Previous ROCK STARS
Agribusiness and Food Processing
Muscadine Products Corporation (2024)
In 1970, fourth-generation farmer Jacob Paulk planted a few acres of muscadine grapes for the first time, and in doing so planted the seeds for a thriving business. For 50 years, the Paulk family has been selling fresh muscadines in grocery stores and farmer’s markets.
Ellijay Mushrooms (2023)
A family owned sustainable mushroom farm, Ellijay Mushrooms cultivates shiitake and oyster mushrooms for wholesale and local restaurants in the mountains of north Georgia.
| White Oak Pastures (2023) What began as a hobby for a medic This sixth-generation, family-owned farm operates with a vertically integrated, zero-waste model, producing quality meats and poultry and employing over 155 Georgians in Bluffton, Georgia. |
Pretoria Fields Brewing (2021) What began as a hobby for a medical specialist became a reality when Dr. Morgan opened a brewery and taproom in downtown Albany, Georgia. |
| Acres & Oak Kitchen (2022) Built on a shared love of community and Southern food, Acres & Oak Kitchen crafts pre-made, ready-to-go meals that bring joy and convenience. Located in the heart of Macon, this family business has storefronts across central Georgia and offers shipping nationwide. |
Vidalia Apicultural Services (2021) Offering pollination services, beekeeping equipment, bee packages, and even a gift shop with bee products including honey, wax products, and handmade cosmetics, Vidalia Apicultural Services is located in Lyons, Georgia. |
| Callaway Blue (2021) Bottling pure spring water straight from the Georgia mountains, Callaway Blue harnesses a naturally filtered product with a low mineral count and superior taste. Located in Hamilton, Georgia. |
Southern Baked Pie Company (2020) Founded in Gainesville, Georgia, this bakery offers sweet and savory homemade pies in a variety of sizes and seasonal flavors both locally and nationwide. |
| Mama Geraldine's (2021) Located in Jasper, Georgia, this company took a family recipe for tasty cheese straws and turned it into a global product. |
ASW Distillery (2019) American Spirit Whiskey forged a unique hybrid approach to its production of whiskey. This award-winning craft distillery is the largest in Georgia and currently offers tasting rooms in three Atlanta locations |
Technology
LOOP Recruiting (2022)
A recruiting, staffing, and advisory services company built to connect a technically proficient workforce to companies in need, Loop Recruiting has offices in Augusta, Atlanta, and Spartanburg, South Carolina.
| scDataCom (2022) Specializing in business security solutions through designing, installing, and maintaining security systems in the private and public sectors, scDataCom is located in Savannah, Georgia. |
Hatchworks Technologies (2020) Staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, HatchWorks provides software solutions that are affordable and scalable. Based in Atlanta, Georgia. |
| Skyfire Consulting (2021) This Atlanta-based company offers professional drone services with a focus on drone first responder technology and supports public safety organizations in all 50 states. |
Southern Fiber Worx (2019) Proving high-speed internet to rural areas of the state, this Cordele, Georgia, business utilizes fiber installed underground for high-speed internet with low risk of interruption. |
Manufacturing
Crescent Kayaks (2023)
Providing American-made kayaks for all types of paddlers and anglers, this leading international kayak brand assembles its watercrafts on location in Carrollton, Georgia.
| EAGLECRAFT Door Inc. (2022) A high-quality cabinet and architectural panel manufacturer, this business specializes in creating custom wood cabinets, doors, molding, and more out of its Moultrie, Georgia location. |
Poriferous (2022) A medical device manufacturer in Newnan, Georgia, Poriferous provides quick turnaround on custom and “off-the-shelf” implants for the head and face at affordable rates. |
Artisan and Handcrafted Goods
Grace Graffiti (2024)
Whitney founded Grace Graffiti in 2010 when she couldn’t find the products she wanted to see in stores. She designs and makes functional wooden home décor items such as cutting boards, wall art, coasters, placemats, “smart” (not lazy) susans, and much more.
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| Benedetto Guitars (2023) The designer of some of the world’s most collectible instruments for both professional and aspiring jazz guitarists, Benedetto’s master luthiers craft one-of-a-kind instruments in their Savannah, Georgia workshop. |
Rinse Bath & Body Co. (2022) Offering a variety of soaps, bath bombs, lotions, lip balms, and even pet care oils, Rinse Bath & Body Co. handmakes products in small batches to ensure quality and freshness. The store’s main retail location is in downtown Monroe, Georgia. |
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| Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods (2019) Designing beautiful, custom-made fly rods made entirely from bamboo, this company’s retail store and workshop is located in Blue Ridge, Georgia. |
Consulting
Shear Structural (2023)
A 100% women-owned and operated structural engineering firm based in Chamblee, Georgia, and licensed in states across the South, Shear Structural has lent it services to award-winning building projects.
| In-Prime Legal (2019) In-Prime Legal tailors its services to fit small to mid-size business needs, offering an entire legal team at affordable rates out of its office in Marietta, Georgia. |
Retail
KEH Camera (2024)
What started 45 years ago by KEH’s founder, King Grant, Jr., as a small operation for photographers to upgrade equipment and recycle cameras they no longer needed, has grown into a team of 200 Georgians serving an international customer base.
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| West Georgia Cornhole (2024) As the sport of cornhole has grown, West Georgia Cornhole, LLC, a pioneer in crafting high-quality, American-made cornhole boards in Villa Rica, Georgia, has grown right along with it. |
Wander North Georgia (2021) Starting as a tourism blog, Wander North Georgia grew into a recognizable brand, outdoor retailer, and event host now with locations in Clayton and Tallulah Falls. |
| Seeds II Seams (2024) Seeds II Seams is a small business that creates sustainable, American-made apparel from Georgia-grown cotton. |
Tourism
Blackhawk Fly Fishing (2020)
With Blackhawk Fly Fishing, clients can experience trophy fly fishing at its best with a private guide in spring creek waters just 90 miles north of Atlanta.