The Community Power to Prosper Class of 2025 met for their first program session on July 16, 2025. The 19 member cohort is currently participating in the comprehensive 6-month long certificate program facilitated by the Institute of Entrepreneurial Excellence’s (IEE) Urban & Community Entrepreneurship Program. Check out the participants of our 2025 cohort below!
Danielle Alston – Owner, The Broke Crafter, LLCKeesha Marcelle Bennett – Executive Chef/Owner, PeacefulplatezMichelle Coleman – Owner, Bella’s MMR’s Mall of Retail Beauty Boutique Shamiah Coulverson – Funeral Director/Supervisor/Owner, House of Paradise Cremation and Funeral CareTyler Coulverson – Owner, Soul Food Connection LLCTennil Sims – Owner, Deer Linnet Nail and Skin Care Desmond Russell – Founder/CEO, ObsidianIQKadi D’Alessandro – Owner, Gracefully Creative LLCCarol A. Fisher – Owner, Dance on the Go, LLCGoddess Duprene Johnson – Founder/Master Artist, Creative Wellness Studio LLCTimothy Jones – CEO, Colorful Voices Esaya Jokonya – Founder, GenwirelessCarrie Miller – Co-Owner, Heirs LLCCurtis Miller – CEO, Heirs LLCShannon Mischler – Owner, Sionainn Consulting LLCJasmine Lane – Owner, Babysitting LogisticsDenyne Pollard – President/Founder, Life Memories LLCCharles Moore – Owner, Moore’s Pro Works Kennola Slater – Director, Potters Klay Home Health Care
