PR is still relevant as ever, but trying to breakthrough that world can seem like a daunting task for many makers.

Richardine Bartee, Editor in Chief and Owner of GRUNGECAKE, is sharing her wisdom to break down all that you need to know about press. To lead the conversation, Bymaddz, singer, artist, & performer, will be asking questions more relevant to creative entrepreneurs.Join us for a night of networking and learning how to grow your business. Light refreshments will be served.

What to Expect:

6 - 6:30: Mix & Mingle

6:30 - 7:15: Conversation and Q&A with Richardine Bartee and Bymaddz

7:15 - 7:30: Show & Tell, Ask & Gives, your turn to share with the audience your business and project

7:30 - 8: Closing and Networking

*Huge thanks to our venue host Launch Pad.

Gain valuable tips from celebrity chef Ameer Natson and learn how to catapult your food business in 2020!

Chef. Author. Motivator. Faith Leader. These are the words our guest speaker uses to describe himself and how he has built his business beyond the kitchen as a food entrepreneur.

Ameer Natson is a sought-after speaker and influencer with a message to motivate entrepreneurs and dreamers with his "real, raw, and relevant" approach! In this lively discussion, we'll be asking Ameer how he expanded his passion for cooking into developing different avenues.

Come prepared with your questions for Chef Ameer or tweet us your questions ahead of time at Makerhoods.

*Special thanks to Launch Pad Newark for hosting us!

What to Expect:

• 6 - 6:30: Mix & Mingle

• 6:30 - 7:15: Discussion and Q&A with Celebrity Chef Ameer Natson

• 7:15 - 7:30: Show & Tell, Ask & Gives, your turn to share with the audience your business and project

• 7:30 - 8: Closing and Networking

In this webinar, you’ll learn exactly what you need to do for your business to support you full-time through our Quit Your Day Job Analysis.

This class is perfect if you make dresses/fashion, beauty products, jewelry, or other physical goods and want to work on your business full-time.

By the end of the class you’ll learn:

• How much product you need to sell in order to quit your job?

• How much product you need to sell if you want to increase your take-home income?

• Basic business terminology and fundamental financial information about your side business.

With this information, you can make an informed decision on when it makes the most financial sense to quit your job, and you can start planning to make it happen!

We all have 24 hours in a day to make our goals and dreams become a reality. But let's face it - it's hard to break bad habits and juggle all of our responsibilities.

If you feel frustrated that you're not making it happen or are stressed with everything going on in life, take a moment to invest in yourself and come to "24 Hours in a Day: How Are You Getting It Done?" We're bringing in a panel of doers to help give you inspiration and tips to get organized and stay productive.

Meet the Panel

• Georgie-Ann Getton-Mckoy is an Execution strategist. She is also a married mom of 2, Author of The Art of Getting Sh*t Done, serial entrepreneur, community builder, professional public speaker, host of Doing the Most the Misadventures of entrepreneurship podcast & Diversity in Tech Enthusiast. She is here to help others become more productive, execute on their ideas, & go from being a dreamer to being doer.

• Chauntel Greaves is a Project Manager Consultant, and Workflow Strategist for small, service-based businesses. With ten years of Project Management, Operations & Client Services experience, she helps business owners establish efficient systems, save time, and reduce overwhelm.

We'll also be giving away two copies of our panelist's book "The Art of Getting Sh*t Done" by Georgie-Ann Getton-Mckoy!

What to Expect

• 6 – 6:30: Meet & Greet

• 6:30 – 7:15: Presentation + Q&A

• 7:15 - 7:30: Show & Tell, Ask & Gives

• 7:30 – 8: Networking

Makerhoods presents "The Network: Connections, Food & Music."

We have put a fun twist on the way entrepreneurs and business owners network. Our summer mixer celebrate makers, creatives, entrepreneurs, small business owners and more!

The main purpose of the event is networking and making lasting connections for your business! Be sure to bring…

• Business cards

• Promotional information

• Products for Show & Tell, Ask & Gives

*During Show & Tell, Ask & Gives each attendee receives 30 seconds to promote their project or business, seek advice from fellow attendees, or offer your skills to the group. After sharing, attendees can find each other and network directly.

What to expect:

6 - 6:30: Meet and Greet

6:30 - 7: Announcements and Show & Tell, Ask & Gives

7 - 8: Networking

Link: https://thenetwork19.eventbrite.com/?aff=website

How do you get your product or service rise above the noise and stand out against your competitors? That’s the question we’ll be discussing at our next meetup “How to Develop a Business that Stands Out & Makes Sales.”⁣

You’ll hear from Justice, founder and creator of The Fruit Mkt - an ecommerce apparel company. Justice has created a unique brand that has led to successful sales.⁣ Justice will share his real-life stories on...⁣

• How to create a unique product⁣

• How to leverage your brand to create online sales

⁣As always, there will be time to ask your own questions!

⁣Link: https://standoutandsale.eventbrite.com

Thursday, June 27th

6 pm -8 pm

Launch Pad Newark

Getting the capital you need to start or grow your business is a top challenge most business owners face.

There are plenty of misconceptions about finding money for your business. In this meetup, we’ll break down the basics of funding and provide you insights on how to take your next steps.

Our panel will touch on topics like:

• What types of funding are available… microloans, equity investment, and crowdfunding

• What you need to focus on to get funding

• Why are people not successful in getting the money they need

There will be plenty of Q&A time to get your specific questions answered. Submit your questions before the meetup by tweeting @makerhoods, DM’ing us on IG, or come prepared to ask the panelists your questions on funding.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/funding-your-business-how-to-access-financing-for-your-business-tickets-61802233143

Meet the Panel

• Panelist June Smith-Tomori is the Director of Operations & Strategic Partnership at GNEC (Greater Newark Enterprises Corporation). A natural born entrepreneur and former Executive Director of St. Paul’s Community Development Corporation in Paterson, NJ, June has known adversity and failure but has a relentless story and uses those experiences to springboard her out-of-the-box thinking. In her spare time, she works in event production and has worked a variety of celebrities in the film and music industry.

• Panelist Allison Strouse Williams is a seasoned leader with CEO and COO experience and a proven track record of driving expansive growth in startup technology companies. She currently is the Director of NVP Labs at Newark Venture Partners. She founded Yarly in 2012 and led the company to be acquired by its top competitor in mid-2015. Since then, Allison has been COO of a multi-national influencer brokerage software company as well as Head of Strategy for a leader in the live streaming video space. She now advises startups on a variety of areas from strategic planning to product/market fit to fundraising.

• Panelist Jessica Kelly has spent the last 10 years working in Fashion PR, marketing, and sales helping hundreds of brands grow. Her company, THR3EFOLD helps brands navigating the corrupt, confusing supply chain with a platform to connect to a sustainable community, find ethical factories, and grow their business for people, planet, and profit. Jessica has successfully crowdfunded $22,500. This has landed her company in Women's Wear Daily, establishing THR3EFOLD as a leader in the ethical fashion movement. Jessica is also a Business and Crowdfunding Coach for iFundWomen.

• Moderator Peter Hadar is the managing Owner & Creative Director of The Honors Program, a brand strategy multimedia company specializing in event programming and artist management. He is also the producer of the Guard d'Avant Progressive Music Festival.

Special thanks to our in-kind sponsors 3rd Space and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/funding-your-business-how-to-access-financing-for-your-business-tickets-61802233143