We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE)! During Atlanta United’s match against the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, June 15th, AT&T, a Founding Partner of Atlanta United and a long-time supporter of RICE, generously donated $50,000 to further our mission. Vanessa Harrison, President of AT&T Southeast Coastal States, presented the check to our very own Shawn Graham, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, and Dr. Quintin Bostic, Associate Director of Programming and Project Management.
“RICE is more than just walls and resources. It’s a community, a launchpad, a dream factory for Black visionaries. AT&T’s support fuels RICE’s Big IDEAS program, equipping entrepreneurs with the tools and connections to not just survive, but thrive. This partnership empowers Stakeholders – the 500+ businesses RICE nurtures – to become engines of economic mobility, not just for themselves, but for the entire Atlanta community,” said Dr. Quintin Bostic.
RICE honors the legacy of Herman J. Russell, Sr., a legendary Atlanta entrepreneur and philanthropist. Our core mission, “Build Black Business,” is reflected in everything we do. Through our signature program, Big IDEAS, we provide entrepreneurs at every stage with the tools, resources, and connections they need to thrive. We are thankful for this generous donation from AT&T that will directly support the operations of our Big IDEAS programming.
Our commitment goes beyond individual businesses. By nurturing Black entrepreneurship, we fuel economic mobility within the Atlanta community. With over 500 Stakeholder companies under our wing, the impact of our approach is clear. Learn more about RICE and the generous gift provided by AT&T at the Atlanta United game by visiting the official Atlanta United website. Watch the special presentation that aired during the halftime show here.
