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Last but never least.

We're closing out our mentor spotlight with six leaders who round out an incredible group.

Victor Brown, JC Matthews, Shane Alexander, Elijah Davis, David Perry, and Jarrod Stisher.

That's all 18! Over the past three days, we've introduced every mentor stepping up for this year's Bold Path Fellows. Leaders from across Birmingham's business, healthcare, and creative communities, who are each committing a full year to guide, challenge, and champion eight bold entrepreneurs.

As our fearless leader, J.W. Carpenter, shares, "Mentorship is one of the most powerful tools we have for building an inclusive economy. When an experienced leader commits a year to an entrepreneur, they're not just offering advice — they're opening doors, sharing access, and reminding someone that they're not building alone. That's how Birmingham moves forward."

A special thank you to ECMC Foundation and for investing in Birmingham and making this work possible. When partners believe in our community, our entrepreneurs go further.

To every Bold Path mentor - thank you.

Here's to bold ideas, and to the people who help bring them to life.

Congratulations to Aubrie Strange, our Strategic Partnerships Director on her leadership role with Rotaract Club of Birmingham!

We’re so very excited about this and the impact this will make on the world! 16th Street Baptist Church

From groundbreaking to game-changing.

What started as an empty construction site is quickly becoming a place where history, hope, and community will come together.

The 16th Street Education and Visitor Center is taking shape, and every step forward brings us closer to creating a space where visitors from around the world can learn the story of 16th Street Baptist Church, engage with our shared history, and experience a living legacy of faith, justice, education, and reconciliation.

This isn't just a building. It's a commitment to future generations.

We can't wait to welcome you through these doors soon.