UTC Urban Vision Initiative (UVI) Graduation

100 Cherokee Boulevard,Chattanooga TN 37405

17 November, 2022

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Please join us as we celebrate the UTC Urban Vision Initiative (UVI) Bootcamp graduates. Completing this milestone is only the beginning of the entrepreneurs’ journey with the program. UVI and a strong team of startup community advocates, mentors and supporters will work to stabilize and grow these nine businesses over the next nine months. We ask you to join us in this endeavor! UVI’s purpose is to help entrepreneurs from Chattanooga’s traditionally underserved communities to reach sustainable, predictable and growing profits. UVI’s inaugural class of nine entrepreneurs have made a good start toward these awesome goals, but they need your help! The event will be catered by Chef Kenyatta Ashford of Neutral Ground. -------------------------- This inaugural class of UVI entrepreneurs includes: Veatrice Conley of Unveiled Bridal Studio that gives customers an intimate, premiere experience selecting the perfect gown for your special day. Shawnice Beard of Callie’s Avenue, a start-up focused on enhancing the bond between a new mother and her newborn through curated products with you and your daughter top of mind. Marshawn Hardnett of Enchanted Events Chattanooga that produces memorable events that are everything the client imagined it to be. Cardell Davis of The Transition Digital Evolving that, as its name implies, is focused on growing the digital presence of its clients, bringing in new customers, and strengthening their relationship with their markets. Walter Lindsey of Unity One East Inc. that provides a full portfolio of physical security services to ensure that its clients’ employees and property are protected from physical threats. Marcus Price of Chosen’s Pressure Washing that uses the right blend of cleaning solutions applied at the ideal pressure by our licensed and bonded team will protect its customers’ assets while letting their property shine. Kenyatta Ashford of Neutral Ground where the focus is producing a culinary experience that satisfies the palette, informs the mind, and celebrates African culture for one and all to enjoy at Neutral Ground. Calvin Woods of Cal’s Headlight Restoration, a fully mobile service giving customers’ headlights a new look with a smooth finish, better vision while driving at night, and an enhanced overall beauty of the vehicle. Shateria Smith for Simply Props provides a decorative, memorable experience for all events with trendy, bold and unique décor.