Born in 2014, SGEM was created to foster sustainable economic development, leadership skills, and community relationships. Through this partnership and grant funding, we seek to create long-term positive change in the Nashville area, having invested more than $630,000 to date. Some of our SGEM partners include Friends Life, Corner to Corner, Daybreak Arts, Project Return, and Justice Industries. We work closely to mentor these growing businesses and encourage you to explore ways you can support them. 

How to help: Support these young businesses by volunteering or purchasing their goods and services.  

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