How Nashville entrepreneurs get their business ideas off the ground

Small business is a big deal in Nashville. Today we talk to Nashvillians who are making their living by starting their own businesses, and the folks who help nurture this thriving community of entrepreneurs.  Does it take a certain type of person to build a business from the ground up? What does it take to start a small business here? Which industries are being served by Nashville’s small businesses? And what resources are available to those who are trying to start their own business? But first, host Khalil Ekulona and senior digital producer Anna Gallegos-Cannon respond to listener feedback in this week’s @ Us Guests: Shana Berkeley, executive director Corner 2 Corner Jane Allen, CEO of Nashville Entrepreneur Center Yuri Cunza, president and CEO of Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Lamar Allen, owner of LaMarvelous Balloons, graduate of Corner 2 Corner   Jeremy Lekich, worker-owner and co-founder of Nashville Foodscapes Today’s episode was produced by Khalil Ekulona and Magnolia McKay.