The Give It, Get It Membership is your gateway to growth, community, and valuable resources for entrepreneurs and business service organizations.

1. What is the Give It Get It Biz Membership?

The Give It Get It Biz Membership is a statewide business ecosystem hub designed for established entrepreneurs and support organizations. Members gain access to curated training, expert-led workshops, networking, statewide partnerships, and tools that help accelerate progress and strengthen operational capacity.

2. Who should join this membership?

This membership is for growth-minded entrepreneurs, small business owners, nonprofit leaders, CDFIs, chambers, and business service organizations ready to boost their impact. If you want real resources, real relationships, and real opportunities, you’re in the right place.

3. How does the membership help my business grow?

You get actionable trainings, marketing support, AI-powered tools, statewide visibility, and connections that shorten your learning curve. Members use the platform to reduce overwhelm, streamline their systems, and tap into opportunities they would’ve otherwise missed.

4. What makes this membership different from other business groups?

We combine business development, ecosystem building, and mental wealth support in one place. Unlike traditional groups, chambers of commerce, merchants associations, and business networking, Give It Get It connects you to regional and statewide partners, curated events, live workshops, and a community that actually responds, supports, and collaborates.

5. How quickly can I start benefiting after I join?

Immediately. Once you join for free, you unlock upcoming events, statewide resources, a growing network of partners, and on-demand tools to strengthen your operations. You can start connecting, learning, and expanding your ecosystem the same day.

At Give It to the People, we believe in the power of giving and supporting each other to foster growth and success! Our community of members, affectionately known as "Givers," is a vibrant and diverse group of individuals dedicated to making a positive impact on their businesses and the world around them.

Hear from our Chief Curator, Chisa Pennix-Brown. 

1. What business networking groups are available to small business owners?

The Give It Get It Membership is a statewide ecosystem hub connecting entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and business-service organizations. Members get access to curated training, live events, coworking partnerships, and statewide networking that helps them grow faster and stay informed.

2. Does  the Give It Get It Biz membership offer mentoring and resources for entrepreneurs?

Give It Get It does in the form of Business Coaching, with our professionally trained and certiifed coach LaShon A. Harley of LAH Companies. This is an additional paid service at a reduced rate for members. 

Members receive direct access to trainings, workshops, expert speakers, and resource-driven sessions designed to help them build capacity, grow revenue, and make smarter business decisions. We don’t just share information, we connect you to the people who can help you level up.

3. How much does a business-membership group cost and what do you get?

Our membership starts free and includes statewide resources, business events, weekly opportunities, and access to curated learning. Premium level is $500 for the year and adds deeper training, exclusive workshops, partner collaborations, and access to podcast and media features. You choose the level that matches your goals.

4. Will this membership connect me with other local business owners and support organizations?

Absolutely. Our network includes entrepreneurs, CDFIs, universities, chambers, coworking spaces, nonprofits, and statewide resource partners. Members regularly collaborate, hire each other, share referrals, and attend events across NC together.

5. Does this membership help with marketing, referrals, or growth?

Yes. The membership was built to reduce overwhelm and increase visibility. You’ll discover marketing opportunities, collaboration partners, statewide event listings, digital tools, and trainings that help you expand your reach and create sustainable growth systems.

6. What kind of support does a membership offer for my stage of business?

Although our focus is on existing businesses from 2-10 years, whether you’re scaling, stabilizing, or reinventing your business, we offer pathways for every level. From startup tools to advanced marketing, AI training, funding resources, and community support, our membership meets you where you are and helps you get to what’s next.

7. How active is the membership: events, workshops, and networking?

Extremely active. Members receive weekly updates and access to ongoing virtual workshops, in-person events across NC, symposiums, summits, coworking activations, and partner-hosted opportunities.

Monthly livestream podcast taping, Quarterly Networking events and Small Biz Showcases, in addition to our brunches and luncheons. 

This is an ecosystem that moves and we make sure you stay in the loop.

8. Is this membership open to service-based businesses, product businesses, nonprofits, and creatives?

Yes. Our membership is intentionally diverse because strong ecosystems require every type of business. Whether you run a service, sell products, lead a nonprofit, work in tech, or create art,  you belong here.

9. What kinds of benefits or ROI do business members receive?

Members gain access to opportunities they wouldn’t find alone, statewide partnerships, training that saves time and money, visibility for their business, new collaborations, and a community that shares resources. Many members get clients, partnerships, and funding opportunities directly through our network.

10. How quickly can I see results after joining?

You can see benefits immediately. Once you join, you unlock upcoming events, business resources, partner connections, and learning opportunities the same day. The more you show up, the faster you grow, and our platform is designed to keep you moving.