On September 11, 2025, the IEE had the pleasure of hosting Jared Orton, President of the Savannah Bananas, as the speaker for our monthly Member Event. Orton shared how businesses can go beyond transactions to…
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Brooke Barry's entrepreneurial journey began with a personal need that transformed into a community-driven business. As a single mom, Brooke was faced with the daunting task of finding trustworthy childcare for her newborn son. At…
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Following college and a background in digital marketing, Imani Gray changed course and founded Gwendolyn's Construction in 2022. Inspired by his handyman father, Imani started the business to focus on residential construction. The early days…
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With over 20 years of experience in healthcare life sciences and sales leadership, Tamara transitioned from a successful corporate career to founding EGR Financial Solutions—a company dedicated to extending grace and support to aspiring business…
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After graduating with a degree in petroleum engineering, Wade Lipscomb spent nearly the first decade of his career in the industry before transitioning into the world of construction. His journey into business ownership began with…
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Sharise Nance’s journey into entrepreneurship is rooted in her family’s legacy of business ownership, with her grandfather, grandmother, father and uncle each being entrepreneurs. That inspiration drew her to the idea of running her own…
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Shanna Cochran's journey into the world of hairstyling began as a cherished hobby during her high school years. While working in the corporate world, she transformed her basement into a home-based salon with the help…
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Ken Codeluppi is an industrial engineer and the President of Wall Firma Inc., a manufacturer specializing in masonry waterproofing and repair products for the construction sector. Ken acquired the company from its founder in 1983…
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