Emy Parham: From Passion Project to Environmental Powerhouse
Emy Parham, President of Trutta Environmental Solutions, understands the isolation that can come with running a small business. Shouldering the responsibility of managing Trutta's finances alone, Emy yearned...
Morenike Murphy: Overcoming Obstacles With Purpose and Passion
Meet Morenike Murphy, CEO and founder of The Center of Hope for Behavioral Health. In 2020, shortly before the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Morenike opened the doors to the Center of Hope for Behavioral...
Polk Construction & Associates: Building a business with a legacy that lasts
Meet Reggie and Tanora Polk, NBIC graduates and the power couple behind Polk & Associates Construction in Nashville, Tennessee. Established in 2011, the firm gained momentum quickly in new construction,...
Protecting What Matters Most: Meet Ken Thomas, ArchAngel Protective Services
Entering a market chock-full of competitors may have deterred some. Still, the founders of ArchAngel Protective Services knew that, unlike others, building a security company that paid attention to detail,...
Coming Full Circle: Emanuel Roland Turns College Business Plan Into Black Business Magic With The Roland Experience
Emanuel Roland was intent on going to the Air Force after graduating college. Unfortunately, his zoned high school did not have Air Force JROTC, so his father drove him to Hixson High School 30-minutes...
Taking Flight: EJO Ventures Takes Innovative Technology to New Heights Across the Southeast
For many small businesses, zeroing in on a niche market is difficult, especially when starting. For EJ Odom, however, taking the niche approach provided the runway he needed to launch a business working...
Breaking Conventions: Autumn “Ace” Copeland Earns More By Charging Clients Less
Driven by her passion for helping others, Autumn “Ace” Copeland first launched Threeye Creative (Now known as Quartz and Clay) to “crack the code” of traditional business models. Unlike other website design...
From the Heart: A&M Marketplace Brings International Cuisine to North Nashville
Grounded
by faith and family, Martha Lupai founded A&M Marketplace to bring
international food and culture to the North Nashville community. The international
grocery store, located in the Nashville...
A Breath of Fresh Air: Nashville Solutions Makes Energy Efficient and Affordable
The
founders of Nashville Solutions knew that conventional HVAC systems were
largely inefficient and expensive. So, Michael and Mario Beddingfield, brothers
and now co-owners of the startup combined their...
A Cut Above: Michelle Harris Makes Money While Making a Difference in the Self Care of Others
For as long as she can remember, Michelle Harris has had a passion for cosmetology and helping others. She turned that passion into two thriving businesses based in the North Nashville area with plans...