small business
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Athens-Clarke County
How Technology Helps Athens Woodworking Business Thrive Without Physical Store
When Mark and Rhonda Palmer first took their woodworking business, Grands Designs, to markets, their most popular items were their rectangular cutting boards and “llama that’s similar to the llama character in Fortnite” ornaments. Now, charcuterie serving boards and unicorn magnets have taken over as their top sellers. “We listen…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Farmers Market Offers Customers Online Shopping Experience
The Athens Farmers Market was scheduled to open in March this year, drumming up excitement on their Facebook page with shots of patrons perusing fresh produce and updates about the presence of crowd-favorite vendors. Yet almost as soon as it started, the open-air market was forced to close due to…
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COVID-19 Coverage
COVID-19 and the CARES Act: Local Business Owner Shares His Experience
On March 27, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and it was signed into law by President Trump. This act was enacted in order to support Americans and American businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses can benefit from the CARES Act through the Paycheck…
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COVID-19 Coverage
Jackson County Business Owners Look to Government For Help Amid COVID-19
John Scott, director of economic development for the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, said his emails have increased at least 300%, and he is on back-to-back conference calls working to consolidate information for the community. Jackson County has more employer establishments as of 2017 than Oglethorpe, Madison,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Local Coffee Shop Responds to Automation Trends
ATHENS — As automation continues to become the new industry standard for larger corporations streamlining production, nearly one-third of small businesses are also embracing automation in their own markets. At 1000 Faces in Athens, Georgia, music plays quietly in the background as baristas grind coffee beans, steam milk and…
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Doing Journalism
ANNOTATED: Owners of Local Mexican Grocery ‘La Jalisco’ Discuss Struggles, Rewards of Small Business
ANNOTATION INSTRUCTIONS: When you see a light red highlight, click on the small comment box to the right to read the reporter’s annotation. Transcript and Audio: Carolina Medrano and Fatima Mendoza on Family Business ‘La Jalisco’ MARA NELMS: It’s a grocery store like any other — you can find…
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Athens-Clarke County
Owners of Local Mexican Grocery ‘La Jalisco’ Discuss Struggles, Rewards of Small Business
Transcript and Audio: Carolina Medrano and Fatima Mendoza on Family Business ‘La Jalisco’ MARA NELMS: It’s a grocery store like any other — you can find apples and potatoes, cuts of beef and pork, fresh bread and pastries. You can also find horchata, popular Mexican candies, and authentic tacos. It’s…
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Athens-Clarke County
Looking for a Home: How Local Mobile Food Businesses are Moving to Storefronts
If you live in Athens, odds are you’ve seen this logo. If you’re a college student, you’ve probably seen it on social media or in person. It belongs to Joe Nedza’s business, Nedza’s. Nedza’s Waffles and Doughnuts is a mobile food vendor operating in and around Athens, Georgia, offering variations…
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Athens-Clarke County
Rising Girlbosses in Athens: Number of Local, Female Entrepreneurs Growing
Around her sixth birthday, Jasmyn Reddicks had her life all figured out. Reddicks grew up in a small rural town where those who attended college experienced an extra dash of social expectations. But instead of becoming a lawyer, doctor or veterinarian, Reddicks opted for an occupation a little bit sweeter.…
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Athens-Clarke County
Local Female Business Owners to Connect at Women’s Business Expo
Victoria O’Conner, the store manager of The Impeccable Pig in downtown Athens, has always wanted to open her own boutique. Her mom was a stay-at-home mom, and she decided from a young age that she wanted to do the opposite. O’Conner sees the Women’s Business Expo as a way to…