Pull-Up at Provident | April 5, 2023

411 West Chapel Hill Street,Durham NC 27701

05 April, 2023

Description

Pull-Up at Provident is an opportunity for Durham-based founders and business owners to connect each month for learning and support. If you: Have an IDEA for a business but don't know how to make it a reality;Need SUPPORT launching, growing, and/or pivoting your business;Are looking for CAPITAL to take your business to the next level...The E3 Durham community is ready to support you! Pull-Up at Provident is a monthly event that is free and open to everyone! Agenda5:00 - 8:00 pm NetworkingGet to know the E3 Durham community. Mix & mingle with some of Durham’s most knowledgable experts and learn what you can do to level up (or start!) your business in 2023! 6:00 pm Greeting & IntroductionsGet to know and hear from our inspiring community of entrepreneurs and partners. 6:30 pm Workshops*Workshop seating is limited, so register soon to secure your place.Infusing Purpose and Motivation with Your Passion! Presented by Durham Tech Small Business CenterIn this session, presented by Chef, Educator, Speaker, and Entrepreneur John Eisensmith shares his secrets to getting the most out of your career and life with inspiring stories of his journey from a cornfield in small town America to the top of one of the most demanding industries in the world. The ideals he outlines in his talk will show you how you can use your passions to deepen your appreciation and meaning of life while motivating you towards your professional and personal goals! Don't miss this one!! | For Both Aspiring and Existing Entrepreneurs Have Better Meetings, Presented by EchoUsing tips from Traction, we'll talk about the ways to hold efficient meetings with staff, board members, and even family meetings. Take your meetings from meandering slogs to efficient, effective, and SHORTER sessions that get to the heart of what you need. | For Both Aspiring and Existing Entrepreneurs Want To Do Business in Downtown Durham? Presented by Main Street AmericaAn interactive discussion presented by Forward Cities, downtown Durham champions, and special guests from Main Street America. | For Both Aspiring and Existing Entrepreneurs Business Counseling Support Sessions30 minute, one-on-one financial, entrepreneurship counseling sessions will be provided by LaShon Harley of The NCCU School of Business before the event from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Provident1898. Pre-register for one of these sessions via Calendly. About E3 DurhamForward Cities — together with the City of Durham and Durham County — has partnered with trusted local organizations to launch the E3 Durham initiative: a program designed to help entrepreneurs in the region to equitably start, grow, and scale businesses. Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter and stay up to date on the efforts of our community’s incredible entrepreneurs. Interested in participating in E3 Durham? Enroll to be connected to a network of support organizations that have comprehensive support services to meet the needs of current and future business owners. We'll help you better understand the small business landscape in Durham, including an array of resources and opportunities available to help small businesses thrive through our concierge Navigation program. The Pull-Up at Provident convening series is a facet of the E3 Durham Community Navigator Pilot Project and is open to everyone, whether or not you have enrolled in the E3 Durham Program. Welcome to Provident1898Provident1898 is a Black-centric co-working community of diverse entrepreneurs, innovators, and artists who are passionate about building a more progressive and equitable workplace. Located in the historic grounds of NC Mutual Life Insurance and inspired by Durham’s legacy of Black business success, tenets of diversity and inclusion are embedded in their DNA from the soil all the way up. Thank you to our Spokes and Partners!By registering for this event, you consent to being added to the E3 Durham monthly e-newsletter, and give permission for Forward Cities to capture photo and video during the event for use on social media, their website, and other promotional materials. If you would like to learn more about E3 Durham or discuss how you can help, please reach out to us at [email protected].