Healthy Communities, Healthy Families, Healthy Businesses...
these are their stories
Cargo Forward
Shay Downing didn’t wait for the market to come back. When the industrial logistics company she built near Port Houston took hits from multiple directions in 2025, she went to work on the business itself. JS&J Solutions specializes in moving, storing, and coordinating oversized industrial equipment for clients in construction, infrastructure, and other sectors. The company’s location near Port Houston is…
Joaquin Rises
Located in Shelby County, East Texas, the City of Joaquin has a storied history, dating back to its incorporation on June 15, 1914. This small municipality has long been a pillar of the community. However, recent events have…
Setting Goals and Planning Ahead
In Memphis, Tennessee, 3 Level Transport exemplifies family dedication and entrepreneurial spirit. The Entrepreneurship Team at Communities Unlimited (CU), led by Senior Management Consultant Rhett Douglas, has been crucial…
Genius Transformation
In November 2015, Tiarica Randle started Genius Tea in Memphis, Tennessee, aiming to harness the healing power of nature. Producing natural teas, lemonades, supplements, and salads, Randle’s business began as a personal…
Scaling Business
Kandice Winfield’s journey to becoming a notary wasn’t straightforward. Originally from Colorado, she learned about the idea from a young woman skilled at finding new income opportunities. “She asked me,…
Painting Success
In Conway, Arkansas, KingCare Painting & Construction has quickly become well-known for its interior and exterior coatings, facilities maintenance, wallpaper services, and drywall work. KingCare Painting &…
Sowing Seeds of Health
In Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a fresh approach to healthcare is taking root. Communities Unlimited (CU) is pioneering the 12-week Food Farmacy project, a groundbreaking initiative that combats food insecurity by delivering fresh,…
Popcorn Plans To Takeoff
In Little Rock, Arkansas, Mr. Keith’s Kettlecorn is a beloved local treasure, attracting popcorn lovers from all over the city. This business began in 2013, founded by Keith Fulks after 32 years with Southwest…
Dream Realized
In Almyra, Arkansas, Murphy’s Bakery and Burgers, a new food truck owned by Misha Murphy, is filling a long-standing community need. This venture also fulfills Murphy’s long-time dream and starts a new chapter…
Breaking Barriers
LaTeasha Davis knows firsthand the struggles of overcoming a speech delay. Growing up in West Memphis, Arkansas, she experienced the frustration of limited access to therapy services. Now, through her business, Therapeutic…
Bridging Wellness
Village Public Health and Wellness Center, owned by Quinyatta Mumford, is dedicated to addressing the health and wellness needs of individuals aged 13-24 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mumford, a seasoned public health…
Little City, Big Plans
Atoka is a small community in southeastern Oklahoma with about 3,000 residents. It provides water and wastewater services to 1,280 connections and also supplies water and manages sewer services for the nearby town of……
Energizing The Future
In 2016, Mississippi Entrepreneur Will Shirley made a significant move by purchasing Sundial Solar, a Jackson-based company dedicated to harnessing solar energy for a brighter future. His journey began in technology and…
Ensuring Safe Water
In the northeastern part of Oklahoma, near the western edge of the Cherokee Nation, is the small town of Hulbert. This rural community, part of the larger region known as Green Country, is approximately 15 miles southwest of…
Joaquin Rises
Located in Shelby County, East Texas, the City of Joaquin has a storied history, dating back to its incorporation on June 15, 1914. This small municipality has long been a pillar of the community. However, recent events have…
Setting Goals and Planning Ahead
In Memphis, Tennessee, 3 Level Transport exemplifies family dedication and entrepreneurial spirit. The Entrepreneurship Team at Communities Unlimited (CU), led by Senior Management Consultant Rhett Douglas, has been crucial…
Genius Transformation
In November 2015, Tiarica Randle started Genius Tea in Memphis, Tennessee, aiming to harness the healing power of nature. Producing natural teas, lemonades, supplements, and salads, Randle’s business began as a personal…
Scaling Business
Kandice Winfield’s journey to becoming a notary wasn’t straightforward. Originally from Colorado, she learned about the idea from a young woman skilled at finding new income opportunities. “She asked me,…
Painting Success
In Conway, Arkansas, KingCare Painting & Construction has quickly become well-known for its interior and exterior coatings, facilities maintenance, wallpaper services, and drywall work. KingCare Painting &…
Sowing Seeds of Health
In Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a fresh approach to healthcare is taking root. Communities Unlimited (CU) is pioneering the 12-week Food Farmacy project, a groundbreaking initiative that combats food insecurity by delivering fresh,…
Popcorn Plans To Takeoff
In Little Rock, Arkansas, Mr. Keith’s Kettlecorn is a beloved local treasure, attracting popcorn lovers from all over the city. This business began in 2013, founded by Keith Fulks after 32 years with Southwest…
Dream Realized
In Almyra, Arkansas, Murphy’s Bakery and Burgers, a new food truck owned by Misha Murphy, is filling a long-standing community need. This venture also fulfills Murphy’s long-time dream and starts a new chapter…
Breaking Barriers
LaTeasha Davis knows firsthand the struggles of overcoming a speech delay. Growing up in West Memphis, Arkansas, she experienced the frustration of limited access to therapy services. Now, through her business, Therapeutic…
Bridging Wellness
Village Public Health and Wellness Center, owned by Quinyatta Mumford, is dedicated to addressing the health and wellness needs of individuals aged 13-24 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mumford, a seasoned public health…
Little City, Big Plans
Atoka is a small community in southeastern Oklahoma with about 3,000 residents. It provides water and wastewater services to 1,280 connections and also supplies water and manages sewer services for the nearby town of……














