With over 37 years of community & economic development and banking experience, Deirdra Cox, Founder and President of Community Sustainability Enterprise, (CSE) leads the Georgia based non-profit in their impactful regional socioeconomic work. CSE’s mission is to transform the socioeconomic landscape of low-income/high potential communities one generation at a time. CSE welcomes you to our digital community & economic development learning platform.
I am a multi-talented individual focused on improving communities through active engagement. I've acquired many skills throughout the years from bookkeeping in a consultant firm to managing day-to-day operations in construction and many more roles in-between. Throughout this time of growth I've always had a focus on making a lasting impact in communities who need it the most through applying my diverse skill set. Currently, I'm working with Community Sustainability Enterprises as the manger of logistics and technology as we partner with Private and Public sectors to bring self-efficacy and sustainability to communities in the South East!
He is Victor “Beau” Tracy Shell, a 13-year old who believes that ice cream should be its own food group! Beau (pronounced Bo) believes that he can spread happiness with his ice cream and he loves his business.He is Athens’ youngest entrepreneur and he is the youngest person ever to become a member of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. He owns and operates his own ice cream cart and trailer (affectionately named the Popsicle). He is the Lil’ IceCream Dude and he is in his 3rd year of operation. He was recently named one of Zagat’s Atlanta Top 30 Under 30. This honors recognizes trailblazers and“rock stars in the food industry.” He has been named an honorary member of the International Association of Ice Cream Distributors and Vendors for five consecutive years. Also received numerous scholarships and business awards including a scholarship from the Kids Dreaming Big Scholarship contest sponsored by African Pride hair care products. He was presented his award by Real Housewives of Atlanta star, Cynthia Bailey.
As a forward-focused Business and Community Development 501c3, CSE is committed to the social, emotional, and financial sustainability of the communities we serve. CSE’s mission requires agility, process, and innovation. COVID-19 caused CSE to transform our Business and Economic Development educational platform digital. Going digital is the best decision we ever made. We are producing more impactful socioeconomic outcomes in the lives of our families, businesses, and communities.
In collaboration with existing clients, new clients, and sponsors, CSE is able to reach further and wider, to bring resource knowledge and business development tools to our target audiences:
• Youth & Families
• Educators & School Systems
• Small Business Owners and Future Business Owners
• Homeowners & Future Homebuyers
• Community Based Organizations (501c3's)
• Banking CRA Community Development and Corporate
Social Responsibility Professionals
We look forward to seeing you in CSE Big Marker territory. Your life will be transformed.