Clarkston

Starting and Growing Businesses Since 2013

Emory University's Goizueta Business School partners with Friends of Refugees to support entrepreneurs in the Clarkston community. 

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The Clarkston program runs annually from January through March. 

$10,000 in seed grants are distributed among the top business ventures.

Clarkston Program At-A-Glance

115

61

Businesses Served

$5.2M

Combined Annual Revenue

170

Jobs Created or Retained

26

Peer-Selected to Receive Capital

Visit our Entrepreneur Page to learn about the Start:ME alums from Clarkston

Where is the program?

We work with business owners who live in, work in, and/or provide valuable products or services to Clarkston & surrounding communities.

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Target area: 30021 (Clarkston)

Consideration given to adjacent zip codes:

• 30033 (North Decatur)

• 30079 (Scottdale)

• 30002 (Avondale)

• 30083 (Stone Mountain)

• 30084 (Tucker)

Meet the Clarkston Team

Start:ME is powered by partnerships that bring a business school, community organizations, engaged citizens, and sponsors together. These partnerships are at the heart of what makes the program successful.

The Clarkston program is delivered by:

In partnership with: