Fifteen local entrepreneurs celebrated completing the City of Savannah’s 12-week Launch Savannah business accelerator during a ceremony Tuesday.

The program, facilitated by the city’s Economic Development Department, helps small and minority business owners build skills in financial management, marketing and branding, government contracting readiness and pitch development.

Mayor Van R. Johnson II congratulated the graduates, saying the program helps entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses and build relationships. The city said Launch Savannah has supported 45 small and minority businesses in the Savannah area since it was developed in response to recommendations from the 2020 Racial Equity and Leadership Task Force. 

Read more at WTOC11.