Spark Thomasville

10/15/2026

A big THANK YOU to Stephan Thompson for joining our Spark Thomasville entrepreneurs on Tuesday! 🙌🏽

Stephan shared valuable insights on entrepreneurship, partnerships, persistence, and turning vision into action.

We’re grateful for his time, experience, and continued investment in our entrepreneurs and our community. 💙

**Be on the lookout for Stephan’s Spark Spotlight blog coming soon!** 👀✨

10/13/2026

What happens when a life of service becomes a vision for stronger communities? 🌱

Meet **Maryam Muhammad**, founder of FewtureWorks.

Her journey is rooted in service, mentorship, and a belief that people can **reinvent, reset, and create the life they want.**

In our latest Entrepreneur Spotlight, Maryam shares the story behind FewtureWorks, her journey with Spark, and the vision she has for helping people grow—even in difficult places.

Inspired by *The Rose That Grew from Concrete*, her story is a reminder that **something beautiful can grow wherever it is planted.**

🌱 **Read Maryam’s story:**

Maryam Muhammad’s journey to building FewtureWorks began with a life of service and a passion for helping people see what is possible. Through her Spark Thomasville experience, she strengthened her entrepreneurial vision while building a mission focused on empowering individuals, families, and str...

10/06/2026

**PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT 💙**

**Shelley Zorn Turns Community Connections Into Business Opportunities**

From resources to relationships, Shelley is helping local entrepreneurs see what’s possible and think BIG about growth.

👉 Read the story: https://www.sparkthomasville.com/post/partnership-in-action-shelley-zorn-is-helping-spark-entrepreneurs-think-big

Shelley Zorn, President and CEO of the Thomasville Payroll Development Authority, shares how the PDA helps entrepreneurs access resources, connections, market information, and opportunities to grow their businesses in Thomasville.

09/29/2026

🍤 **FROM HER GRANDMOTHER’S KITCHEN TO A LEGACY OF HER OWN** ❤️

Meet **Sheena of Sheena’s Shrimp & Grits**!

Her love for cooking began in her grandmother’s kitchen, where she spent time learning the gift of preparing food and serving others. Today, Sheena is turning that gift into a growing business—and building it with her children and their future in mind.

Her journey is one of family, perseverance, purpose, and believing that your dreams are worth pursuing.

✨ **Read Sheena’s story:**
https://www.sparkthomasville.com/post/from-her-grandmother-s-kitchen-to-a-legacy-of-her-own

And then come **taste the gift for yourself!** 🍤

📅 **October 2**
🥂 **Sip & Eat**
📍 314 Smith Ave Thomasville, GA 31792
⏰ 6:00 P.M.

Sponsored by Sheena’s Spark coaches, this is your opportunity to meet Sheena, support her business, and enjoy what she’s been working so hard to build.

**Come hungry. Come support her vision. And come be part of the next chapter of Sheena’s story.**

09/28/2026

Your Time Can Make a Difference! 💙

Spark Thomasville is looking for community volunteers to help make **Spark Tank 2026** a success!

Join us as we celebrate local entrepreneurs and support them as they pitch their businesses and compete for funding.

📅 **November 11–12, 2026**
📍 **SRTC Building D**

Several volunteer shifts are available, including setup, entrepreneur support, guest check-in, and cleanup.

**Ready to lend a hand?** Sign up for a volunteer shift today!

👉 https://www.sparkthomasville.com/sparktanksignup

09/24/2026

✨ **Tuesday Night at Spark Thomasville!** ✨

What an awesome class! Our entrepreneurs are learning, growing, asking great questions, and **THRIVING!** 🙌🏽

A special **thank you to our amazing guest speakers** for sharing your knowledge, experience, and expertise with our Spark cohort:

👏🏽 Dr. Fred Johnson
👏🏽 Andy Goodwin
👏🏽 Mollie Powell
👏🏽 Mark Harmon

Your insight helped our entrepreneurs better understand what it takes to build, operate, and prepare a business right here in our community.

We appreciate you investing your time and knowledge into the next generation of entrepreneurs!

💙 **We’re building community one business at a time.**

09/10/2026

🎯 Who are you trying to reach?

Tuesday night, our entrepreneurs stepped into Marketing I: Target Market and spent the evening thinking beyond simply having a great product or service.

They explored who they serve, what their customers need, and why knowing your customer matters when building a business.

From classroom conversations to hands-on work, our entrepreneurs are continuing to turn their ideas into stronger, more intentional businesses.

Here’s a little look at Tuesday night. 📸

The question we’re leaving you with:
👉 Can you describe your ideal customer in one sentence?

09/08/2026

Who is your target customer?

Tonight, our Spark Thomasville entrepreneurs are diving into Marketing I: Target Market — learning how to identify the people who are most likely to need, want, and buy their products or services.

We’ll be talking about why trying to market to everyone isn’t always the best strategy, how to get specific about who you serve, and how understanding your customer can help you make better marketing decisions.

Because before you can effectively market your business, you need to know who you’re marketing to.

💬 Entrepreneurs, can you describe your target customer in one sentence?

09/08/2026

📈 **Tonight’s Speaker: Shelley Zorn!**

We’re excited to welcome **Shelley Zorn**, President & CEO of the **Thomasville Payroll Development Authority**, to our 2026 Spark Signature Cohort!

With experience in banking, lending, business recruitment, and economic development, Shelley brings valuable insight into **growing businesses and building a stronger local economy.**

Join us tonight as she shares her perspective with our entrepreneurs!

📅 **Tuesday, September 8**
⏰ **6:00 PM**
📍 Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce

Come learn, connect, and Spark something great! 🔥

09/01/2026

Mr. Earl is breaking down Financial Statemnet in comparison to Basketball .

Free Throws and Layups.

Do you know or understand your business financials?