We’re taking a moment to name what we’re grateful for this year—and at the top of the list is the genuine support we’ve received from leaders who believe in the work we’re doing across North Carolina.

A huge thank you to Durham County Commissioner Michelle Burton and Senator Natalie Murdock for showing up and speaking life into our Small Biz Showcase. Their presence and their words resonated deeply with the business owners, entrepreneurs, and community members who joined us.

And we’re already looking ahead with gratitude to NC Representative Zack Hawkins, who will be speaking at our Workforce In Action Business Luncheon next week.

Of course, we can’t forget Rod Carter of CBS 17 News for giving us a warm, consistent platform to share how the Give It Get It Membership and our statewide events are helping businesses grow, thrive, and stay connected.

It means everything to have leaders who don’t just watch the ecosystem, they invest in it. And we plan to keep that momentum moving forward.

Let’s make this happen together.

Let’s grow the ecosystem, one member at a time.

Join now: http://www.giveitgetit.biz.

With appreciation and momentum,

Give It To The People®

It means everything to have leaders who don’t just watch the ecosystem, they invest in it. And we plan to keep that momentum moving forward.

Let’s make this happen together.

Let’s grow the ecosystem, one member at a time.

Join now: http://www.giveitgetit.biz.

With appreciation and momentum,

Give It To The People®

December Give It To The People Events

December 1 – Be In The Ecosystem Virtual Summit (10 AM)
Featuring DeSean Bogues from the NC Department of Commerce
We’re talking entrepreneurship, veterans, funding, and what’s next for 2025.

RSVP 

December 2-4 - Canva Biz Summit

Learn How to Use Canva for your business in 3 nightly sessions fromn6-7:30 pm courtesy of the Veterans Business Outreach Center

RSVP HERE

December 5 – Workforce In Action Business Luncheon
Build capacity. Hire smarter. Get the support you need to scale.

GET TICKETS HERE 

December 12 - How To Use AI for Business.

Learn how to turn your AI into a Business Tool that knows you and how you want the world to see your business sponsored by The NC Department of Transportation

REGISTER HERE

December 14 – Focus Forum
An implementation session designed to help you clear the overwhelm and start 2025 on purpose, not by accident. GET TICKETS HERE  

Save The Date for our 2026 BIZ FESTS! 

Triad....you've been asking us to come back for 2 years now and we are brining back learning in a fun, concise, and actionable way. For 2026 we present Give It To The People® Biz Fests. Each Biz Fest is focused on one area and they are built for execution. Every session is hands-on, high-impact, and focused on getting things done, right there in the room.

We don’t do theory. We deliver action. You’ll walk away with confidence in knowing exactly how to do "the thing" plus, work completed, systems in place, and strategies ready to implement.

If you have friends that are thinking about starting a business and want a one-day fast track to get it done, then tell them to join us on January 23 for the Startup Biz Fest. 

If you are already in business but want some quick way to fine tune and grow your business, then you should join us on January 30 for the Growth Biz Fest. 

Both events will be held from 9 am - 3 pm in High Point NC at Congdon Yards. 

 We’re closing the year strong and stepping into 2025 with clarity, purpose, and community. Make sure you’re in the mix, you never know which conversation, class, or connection will unlock your next big win.

Chisa & Montro Brown
Give It To The People
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