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SUMMARY:We Mean Business
DESCRIPTION:This mixer aims to create a welcoming space where women can network\, build meaningful relationships\, and gain business insights.\n\n\nThe We Mean Business Mixer will not be your average pop up shop. We will not only have vendors to shop\, but it feature intentional programming designed to encourage connection\, collaboration\, and empowerment among women in business\, corporate leadership\, and entrepreneurship.\nNetworking Activity – Networking Bingo\nTo encourage meaningful engagement among attendees\, guests will participate in an interactive Networking Bingo activity. Participants will receive a bingo card with prompts designed to spark conversation and help attendees meet new people throughout the event. \nExamples may include: \n\nFind someone who owns a business\nMeet someone in corporate leadership\nConnect with someone launching a new venture\nMeet a student entrepreneur\n\nGuests who complete the activity will be eligible to win prizes donated by event vendors\, including products\, services\, and gift cards. \nShark Tank–Style Business Grant\nA highlight of the evening will be the Forever Girlfriends Shark Tank Like–Style Business Pitch Competition\, where women entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to present their business ideas for a $500 small business grant. \nProgram Details \nGrant Amount:$500 \nParticipant Criteria \n\nMust identify as a woman entrepreneur\nMust have a business idea\, startup\, or existing small business\nMust be present at the event to pitch\nMust complete the event application form prior to the mixer\n\nApplication / Sign-UpInterested participants will submit a brief application that includes: \n\nBusiness name\nShort business description\nThe problem their business solves\nHow the grant funds will be used\n\nPresentation Rules \n\nEach participant will have 3 minutes to pitch their business\nPresentations must clearly explain the business idea and impact\nNo slides required; verbal pitch only
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/we-mean-business/
LOCATION:The Workshop by T&D\, 1400 Mactavish Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
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