DEKALB - The City of DeKalb donated $125,000 in support of a new program that will help connect residents to employment opportunities and give aspiring entrepreneurs business-building tools. Last week Mayor Cohen Barnes presented the check to Project Launchpad, a nonprofit that has arranged nearly two-dozen local partnerships for their program, which will be centered in the Annie Glidden North neighborhood. The program will also offer a 12-week Community Business Academy.
(from left to right) DeKalb First Ward Alderwoman Carolyn Zasada, Project Launchpad Advisory Committee Member LaCretia Konan, Opportunity DeKalb Board Vice President Ellingsworth Webb, Opportunity DeKalb Executive Director Chad Glover, Board President Glenn Roby, Mayor Cohen Barnes, Committee Members Jerry Smith, Derek Hiland, Cindy Green-Deutsch and Jennifer Yochem, who also serves as the City’s Community Services Coordinator (PHOTO PROVIDED)
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