Gresham Harkless Jr. Joins Advisory Board

Congratulations to The Newest Member of Our Advisory Board

In May Alexandria VA’s Chamber of Commerce selected winners for its 40 under 40 Award and Gresham was one of them. The award celebrates 40 outstanding leaders and innovators under the age of 40 that live or work in Alexandria. The awards presentation will be October 29, 2020

What’s Helped Gresham Become A Success?

Persistence, Perseverance, Grit, Determination

Gresh started out in elementary school as an entrepreneur. On the playground you could find him selling necklaces, potato chips and candy. For his family he produced a monthly newsletter. I don’t know about you, but I would rather be on the playground selling jewelry than creating a family newsletter.

He started his business Blue 16 Media after getting laid off from a full-time position. Before he made the decision to start that particular business he joined a networking of business owners. Gresh found he had developed the skills and services needed to open Blue 16 Media. Two of the skills were networking and relationship building. Blue 16 Media provides digital marketing solutions (web design & SEO) for businesses and organizations.

Blue 16 Media powers CB Nation. This is where Gresh and his team get to work with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners to increase their visibility. Some of the resources provided are CEO Blog Nation, I AM CEO PODCAST, and CBNation TV. (CEO Blog Nation has exceptional tips and tricks from entrepreneurs on subjects from motivation to leadership.)

He is the author of Lil’s Bessie Starts a Business: How One Girl Started a Business and You Can Too! While it may look like a children’s book it is definitely for entrepreneurs and business owners.