Let Your Voice Be Heard

Roundtable Discussions

Unlock the potential of your business by joining the conversation. At the Roundtable Discussions, we delve deep into the challenges entrepreneurs of color face when accessing capital. Your voice, expertise, and experience are invaluable in shaping an ecosystem that supports all entrepreneurs. Let’s collaborate, innovate, and build a thriving future together.

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Shaping the Future of Access to Capital

At our Roundtable Discussions, we’re providing a space for entrepreneurs to share, discuss, and collaborate on the unique challenges they face in accessing capital. As an entrepreneur of color, your insights, stories, and perspectives play a pivotal role in addressing gaps and creating inclusive solutions in the business ecosystem.

Why Should You Attend?

  1. Real Conversations: Delve deep into the obstacles and opportunities in securing funds for your business. Understand the shared experiences and unique pathways to success.

  2. Amplify Your Voice: Be part of the solution. Your feedback can guide institutions, partners, and policy-makers in shaping better financial strategies for business owners like you.

  3. Expand Your Network: Forge valuable connections with fellow entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and potential partners. Our roundtables foster collaborations that go beyond the event.

  4. Get Rewarded: To express our appreciation for your insights and time, we’re offering a delectable lunch and a $25 gift certificate for every participant.

Upcoming Roundtables:

  • Old Fort, NC: Wednesday, September 6th
  • Español Session, Hendersonville, NC: Miércoles, 27 de septiembre
  • Morganton, NC: Wednesday, October 4th
  • Asheville, NC: Tuesday, October 24th

Seats are limited, so ensure you secure your spot early!

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"At the roundtable, I not only shared my struggles but also found a community ready to tackle challenges together. It's more than just a conversation; it's a stepping stone to help entrepreneurs like me. - Stephen Smith.,M.S. Lean Landscaping

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Empower Entrepreneurs & Shape the Business Landscape

Our Roundtable initiative is not just an event; it’s an ongoing commitment. These discussions are designed to unearth the lived experiences of entrepreneurs, understand their needs, and collaboratively develop solutions to ensure access to capital. By directly engaging with the community, we aim to create actionable and sustainable changes that have a long-term positive impact on our local economies.

Join us in a transformative initiative that aims to address one of the most pressing challenges for entrepreneurs of color in our region: accessing capital. As a sponsor or partner, you play a vital role in bridging the gap between opportunity and realization.

Why Partner with Us?

  1. Direct Impact: Your support directly facilitates roundtables where entrepreneurs voice their concerns, share experiences, and brainstorm solutions.

  2. Community Engagement: By supporting entrepreneurs, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, you’re investing in the sustainable growth of our local economy.

  3. Data & Insights: Receive first-hand information from roundtable discussions, giving you a competitive edge in understanding the needs and challenges of entrepreneurs.

  4. Visibility & Brand Alignment: Associate your brand with a cause that matters. Our roundtables attract a diverse group of entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and stakeholders.

  5. Exclusive Networking: Gain access to a community of dynamic entrepreneurs, potential collaborators, and industry influencers.

Sponsorship Tiers:

  • Platinum Partner ( $2,000): Lead branding on all promotional materials, exclusive access to event insights, and more. Perfect for those who want a deep association and maximum visibility.

  • Gold Partner ($1,000): Logo on promotional materials, access to key insights, and post-event recognition.

  • Silver Partner ($500): Logo on promotional materials and acknowledgment during the event.

  • In-kind Partners: Offer services, venues, or products to support the events. Get featured in our materials and receive special acknowledgments.

Become a Partner Today:

The rural heart of our region pulses with untapped potential. Our Roundtables aim to provide a platform where this potential can be unlocked and transformed into sustainable growth. As we endeavor to create equitable opportunities for entrepreneurs of color, we invite you, a key player in our region, to join hands with us. Together, we can script a brighter economic story for our community.

Ready to make a difference and align your brand with a forward-thinking initiative? Get in touch with our Catalyst Program Manager, Tiarra Wilkie, to discuss collaboration opportunities: tiarra@mountainbizworks.org / 828-253-2834 ext. 34

 

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Let's shape capital access, one conversation at a time.

Are you an entrepreneur facing challenges in accessing capital? Become part of a transformative journey where your voice matters. Connect with peers, share your experiences, and brainstorm solutions that can shape the future of our business landscape.

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