Join Us

Be a part of the diverse, dynamic business community of the Old Fourth Ward. 

O4WBA Member Benefits:

Members are classified as businesses located within the boundaries of the O4W designated a legal entity. Members are eligible for all benefits with current membership. Members have voting rights.

• Representation with city officials and organizations that affect business in the O4W.
• Participation in a Public Safety initiative that addresses the unsafe perception of the O4W.
• Monthly meeting, Networking Happy Hours and Quarterly resource seminars.
• Group marketing and event participation opportunities.
• Voting on current issues.
• Promotion through community relations and collaboration with neighborhood associations.
• O4WBA.com –member only portal for communication and promotion of business community.
• Network: 
  1. A board of experts can provide advisory and support in coworking/membership service and retention, commercial leasing, nonprofit management, financials, hospitality, and marketing.
• Workforce Development: 

1. Job recruiting support and candidacy development. Link
   
2. Workforce development workshops for your employees and staff

• Capacity Building
  1. Promotion through our business directory
     
  2. Information support through our email and social media channels: Link
     
  3. Technical assistance and support workshops based on topics essential to business growth and development. 
• Advocacy: 
  1. A voting member of the NPU-M and actively supporting all neighborhood associations in O4W.
  2. Direct communication and collaboration with City of Atlanta elected officials
• Community Service
  1. Pre- & post-candidate forums for direct support to the business community
• Fun
  
  1. Quarterly Special Events
  2. Monthly Happy Hours  

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!