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RIFFS: A New Jazz & Comedy Roll Out

Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughs and soul-stirring sounds at Marddy’s Cafe inside the new PushPush Arts! RIFFS is an exclusive “Early Look” at PushPush Arts’ newest intimate venue. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of Marddy’s Cafe. This special event supports both nonprofits. Live jazz music by members of the Infinite Sounds collective Stand-up Comedy with MC Amanda Marks, […]

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Atlanta Business Chronicles – Westside entrepreneurs plan to expand after surviving pandemic

Marddy's founder Keitra Bates Standing in front of a mural

By Jessica Saunders  –  Senior Editor/Print, Atlanta Business Chronicle Some of the entrepreneurs in historic Westside neighborhoods who survived the Covid-19 pandemic are making plans for expansion in 2021. These businesses endured the shutdowns by cutting back, taking advantage of burgeoning online sales, and utilizing loans and grants. This year, their owners are optimistic, laying plans for new […]

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In Gentrifying Atlanta, Black-Owned Food Businesses Are Banding Together to Survive—and Thrive [Bonappetit Mag Feature]

Portrait of Marddy's founder Keitra Bates

Driving her minivan through Atlanta’s historic West End, Keitra Bates points out the signs of change. There are patterns, she tells me, when it comes to determining which houses are occupied by long-term Black residents and which ones belong to the mostly white newcomers. Patterns you might not notice if you don’t know what to look for.

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Marddy’s Founder Featured on ShoutoutAtlanta.com

We had the good fortune of connecting with Keitra Bates and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Keitra, what is the most important factor behind your success?The most important factor behind my success is doing something that we believe in. Our mission is to preserve culinary culture. Staying focused on our mission and goals has […]

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Business Insurance 101 (Free Course)

Williams Insurance Group Hero

Date: No Classes Currently Available Fee: Free About the Class: Amma Williams – Principal and Chief Connection Officer Amma has 20 years combined experience in the banking, real estate, and legal industries. As a seasoned entrepreneur, she has a proven track record of success working with consumers, professional brands, and business owners. Her experience in these industries provides […]

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