Chattanooga Urban League Recognizes Local Entrepreneurs During Power Lunch

CHATTANOOGA – Last week, the Chattanooga Urban League (Chattanooga, TN) was able to recognize and honor local entrepreneurs during their annual Entrepreneur Power Lunch.

Graduates of the Urban League’s NextLevel program, business owners Walter Lindsay and Londie Nichole received the top honors during the event.

Lindsey is the founder and the CEO of Unity One East security company, which won the Small Business of the Year award. It has been in business since 2015, and already employs 35 people.  “An award like this means a lot,” he said. “I’ve been in business for a while now. You just keep your head down and work and work and work. You don’t think people are paying attention. So to be recognized like that on stage is a great honor.”

Another graduate of the NextLevel program, Nichole is the owner of The Peach Cobbler Company, which won the New Business of the Year award.

An owner of a beauty salon with her own hair care line, Nichole said, “I’ve been an entrepreneur for a long time. I’m not from Chattanooga, but have been here for 22 years. I felt like I’m finally being recognized for all my hard work.”

The Power Lunch was held on Wednesday, August 17th, at the Westin Hotel. It’s in its seventh year.

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