09/29/2026
What a way to get back to business! ❤️
After being away on vacation for a few weeks, I couldn’t have asked for a better way to jump back into the business of doing business!
Last week was Small Business Opportunity Week, celebrated by the Georgia Business Council (GBC), and it was a wonderful week of celebrating small businesses,
building relationships, reconnecting with familiar faces, making new connections, and, most importantly, creating opportunities.
I had the honor of representing GBC at DeKalb County, where I shared a few words on behalf of Stacey Key, President & CEO of the Georgia Business Council, as the County proclaimed September 21–25 as Small Business Opportunity Week. And as the owner of a business that has called DeKalb home for 42 years, being there to accept that recognition with GBC members and staff was truly the icing on the cake. It was a special moment.
We had another special moment at the Governor’s Office, recognizing Small Business Opportunity Week at the state level, and the important role small businesses play in Georgia’s economy and our communities. The week continued with great conversations and connections and culminated with the Spirit of Alliance Awards & Corporate Roundtable, where Curley M. Dossman, Jr. was recognized as the 2026 Blue Legend Honoree. Having had the honor of receiving the Blue Legend recognition myself a few years ago, it made it even more special to celebrate Curley and his many years of leadership, service, and commitment to our business community. Congratulations to all the award winners. After 42 years in business, one thing I know for sure: opportunities are built through relationships. They come from showing up, staying connected, supporting one another, and sometimes simply being in the right room.
Thank you to the Georgia Business Council, DeKalb County, our state leaders, corporate partners, and everyone who made this week possible.
Vacation was wonderful…but what a great way to come back! ❤️ Back to business, back to relationships, and back to creating opportunities.