Knoxville Area Urban League begins business owner class [Video]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Area Urban League, or KAUL, offers several programs to help entrepreneurs find success with their businesses. 

Since 2014, the organization has been leading the CO.STARTERS program, which helps local business owners come up with a successful business plan over the span of 10 weeks. 

“It is designed to help them be successful in planning and executing the launch of their business,” KAUL Vice President Terrence Carter said. “So, we go through all the fundamental basics about knowing your customers, knowing your market, knowing your competition, what problem you’re trying to solve.” 

Each year there are two cohorts, one in the spring and one in the fall. The Spring 2024 cohort just kicked off on Saturday, with new and existing business owners.

“I’m looking to start,” Daleai Robinson, who is part of the 2024 cohort participant and the owner …