Beltline Business Ventures

Beltline Business Ventures is a small business accelerator launched by the Atlanta Beltline Business Solutions Office that supports local businesses by providing the tailored services, technical assistance and resources they need to scale and physically locate their businesses in the Beltline Planning Area.

What We Offer

Each Beltline Business Ventures Cohort offers:

Three months of virtual and in-person learning sessions on a range of topics from strategic planning, customer acquisition, operational optimization, and more
Culminating graduation
Monthly peer learning and networking opportunities
Up to 10 hours of tailored 1:1 business advising with experienced entrepreneur coaches and consultants
Resources aimed at preparing businesses for brick-and-mortar opportunities in the Beltline planning area
An opportunity to participate in a pitch competition

Small Business Pitch Competition

Prepare to be inspired at this magical event of ideas and opportunities. Reserved for graduates of Beltline programs, finalists have the opportunity to showcase their businesses to investors and business leaders and pitch their ideas for a chance to win cash prizes to help bring those ideas to life.

Learn More

How to Apply

Cohort Information

The cohort application period is closed. Contact us for updates on applications for the 2025 Cycle.

"Being a part of this program has been an amazing experience. I enjoyed meeting and learning more about other business owners as well as sharing our successes as well as fears/ failures in a safe space and then being provided with solution focused resources was extremely valuable."
Kimberly Lee-Okonya,
Founder/Owner, Life Begins Here
"The tour and the graduation were my highlights seeing so many small businesses come together for partnerships and learning from each other."
Tarea Williams,
Founder/Owner, Bosses Kitchen