Start:ME Alum Holly Juras Shares First-Year Challenges

Holly Juras started Go Play! Shoes in Kirkwood less than a year ago. She said the first year has been a learning curve. She faced a setback with getting her permits that delayed her opening several months.

“We made phone calls, we sent emails, but it wasn’t always easy. We have something like 76 five-star Google reviews at this point so I’m confident that once people come, they have a great experience. It’s just getting the word out,” said Juras.

Juras attended the Start Me Business Development program at Emory University. It’s a 14-week program connecting her with mentors who she still talks to today.

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