Join us at Alamance Community College Small Business Center for the 3rd Annual Women & Minority Business Summit!
3rd Annual Women & Minority Business Summit Returns with Theme: “Freedom to Do Business”
Celebrating Juneteenth with Empowerment, Education, and Mental Wealth for North Carolina Entrepreneurs
Graham, NC – June 19, 2025 – The Women & Minority Owned Small Business Summit is back for its 3rd year, continuing its mission to empower entrepreneurs of all backgrounds across North Carolina. Held on Thursday, June 19 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Auditorium at Alamance Community College, Main Building Room 301, located at 1247 Jimmie Kerr Road, Graham, NC 27258, this powerful summit is free and open to the public, with registration available at: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=10450043.
This year’s theme, “Freedom to Do Business,” honors Juneteenth while creating space for business owners at every stage—whether launching, growing, or scaling—to access the tools they need to thrive. Curated by Give It To The People, the event will feature an inspiring lineup of workshops, resources, and expert-led sessions focused on marketing, finance, human resources, participatory mentorship, and Mental Wealth.
“This summit is about making sure freedom isn’t just a concept—it’s a reality in business,” says Chisa Pennix-Brown, Chief Curator of Give It To The People and featured speaker at the event. “We’re cultivating a space where people—especially women and BIPOC entrepreneurs—can walk away with knowledge, connections, and confidence to grow a business that reflects who they are and where they want to go. We want to help people build self-sustaining, repeatable models for success.”
In addition to traditional business development sessions, the summit will also offer specialized programming for individuals with judicial involvement who are now pursuing entrepreneurship as a fresh start and a new future.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or an experienced business owner, this event provides a space to grow, connect, and build community with like-minded leaders and change-makers across the state.
Event Details:
📍 Auditorium at Alamance Community College – Main Building Room 301
📬 1247 Jimmie Kerr Road, Graham, NC 27258
📅 Thursday, June 19, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ Free Registration: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=10450043
Join us for an unforgettable day of empowerment and entrepreneurial elevation.
F AQ'S
Note: This event is sponsored by the Alamance Community College Small Business Center and additional registration in their system is required for all attendees.
1 . Do you have to attend the entire day?
Attendees are welcome to attend for the entire day or any portion of the day.
2 . Can you bring children?
No. There is no child care provided for the event.
3 . Are walk-ins accepted?
Yes. Walk-ins will be accepted, but seating is limited.
AGENDA
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:45 – 10:00 AM | Opening Preliminaries & Instructions |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Fireside Chat / Keynote |
| 11:00 – 12:30 PM | Breakout Sessions Block 1 |
| 12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch & Networking |
| 1:30 – 3:00 PM | Breakout Sessions Block 2 |
| 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Closing Session or Panel |
REGISTER TO ATTEND
MEET YOUR HOST
Chisa D. Pennix-Brown is a Virtual Educator and Mental Wealth Life Stylist. She is the Chief Curator of Give it to the People, is a lifestyle brand focused on curated events for entrepreneurial Mental Health, Business Growth, and Education.
Chisa is also a podcaster and host of Give It To The People Live which focused on BIPOC and Women Owned Businesses throughout the US.
She is committed to helping entrepreneurs navigate the imperfect imbalance of self-care while making money through authentic engagement and she uses her book The 90 Day Focus: Your Action Plan for Success to help people get things done!