Give it to the People® is thrilled to announce that Mayor Barbara Foushee will be attending the 3rd Annual BLK BIZ SUMMIT on August 2, 2024. As the first Black woman mayor of the Town of Carrboro, Mayor Foushee’s presence underscores the importance of our mission to empower Black entrepreneurs and foster economic development within our community.

Mayor Foushee’s historic election is a testament to her dedication and leadership. Her accomplishments include advocating for social justice, affordable housing, and sustainable development, which align closely with the values we promote at the BLK BIZ SUMMIT. Her leadership has not only paved the way for future generations but also serves as an inspiration to Black business owners striving to make a difference.

The BLK BIZ SUMMIT aims to provide valuable resources, networking opportunities, and expert-led workshops to support the growth and success of Black-owned businesses. Mayor Foushee’s participation highlights our commitment to community empowerment and reflects the ongoing progress in creating equitable opportunities for all.

Join us in welcoming Mayor Foushee and be part of this transformative event. Register today at [www.blkbizsummit.com].

Event Details:

Date: August 2, 2024

Location: Chesterfield Building, 701 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701

Registration Fee: $30

For more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities, please visit our website or contact Chisa Pennix-Brown at giveit2thepeople@gmail.com, 336-809-8851, or book a quick chat at https://calendly.com/giveittothepeople/quickchat.

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For more details on Mayor Barbara Foushee’s achievements and her vision for Carrboro, visit the Town of Carrboro website https://townofcarrboro.org.

BLK BIZ SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

JUNE RECAP

June has been a phenomenal month for Give it to the People. We successfully curated the Wall Street Juniors "Entrepreneur Escape Room", serving approximately 100 enthusiastic participants who deep dived into interactive learning and networking.

Additionally, we had the pleasure of attending the ROOTS Event and the grand opening of Durham's newest content creation studio, both of which were supporting Black Owned businesses.

We are hosted the Virtual Nonprofit Summit and had a 90% retention rate with approximately 75% existing and 25% new nonprofit organizations from 9 am-4:15 pm! This was a fantastic opportunity for nonprofit leaders to elevate their organizations.

We closed out June with the BLK BIZ SUMMIT MEDIA DAY (select photos above)! We can't wait for you to see the videos and photos from our attendees.

We are eagerly anticipating the Boost Carrboro Business Summit on August 19th, where business owners will connect with financial partners to foster growth and sustainability.

UPDATE: The Small Business Financial Literacy event in Elizabeth City with the SBTDC has been cancelled.

Thank you for being a part of our journey. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and celebrating continued success together.

The Browns

ECOSYSTEM HAPPENINGS

UPCOMING EVENTS

We have added even more webinars than the last email. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities for networking, brand building, and #UnparalleledConnection for Summer 2024 all the way to Winter 2024! Click on the links below and register to attend.

7.9 How to Choose the Right Social Media

7.16 Creating Social Media Content for Your Business

7.23 How to Maximize Social Media

7.25 90 Day Content Marketing

7.30 Canva for Web Design

8.2 3RD ANNUAL BLK BIZ SUMMIT

8.6 Upgrade Your Instagram

8.13 How to Use Instagram Reels

8.18 Boost Carrboro Business Summit

9.5 Great Graphics with Canva

9.10 How to Create Consistent Content

9.12 How to Use AI for Business