Event Phone: 13036233037
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January 10, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The virtual growth empowerment lunch & learn for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) is an interactive and enriching session designed to fuel the growth and success of minority-owned businesses. This dynamic event brings together industry experts, thought leaders, and fellow entrepreneurs in a virtual setting during lunchtime, providing valuable insights, strategies, and tools to empower MBEs in their growth journey. Attendees can expect engaging discussions, actionable takeaways, and networking opportunities aimed at fostering innovation, resilience, and sustainable success within the diverse landscape of minority-owned businesses. Join us for an inspiring session that aims to equip and empower MBEs to thrive in today’s competitive market!
January 10th, 2024- 12-1 pm MST and 1-2 pm CST
Speaker: Meghan Rauker
“From Idea to Investment: Strategies for Accessing Capital”
Discussion insights will be:
- Diverse Funding Landscape:
- Explore a spectrum of funding options, from bootstrapping to crowdfunding, business grants, CDFIs, traditional banks, and SBA loans.
- Discuss the concept of capital stacking, strategically combining different funding sources to meet entrepreneurial needs.
- Interactive Conversation:
- Engaging 45-minute presentation that feels more like a conversation.
- Encourage questions and discussions as you walk entrepreneurs through each funding option, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Proactive Funding Preparedness:
- Share insights on what entrepreneurs can expect from the funding process, demystifying key stages and potential challenges.
- Highlight the importance of preparedness, outlining key documentation every applicant should have on hand for a smoother funding application process.
