Step into the world of digital marketing with General Assembly. During our online introductory workshop, explore the components of brand building and see how modern marketers drive successful campaigns using content, email, social media, paid advertising channels, and more. Using real-world case studies, you’ll:

• Break down the components of a digital marketing campaign.

• Survey today’s digital marketing landscape and its career opportunities.

• Learn to approach a marketing campaign by identifying your objectives first.

• Get hands-on practice identifying key performance indicators (KPIs).
  
  This class is taken completely online

• We will provide a link to the platform on the day of the class

• This class requires a computer and a strong internet connection
  
  Signup here!

Learn how to more effectively balance your energy and master your time to enhance overall productivity. You will get practical guidance, resources and exercises to incorporate in work and life.
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Embassy of the Republic of South Africa
in collaboration with the South African Department of Trade and Industry, Minority Business Development Agency, National Business League, Black Business Council and B&C International, LLP presents

The Inaugural South Africa – United States Black Business Seminar under the theme

“Building and Connecting Businesses for Inclusive Growth and Prosperity”

Register here!

Come sharpen your skills with like-minded folks to understand strategies, frameworks, and tactics to help us advocate for ourselves and get what we deserve at every table. Offered free of charge to Beautiful Ventures Network Members.

RSVP and Zoom Link here!

Understand the attributes and behaviors that make the best managers. Learn, practice, and build your skills as a coach for your team. Provide meaningful and developmental feedback to your team to maximize their performance and development.
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Come sharpen your skills with like-minded folks to understand strategies, frameworks, and tactics to help us advocate for ourselves and get what we deserve at every table. Offered free of charge to Beautiful Ventures Network Members.

RSVP and Zoom Link here!

Learn how your business can be found online with Google. This workshop explains how Google Search works and how you can improve a website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google My Business, Google Trends, Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Ads, and more.
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Join Collab Studio & our special guests for an informational webinar that will outline the high-level steps, requirements and benefits to become certified as a minority-owned business!

Corporations & government agencies have goals for the inclusion of minority and women-owned startups & businesses. Becoming certified allows these entities to identify your startup as a certified business and keep track of how they’re doing toward their purchasing goals. Come learn the steps to take so you are prepared to benefit from seasoned procurement professionals with a collective decade of experience.

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Join us as BGV Philly Change Agent, Neferteri Strickland virtually sits down with Sarah Ross and Anne Ellis founders of Vivify, Melissa Katrincic founder of Durham Distillery, Karen Hoskin founder of Montanya Distillers and Cristie Kerr professional golfer, 22 time LPGA Tour Champion and founder of Cristie Kerr Wines to discuss how to brand and market your company to create the most impact!

Grow with Google and the US Black Chambers, Inc. are celebrating Black History Month by offering a free livestream event on YouTube catered to Black-owned businesses. Grow with Google Digital Coaches will lead digital skills workshops, highlight successful businesses from the community, and share insights to help you reach new customers, thrive online and grow your business. In addition, you will have the opportunity to hear directly from the US Black Chambers, Inc. about their ByBlack.US initiative and other program offerings in support of the CARES Act. Attendees will also have access to sign up for a limited number of 1:1 coaching sessions from Googlers.

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Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand.

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We're dedicated to increasing diversity in the tech community and making our coworking space an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and identities. 

WHO IS THE EVENT FOR?

Black leaders, entrepreneurs, and allies in tech who support and invest in diversity and inclusion. Join our new LinkedIn Group and start connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, tech professionals and more who will be attending the summit! Discuss takeaways, the session topics as well as future opportunities during and after the event!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Attendees can look forward to a keynote chat from a serial entrepreneur or investor, insightful discussion sessions, a startup showcase pitch competition, Epic Office Hours, and panels on relevant topics facing the tech ecosystem.

When your small business needs funding, it’s important to be prepared. In Part 2 of this two-part workshop you will learn how to develop a fundraising strategy before meeting with investors and how to share your story with investors. To get the most from this workshop, we recommend you also watch Part 1.

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It’s only right that we kick off Black History Month the right way! The BHM Festival is a festival celebrating the magic cities finest black owned businesses! We are bringing together over 7 of the hottest black owned food trucks, over 20 black owned vendors , great music, and an all around great experience celebrating our culture! This event is free to attend and family friendly! We cant wait to kick off Black History Month with you!!

After an extremely successful 2020 Pitch Season, BGV is ready to kick off 2021 with its first-ever BGV Birmingham Pitch Competition!

On February 5th, Birmingham-based Black and Brown woman-identifying entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to film their pitch. The videos will be broadcast on Black Girl Ventures’ proprietary virtual platform SheRaise and The BGV Youtube Channel. The pitch competition judges will provide feedback and ask questions to the founders via video. The virtual format of the event allows for increased viewership, and Black Girl Ventures supporters across the United States will be able to tune in, submit their votes, and make donations through SheRaise.

Black Girl Ventures creates access to capital for Black and Brown women-identifying founders. The BGV Pitch Program flips the traditional pitch experience on its head: we coach entrepreneurs, host a live crowdfunded event, then connect them to community and professionals to support them on their journey.

We democratize funding by allowing the audience to vote with their dollars for the founder whose pitch they favor. The live-crowdfunding event is a high-energy, fun, focused, and supportive environment that includes the community in being a part of the entrepreneurial journey.

When your small business needs funding, it’s important to understand what options might be available to you. In Part 1 of this two-part workshop you will learn how to find potential funding options and how to use Micro Loans to fund big goals. To get the most from this workshop, we recommend you also watch Part 2.

Join The Visionary Squad on Zoom every Monday @ 5-6 pm PST for conversations about shifting your mindset, becoming the best version of yourself & game planning during any season.

December Series:

December 7: Looking Ahead with 20/20 Vision

December 14: Planning Resolutions or Nah?

December 21: Toast to the 2020 AC Speakers Squad

December 28: The Visionary Squad Speaks

To receive your Zoom link: You can click the link to "ONLINE EVENT" immediately post-sale. You will also see "Links for this event are available online" and a button that reads "View now" in your order confirmation email, and in a reminder email before the event starts.

We got you, sis + sis allies!

Sign language Interpretation: We offer sign language interpretation for select events. Please inquire for more information on events with ASL interpretation.

Come with your questions and get a head start on the New Year! Join BGV in an Ask Me Anything(AMA) styled conversation with Toneille Raglan of Raglan Law to get all your small biz legal questions answered to help keep your business in order.

Speaker Bio:

Founding Attorney, Toneille Raglan

Ms. Toneille Raglan is a corporate lawyer with approximately twelve years of experience in the field. She founded her own law firm with a mission to provide legal services to entrepreneurs, business owners, early stage and established companies with a more personable approach. Prior to founding the firm, Ms. Raglan was lead counsel to two businesses at a global, publicly traded investment bank in New York City. She originally started her legal career at an AM Law 100 law firm in New York City.

Ms. Raglan received her Juris Doctorate at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. She graduated with the Order of Barristers – a faculty-selected award for excellence in oral and written advocacy and she received other accolades in law school. As to her undergraduate career, Ms. Raglan graduated cum laude from Ithaca College with a B.A. in Economics. She led as well as formed several student-run organizations, all while being a Research and Teaching Assistant in the Department of Economics.

Bio for Raglan Law PLLC

Headquartered in New York City, Raglan Law provides legal services to entrepreneurs, business owners, early stage and established companies. The firm offers a unique perspective that draws on the expertise of our founder, a corporate attorney and a fellow business owner.

We keenly understand the day-to-day challenges that businesses face. We also understand that running and/or growing a business is highly time consuming. That’s why we’re here – to take care of the legal and technical aspects of your business. As your trusted advisor, we strive to make “legal” simpler, approachable and more holistic.

Join The Visionary Squad on Zoom every Monday @ 5-6 pm PST for conversations about shifting your mindset, becoming the best version of yourself & game planning during any season.

December Series:

December 7: Looking Ahead with 20/20 Vision

December 14: Planning Resolutions or Nah?

December 21: Toast to the 2020 AC Speakers Squad

December 28: The Visionary Squad Speaks

To receive your Zoom link: You can click the link to "ONLINE EVENT" immediately post-sale. You will also see "Links for this event are available online" and a button that reads "View now" in your order confirmation email, and in a reminder email before the event starts.

We got you, sis + sis allies!

Sign language Interpretation: We offer sign language interpretation for select events. Please inquire for more information on events with ASL interpretation.

Join BGV Birmingham while they get the Buzz with Beatrice Dixon from The Honey Pot Company.

About Beatrice Dixon

When she was younger, Beatrice Dixon suffered with bacterial vaginosis for eight months. One night, an ancestor gave her the ingredients to heal herself in a dream. From that insightful dream, she created the formula for a healthy, clean feminine wash. In 2014, Dixon launched The Honey Pot Company, a plant-based feminine hygiene line created with a goal to provide women with a healthy alternative to feminine care that is free of chemicals, parabens, carcinogens and sulfates. The rest is history.

An empowering African American female entrepreneur, Dixon has been a recipient of the Sundial and Unilever’s multimillion-dollar New Voices fund; was 1 of the first 40 women of color to raise one million in venture capital; and has been featured in T-Pain's School of Business, BuzzFeed's Ladylike series, Today Show, The New York Times, Entrepreneur, ELLE, ESSENCE and Forbes, to name a few. 

Join us for a year long speaker series dedicated to racial justice.

About this Event

LINK WILL BE SENT 2 HOURS BEFORE THE EVENT BEGINS.

The death of George Floyd, the injuring of Jacob Blake and many other African Americans who have been subjects of police violence, has moved people of all races and ethnicities throughout the world to respond to these atrocities with determination that their deaths will mark the beginning of an end to the long and tragic history of racial injustice. Large crowds of peaceful protestors in communities across the nation have demanded a change not only in police practices but in our nation’s priorities as a democratic society that demonstrates respect for all lives. CEI is committed to supporting these changes by applying the knowledge, creativity and civic commitment of the University of Delaware to the critical challenges facing communities in Delaware and across the nation. No community challenge is more critical now than securing equal justice. During the 2020-2021 academic year, the Community Engagement Initiative will provide programming and resources designed to provide solutions to current racial inequities in our local and global communities. The broad range of projects demonstrate the many ways UD is collaborating in and with community partners to create a more just and inclusive world.

4:00 – 5:00 PM via Zoom

o September 16, 2020

o October 8, 2020

o November 12, 2020

o December 10, 2020

o February 11, 2021

o March 2021

o April 15, 2021

o May 13, 2021

Thursday, December 10, 2020: The Power of the Arts to Educate, Heal and Facilitate Meaningful Conversations

“You can't help it. An artist's duty, as far as I'm concerned, is to reflect the times.” ― Nina Simone

Moderator: Suzanne Burton, CAS Associate Dean for the ArtsSpeakers:

• Hassan Al Amin, Department of Theatre

• Colin Miller, College of Music

• Lynnette Overby, Department of Theatre

• Colette Gaiter, Department of Africana Studies & Department of Art & Design

A panel of University of Delaware arts and social change leaders will describe their work in a variety of art forms (theatre, dance, visual arts and music) created to promote self and societal understanding and move people to action. During their presentation they will share excerpts of their work and describe motivations and impact on audiences and participants.

We may be staying home but we don’t have to work alone. Join the BGV Co-Working sesh on Zoom every Wednesday from 9am - 5pm est. for a safe space to have real conversations, get work done, access business referrals and feedback.

Become a member of BGV Connect and receive virtual co-working as a part of your membership.

Guiding principles for co-working:

Videos must be on.

No pants required!

Bonnets and headwraps welcome!

Manage your mute button responsibly.

Hold space for others during conversation.

Asking questions and making business connections is expected!

Specifically for Black/Brown women professionals, visionaries, creatives, and aspiring business owners, small business owners, and entrepreneurs.

Let's be in community while quarantined.

Sis, join us to get all the tea during this session! Learn how to protect your small business with BrokerTech Ventures, Holmes Murphy, and Conner Strong & Buckelew. Chat with them about InsurTech and strategy around insurance for scaling and protecting your startup!

Speaker Bios:

Susan Hatten is chief operating officer of BrokerTech Ventures and oversees corporate and community engagement at Holmes Murphy. Prior to joining Holmes Murphy, Hatten led business development for a marketing communications and advertising agency for more than a decade. In addition to mentoring within the insurance industry through The Global Insurance Accelerator, CPCU and more, she dedicates much time to community involvement through fundraising and volunteering for several organizations. She is immediate past president of the Variety - The Children's Charity of Iowa and serves on the ChildServe board of trustees and on the United Way of Central Iowa Tocqueville Society. Susan is active in Holmes Murphy's Women Optimizing Women (WOW), Lead Like A Lady, and Million Women Mentors. Hatten was named the 2017 Meredith Corp. Emerging Business Woman of the Year and a member of the 2011 Forty Under 40 class by the Business Record, dmJuice Young Professional of the Year, Variety's International Ambassador in 2012 and the Downtown Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year in 2012, among others. Hatten is a graduate of Iowa State University.

Daniel Keough is the Chairman & CEO of Holmes Murphy & Associates. His leadership within Holmes Murphy has led thecompany to become one of the nation’s largest independent insurance agencies. Prior to leading Holmes Murphy, Dan founded Innovative Captive Strategies, a subsidiary company of Holmes Murphy. His goal was to develop captive alternatives that would provide businesses with unexpected sources of revenue while alleviating unnecessary business expenses. Dan earned an MBA with a specialty in Finance from Loyola University Graduate School of Business, and he holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Iowa. Dan is a member of the Des Moines’ prestigious “Forty under Forty” business leadership hall of fame, the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Class of 2000, and the Young Presidents’ Organization Iowa chapter. Among his other achievements, Dan gives back to the community by coaching youth sports and is a member of several boards including the Kum & Go, L.C. Advisory Board, Bankers Trust Community Board, the Des Moines Art Center Board, and formerly a member of both the United Way of Central Iowa Board and the Dowling Catholic Foundation Board.

Taruja Deshmukh is an Associate Account Executive in Major Accounts for Conner Strong & Buckelew. Taruja works to investigate and implement solutions to enhance the efficiency of agency operations and improve the overall customer experience. Deshmukh joined Conner Strong & Buckelew in June 2011, after graduating Temple University with her undergraduate degree in Risk Management & Insurance and International Business. While in Temple University, Deshmukh was actively involved in the Risk Management & Insurance program and completed internships with Travelers Insurance and Marsh USA. Most recently, Deshmukh earned her AIDA (Associate in Insurance Data Analytics) designation, which focuses on the conception and application of utilizing big data in the insurance industry and adopting innovation into the company culture.

Join The Visionary Squad on Zoom every Monday @ 5-6 pm PST for conversations about shifting your mindset, becoming the best version of yourself & game planning during any season.

December Series:

December 7: Looking Ahead with 20/20 Vision

December 14: Planning Resolutions or Nah?

December 21: Toast to the 2020 AC Speakers Squad

December 28: The Visionary Squad Speaks

To receive your Zoom link: You can click the link to "ONLINE EVENT" immediately post-sale. You will also see "Links for this event are available online" and a button that reads "View now" in your order confirmation email, and in a reminder email before the event starts.

We got you, sis + sis allies!

Sign language Interpretation: We offer sign language interpretation for select events. Please inquire for more information on events with ASL interpretation.

Accountability in Racial Equity: A series to support businesses in how to measure action to advance racial equity.

About this Event

How do we measure the success of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion actions? And how do we hold ourselves accountable? Results in equity initiatives will look different than typical metrics. How do we get beyond the number of hours spent in training to better understand how our workplace culture fits into our journey to become antiracist organizations? In this session, facilitated by Serilda Summers-McGee of Workplace Change, you can expect to:

• Hear about Results Based Accountability, and how to apply this framework to your DEI work

• Learn about employee culture surveys, and gain a better understanding of how to implement these in a meaningful way

• Learn how to baseline & measure culture change; see examples in the Portland Means Progress Culture Change Roadmap

• Communicate Diversity, Equity & Inclusion actions, metrics & findings to employees

• Explore example Culture Change dashboards & start thinking through your own business’s measurements & dashboard

Please RSVP here, to access a virtual screening of JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE, a documentary about the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, an American hero and inspirational symbol of civil and voting rights. The film will be available for screening starting October 12 through October 15. Please join us on October 15th, 2-3pm ET, we will be hosting a conversation with Ben Arnon, Co-Producer of the film and democracy entrepreneurs and movement leaders from the New Profit community about “collective liberation”, activism, policy and culture.