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Storytelling Success
DeSisso Publishing, founded by sisters Tristan Towns and Lacey Howard, is a Memphis, Tennessee-based business born from a passion for storytelling and a desire to empower children. “We started off just wanting to write a…
Clean Sweep
Walter Adams, the owner of Regal Cleaning in Amarillo, Texas, has always possessed an entrepreneurial spirit. His journey into the business world took a decisive turn in August 2021 when he launched Regal Cleaning, a…
Trash Titans
Sunlight Services, a waste management business in Marvell, Arkansas, is owned by Andrea White and her husband. Over the past four years, they’ve steadily grown their company, supplying large metal trash bins to consumers,…
Landscaping Hope
Talbert Lawn Services in Little Rock, Arkansas, has become a key community business, transforming landscapes and lives. Founded in 2015 by Allicia Adams-Talbert, it was born out of necessity. Allicia’s husband…
Passion Realized
Amari Briggs, founder of Amari B Studios in Little Rock, Arkansas, discovered her passion for beauty nearly 30 years ago. It started in high school when she helped a friend with vitiligo regain confidence with a simple…
Paving the Way to Success
K & H Transport, owned by Mario Malone, is based in Madison, Arkansas. This specialized dump transport service is making strides in the sector, transporting gravel, sand, topsoil, asphalt, and other minerals for various…
Transforming from Within
Melville, Louisiana, is a small town of 746 residents located in St. Landry Parish in the southern part of the state, along the banks of the Atchafalaya River. Known for its fishing, Melville has a rich history and a strong…
Revitalizing Mosses
In the middle of Lowndes County, Alabama, lies the rural town of Mosses. Named in honor of the Moss family, the town represented a new beginning for African American families who were sold land by the Mosses during the Civil…
Crafting Solutions
Erica Pierce, the owner of Oya Kreations in Nacogdoches, Texas, started her natural skincare journey out of necessity. When her daughter’s severe eczema couldn’t be managed with existing products, Erica took matters into her…
Rapid Responses and Major Wins
In the summer of 2023, the Community Infrastructure Team at Communities Unlimited (CU) began assisting the Longview Water Association (LWA) near Starkville, Mississippi, located in Oktibbeha County. In the northeastern…
Business Protection
Rebecca Felts, owner of Felts Insurance Agency in Hemphill, Texas, is a shining example of how determination and community focus can lead to a successful career. With nearly a decade of insurance experience, Rebecca started…
Storm Challenges
Kansas is a small town in northeastern Oklahoma, within Delaware County. The South Delaware County Regional Water Authority (SDCRWA) provides clean and reliable water to 769 connections in the community. Over 21 years, the…
Culinary Pivot
Chef Tonnette Khabir, the owner of Bobsaith LLC since 2006, has been a prominent figure in Dallas’ catering and food service management scene since 1993, earning a reputation for excellence. However, by early 2009, her…
Storytelling Success
DeSisso Publishing, founded by sisters Tristan Towns and Lacey Howard, is a Memphis, Tennessee-based business born from a passion for storytelling and a desire to empower children. “We started off just wanting to write a…
Clean Sweep
Walter Adams, the owner of Regal Cleaning in Amarillo, Texas, has always possessed an entrepreneurial spirit. His journey into the business world took a decisive turn in August 2021 when he launched Regal Cleaning, a…
Trash Titans
Sunlight Services, a waste management business in Marvell, Arkansas, is owned by Andrea White and her husband. Over the past four years, they’ve steadily grown their company, supplying large metal trash bins to consumers,…
Landscaping Hope
Talbert Lawn Services in Little Rock, Arkansas, has become a key community business, transforming landscapes and lives. Founded in 2015 by Allicia Adams-Talbert, it was born out of necessity. Allicia’s husband…
Passion Realized
Amari Briggs, founder of Amari B Studios in Little Rock, Arkansas, discovered her passion for beauty nearly 30 years ago. It started in high school when she helped a friend with vitiligo regain confidence with a simple…
Paving the Way to Success
K & H Transport, owned by Mario Malone, is based in Madison, Arkansas. This specialized dump transport service is making strides in the sector, transporting gravel, sand, topsoil, asphalt, and other minerals for various…
Transforming from Within
Melville, Louisiana, is a small town of 746 residents located in St. Landry Parish in the southern part of the state, along the banks of the Atchafalaya River. Known for its fishing, Melville has a rich history and a strong…
Revitalizing Mosses
In the middle of Lowndes County, Alabama, lies the rural town of Mosses. Named in honor of the Moss family, the town represented a new beginning for African American families who were sold land by the Mosses during the Civil…
Crafting Solutions
Erica Pierce, the owner of Oya Kreations in Nacogdoches, Texas, started her natural skincare journey out of necessity. When her daughter’s severe eczema couldn’t be managed with existing products, Erica took matters into her…
Rapid Responses and Major Wins
In the summer of 2023, the Community Infrastructure Team at Communities Unlimited (CU) began assisting the Longview Water Association (LWA) near Starkville, Mississippi, located in Oktibbeha County. In the northeastern…
Business Protection
Rebecca Felts, owner of Felts Insurance Agency in Hemphill, Texas, is a shining example of how determination and community focus can lead to a successful career. With nearly a decade of insurance experience, Rebecca started…














