Power to Prosper Minority Business Accelerator Alumni Directory

Greater Louisville Inc.’s Power to Prosper Minority Business Accelerator empowers our motivated minority small business owners with the knowledge, resources, training, and connections to be able to grow and scale their businesses.

We continue to support our program alumni by facilitating connections with companies in need of their services. Our Minority Business Accelerator Alumni Directory is the one-stop shop to connect with these business professionals who have gained the experience and networks to greatly impact the economic vitality of the Greater Louisville region.

Feel free to reach out to these businesses directly or contact Eric Jordan to facilitate an introduction.

If you are interested in applying for an upcoming MBA Cohort, click here.

Cohort 3

	Dawana Clarkson Owner, D'Luxe Hair and Cuts D’LUXE is an established barbershop & hair salon. They are a family friendly business that services all cultures & nationalities. D’Luxe Cuts & Hair ensures an experience you’ll remember but most importantly a professional impression to gain your lasting & continuous support. They are here to make each D’Luxe Jewel & D’Luxe Gent feel beautiful & dapper from the inside out.
	Adrian Franklin Owner, Franklin Interior Systems, LLC Franklin Interior Systems is a professional construction company known for its quality, professionalism, and leadership in the construction industry. Franklin Interior Systems utilizes metal studs, drywall, batt insulation and ACT in commercial construction.
	Jasmine Gatti Owner, Fleur De Tea Fleur de Tea is a tea shop that sells a wide variety of loose leaf teas and tea accessories. Fleur de Tea hosts parties and high teas as well. Their goal is to provide you with the best tea experience possible along with a cozy, unique café space.
	Matthew Harrell Sr. President, APK Development and Construction APK has quickly become a recognizable, 100% minority-owned and operated, development company, acquiring and developing single family, multi-family and commercial properties. They desire to preserve, create and sustain affordable and workforce homes that provide shelter, security, equity and opportunity for those that have been historically overlooked and undervalued. APK is uniquely positioned to act as the bridge that connects these communities and investment capital. The combined extensive experience, expertise and the independent relationships of APK and their partners has been foundational to their success.
	Cassandra Harris-Gray CEO, Creative Spirits Network Creative Spirits is an outpatient behavioral health organization the provides mental health, substance abuse trauma informed care for individuals coping with psychological issues that impede their life. Creative Spirits provide services in the West End of Louisville for underserved individuals coping with mental health and substance abuse issues.
	Milann Miles Owner, Echilann Images Echilann Images is a Louisville-based photomedia faction specializing in blending creativity & artistic photography to satisfy the visual desires of commercial clientele, as well as, everyday people with exceptional imagery. Whether it’s capturing those special moments in a unique way, conceptualizing the look of ordinary scenes into stunning depictions, or even actualizing a fantasy image you have in mind that is totally out of the ordinary…Echilann Images does its best to always provide results that are truly, upper Echilann.
	Bhavna Patel Owner, Subway Bhavna is the owner of a Subway sandwich shop where she serves fresh food for all to enjoy. Her subway also caters!
	Carlos Patton Owner, Cap Trucking LLC CAP Trucking is a General Freight Trucking Company specializing in hauling freight of all kinds. They offer Liftgate service, Hazmat, and maintain their KY ABC License. Unlike their competitors, CAP Trucking is invested in developing a personal connection with each and every one of their customers by providing quality service and being available 24/7.
	Shaun Spencer President, Trimen Solutions LLC Trimen Solutions is a local firm providing human resources consulting services and workforce staffing, management, and training support for regional employers.
	Oracious Thomas Owner, First Impressions Computer Consulting First Impressions Computer Consulting provides IT management services to medium to large companies.
	Aquia Ware Owner, GMW Enterprises Inc. / Marvelous Transportation Marvelous Transportation provides transportation for weddings, proms, bourbon tours, etc. via luxury limousines and party buses.
	Nikki Webster Co-Founder, Chase Ur Dreamz Chase Ur Dreamz is a “One Stop Shop” for all your business branding needs. They specialize in apparel printing such as embroidery & screen printing, graphic design services, sign making with installation, promotional product printing & much more. Their goal is to become a staple in our community to serve local businesses with a Concierge type service. They offer free consultations in-house or come to you & free design set up on apparel printing. They use quality materials & products that make you feel confident in your brand and give a lasting impression.
	Adonna Wickliffe President, Milestones Milestones provides services to vulnerable populations including but not limited to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, aging individuals and youth aging out of foster care.

Cohort 2

	Dr. Ashley Anderson Owner & CEO, Athena Health and Wellness Athena Health and Wellness Center provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary and personalized care to women of all ages including the health of mind, body and spirit, empowering women through education in an atmosphere that is approachable, caring, and professional.
	Keith Brooks CEO, Longevity Power Wash Facebook & Instagram Longevity Power Wash offers high-pressure cleaning and soft wash services that include residential and commercial building power washing, car detailing, commercial trucks, fuel stations, roof cleaning, and residential house cleaning for real estate.
	LaToya Cook-Bradley CEO, Brew and Sip Coffee Two locations: 3800 Shepherdsville Road Louisville, KY 40218 505 W Broadway Louisville, KY 40202 Brew & Sip Coffee serves espresso-based beverages and amazing food while providing a great meeting space and vibe. Brew & Sip also caters with their sister company Flavorfull Catering Events & More.
	Dr. Christine Cosby-Gaither Owner, Haaylo Media HAAYLO Media develops strategies to assist brands with connecting and communicating effectively on a global scale, empowering clients with the tools, strategies, and content to improve their brand recognition.
	Sarah Dixon President, Unified Sign and Design 502.665.2918 Unified Sign and Design creates beautiful, smart, innovative signage that specializes in custom interior ADA signage, exterior signage, wayfinding, and graphics, allowing for a single source for all signage and graphics needs.
	Angela Huffman CEO, Quilted Joy Quilted Joy is a national quilt shop based in Louisville specializing in designer quilting fabrics, thread & sewing notions. Quilted Joy offers machine quilting services and is one of largest dealers for APQS long arm quilting machines and computerized quilting machines.
	Raghu Kodmuri Vice President, SSG Technologies SSG Technologies is an IT software consulting services firm that works with small, medium-sized, and corporate businesses across the United States to manage and deliver software solutions to business problems.
	Quinn Livers Owner & Director, Active Imaginations Child Development Center Active Imagination Child Development Center provides excellent childcare that meets the needs of each child and family in a safe, educational environment that focuses on the individual needs of each child while providing quality, reliable, and safe childcare.
	Kim Mosley Owner & CEO, KP Cleaning Crew, LLC KP Cleaning Crew, LLC offers professional corporate cleaning services and some residential cleaning like home pre-sale and new home cleaning in the Louisville and Lexington areas.
	Hazel Parrish Owner, Bridge the Gap Addiction and Mental Health Services Bridge the Gap Addiction and Mental Health Services provides intensive outpatient services, residential services, case management, therapy, and community base services to aid in mental health and addiction recovery.
	Alton "Trey" Reed President, KREED Painting 502.356.6864 [email protected] KREED Painting, a minority and veteran-owned company, provides interior and exterior painting services to Louisville and the surrounding areas in a 75 mile radius.
	Diamond Shirley Owner, Diamond Key Realtors 502.939.KEYS [email protected] Facebook & Instagram Diamond Key Realtors assists the community with their real estate needs across Kentuckiana. We believe education is empowerment and focus on the underserved communities.

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	Kristy Flippins Bartlett Founder & CEO, Option to Success Inc. Option To Success, Inc. is a wraparound behavioral health service organization that offers residential and outpatient mental services to women, teen & adolescent girls as well as fathers of daughters.
	Carl Brown II CEO, Manns Moving & Delivery [email protected] Instagram: mannsmovingdelivery Manns Moving & Delivery specializes in maximizing carrier relationships by creating a superior, stress-free, and affordable final mile delivery service.
	Chelsea Ellis-Hogan Owner, Jim Reynolds Asphalt Contractor, Inc. 502.494.1137 Jim Reynolds Asphalt Contractor, Inc. is a minority, woman and locally-owned third generation business specializing in asphalt and concrete maintenance services for residential and commercial properties in Louisville, KY and the surrounding areas.
	Pamela M. Haines CEO, Sweet Peaches Sweet Peaches has closed.
	Maria Mackey Founder & CEO, Mackey Printing Services Mackey Printing Services offers innovative print and promotional products to enhance your image and maximize business productivity.
	Mechelle Porter Owner & CEO, M3 Events by Mechelle [email protected] Facebook & Instagram M3 Events by Mechelle is an event planning company that aspires to provide superior event planning experiences that are orchestrated with integrity, class, and attentive service to our customers.
	Joseph Scott CEO, Joash Construction Joash Construction partners with a wide range of national and regional construction companies to serve the Louisville area. Our specialized construction teams have completed projects in high profile Louisville construction projects like the Muhammad Ali Center and Churchill Downs.
	Angelina Strickland CEO, Strickland, Cox & Associates Primary Care Center Strickland, Cox & Associates Primary Care Center is an integrated healthcare office providing primary care and mental health medication management for persons 6 years of age and older from any socioeconomic background.
	Shelby Throneburg CEO, Eagle Steel & Metal Products Eagle Steel & Metal Products is a leading source in steel and metal warehousing and distribution serving the automotive, appliance, office products, and construction industries.
	Teresa Walker Owner & CEO, New Leaf Clinic New Leaf Clinic provides wellness and recovery services that include general and intensive outpatient rehabilitation services and DUI services and approaches recovery and metal health with compassion.
	Don Weobong CEO, eLeaP (502) 653-8579 [email protected] LinkedIn & Facebook eLeaP is a people success platform and learning management system that assists organizations to increase engagement, improve performance and strengthen skills and compliance using powerful tools including goal alignment, check-ins, reviews, surveys, and courses.
	Lameca Yankey Founder, CEO, and Head Director, Vivid Imaginations Child Care Center LLC