Topic: Strategic Planning for Small Businesses. Your Presenter: Dr.LaKami Baker, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Management, holds the Russell Foundation Professorship in Entrepreneurial Studies in the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University. Dr. LaKami Baker, Ph.D., recently served as the Interim Executive Director of the Government & Economic Development Institute (GEDI) in
Topic AAEA Access to Capital Workshop 2023: Banking with Confidence Your Presenter: First Community Bank of Central Alabama will have SVP and Retail Banking Manager, Janna Roberts, sharing their platforms and offering her experience. The media has much information about banking and the industry's temperature. Knowledge is the first step to keeping a level head
Topic AAEA Access to Capital Workshop Series 2023: Banking with Confidence Description Your Presenter: AJ Stephens, Vice President Business Development Officer and Community Lending with Valley Bank, Alabama Platforms There is much information in the media about banking and the industry's temperature. Knowledge is the first step to keeping a level head and clearly understanding
Speaker: Andrea Rogers Mosley, Director, Alabama SBDC at ASU Topic: Lunch & Learn Business Startup Costs: Using SBA Tools and More! The key to a successful business is preparation. Before your business opens, you’ll have bills to pay, and understanding your expenses will help you launch successfully. Calculating startup costs helps you: *Estimate profits *Conduct
JumpStart East Alabama: Montgomery Sessions May 11 –June 15 Thursdays 5:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. (CST) Address: 2868 Zelda Road, Montgomery, AL 36106 Learn More JumpstartEastAlabama.com Supporting Partners Complimentary Meal Provided at Each Session Registration Fee: $500 **$480 waiver is available for all applicants. The remaining $20 can be returned upon program completion. Schedule Session
Speaker: Hennither Gant, Chief HR officer at CareerImage Solutions, HR | Hiring Strategist | Workforce Development Trainer Topic: HR from the Start: Your Most Valuable Asset As the Founder & CEO of Career Image Solutions (CIS), Hennither works passionately to serve small businesses and keep them in compliance and out of the courtroom. As a
AAEA Family Fest & Movie Night About this event: We are calling all Dads & Moms! Join the African American Entrepreneurs Association Sunday, May 21st, to celebrate the AAEA Family Fest! Free admission to Bounce Houses, Vendors, Food Trucks, and Games! The AAEA is hosting fun for the entire family. Stay for the movie night
Speaker: Kim Arney, President/CEO BbK Services 556, Financial Educator & Speaker Topic: Smart Bookkeeping: From Startup and Beyond Kim Arney is the founder and owner of BbK Services 556 in Lewisville, TX. She graduated from Central State University, earning two degrees: BS in Accounting and Computer Information Systems. Kim's clients comprise businesses and individuals covering
May 26th, 6:35 PM vs. Lakeland Flying Tigers. The Evening will feature the Youth Baseball Community Program. Get your tickets at: https://fevogm.com/event/Barrierbreakers2
Mind Your Business: Imposter Syndrome Setting Your Mind to Succeed as Entrepreneur Monday, May 30, 2023, 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm Presented by Shontoria Quarles It has been explained on several platforms, Impostor syndrome, also known as the impostor phenomenon or impostorism, is a psychological occurrence in which people doubt their skills, talents, or accomplishments and
June 6th AAEA Access to Capital: SBA Lunch and Learn Topic: Disaster Management Speaker: Tom Todt, IOM, District Director Alabama District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration Disasters can take many forms, and the financial cost of rebuilding after a disaster can be overwhelming. If you’re prepared for emergencies, you’ll be better positioned to recover and
June 27th AAEA Access to Capital Workshop Topic: Strategies for Raising Capital Speaker: Duane Lewis, Chief Operating Officer BBIF It does take money to make money, but where to find that money can be the issue. On the 27th, we will look at the opportunities to find capital when your company is a startup, resources