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06/18/2026

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An ESOP stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan.It is a business ownership structure that allows employees to become be...
06/18/2026

An ESOP stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

It is a business ownership structure that allows employees to become beneficial owners of the company through a trust that holds company stock on their behalf.

Benefits for Business Owners
Preserve Your Legacy: Your company remains independent and often stays rooted in its local community.

Create a Succession Plan: An ESOP can provide a pathway to ownership transition without finding an outside buyer.

Retain Employees: Ownership often increases engagement and retention.

Potential Tax Advantages: ESOP transactions can offer significant tax benefits for both the company and selling owners.

Receive Fair Market Value: An independent valuation determines the company's value.

This is exactly why you should attend the At the NC Employee Ownership Conference in Raleigh, NC at the McKimmon Center on September 16, 2026.

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06/18/2026

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✨ We are proud to shine a spotlight on one of our Premier Members of the Give it Get It Business Membership, La-Tasha Be...
06/18/2026

✨ We are proud to shine a spotlight on one of our Premier Members of the Give it Get It Business Membership, La-Tasha Best-Gaddy!

A respected business owner, community leader, and proud Diamond Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Durham Alumnae Chapter since April 2002, La-Tasha continues to make an impact through leadership, service, and entrepreneurship.

When asked about the influence of her sorority experience, La-Tasha shared:

"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has helped me through the Economic Development Committee programs like Financial Fortitude and especially the support and encouragement from my Sorority Sisters."*

Give it to the People®, we love celebrating leaders who understand that success is not built alone. Community, collaboration, and connection matter, and La-Tasha embodies all three.

If you're a member of a Divine Nine organization, a business owner, entrepreneur, professional, or community leader, we invite you to join us at the BLK BIZ Brunch as we celebrate the powerful intersection of Black Greek excellence, business leadership, and community engagement!

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 ReCity, 112 Broadway Street, Durham, NC
🎟️ Register Today: https://luma.com/ocxamd2p

FYI: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE GREEK to Come network, build relationships, celebrate excellence, and connect with some of the region's most dynamic leaders.

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Your Business Is More Than a PaycheckYou spent years building your business.The question is: What happens when you're re...
06/16/2026

Your Business Is More Than a Paycheck

You spent years building your business.

The question is: What happens when you're ready to step away?

Many owners assume their only options are:
✔ Sell to a competitor
✔ Close the doors
✔ Pass it to family

But there's another option that more business owners are exploring: employee ownership.

At the NC Employee Ownership Conference, you'll learn how employee ownership models can help preserve your legacy, reward your team, and create a pathway toward succession.

If you've ever wondered what your exit strategy looks like, this conference belongs on your calendar.

📅 September 16, 2026
📍 McKimmon Center, Raleigh, NC
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Five years ago, we started something.A dedicated space for Black businesses, community leaders, and ecosystem partners t...
06/09/2026

Five years ago, we started something.

A dedicated space for Black businesses, community leaders, and ecosystem partners to connect, learn, and grow together. We called it the BLK BIZ Summit, and every year it has grown bigger, bolder, and more impactful than the year before.

This year, we are evolving.
Introducing BLK BIZ Brunch. 🍳

Same mission. New energy. And yes, we are eating good this time too!

Give it to the People® is bringing together Divine Nine members, Black business owners, elected officials, workforce and economic development leaders, and community champions for a morning that is equal parts celebration, education, and real connection.

This year we are giving special recognition to the people who have been doing the work Divine Nine business owners, elected officials, Give it Get It Business Membership members, and community leaders who are moving the needle for Black economic development in North Carolina. You deserve your flowers. We are handing them out in public.

Here is what to expect inside the room:
✨ Micro Lessons™ — High-impact business wisdom from community leaders who have the receipts to prove it

🏆 Special Recognition — For the ones who have been showing up and showing out

🤝 Real Networking — With entrepreneurs, ecosystem partners, and decision-makers who are invested in your success

🍳 Full Brunch — Because you cannot build on an empty stomach

🥂 Tasty Sips by A Glass Above LLC — Setting the vibe right from the moment you walk in

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 ReCity Network | 113 Broadway Street, Durham, NC 🎟️ $75 per person | 2 for $125

You do not have to be Greek to attend. You just have to be ready to connect, collaborate, and cultivate.

Space is limited. This room will fill up. Secure your seat now.
👉🏾https://luma.com/ocxamd2p

Tag a business owner who needs to be in this room. Tag your frat brother. Tag your line sister. Tag the elected official who shows up for Black business every single time. 👇🏾

June is packed, and we are just getting started.Hot Entrepreneur Summer officially kicks off this month and the lineup w...
06/08/2026

June is packed, and we are just getting started.

Hot Entrepreneur Summer officially kicks off this month and the lineup we've built for June alone is a masterclass in what it looks like when entrepreneurship education meets community.

We're opening doors in Durham, heading to the Triad, rolling through Warren County, and showing up digitally for entrepreneurs across the state, all in one month.

Here's what's coming in June 👇

June 11— HES Kickoff & Durham Business Listening Tour Recap · ReCity Durham

June 13— All Access Triad Small Business Summit · Alamance SBC, Haw River

June 13— Small Business Road Tour · Warren County

June 16— Passing the Torch Webinar

June 18— Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Summit · Durham County Library

June 24— Social Media Scheduling & Automation Webinar

June 24— How to Livestream Webinar

June 29— AI for the People · North Regional Library, Durham

Eight events. One month. Zero excuses. 👏🏾

Register for everything at luma.com/giveitgetit link in bio.

Tag someone who needs to be in a room with us this summer. ⬇️

Eight events. One month. Multiple cities and platforms.

This is what Give it to the People®, Infinity Bridges Inc & Give it Get It Business Membership do, we show up, we stay consistent, and we bring the training to where entrepreneurs actually are.

All events are free or affordably priced. Register for everything at luma.com/giveitgetit

Which event are you registering for first? Drop it in the comments. 👇

In 5 days we are curating something great that our Give it Get It Business Membership asked for. This isn't a big confer...
06/08/2026

In 5 days we are curating something great that our Give it Get It Business Membership asked for. This isn't a big conference where you get lost in the crowd.

The All Access Triad Small Business Summit at Alamance Community College is an intimate, intentional experience. Small enough that you actually get the attention, the conversation, and the mentoring that most entrepreneurs have been missing for years.

Real experts like Karriem Kanston, Jason Sam Jr, Charisma C. Thomas, LaShon Harley, Jonetta Appling, M.S.Ed., Madison Potter, Phydesia L. and yours truly Chisa Pennix-Brown LadyBizness to give REAL answers.

Part of is having REAL time with people who can actually help you move.

We're calling in the freelancers, coaches, influencers, nonprofits, grant seekers, and the ones who just left their job and are building something new. If you need clarity on marketing, taxes, AI, IP, strategy, or funding, this is the room that was built for that conversation.

You won't be a face in a crowd. You'll be in the room.

📅 June 13, 2026 📍 Alamance Community College · Haw River, NC 🔗 www.luma.com/giveitgetit
THIS SATURDAY 9 AM - 3 PM. Don't miss it.

What an incredible time connecting, learning, and sharing ideas at the Canva Summit at Carteret Community College ! Than...
06/05/2026

What an incredible time connecting, learning, and sharing ideas at the Canva Summit at Carteret Community College ! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the event a success.

As institutions, organizations, and conferences continue planning professional development opportunities, my calendar is now booking for the remainder of 2026 and 2027.

If you're looking for an engaging speaker, trainer, or workshop facilitator focused on business growth, entrepreneurship, leadership, and professional development, connect with

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