Emerging Prairie is proud to announce the graduation of our 2022 Black and Women Startup Cohorts. These entrepreneurial courses were designed for underrepresented and underinvested founders to build a community with other founders of similar identity. Ricky Pallay and Laetitia Mizero Hellerud were our Black and Women Startup Cohort facilitators.
The companies and entrepreneurs that make up the 2022 graduating Startup Cohorts include:
Elendu Textile – Rolland Elendu
Elendu Textile is a textile recycling business who’s mission is to significantly reduce post-consumer textile waste by developing innovative solutions for a seamless textile recycling experience. Support Elendu Textile today by encouraging your friends and family to drop off their used clothes, shoes, bags, belts, hats, stuffed animals, toys, sheets, blankets, towels and undergarments at our facility, instead of throwing them away in the garbage and letting it pollute our environment and water.
Anthony’s IT – Anthony Price
Anthony’s IT is a business that helps customers with securing their data, repairing their tech, and upping their security! Anthony’s entrepreneurial journey is just beginning – so stay tuned for updates!
Pure Pixels Marketing – Carrie Kantola
Pure Pixels Marketing partners with small businesses to create a customized marketing strategy, brilliantly branded design, and established relationships with their ideal customers. Support Pure Pixels Marketing today by utilizing their services or telling a friend about Pure Pixels Marketing.
Spadesso – Jess Azure
Spadesso was built to connect consumers and providers. We help consumers with faster, easier search and booking, while we are a marketing & lead generation source for providers looking to grow their business. Support Spadesso by trying them out and starting your last-minute appointment search and booking with Spadesso!
Starling Artistry – Lauren Starling
Lauren Starling is an artist creating interactive and colorful indoor & outdoor murals and public art, as well as teaching painting classes to the public. Through painting, she has found her own sense of peace and self-fulfillment, so she wants to offer the opportunity for others to find that for themselves as well. By creating art, she strives to help create a community that is inspiring, innovative, and unique, and make it a place to visit! Support Starling Artistry today informing Lauren of painting/mural opportunities, or any networking events that have an art-related focus. She is interested in finding grant opportunities as well.
Avocado Doula – Amanda Pieters
Avocado Doula provides birth and postpartum services to families expecting a new baby. The mission of Avocado Doula is: Educate. Empower. Support. As your doula, Amanda will walk alongside you providing targeted physical & emotional support, information, and guidance to help empower your transition into parenthood. Support Avocado Doula today by referring clients and helping the community better understand what a doula is and the role a doula can play.
FM Aerial & Movement Arts – Yvette Reyes
FM Aerial & Movement Arts is a performing art studio that specializes in pole and aerial arts. We help connect people to one another and themselves through movement and community. Support FM Aerial & Movement Arts today by liking them on Instagram and TikTok! They are available for classes, group parties, and entertainment for corporate and community events.
Maemark – Nicole Mattson
Maemark helps your small business thrive with superior e-commerce and digital marketing services, so that you can earn more revenue with less stress. Maemark is all booked up and looking forward to a great summer – so feel free to follow their success on Facebook!
Amped School of Music – Emily Swedberg
Amped School of Music’s mission is to empower, connect, and celebrate musicians. They offer in-studio and online lessons in piano, guitar, voice, ukulele, violin, drums, bass, viola, and music production. Support Amped School of Music today by booking a lesson and referring your friends!
Please join us in celebrating these local entrepreneurs!
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