Since Day One, our intent has been to serve our Stakeholders by doing things differently. We know no single organization can meet every need for entrepreneurs and small businesses. So, we choose to break down silos and invite others in– to take up residence at 504 Fair Street.
What we’ve built is a one-of-a-kind ecosystem where RICE and mission aligned experts collaborate to provide Stakeholders Uncommon Access to the capital, connections, and resources they need.
Transformational change requires strong partnerships and impact-driven collaboration. We’ve built incredible momentum, and in the face of COVID-19 and today’s evolving social and economic climate, the necessity to provide access, opportunity, and resources to underserved entrepreneurs is more critical than ever.
We need systems that facilitate growth by design—systems that open doors rather than create barriers. From ideation through acceleration, and from connectivity to capital, we’re here to ensure entrepreneurs have what they need to become stronger leaders, build thriving businesses, and uplift their communities.
Creating jobs. Increasing wealth. Expanding pathways to economic mobility for all.
These incredible organizations share our vision for advancing entrepreneurship.























"When we first became RICE Stakeholders, it felt amazing, they were giving us resources… it has really helped us scale to the next steps of our business.”
-Zoe Oli
RICE Stakeholder, CEO, Beautiful Curly Me
"I started off in the Develop Stage and I graduated to Execute, I’m very excited about that and the things that I learned in Develop; it made me not just a better person but a better businessman."
-Louis Deas
Owner, Founder & CEO of Try Deas & Other Treats
"In Atlanta, I don’t know another place that puts so much attention on the Black entrepreneur experience; to me there is no other place that you would want to be other than at the Russell Center."
-Zebadiah Henry
CEO, INEX Systems & Designs
Together, we're building a legacy of transformation. Our stakeholders are making an impact that resonates far beyond the numbers:
