Chase supports formerly incarcerated Georgians to pursue business dreams

10 local small business owners who have been impacted by the criminal justice system attended a workshop at Chase's Summerhill branch. Atlanta Hawks guard, Trent Forrest stopped by and spoke with the entrepreneurs. (Marlon Hyde/ WABE)

A handful of small business owners fill a conference room at Chase’s Summerhill branch.

Kevaughn Hickman wants to grow his photography business, Vaughn Visuals. He went to prison at 16 and was released three years later. He soon found himself struggling to find ways to support himself.

“A lot of times it was really heartbreaking not being able to find a job because of my record and just being told no,” said Hickman.