Earlier this month, I had the privilege of speaking to small business owners from across Atlanta at the Surviving and Thriving through Economic Uncertainty event. Panelists and attendees discussed what it takes to succeed as a BIPOC small business owner, learned more about the Atlanta Open for Business Fund, and got a sneak peek at a new online platform designed to help grow small businesses.        Small businesses are the fabric of Atlanta’s economy. By offering resources like the Open for Business Fund, in partnership with Invest Atlanta and Wells Fargo, we are making sure they are strong and successful, positively impacting the city’s economy—and our children's future.