We are so inspired by the businesses in our community because of how many of them are committed to helping to make the world better than it is today. Check out some great businesses below and how they are helping others.

Tyler Copenhaver-Heath | Founder and Champion of Change

Glaive has a significant social impact by empowering small businesses, which are often considered the backbone of the economy. Here’s how Glaive contributes positively to the community and the world: Economic Empowerment: By providing free workspaces, expert assistance, and resources for small business owners, Glaive helps lower the barriers to entry for starting and sustaining a business. Read more>> 

Joe Dueck | Adventure Dad and Coffee Slinger

As a business, we have been purposeful in creating and adding to the community of the Prescott area. Our mission is to serve good coffee while creating a safe, fun and comfortable environment to everyone that steps up to the trailer! Read more>>

Tonya Todd | Author, Actress, Activist

I’m a co-host on the Femme On Podcast. That platform allows me to lead a series called Active Activism, where guests share their advocacy and tips on how to get involved. I also host Femme On Fitness, which covers women’s health and fitness programs. And once a year, I host a one-week series called Banned Books Conversations, where I choose seven different banned books and moderate panel discussions on why they were banned, the value in reading them, and how to protect the right to read. Read more>>

Kevin Thomas | Co Founding Artistic Director

Through the growth of our arts education programming, the enthusiastic reception of our company performances, and our diversity advocacy, Memphis is now home to a thriving Black dance community. Collage Dance Collective is one of the largest Black-led performing arts organizations in the South and one of a few professional ballet companies in the world with a roster of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) dancers. Read more>> 

Zhiying Su | Art Instructor

Teaching art is about much more than skill and technique. I do think it is very important for my students to learn techniques, use different media, and see the world through an artistic perspective, so we are always practicing through sketches and small projects. However once they establish their own style, I think an even more valuable lesson for my students is to bring meaning into their art through history, culture, and community. Art is about expressing the world around you. Read more>>