Slow Money NC Gathering ~ co-hosted with WEBB Squared

1053 East Whitaker Mill Road,Raleigh NC 27604

21 June, 2021

Description

Slow Money NC & WEBB Squared, Wealth through Entrepreneurship for Black Businesses, will showcase businesses seeking local financing. Since 2010, Slow Money NC has helped ~150 farmers and local food businesses in NC find financing from friends, relatives, neighbors & people in the Slow Money network for various projects not easily financed by banks and other traditional sources. Usually these were low-interest loans, sometimes it was a gift, or occasionally equity. Come meet up with folks interested in supporting local farming and food businesses - and learn how we can better make sure they survive and thrive. We are excited to be collaborating with the newly formed WEBB Squared, an organization "committed to recognizing and correcting the racial wealth gap by providing a supportive ecosystem around Black entrepreneurs." Here's the plan: 6:30pm Slow Start - re-connect with the Slow Money NC family, and welcome newcomers. 6:45pm Welcome and brief intro to Slow Money NC & WEBB Squared 7:00pm Presentations ( a few more may be confirmed by Monday) • Brandon Christian, PORE People - "an ultra pure premium plant based clinical multicultural skincare range. Our hero ingredient is fresh certified organic non-GMO Aloe Vera extract. We rely on sources from Pueblo Indian farming communities. Their holistic culture is the heartbeat of our brand." • Katie Pape, Artemis Espresso - "a start-up community and ethics-focused coffee and biscuit shop dedicated to bringing delicious consumer experiences to the people of the Triangle "- biscuits made using local flour. There will be samples! • Grant Ruhlman, Homebucha - crafting a new wave of ancient drinks in Durham, NC. 7:30-8pm Slow Ending Mingle and talk with presenters about the specifics of their project & eat biscuits! Hope you can join us. PLEASE REGISTER so we know how many to set up for, and how many biscuits to cook!! Slow Money Disclaimer: Slow Money events are not an offer to sell securities nor a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Slow Money NC does not give investment advice, endorsement, analysis or recommendations with respect to any securities and is not a broker, venture fund or an investment advisor. We are a small non-profit with one part-time staff that has created an awesome network of people in NC who care about sustainable agriculture, community finance, local food, social justice, ~ and entrepreneurs, and making them all more viable and resilient by moving some money around to them, and having fun in the process. Slow Money NC is a non-profit that is building resilience in our local foodshed by catalzing local financing of North Carolina's sustainable food and farming economy.