The Saga Continues!

Since our last email We hosted the 2nd Annual Women & Minority Business Summit at Alamance Community College and it a was a fun day filled with people from all over the state. The interesting part was that the event was 97% women this year and that is amazing. We want to thank the Alamance Chamber of Commerce and the Women's Resource Center for volunteering as well as all other volunteers and speakers. Special thanks to Carolina Small Business Development Fund for sponsoring the event.

We also visited the coast of North Carolina to host the Creative Minds Unleashed Canva + AI Summit. We ended up with about 15 people in person and around 100 online throughout the state!

Next, If you have attended the BLK BIZ SUMMIT over the last 2 years we want to hear from you and make you a part of our marketing campaign. We want to invite you to the BLK BIZ SUMMIT Media Day on June 27, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Chesterfield Building, 701 W. Main Street, Durham, NC 27701.

This event is an incredible opportunity for us to capture the essence and impact of the BLK BIZ SUMMIT. As a valued past attendee, vendor, or speaker, your presence will help us bring a visual reality to what the summit means to Durham, North Carolina, and the continued legacy of Black Wall Street.

Event Details:
-Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
-Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
-Location: Chesterfield Building, 701 W. Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
-Cost: Free
-Attire: Business casual (please be ready to be on camera)
-Duration: Estimated time investment of 15-30 minutes
-Refreshments: Light refreshments will be served

We will be recording short testimonials and capturing moments that highlight the significance and success of the BLK BIZ SUMMIT. Your participation will be instrumental in showcasing the vibrant community and impactful experiences that the summit provides.

Please confirm your attendance and choose a time frame by responding at this link: https://www.giveittothepeople.com/form/blk-biz-summit-media-day.

This is a free event, and all photos and videos taken will be the property of Give it to the People. While there is no financial compensation for participating, we will share the content with all participants, and your involvement will greatly support our mission.

If you have any questions or need more clarity, you can attend the online BLK BIZ SUMMIT Info Session on June 17th at 10:00 AM. Register at www.blkbizsummit.com.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you at Media Day and showcasing the collective impact we are making.

The Browns

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. Click on the links below and register to attend.

6.17 BLK BIZ Summit Info Session

6.18 Creating Videos for Business Using Canva

6.18 Upgrade Your Social Media with AI

6.20 How to Livestream for Your Business

6.20 How to Create a YouTube Channel

6.21 Entrepreneurs Escape Room

This event is SOLD OUT in regard to the Escape Room portion, but you can still attend and meet our resource partners.

6.28 Nonprofit Marketing Summit

7.18 Small Business Money Management: Financial Literacy & 90 Day Focus Conference

8.2 3RD ANNUAL BLK BIZ SUMMIT

NONPROFIT MARKETING SUMMIT

Friday, June 28, 2024 9:00 AM to 4:15 PM

Facilitated by Carteret CC Small Business Center

The Nonprofit Marketing Plan | 9:00am - 10:30am

Nonprofit groups and organizations are businesses, but they operate differently and therefore need their own marketing plan. This workshop will help your nonprofit build a Custom Marketing Plan for success that incorporates social media and takes your top 5 marketing areas.

How to Create Content for Your Nonprofit | 10:45am - 12:15pm

To share online, you must create content. Writing your verbal content and pairing it with rich media is how you get people to pay attention. Learn what works best of various social media sites. This lively course will discuss using photos, graphics, and videos to drive traffic to your website and increase engagement and donations.

How to Create a Crowdfunding Campaign for Your Nonprofit | 1:15pm - 2:30pm

Nonprofits are typically great at the services they provide. However, many nonprofits are not great at asking for money. Add in the online component and that's another uphill battle. This course will make it simple for you to create your own crowd funding campaign that your board, volunteers, and donors will love.

How to Prepare Your Nonprofit for Giving Tuesday | 2:45pm - 4:15pm

Every year donors give their largest donations in November and December. The largest day for those donations to come in is Giving Tuesday. Join us for the lively course to create your marketing strategy to bring in more dollars this year