Chisa Pennix-Brown turns economic mobility strategy into a stage that moves people:
Entrepreneurship, workforce readiness, and ecosystem building, built around your audience, not a stock deck. A Gold ELI Certified Facilitator and author of The 90-Day Focus, she's brought that work to PBS, WRAL, and ABC11.
Chisa Pennix-Brown helps entrepreneurs build capacity, institutions build better pathways, and communities put economic development In Action.
Accelerate progress. Reduce overwhelm. Be in the ecosystem.
The opportunities you need are already happening, with or without you. Give It, Get It™ is where 200+ entrepreneurs, small business owners, and support organizations across North Carolina stop working in isolation and start moving inside a network that actually shares.
Ecosystems reward the businesses already inside them.
See It In Action
This Is Give It To The People This is what economic mobility looks like on the ground: entrepreneurs connecting, ecosystems aligning, opportunity moving. Press play to see Give It To The People in the room.
WHY WORK WITH GIVE IT TOTHE PEOPLE
Give It To The People works alongside cities, counties, state agencies, and anchor institutions to:
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Align workforce development, entrepreneurship, and economic growth strategies
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Reduce duplication across systems while increasing participation and impact
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Build capacity within organizations and networks to support long-term sustainability
Through curated convenings, applied learning experiences, and cross-sector collaboration, the organization creates the conditions for ecosystems to work as they should, where employers understand how to engage workforce systems, entrepreneurs can navigate opportunity without gatekeeping, and institutions operate in coordination rather than silos.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
FOCUSED FALL: TIME TO TAKE ACTION
FOCUSED FALL
FOCUSED FALL IS HERE!
We are not waiting until January to help you get focused, funded, connected, and prepared. There is still plenty of business left to do this year!
First, applications are open for two powerful opportunities:
🟢 Clarity. Capacity. Confidence. Marketing Cohort
Designed for existing North Carolina and West Virginia businesses ready to build a marketing system they can actually sustain.
Apply: www.giveittothepeople.com/ccc
🟢 Procure & Certify Cohort with BizBridges
Built for North Carolina businesses ready to strengthen their certifications, procurement readiness, capability statements, and contracting opportunities.
Apply: www.giveittothepeople.com/pc
We also have in-person events happening across Durham, Dobson, and Winston-Salem. These experiences are designed to help you build relationships, learn something useful, and find the people and resources that can support your next move.
Can’t meet us in person? Our virtual classes cover AI, Canva, content creation, pricing, business planning, funding research, standard operating procedures, and more.
PARTNER WITH US
When you partner with Give It To The People, you’re choosing a team that cares about more than just logistics, we’re invested in your goals and dedicated to translating your vision into an experience that is seamless, dynamic, and truly enjoyable for you and your attendees. We take the pressure off by handling all aspects of event planning, from ideation to on-site coordination, allowing you to step into your event with confidence and ease, fully focused on engaging with
your audience. Our goal is to ensure you experience the joy of a well-executed event that aligns perfectly with your vision, without the usual headaches of planning, communication, or troubleshooting. Let Give It To The People create an event that exceeds your expectations, supports your brand, and leaves you and your guests inspired and energized.
What are PEOPLE saying about Give It To The People
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CURATED CONFERENCES
Curated Conferences are our way to reduce your stress when hosting your business events. We understand the weight of conference planning—juggling schedules, coordinating speakers, marketing, and making sure every detail aligns seamlessly.
But here's the game-changer: Give it to the People is not just about conferences; we're about mental wealth. That means reducing your stress and overwhelm by taking care of the intricate planning for you.
We provide the service you need to greet your guests, host your presentations, luncheons, retreats, masterminds, board meetings, and hybrid events.
When you invest in Give It To The People you are investing in a HUB & MWBE Certified company that is 100% Black owned.
MENTAL WEALTH
Mental Wealth Matters
At Give It To The People, we're not just about business; we're a Mental Wealth Company. Our mission is to reduce stress by taking the burden off your shoulders, allowing you to thrive and succeed. We believe in the power of a clear mind and a focused spirit.
Events Tailored to You
Whether you're gathering with a small group of 10 or hosting a large-scale event for 400, we've got you covered! Give It To The People specializes in crafting customized experiences that cater to your unique needs. Let us handle your to-do list while you focus on what truly matters.
Ready to embark on a journey of growth, connection, and success?
It starts with Give It To The People. Let's build something incredible together.