet Savannah’s young entrepreneurs and watch this incredible program come to life.

Let’s do this! 🚀

What does trying something new, like pickleball, have to do with being an entrepreneur? More than you might think! 🏓As e...
08/21/2026

What does trying something new, like pickleball, have to do with being an entrepreneur? More than you might think! 🏓

As entrepreneurs, we are constantly adapting, navigating uncertainty, and stepping outside our comfort zones. Whether you’re picking up a paddle for the first time or launching a new idea, growth requires courage, communication, and a willingness to keep learning.

Here are three rules you can take from the pickleball court and apply to running your business! 🌟

BIG NEWS‼️The Coastal Gullah Geechee & Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce hosted its grand opening and introduced it sel...
08/20/2026

BIG NEWS‼️

The Coastal Gullah Geechee & Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce hosted its grand opening and introduced it self to the coast!

The mission of the chamber to connect culture and commerce through education, advocacy, strategic partnerships, business resources, visibility, and economic opportunity.

Operating in the Gullah Geechee corridor NC, SC, GA, and FL, the chamber came in with a bang with live drum performers, a Gullah Geechee storyteller, and a special visit all the way from the Congo of Africa Queen Isis.

The chamber also gave out its inagural $500 scholarship sponsored by Mover Dan Savannah to a local Savannah graduate and the first of our monthly $250 micro business grant to Spark graduate Nyna, the owner of The Melanin Palace sponsored by Savannah Drywall.

The chambers board consist of graduates from Launch and Spark Savannah, featuring:
Mahogany Bowers: Founder and Executive Director
Dora Jenkins: Vice Chair & Secretary
Jahva Walker: Treasurer
Dr. SallyAnn Gray: International Ambassador

This was such a special and meaningful event, we are so proud to have members on our team who were apart of this wonderful day! 🎉

08/19/2026

Wow, what an incredible class! Our founders are absolutely KILLING it! 🔥

Last Tuesday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Shauna Carmichael to share what every founder should know when navigating the legal side of business. From the important questions entrepreneurs should be asking to the legal avenues they should explore, Shauna offered valuable insight, including tips for finding the right lawyer for your specific needs. Our founders came prepared with thoughtful questions and left with practical information they can apply to their businesses.

We also want to give a special shoutout to one of our amazing founders, Marissa Rawls, founder of Geechee Girl Apothecary! Marissa has provided dinner for our last few sessions, and let’s just say… she has truly outdone herself! 👏

If you’re ever looking for a delicious lunch spot or quality herbal remedies, Marissa is your girl—and Geechee Girl Apothecary is the place to go!

Thank you again to Shauna Carmichael for sharing your knowledge and to each of our founders for continuing to show up, ask questions, and bring incredible energy every week. We can’t wait to see what’s next! ⚡️

We have some news... It is far too hot in Savannah these days, so we've decided to post-pone Tech & Tacos to the fall (w...
08/18/2026

We have some news...

It is far too hot in Savannah these days, so we've decided to post-pone Tech & Tacos to the fall (when it will hopefully be cooler)! 🥵

We hope to see all our tech-enthusiasts this fall for our Tech & Tacos event, more details to come when we aren't in a heat watch! 🔥

08/17/2026

We asked our founders (and Kewaan) what they think of our Executive Director, Nick… and their reactions were absolutely priceless! 😁

From the pauses to the facial expressions, everyone understood the assignment.

This is our take on a funny trend making its way around social media right now. Don’t worry, Nick - we promise it’s all jokes! We love you, appreciate everything you do for Startup Savannah, and truly think you’re amazing. Thanks for always being such a good sport! 👏😂

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