Knoxville Chamber Of Commerce recently issued the following announcement.
100Knoxville Launch Event
DetailsDate:
January 20
Time:
09:00 am - 10:00 am
Event Category:
Business Climate, Economic Development, event, Infrastructure, Knoxville Chamber, Regional Enhancement, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Talent
Click to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/100knoxville-launch-event-tickets-135551970593Organizer
Knoxville Chamber
Website:https://www.eventbrite.com/o/knoxville-chamber-8304495376100Knoxville launches the 5x5x5x5 program to grow Black-owned businesses
Inspired by The 800 Initiative in Memphis, 100Knoxville has set a goal of increasing the revenues of Black-owned businesses in Knox County by $10 million in 5 years. To kick off the initiative, it is launching the 5x5x5x5 program: 5 companies, 5 mentors, 5 weeks, $5K grants.
Learn how you can apply, volunteer as a mentor or help support. Hear testimonies and lessons learned from City of Memphis officials and entrepreneurs.
Speakers (subject to change):
- Mayor Jim Strickland, City of Memphis
- Joann Massey, Director of Compliance, City of Memphis
- Brandon Bruce, 100Knoxville
- Nadim Jubran, Chair, Entrepreneurship/Small Business Council, Knoxville Chamber
- Memphis-based entrepreneurs
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