Duffie Dixon writes: “Formerly incarcerated individuals are an overlooked population of aspiring entrepreneurs, often lacking the means, access, and support to launch a small business successfully. Gwinnett County (Ga.) Public Library created the New Start Entrepreneurship Incubator in 2021 as a free program to provide the fundamentals of business education for formerly incarcerated individuals through in-person classes, online coursework, and a network of mentors and community partners. Businesses started by program graduates include a catering service, a hair and beauty boutique, and a facility providing assisted living for veterans and other individuals transitioning from homelessness.”