Butter Beans and Cornbread Business Association
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Butter beans and cornbread Business Association
GOZ Mission Statement
Welcome to a movement fueled by momentum. Gittin’ Off Zero is your launchpad for real change—economically, socially, and culturally. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, or a community builder, this is where action lives.
Through the Butter Beans & Cornbread Business Association, we connect visionary people and impactful organizations to drive growth, self-sufficiency, and lasting transformation.
🤝 Partnered for Progress
We proudly collaborate with trailblazing groups who share our commitment to uplift, unity, and radical progress. Explore our growing network of partners including:
- 🖤 Kemet Club – Conscious fellowship for growth
- 🎙️ ILLectuals Podcast – Bold voices, layered perspectives
- 📚 Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing – Turning stories into victory
- 👕 Negash Apparel & Footwear – Wear your heritage proudly
- 💬 Black Man Lab – Empowering men to transform the world
- 🌍 Africa for the Africans – Reconnecting with roots, culture, investment
- 🔊 Silver Lining Media – Positivity, creativity, legacy
- 🎶 2unes Jazz – Smooth sounds, timeless vibes
- 💡 Multimillionaireinnaflesh – Creating worlds through words …and dozens more dynamic allies working together to change lives.
🧠 Our Mission
We are dedicated to economic empowerment through collaboration and innovation. By building community-driven initiatives and intentional investments in Black-owned businesses, we move spending, energy, and opportunity toward sustainable wealth and local impact.
💼 Membership Has Power
Join the movement with the Butter Beans & Cornbread Business Association (BB&CBA) and receive:
- 🔗 Your business or social media featured on our directory
- 🌐 Access to public vending spaces (when available)
- 🗣️ Exclusive invites to community events and forums
- 💬 Networking with other BB&CBA members
- 📣 Visibility through our Facebook and digital platforms
🖤 Merch That Moves You
“Wear empowerment. Inspire change.” Grab official Gittin’ Off Zero merch at Woodruff Park (Peachtree & Auburn) or find us at Southside Discount Mall, booth #P24, in Jonesboro, GA.
📍 Visit, Connect, Act
We’re not just building a brand—we’re building a legacy. From reparations advocacy to grassroots media, cultural events to economic strategy, this is more than a platform—it’s a new direction.
🕒 Weekdays: 8am–6pm | Weekends: 10am–5pm 📞 Contact: 678-296-7922 📍 Locations: ATL & Southside Mall
Sponsors & Friends
Special Thanks to Our Top Supporters
Simple Outlet
We purchase liquidations, overstocks, out-of-season, and closeouts from major retailers and resell them at a discount to you – Jeff Baker (404) 228-7948 4298 – Old Jonesboro Rd, Forest Park, GA, United States, 30297….
Africa for the Africans
Join us on the ultimate journey to the motherland to experience a vibrant Africa with a mix of roots, culture, paradise, night life, shopping, networking, business and investment opportunities. Below are links to all of our….
The True Detergent
Established in November 2012, True Products, is a startup manufacturing and Distribution Company that specializes in household cleaning supplies. True Products has over 25 distributors and currently does business in over 18 states….
PURCHASE THE BOOK
The Guide to Gittin’ Off Zero
The Starting Point of Ones Goals, Aspirations and Dreams.
The GOZ DIGEST:
GITTIN’ OFF ZERO is an African -American expression, it is generally understood as pulling oneself up by the bootstrap. GITTIN’ OFF ZERO is the starting point of ones goals, aspirations and dreams, whether they be mental, spiritual, physical, intellectual, Financial, political or social. GITTIN’ OFF ZERO is an Upward Bound mindset requiring honest self-examination, self evaluation, and self appraisal.
GITTIN’ OFF ZERO is the realization of one’s position in the universe and the subsequent tactics employed to improve, as well as maintain one’s condition.
GITTIN’ OFF ZERO Embraces the sometimes terrifying feeling of change, for we know that change, when spoken of in Terms of
GITTIN’ OFF ZERO , will lead the individual to more prosperous Horizons. A human being who has fully absorbed the concept and principles, which GITTIN’ OFF ZERO represents, will signify the upstanding individual, fortified with perseverance, discipline and tenacity.
So, as we at GITTIN’ OFF ZERO
Will continue to shout:
Lean On Me, I’ll be your hero, hold on tight, we’re GITTIN’ OFF ZERO!
” Up Up And Away
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 – The Curse of Integration
Chapter 3 – Family Is the Glue
Chapter 4 – Return to the Motherland
Chapter 5 – Get Your Mind Right
Chapter 6 – Black Boardooms
Chapter 7 – A Call to Duty
Chapter 8 – Vote or Die Trying
Chapter 9 – Standards
Chapter 10 – Conclusion
More of our Supporters
Kemet Club
The purpose of the Kemet Club is to provide a safe-space to meet and assemble in fellowship among people who share our consciousness and vision. Those who have been BAF members in good….
The Black Man Lab
Chicago’s ILLectuals Podcast
Silver Lining
Multimillionaireinnaflesh
Although #Multimillionaireinnaflesh started as more of a personal journey, I gradually came to realize how much our words create worlds. With that, I am more than confident each of us has….
IMI Store
This is the place to find and buy published Books, Music, Clothing, Art, and other products. Click the heading below to go to that section then Click the Picture you want and it will take you to….
Atlanta Souvenirs LLC
Atlanta Souvenir kiosks are conveniently located in Downtown Atlanta in front of the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coke on Baker St. We have the best souvenir gifts and carry a full assortment Atlanta T-shirts, Hats, Skyline mugs….
Africa for the Africans
Join us on the ultimate journey to the motherland to experience a vibrant Africa with a mix of roots, culture, paradise, night life, shopping, networking, business and investment opportunities. Below are links to all of our….
2unes
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of jazz with 2unes captivating CD collection. Indulge in the smooth melodies, mesmerizing rhythms, and soulful tunes that will transport you to a realm of musical brilliance. Visit 2unes today!
Motown Mafia
Paddlefootz Dolls & Thangs
Sean G
The official online store for The Podcast with Soul, hosted by Sean G, features a curated collection of apparel and high-level personal development programs.
gittin’ off zero
The President
West African Arts & Crafts
Reparations Task Force
The Reparations Task Force serves as an advisory body to the Board of Commissioners to investigate and provide recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding priorities, objectives, and policies which will support the revitalization….
68th and Monroe
What’s in a name? 68th & Monroe® is inspired by my birth year, 1968 and my first grandchild, Nova Monroe—that’s it. In our logo, the 68th & Monroe® cross-street symbolizes, among other things, direction, destination and purpose….
Congress.Gov
New Black Wall Street
The True Detergent
Established in November 2012, True Products, is a startup manufacturing and Distribution Company that specializes in household cleaning supplies. True Products has over 25 distributors and currently does business in over 18 states….
RICE
Reparations Push
Negash Apprel & Footware
Negash Means “Heir To The Throne”
The name Negash is of African Amharic and Tigrinya origin. The meaning of Negash is “in line to rule”. Negash is generally used as a boy’s name. It consists….
Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing
Pa-Pro-Vi means Pain, Progress, Victory because I believe that without pain, there is no progress and without progress, there can be no victory. I help people take their stories from a “thought to a realization!” 100% of….
Lodgewell
Afrodescendant Nation
GMHCN
ASAP
Happy Feet Socks
Founded in 2017 by Mario & Sharmaine Woodson, Happy Feet Socks started as a small family set up along Redan Rd in Decatur, Georgia. Soon enough we became known for our greatest deal the “30 pair for 10” along with our very bright red sock van….
Sons of Atlanta
Bamileketires
The Write Brothas
She Do Graphics
The Highland Club
Cassandra Whitman
Simple Outlet
Sweet Auburn Music Fest
S.L. Crater Construction LLC
well-established civil construction subcontractor in Georgia specializing in the construction of highways, streets, and bridges. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality…..
AVONDALE EAST AUTO SERVICES
Contact Information
Peter: 470-209-0019
Micah: 470-331-4433
Address:
3846 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032