The Old 4th Ward Business Association was founded in March of 2012 by a group of founding members who recognized the need for our business community to work together on common goals. Based on fostering a safe and sustainable business environment with close ties to the surrounding residential community, membership has grown to approximately 100 members, including some of the most prominent businesses and institutions in the O4W and the city of Atlanta.

Today the Old Fourth Ward Business Association represents businesses of all sizes in the Old Fourth Ward and works to ensure equal access to business development and opportunity throughout the neighborhood. As the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood continues to grow, we aim to leverage incoming investment to benefit marginalized businesses and honor the history of the neighborhood as a diverse and vibrant business district. We maximize the political voice of businesses in the community, provide programs and services to fill resource gaps for local businesses, and are innovative in connecting large businesses to local needs to foster impactful and community-oriented anchor institutions throughout the neighborhood. 

In June of 2014 the O4WBA was recognized by NPU-M as a "certified civic organization" making it the first such business association in the city of Atlanta. Through monthly networking and educational opportunities, the O4WBA connects businesses with critical resources, the residential community, and city policymakers and stakeholders. As we grow our network, we facilitate opportunities for businesses of all sizes to take ownership of the wellbeing of their community and preserve the collaborative nature of the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood.