VIA INVEST ATLANTA
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Scaling His Own Vision
The first Koncept House opened in Castleberry Hill in 2019 and quickly reached capacity with more than 25 entrepreneurs offering a range of products and services, including everything from DJ experiences and skincare to vitamins and custom wigs. In fact, many of Anthony’s original tenants choose to remain at Koncept House, despite reaching levels of growth more suited for traditional commercial space. That internal growth, coupled with a sizable waiting list, convinced Anthony there was more than enough demand to open a second Koncept House location. Working with Invest Atlanta and the Atlanta Open for Business Fund Commercial Down Payment Assistance Program, he was able to finance a 17,000-square-foot building in the Capitol Hill community that will house more than 60 new tenants and allow him to scale his vision even more.
Anthony’s vision, which is already in motion, includes the creation of a Koncept House District, featuring two additional buildings next to the second location, along with 28 for-sale townhomes – some of which will be made affordable for mixed incomes. With financing help from Atlanta Emerging Markets, Inc.’s New Markets Tax Credit program, Anthony’s goal is to not only provide entrepreneurs with commercial space to grow their business, but also offer them the opportunity to become homeowners. Located on an entire city block just steps from the Atlanta Beltline, the Koncept District will also include neighborhood amenities, like restaurants, cafes and unique culinary experiences, that will bring new energy and personality to the community. “We’re providing spaces for entrepreneurs to grow and scale their business, and now we’re offering residential spaces for those entrepreneurs to also create wealth through homeownership,” explains Anthony. “We believe that combination is important for the revitalization of neighborhoods and communities.”
Left: Koncept House is a more than home to unique businesses like Social Sober, it’s a collaborative community. Right: Koncept House lobby (Castleberry Hill location).
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