The Atlanta Business Journal was created to assess and supply economic projections that affect the African American consumer and business community. Our objective is to profile successful entrepreneurs and recount their struggles to become successful role models.

Events bring about change in our society. People that we meet bring about change in our lives. These phenomenons work together to place God’s agenda in the forefront. It’s no coincidence that lifestyle changes can make a difference in our lives personally for the good or betterment of those around us. Our society leadership roles help force those changes. These are times that we must stop what we are doing and surround ourselves with unselfish and motivated spiritual associates that seek something positive for others. Because God has given you gifts that must be shared. This is 2010 and now we are of course to change the next generation for the positive or negative. It is time for your culture to receive what has been promised to you.

Entrepreneurship has been here in our surroundings for generation after generation. It is not something new. It allows our mindset to become free. God will not leave you alone until you have done something to bring change in someone else’s life because you decided not to stand still. God has given you the gift of conscientiousness to make change.

This issue focuses on these individuals that make a difference in the lives of others by being successful entrepreneurs and CEOs. That’s why we created the GMBA Awards (Georgia Minority Business Awards). Dedicated to those individuals who did something to leave a legacy. We are honoring and recognizing those individuals and will help create a national, and regional impact with a local starting point to help the next generation with a new concept called BDI, Inc. BDI Inc., is the Business Development Initiative, established to create future entrepreneurs in high schools and middle schools in our communities with the help of the church. The timing is now and we must support those who need it most. It is here now.

The Atlanta Business Journal is proud to serve as a catalyst for a new generation of business owners, a valuable trend indicator for established African American businesses, particularly for the black female sector, whose very powerful populous in Atlanta can be seen everywhere as they continue to rise to the top of their professions and industries. The name of our magazine refl ects our dedication to help generate awareness about the positive changes and the collective success of the African American community, and we look forward to continuing to share that collective success for years to come.