Join us in Chicago, IL on June 4, 2024, for an exciting event: the 2024 Chicago Challenge Pitch Competition, where our Challenge program graduates will showcase their business ventures. Reserve your spot: lnkd.in/g7fD5iRP

#chicagobusiness #chicagoentrepreneur

Our National Pride Grant to support LGBTQIA+ small businesses is officially open! 🌈 A total of $25,000 to be awarded to LGBTQIA+ businesses across the country. Apply today: ff-cdc.org/4aX40cK

#PrideGrant #InclusionMatters #PrideInBusiness #lgbtqia #LGBTBusiness

Congratulations to Kimberly Flowers, CEO of Morning Star Concrete Construction, Inc., for winning 1st place in the Founders First 2024 SoCal Challenge Pitch Competition! 👏🏆

#WomenInBusiness #SoCalEntrepreneur #PitchCompetition #DiverseFounders #BreakingBarriers

Congratulations to the 2024 Chicagoland Job Creators Grant Finalists! Welcome to the Founders First community. We're excited to support your journey, and we can't wait to see your businesses thrive. The future is bright! 🌟

#ChicagoSmallBiz #ChicagoEntrepreneurship

Gain legal insights for your startup! Join us on April 23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET for a webinar with legal experts from AllRise Legal Counsel and Storylock Legal. Register now: ff-cdc.org/4ahqlSb

#LegalInsights #StartupLegal #FundraisingLegal

Congratulations to Lisa Brunet, CEO of DLZP Group, for winning 1st place in the Founders First 2024 SoCal FastPath Pitch Competition! 👏🏆

#WomenEntrepreneurs #FemaleFounders #WomenInTech #SoCalPitchCompetition #DiverseFounders

Join us in San Diego, CA on April 18, 2024, for an exciting event: the 2024 Winter Bootcamp Pitch Competition, where our Bootcamp program graduates will showcase their business ventures. Reserve your spot now ➡ ff-cdc.org/4af4k5W

#sandiegobusiness #sandiegoentrepreneur

We're excited to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth by highlighting inspiring women business owners we've had the honor to work with. Meet Kim Roxie, Founder of LAMIK Beauty, a US-manufactured clean-colored cosmetic brand.

Read more about her inspiring story: foundersfirstcdc.org/kim-lamik-beau…

Join us this Thursday, February 29 at 12pm CT / 10am PT for a webinar with Crowe LLP Accounting Advisory experts, Grif and Ishita, who will provide insights on accounting basics, software considerations, audit/review engagements, and more. Register now: ff-cdc.org/3OZl88R

We are excited to announce the 3rd round for the Center for Economic Inclusion Vanguard Accelerator in collaboration with NEOO Partners Inc., dedicated to supporting #Latina and #Black women-owned businesses. Apply today: ff-cdc.org/3SdKHEb

We're excited to share the achievements of our Texas program graduates from the Founders First CDC Challenge Business Accelerator program. Congratulations on completing the program, and a big thanks to all of the partner judges! 👏

#TexasBusiness #TexasEntrepreneur

Calling all minority-owned or #DEI focused brand agencies! The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDCHQ) opens RFP for rebrand. Intent to bid is due on Jan. 12 & full proposals due on Jan. 29: nmsdc.org/news/nmsdc-iss…

Attention #Illinois Business Owners! We are excited to announce the 2024 Chicagoland Job Creators Grant - $100,000 in grant rewards for 25 businesses across the state of Illinois. Apply before February 6, 2024: ff-cdc.org/3HbKxYF

#ChicagoBusiness #Illinois SmallBusiness

Congrats to the 2023 Southern California Job Creators Grant Finalists! We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Founders First family and we look forward to seeing where your #passion takes you next. The best is yet to come!

#SoCalSmallBiz #SoCalEntrepreneurship #SoCalMinorityBiz

Congratulations to Lynette Smith, the Founder of Nutz About Popcorn, for securing 1st place in the Founders First Pennsylvania / New Jersey Challenge Pitch Competition! 👏🏆

#NJSmallBusiness #JerseyEntrepreneurs #PASmallBusiness #PennsylvaniaEntrepreneurs #DiverseFounders

Join us on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 11am for our webinar, 'Navigating The Funding Landscape.' Gain valuable insights on the funding landscape and how to leverage it to propel the growth of your business. Secure your spot now: ff-cdc.org/3T6SJjZ #BusinessGrowthInsights

Join us in making a difference for #GivingTuesday ! Your support fuels our mission to build an inclusive economy for diverse founders nationwide. 🌟 Donate Today: ff-cdc.org/3GaHwXZ

#EmpowerEntrepreneurs #InclusiveEconomy #SupportSmallBiz #DiversityInBusiness

In honor of Veterans Day, we're giving a round of applause to the 25 Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran Grant finalists. Welcome to the Founders First family, and a sincere thank you to all the Veterans across our nation for your service! #CelebratingVeterans #VeteranEntrepreneurs

Join us on Tuesday, November 14th at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET to discover how you can maximize your business's income streams through the creation of recurring revenue. Register today: ff-cdc.org/49ojoOY

#BizWebinar #RecurringRevenue #BusinessIncome #SubscriptionModel

Huge thanks to our partners for their continuous support in helping us spread the word about the Stephen L. Tadlock Fund for Veteran business owners. Get ready for an exciting Veteran grant recipient announcement coming in the next few weeks. 🎖 #Vetpreneur #VeteranBiz