The City of Atlanta’s Nightlife Division is conducting a study to detail the unique significance of Atlanta’s nightlife culture and how the city’s nightlife industry supports the local economy. The purpose of this survey is to understand customer behavior and perceptions of Atlanta’s nightlife.

The survey should take 5 minutes to complete. All answers will be kept anonymous.

This survey was designed and conducted by Jon Stover & Associates (JS&A) and Purpose Possible. If you have any questions, please contact JS&A at info@@stoverandassociates.com.

TAKE THE SURVEY HERE

Join On the Rise Financial Center and Grove Park Renewal for a FREE 10-week Wednesday classes from 5:30-7:15pm at 1566 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway.

Meet with financial coaches and experts to really CHANGE your credit score. 

Childcare and food is included for those who RSVP so please do so! 
RSVP HERE

6:00PM:  THANK YOU SPONSORS:  Savory snacks provided by StrikeOut Wingz. Refreshments & Sweets provided by NWBA. Host: Law Offices of Jonathan Leonard SPONSOR THE NEXT MEETING

6:15PM: WELCOME: John Mapp Jr., President, Owner of Level Construction  

• Attendees: Name, Business Name, Location and number of years in business.

• StrikeOut Wingz: Now Open 7 Days A Week @ 2061 DLH Pkwy NW

6:30 PM:  Atlanta Police Department Zone 1 Update 

6:35 PM: Atlanta City Council Update:  District 9 Dustin Hillis and District 3 Byron Amos

6:45 PM:       Northwest Business Association Updates

Treasurer's Report: Ben Norman, Studio Driven, Bank Balance as 8.22.24: $12,783.70

• 2024 Budget + Income Statement

NEW INITIATIVES: ATL in Business: We’re getting a video celebrating 30 years of NWBA

• WE WON! Atlanta BeltLine Capacity Building Grant forCommunity Resource Guide and Member Promotions. Printed & digital guide to business/city depts/NPU-J neighborhoods with all NWBA member logos and website/address/phone. JOIN TO BE INCLUDED!

MEMBERSHIP: Based on your physical location of your business. One year- renews on join date. Online application, payment and membership directory. 

• DLH Pkwy Corridor Storefront: $100 year   NPU-J Neighborhood Storefront: $100 year

• Resident Entrepreneur: $50 year    Affiliate: $50 year         Civic Services: FREE

• WELCOME TO OUR 20 FIRST MEMBERS: Bell Liberty Group, Center Hill Neighborhood Association, Paco tacos Atl, Historic Hills Community Development Corporation, Alhabu Scrubs LLC, whisk and ladle, Start:ME Northwest ATL, Level Construction, Party Wat3r Inc., Studio Driven, LLC., idealDESIGN, inc, Snug Concerts, Inc, Anders LLC, L.E.A.D. Center For Youth, HOT365Media, The Study Hall, Grove Park Neighborhood Association, Haliburton Heavy Equipment Operator School, The Laundry Centers, StrikeOut Wingz. 

>>>>Goal is 60 members in 2024! 40 more to go! 

Call for Volunteer Board of Directors:https://nwba-atl.com/BLOG/13319274

• Interested: Text Jennifer Ohme at 678.469.9166 or email welcome@nwba-atl.com 

7:00PM: PRESENTATION

• StartME: Northwest: Apply 9/5-10/5. Sessions Tues. evenings starting Jan ‘25 

• B3: Breaking Barriers to Business: Fill out the Survey

• Grove Park Foundation: 5K Sponsorships & Week of Impact. Harambee Fest Oct 5 10-3

 Upcoming Events and How You Can Get Involved! 

• Food Truck Friday @ Mt. Gilead Baptist Church: Friday September 6, 2024. 3-7pm. 

• Atlanta BeltLine 3rd Quarterly Meeting In person: Tues. Sept. 10: 5:30-8pm: See website

• Grove Park 5K on October 5th> Registration> $5 off now https://nwba-atl.com/event-5783071

• FYI: GDOT Donald Lee Hollowell Traffic Calming:  Working on Pedestrian Crossing Signals

Main Contact: Christopher A. Robinson chrrobinson@dot.ga.gov  404.807.6379  

7:15 PM: ADJOURN Next Meeting is Thursday, September 26 at 6pm: 

Center Well: 2056 DLH Pkwy NW 

NETWORKING UNTIL 7:30PM

The Grove Park Together Week of Impact, October 1-4, will foster community empowerment and make a meaningful impact in the four priority areas of work in Grove Park: Housing Readiness (Fifth Third), Economic Mobility (Rollins), Health & Wellness, and Education (Chick-fil-A). This innovative and dynamic week-long event brings together corporate partners, volunteers, and the community to collaborate in person on a wide range of impactful projects that will advance the priorities of the Grove Park community.

We will celebrate our impact together at the Grove Park Community 5K and Celebration on October 5, which is included in your sponsorship.

Each day, sponsors with their volunteer teams will deploy make a difference in one focus area for and alongside of the residents of Grove Park and the surrounding neighborhoods.  Each sponsor can choose a day for their area of impact, engage volunteers, and connect with other organizations that share your priorities. The week will culminate with the Grove Park Community 5K to celebrate together our progress toward an equitable, healthy and vibrant community.  All participants will receive branded event t-shirts.

Event Sponsor (2 per day; 8 total) $5,000

• Logo Placement on event materials
• Event Day Sponsor Recognition
• Volunteer opportunity for 10 people Pillar Area of Choice
• Evelyn Place Community 5K sponsorship with 3 race registrations

Event Team (3 per day; 12 total) $500

• Volunteer team of 5 volunteers
• Logo Placement on event t-shirt
• Edwin Place Community 5K sponsorship with 1 race registration

REGISTER & SIGN UP TO SPONSOR HERE

Start:ME is a free 3-month training program for local small business owners, connecting entrepreneurs to business know-how, supportive mentorship, and grant capital. To date, Start:ME has served over 450 Atlanta area businesses offering everything from haircare to tree care, eyeglasses to accounting, furniture to food. Start:ME is delivered by Emory’s Goizueta Business School in partnership with local nonprofit partners, including FCS & Purpose Built Schools Atlanta (Start:ME Southside), East Lake Foundation (Start:ME East Lake), and Friends of Refugees (Start:ME Clarkston). This year, we’re thrilled to add a fourth program, serving entrepreneurs in Northwest Atlanta in partnership with the Grove Park Foundation.

Applications will open Sep 5-Oct 5 and 16-18 ventures will be selected for the program starting in Jan 2025. Visit startmeatl.org to learn more.

Provides details on how to bring your business license compliant based on the current status of the account, while providing you with resources to help simplify the process.

SEE THE NEWSLETTER FROM CITY OF ATLANTA HERE

Women R Back-to-School Bash Donations Needed!
Women R is hosting our annual back-to-school bash on July 20, 2024, and we need your help! We are collecting toiletries and household supplies such as cleaning products, sanitary napkins, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and washcloths.

Donation Deadline: July 18, 2024 

CONTACT Via phone 404-721-8626 or email womenrinc@gmail.com

Donations can be picked up at any time before then. Thank you for your generosity. Your support will make a significant difference. 

June 27, 2024 NWBA MEETING AGENDA

NEW WEBSITE LIVE: NWBA-ATL.COM    JOIN NWBA Blog  Events  ResourcesMember Directory

6:00PM:  THANK YOU SPONSORS:  Refreshments sponsored by Party Wat3r. Savory Snacks Sponsored by NWBA. Sweets and meeting location by Center Well. SPONSOR THE NEXT MEETING

6:15PM: WELCOME: John Mapp Jr., President, Owner of Level Construction  

• Attendees: Name, Business Name, Location and number of years in business.

• Center Well: Angela Thornton: Community Engagement  athornton17@centerwell.com 

• Party Wat3r:  Genee Mitchell  partywat3r.com 

6:30 PM: Invest Atlanta: Recovery Fund for Businesses Impacted by Water Main Break

6:45 PM:  Atlanta Police Department Zone 1 Update & Atlanta City Council Update: 

District 9 Dustin Hillis and District 3 Byron Amos

7:00 PM:       Northwest Business Association Updates

Treasurer's Report: Ben Norman, Studio Driven, Bank Balance as of 5.30.24: $13,412.97

• 2024 Budget + Income Statement

• ATL in Business: We’re getting a video celebrating 30 years of NWBA

• Atlanta BeltLine Capacity Building Grant Submitted: Community Resource Guide and Member Promotions. If funded, we will print a guide to business/city depts/NPU-J neighborhoods with all NWBA member logos and website/address/phone and distribute.

Membership: Based on your physical location of your business. One year- renews on join date. Online application, payment and membership directory. 

• DLH Pkwy Corridor Storefront: $100 year   NPU-J Neighborhood Storefront: $100 year

• Resident Entrepreneur: $50 year    Affiliate: $50 year         Civic Services: FREE

• WELCOME TO OUR 17 FIRST MEMBERS: Bell Liberty Group, Center Hill Neighborhood Association, Paco tacos Atl, Historic Hills Community Development Corporation, Alhabu Scrubs LLC, whisk and ladle, Start:ME Northwest ATL, Level Construction, Party Wat3r Inc., Studio Driven, LLC., idealDESIGN, inc, Snug Concerts, Inc, Anders LLC, L.E.A.D. Center For Youth, HOT365Media, The Study Hall, Grove Park Neighborhood Association 

>>>>Goal is 60 members in 2024! 43 more to go! 

Call for Volunteer Board of Directors:https://nwba-atl.com/BLOG/13319274

• Interested: Text Jennifer Ohme at 678.469.9166 or email welcome@nwba-atl.com 

Upcoming Events and How You Can Get Involved! 

• Food Truck Friday @ Mt. Gilead Baptist Church: Friday July 5 from Noon-5pm MORE INFO

• ATL Zoning Virtual  Q & A Session: Tuesday July 9 6:30pm  REGISTER  REVIEW DRAFT

• AWBI Listening Session: Thurs. July 11 @ 6pmMORE INFO

• Grove Park 5K on October 5th> Registration> $5 off now https://nwba-atl.com/event-5783071

• FYI: GDOT Donald Lee Hollowell Traffic Calming:  Working on Pedestrian Crossing Signals

Main Contact: Christopher A. Robinson chrrobinson@dot.ga.gov  404.807.6379  

7:15 PM: ADJOURN

• Next Meeting is Thursday, August 22 at 6pm: Center Well: 2056 DLH Pkwy NW 
• NO MEETING IN JULY! 
• NETWORKING UNTIL 7:30PM

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On June 1, 2024, Mayor Andre Dickens declared a state of emergency due to water service disruption. Eligible small businesses can apply for City of Atlanta Recovery Fund grants to help recover.

Important Dates to Know

• Informational Webinar: Learn about eligibility requirements, required documentation and other information needed to apply. Watch the Recorded Webinar.
• Applications Open: Monday, June 24. Application link coming soon.
• Applications Close: Monday, July 8 at 5:00 p.m.

SEE ALL THE OUTAGE INFOMATION HERE

GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY THE Boone Blvd. and J.P. Brawley Dr.  watermain break on May 31, 2024. 

Resources

• Program Flyer: Please Download and share!

• Frequently Asked Questions: Download 

• Below, you will find a link to view the recording of the event. Learn about eligibility requirements, required documentation and other information needed to apply. Please also see the attached presentation and One Pager for the City of Atlanta Recovery Fund. 
• Meeting Recording:https://youtu.be/EhY4g--Hx5Y 

 

Please visit our webpage for more information and the most recent updates and FAQs.

https://www.investatlanta.com/businesses/small-businesses/city-of-atlanta-business-recovery-fund

For any questions, email ATLBusinessRecoveryFund@investatlanta.com 

Materials to Gather for Applications

• Active 2024 City of Atlanta business license

• Articles of incorporation or ownership

• Operating agreement or the corporate bylaws

• Georgia Secretary of State registration

• Proof of revenue/Point-of-sale report from the week prior and the impacted week

• Impact statement

• Save Affidavit (notarized): Download

• Valid lease or security deed

• Duplication of Benefits Certification Form: Download

 

Got questions? Get in Touch above with City of Atlanta Recovery Fund specialists:

Email: ATLBusinessRecoveryFund@investatlanta.com, Hotline: 404-419-0868