06
Oct
2024 Press Release
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For Immediate Release
Tallahassee, FL — Impact Week 2024, a nonprofit Business Conference & Speaker Series designed to connect innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders from across the city, region, and state. Scheduled for November 18-22, 2024, at the Challenger Learning Center, this week-long event focuses on business development, collaboration, and growth. Targeting startups, small businesses, and nonprofits, Impact Week offers valuable networking opportunities and hands-on workshops covering essential topics such as business strategy, planning, accounting, financial literacy, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and AI.
Local entrepreneur Rich Smith, CEO of Critical Business Group, Board Chair of InnovateTLH and Co-Founder of Impact Week – envisions this event as a transformative opportunity for the local community. “Impact Week is more than just an event or a conference; it’s a movement to inspire, equip and, for me personally, to give back to our small business community. My goal is to ensure that attendees gain value from their participation, giving them access to essential resources—including each other—that enable them to grow, innovate, and positively impact our local community.”
Smith also wanted to be sure to thank those that have been working all year to create this event. “This event would not be possible without the hard work and collaboration of our Steering Committee, Committee Chair and Board members, which are made up of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and students within our own ecosystem.”
Impact Week TLH is organized in collaboration with key partners and sponsors, including, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Florida A&M University (FAMU), Domi Station, the Challenger Learning Center and Critical Business Group. These partnerships ensure a comprehensive and impactful experience for all participants, bringing together resources, expertise, and a shared commitment to fostering innovation and growth within our community.
Tangela Lofton from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Florida A&M University expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are excited to collaborate with Impact Week. This event resonates deeply with our mission to foster the growth and development of small businesses. By uniting thought leaders and entrepreneurs, we are cultivating a vibrant ecosystem that encourages innovation and collaboration.”
Kara Holbert, Executive Director at Domi Station Incubator, also shared her enthusiasm about the collaboration: “Domi Station is excited to partner with Impact Week. This conference provides a unique platform for emerging entrepreneurs to connect with seasoned professionals and community partners, sparking innovation and growth. We believe that the exchange of ideas during this event will create lasting impacts on Tallahassee’s entrepreneurial landscape and beyond.”
Here’s what you can expect at Impact Week 2024:
Business Tours: Be sure to sign up to tour a local business on 11/18 or 11/22.
Speaker Series: 20+ speakers from diverse backgrounds, delivering insights & strategies to inspire and equip attendees for success.
Workshops: Experts discuss latest trends in business, technology, and leadership, offering attendees hands-on knowledge and skills.
Professional Headshots & Video Interviews: Book your headshot during our professional development day, and/or schedule an interview to talk about your business. We’ll be conducting interviews and providing the footage back for self promotion.
Networking Opportunities: With a focus on building relationships, Impact Week will host several networking sessions, allowing participants to connect with like-minded professionals and potential collaborators.
Pitch Competitions: In partnership with Domi Station, aspiring entrepreneurs will have the chance to showcase their ideas to a panel of seasoned investors and mentors, with prizes awarded to the most innovative concepts.
Community Engagement: With a mission to support the local community, Impact Week will include volunteer opportunities and initiatives aimed at giving back to Tallahassee.
For more information on Impact Week 2024, including registration, sponsorships and volunteer details and a full schedule of events visit: ImpactweekTLH.org
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