VALDOSTA – An 11-year-old entrepreneur successfully launched her own business last month.

Hope Emanuel held the official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for “Hope’s Dazzling Accessories.” last month, presented by Entrepreneurs of Valdosta.

Hope’s Dazzling Accessories specializes in custom made and costume jewelry for adults and children. Hope was inspired to start making her own jewelry and accessories when she attended Tutu & Tennis Shoes motivational event hosted by Yvette Fountain. From that moment on, Hope has been making jewelry for family and friends.

Last month Hope attended & joined Entrepreneurs of Valdosta; a local small business mentor group. She was mentored on business start up and marketing strategies.

Victoria & Demetrius Emanuel her parents are the Angels Investors of Hope’s Dazzlings Accessories. They stressed that Hope must maintain good academics to continue her business, and not allow any distraction between school work and the new business.

Hope’s god sister, Katrice Barnes, has played a major road to also make this business dream a reality.

Hope will be involved in pop-up shops and local festival selling