“For me, proximity mattered. Being at theClubhou.se meant I was in the room with people who were doing what I wanted to do.”
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Augusta is full of energy and talent, but Dave Mackey says collaboration is what will unlock its potential. Discover his vision for building trust and tech in our community.
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Five months ago, Michael Townsend couldn’t have imagined he’d be on stage at the No Boundaries pitch competition—not only pitching his company but also earning a thumbs-up and seed funding for his startup, CraftedCV.io.
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Anthony Morris didn’t set out to create just another travel company—he set out to build a community. As the founder of Land & Links, Anthony organizes curated golf trips that go far beyond tee times and travel itineraries. His goal? To create memorable shared experiences and a sense of belonging that lasts long after the final round.
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As the founder of Josh Lamb Systems, Josh helps entrepreneurs get out of the weeds and into their growth zone. But even systems guys need support. At theClubhou.se, he found a space that’s more than just a desk—it’s where ideas turn into momentum.
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Sharon Martin, a seasoned cybersecurity expert, founded Managed Nerds with a mission to support the smallest businesses—those with 10 or fewer employees. These businesses, which comprise most small enterprises, often lack access to enterprise-grade cybersecurity and reliable IT service providers. Recognizing this critical gap, Sharon set out to address the "cybersecurity poverty line" by offering affordable, essential services tailored to these underserved businesses.
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Crystal Gail Crawford, a Make Startups graduate, and founder of Hey Crystal Gail Consulting, recently had the extraordinary honor of introducing President Biden at the "Care Can't Wait" rally in Washington, DC. As the board chair of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA), Crystal's advocacy for domestic workers' rights culminated in this significant moment. She shared her personal care story, emphasizing the vital role of care in her life and its influence on her business.
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Mellisa McDaniel, the passionate owner of Inspiring Empathy, LLC, has always loved cooking and baking. Since childhood, Mellisa found cooking fascinating, and she saw it as a form of art
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Jen Tinsley joined theClubhou.se to find a networking community of small business owners and entrepreneurs like herself. She has since opened FIELD Botanicals, an indie skincare and beauty store located in downtown Augusta.
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Sa'de Williams, the Founder, and CEO of Golden Lotus Properties, LLC, was looking for a change in her career when she stumbled upon the Make Startups…
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In 2019, Tonia Gibbons left a comfortable check and a steady job as director of community relations and engagement in the City of Augusta mayor’s office. Her plan? To open her own PR consulting business. The COVID happened…
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Catherine Bichard stumbled upon the Make Startups program as she searched for ways to utilize her skills and create a sustainable career. Inspired by the idea of starting her own business, she poured into the program, drawing upon the skills she had developed from her previous jobs. With the help of the Make Startups team, she transformed her passion into a reality.
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Kevin knew that the lessons from Make Startups would be the foundation for his path forward as a business founder when he presented to a potential customer and the client secured his services to develop a quarterly community-wide event starting in October 2023.
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“I give theClubhou.se credit for making my dream a reality,” says Cobb. “I knew I had a love for children, but I didn’t know all the paperwork necessary or the attitude I had to have going in to talk to people. It helped me realize it can be a career.”
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Relationships are the most important thing in any business, and that’s what theClubhou.se does. They not only make that possible, they make it easy.
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Make Startups gave me a sense of community… a sense that I’m not in this alone.
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Relationships are the most important thing in any business, and that’s what theClubhou.se does. They not only make that possible, they make it easy.
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It’s a familiar sight at theClubhou.se’s Georgia Cyber Center location: entrepreneurs, mentors and other creative minds getting together over a cup of good coffee.
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“In life, everything you do is about self-esteem,” Jones says. “You can never let anyone tear you down. theClubhou.se gives you that.”
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Low overhead and high-quality employees. This is how Jim Norwood describes the formula for success for his cybersecurity business, A3 Missions, which saw 40% growth just last year.
theClubhou.se is the common ingredient for both.
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