糖心Vlog

Designing and launching a new business can be difficult. 糖心Vlog will soon provide expanded resources for entrepreneurs in Hinesville with the addition of a new business incubator. On Sept. 7, Georgia Southern and the City of Hinesville Development Authority were co-awarded a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce鈥檚 Economic DevelopmentAdministration (EDA) to help fund the construction of a business incubator, which will be led by Georgia Southern鈥檚 Business Innovation Group (BIG). The organization connects start-ups with industry and faculty experts to assist in various stages of business, while providing student entrepreneurship interns hands-on experience to see what it takes to start a business. 鈥淚 applaud the Hinesville Development Authority and City Manager Kenneth Howard on their steadfast vision and determination for helping Hinesville residents in starting and growing their business,鈥� said BIG Director Dominique Halaby. 鈥淎s such, I am excited to begin working with them to successfully execute that vision and to make this incubator a reality.鈥� The Hinesville incubator will be adjacent to聽a new public library and within close proximity to Georgia Southern鈥檚 Liberty Campus. Made possible by the Coastal Regional Commission鈥檚 regional planning efforts, the new facility will house approximately 5,000 square feet to accommodate 12 new business clients. 鈥淲e commend the City of Hinesville for creating new opportunities for the community to grow and thrive,鈥� said EDA Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Affairs Dennis Alvord. 鈥淭his project will help strengthen the local economy by providing a facility where entrepreneurs can develop new businesses.鈥� BIG is committed to developing a vibrant entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem for southeast Georgia. Through innovative and entrepreneurial thinking, BIG assists local communities in achieving their dreams of becoming local entrepreneur hubs. By creating these opportunities, business incubators provide physical and developmental benefits to local entrepreneurs.