Welcome to the Atlanta Chapter!
One of the top 5 best cities for Black-owned businesses
According to the U.S. Census Bureau
Meet Justin Buck: Justin is the founder of PearLRolling and the winner of FeverPitch 2023. Originally from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Buck’s entrepreneurial journey started at just 18, when he relocated to Atlanta, GA to pursue a Bachelor's in Business Management at Morehouse College.
In his college years, Justin experimented with various products for rolling his cannabis, trying everything from papers, cones, blunts, wraps, and leaves. None of the options provided the ease he was looking for, so he began handcrafting his innovative, now patented, boat design every time he wanted to roll up. When he shared his unique method with his friends and classmates, they embraced it and started using it too. It was at this moment that inspiration struck and a business idea was born.
Justin initiated the patent application process while still in college, which took three years in total to be approved. In November 2021, PearLRolling was officially launched, and today, the brand can be found in 15 retail locations and on Amazon, with future plans for nationwide expansion.
“The Atlanta chapter helps our members open doors and forge new relationships that accelerate business growth”
The Atlanta Chapter is currently engaged in these exciting initiatives:
Production of Black Connect’s podcast
Implementation of a national program
Fundraising activities that support the chapter's programs and initiatives
Developing strategic partnerships with government, local businesses and universities, and government that facilitate economic growth of Atlantas Black community
Proudly serving the community as a resource for members of the community who are interested in entrepreneurship or want to support local Black-owned businesses
Advocating for resources for Black-owned businesses from local government
As a member of the Atlanta chapter you will have the opportunity to:
Lead the chapter as a chapter officer and represent Black Connect within the Atlanta area
Join a committee and assist in the administration and operation of the chapter
If you're a business owner: present a business problem, new product, or service and get feedback from chapter members; pitch your business; get leads; attract new customers, participate in programs and services offered by the national organization
If you're not a business owner: share your perspective with business owners in your chapter as a consumer or professional; share professional knowledge with business owners that can help strengthen their businesses; help promote members’ businesses; share leads with chapter members who are business owners for potential customers/clients
Join us! Complete the membership application to become a member of the Atlanta Chapter.
You will be invited to a virtual information session
Questions about partnership, or sponsorship?
Contact the Atlanta Chapter
Use the form below or email atlantachapter@blackconnect.org
