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Building Small Business

building a

small business ecosystem

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Many large companies and industries headquarter their operations in Fayette County.

he county is also home to a variety of small businesses, from solopreneurs StartUp Fayette meets the third Tuesday
to Mom and Pop operations, and others. Recognized by the State of Georgia of every month, save July and December.
as an “Entrepreneur Friendly” community, Fayette County embraces Designed to help entrepreneurs succeed,
Tentrepreneurs. In collaboration with the Fayette County Chamber of the free resource offers education and
Commerce, strong foundational resources are available to fledgling companies, to drive training. Different monthly speakers
growth and innovation locally. present topics specific to the needs of
small business. Perhaps most popular is
Fayette County businessman Jason other small businesses. He’s the driving StartUp Fayette’s annual Pitch Contest.
Bass, owner of Jason Hunter Designs, a force of the Chamber’s StartUp Fayette “It’s a great event that gets good
full-service marketing firm, is also in the program. He’s also the organizer for turnout,” Bass explained. “We have about
business of helping entrepreneurs and Atlanta-South Chapter of 1 Million Cups. 100 in attendance, nine people pitching,
and three winners (first, second, and third
place) are chosen by the audience.”
It’s not just bragging rights for the
winners. Prizes valued at up to $50,000
are at stake, including branding
packages, website services, social media
management, financial consulting, and
much more—all highly desirable and
valuable to young businesses.
In the interest of keeping it local to
maximize the benefit to Fayette County,
Bass said the number competing in the
2025 Pitch Contest will be limited to those

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