Cherokee Office of Economic Development

Startup Cherokee

Startup Cherokee, a COED initiative, is a vibrant and energizing hub for trailblazing startups and bold entrepreneurs.

Cherokee Workforce Collaborative

The Cherokee Workforce Collaborative is a community-based partnership that unites educators, community leaders, and industry decision-makers to strengthen Cherokee’s pipeline of skilled workers.

The Circuit

The Circuit is a coworking, collaboration, and innovation space for students, entrepreneurs, and the local community, and offers an in-house coffee shop only a short walk from Downtown Woodstock.

North Atlanta Venture Mentoring Service

The North Atlanta Venture Mentoring Service (NAV) offers free, team-based mentorship to ventures in high-growth target sectors looking to scale and grow.

Small Business Development Center Workshops

Delivered quarterly, this series of expert-led workshops will equip participants with invaluable insights into business growth strategies, management best practices, and industry trends.

Cherokee Film & Tech Meetups

Connect with your community at our Cherokee meetups.

HR & BIPOC Roundtables

The Black Business Roundtable and the Latino Business Roundtable both seek to enhance the relationship with BIPOC business communities to create a deeper understanding of their unique perspectives and specific needs.

Cherokee Career Expo

The Cherokee Career Expo gives local employers an opportunity to connect with Cherokee’s skilled workforce while helping residents forget the commute and find careers close to home.