WE Connect Event | The Power of WE: Building Successful Partnerships
from Thursday, March 7, 2019 12:30PM to Thursday, March 7, 2019 4:30PM
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Join WE NYC for a special event to celebrate Women's History Month with Tiffany Norwood, founder and CEO of Tribetan, in partnership with the Brooklyn Public Library Business & Careers Center and SCORE! Partnerships are a proven tool you can use to expand and grow your business. At this event, you will learn a framework for women entrepreneurs to build successful business collaborations. There is no better approach to solving challenges than the famous saying "two heads are better than one," harnessing the strengths and abilities of others from different corners of the ecosystem is one of the most strategic ways for businesses to scale. Tiffany Norwood is a global serial entrepreneur with a career spanning 30 years, seven start-ups, two IPOs and a patent. In her 20s, she raised $670 million to fund a global satellite radio start-up called WorldSpace, within a couple of years XM Radio was born and still exists today as part of Sirius XM. Currently, Tiffany is the Founder and CEO of Tribetan. In this role, she speaks globally on the science of turning imagination into reality, leveraging the currency of faith in others and the natural connection that exists amongst the seven billion people in the world. During this event, you will also be able to enjoy: A workshop on WE Fund Crowd, a crowdfunding program where NYC is your first lender, pledging 10%, or up to $1,000, of your crowdfunding goal. During this workshop, you will receive personalized assistance and start your WE Fund Crowd application. FREE 1-on-1 business mentoring by experienced SCORE mentors. Sign up at the event. Space is limited. First come first served. Come early for the best choice of mentors and time slots. FREE 1-on-1 WE Legal consultations in partnership with the Start Small Think Big. Appointments will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis at check-in, only to those holding a General Admission + Legal Consultation ticket. You can always register for a future consultation through this link. *Refreshments will be provided on a first come first serve basis. *This event will be followed by a panel discussion on partnerships in Spanish. *Interested in having your business featured on our WE NYC map? Join the ranks of thousands of other women-owned business. Submit your women-owned business to our online map! Special thanks to our partners: New York Women in Business (NYWIB) is a coalition of women’s professional and business organizations. It was founded by SCORE in 2016 to help women entrepreneurs and professionals become more successful. Brooklyn Public Library Business & Careers Center is a division of Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library, the Business & Career Center offers resources, services, and programs for business, career, test prep, finance, and college planning. The library offers aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners events, classes, one-on-one assistance, and resources. Start Small Think Big is a not-for-profit that helps under-resourced entrepreneurs create thriving businesses in underserved areas so owners can build wealth for themselves, their families and communities. We do this by activating and engaging a top-tier network of professional volunteers who provide high-quality legal, financial and marketing services, at no cost. We target entrepreneurs and small business owners who either live in or sell goods or services in underserved communities in New York City and the Bay Area, and who possess the fundamental building blocks to create and sustain viable businesses but lack the resources to access professional legal, financial and marketing expertise. If you have questions about this WE Connect Event or would like additional information about WE NYC, e-mail [email protected] or visit nyc.gov/wenyc. · Make NYC the 1st investor in your crowdfunding campaign and receive personalized assistance to start your application for WE Fund Crowd, a program that gives you access of up to $10,000 in crowdfunding loans with 0% interest.
Brooklyn Public Library
10 Grand Army Plaza New York NY USType: Eventbrite