Grow with Us: Advertise with RICE

Partner with a Thriving Hub for Black Entrepreneurs
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The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) offers a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse and growing community of Black entrepreneurs and business owners. With a mission to empower economic growth through innovation and collaboration, RICE is not just a workspace but a thriving ecosystem. We are now opening our doors to advertisers who want to connect with this dynamic and engaged audience. Join us in driving entrepreneurship and elevate your brand’s presence today.

Targeted Audience:

Reach entrepreneurs, investors, and business professionals who are actively growing their business.

High Engagement:

Access a buzzing community where ideas are exchanged, and businesses flourish.

Mission-Driven:

Align your brand with the empowerment and success of Black entrepreneus.

Multi-Platform Exposure:

Monetize opportunities across our website, social media platforms, events, and newsletters.

Advertising Opportunities:

Website Ad
Space
banner
ads, sidebar
ads, etc.
Sponsored
Content
articles, blog
posts
Social
Media Ads
Instagram,
LinkedIn,
Facebook
Event
Sponsorships
hosted
webinars,
conferences
Email Newsletter
Sponsorships

Statistics:

1,000+
entrepreneurs and small business owners in the RICE network.
10,000+
website visitors
per month.
20,000+
social media
followers across platforms.
50+
events held
each year.

Testimonials:

RICE is the beating heart of Atlanta’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Partnering with them was one of our best advertising decisions.

-Client Name-

Advertiser Benefits:

Measurable Results: Track your ad performance through our analytics dashboard.

Custom Solution: We offer tailored advertising packages to meet your specific business needs.

Flexible Pricing: Options to fit all budgets, from local startups to established brands.

Ready to grow your brand? Contact us today to explore how we can help you reach our community.
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Terri-Nichelle Bradley

Terri-Nichelle Bradley is the Founder and CEO of Play at Brown Toy Box. Bradley believes that Black children should see themselves positively represented in every space the experience regularly, starting with their toybox and the toy aisle. Bradley, an equity in play advocate, is on a mission to disrupt the $27B toy industry by creating a brand that reflects the world we live in today. Launched in 2017 as a STEAM kit, Brown Toy Box evolved into a full-scale educational toy company producing and curating STEAM toys, media, and experiences for centering and celebrating Black children in a manner all children can enjoy, learn, and have fun. Prior to starting Brown Toy Box, Bradley led a communications consultancy working with Fortune 500 companies in campaigns designed to connect with the African American community. Prior to that, Bradley served as the VP of Corporate, Crisis, and Public Affairs for the world’s largest global PR agency. Bradley has been awarded the Civic Impact Award, was recognized as a 2019 Atlanta’s Top 100 Businesswomen of Influence by the Atlanta Business League, acknowledged on the 2020 Who’s Who in Black Atlanta list of influential leaders and most recently named to Inc. Magazine’s 2020 Female Founders 100 list. Brown Toy Box is sold in Target stores nationwide, with Amazon, over 30 museums including the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, as well as other independent specialty toy stores and retailers. Learn more at browntoybox.com

Stefan Miller

Stefan Miller is the Co-Founder and CMO for Young King Hair Care, which launched in December 2019. Young King Hair Care is a multicultural grooming and lifestyle brand company with tailored offerings catering to specific needs of young men of color. Stefan is a marketing professional with 15+ years of experience across marketing, sales and consulting in the CPG and tech industries. At Young King, Stefan has been featured in over 75+ national publications, was recognized by Mintel as one of the top US brand innovations of 2021, partnered with Disney and Marvel Studios for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and was a participant on Season 13 of ABC’s Shark Tank. Currently Young King Hair Care is available in multiple retail partners, including Target, Walmart, and CVS, selling in over 3,000 stores across the US. Prior to founding Young King Hair Care, he led business strategy and marketing communications, while launching innovations across multiple billion-dollar brands and categories at IBM, Johnson & Johnson, General Mills, Coca-Cola, and Red Bull. Stefan L. Miller Bio Stefan holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University with concentrations in Brand Marketing, Media Management and Management in Organizations, and is a proud HBCU alum of Morehouse College with a BA in Business Administration. He currently lives with his wife and co-founder Cora and 2 kids, Kade and Cree in Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more at youngkinghaircare.com

Ceata E. Lash

Ceata E. Lash, CEO and founder of PuffCuff has emerged as a pioneering figure in the natural hair accessory industry, holding the distinction of being the first African-American woman to secure four US patents in this domain. Her journey to entrepreneurship was built upon a 30-year career as a graphic designer, which laid the foundation for launching PuffCuff in 2013. Ceata’s innovative leadership has earned her prestigious accolades, including the President’s Innovation Award from Sally Beauty and the New Voices + Barefoot Wine Beauty Business Grant. These achievements have placed her among the top female founders featured in Inc. Magazine. Committed to lifelong learning and growth, Ceata has completed the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses National Cohort and was part of the inaugural Amazon Black Business Accelerator Cohort. Her recent completion of the “Building a Successful Diverse Business” program at Tuck Executive Education, Dartmouth, further underscores her dedication to continuous improvement and leadership in the business world. Learn more at thepuffcuff.com