Community Business Academy Spring 2024 Cohort meets every Wednesday beginning February 28th from 6-9 pm.

All sessions are for cohort members only. Ends on May 22nd.

Join us for ‘Connecting the Dots’ with JWC member Tamisha Williams of Tamisha Williams Consulting, a certified executive and personal coach with over 10 years of experience in education, including 8 years as a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practitioner. 

Tamisha's coaching helps clients assess their well-being, align with their core values, and take decisive action toward their goals. She has spoken at 50+ schools and organizations on equity-centered leadership and is committed to fostering inclusive leadership and holistic wellness.

Hear how 'Connecting the Dots' of networking, asking questions, utilizing resources can benefit you and your business with JWC member Tamisha Williams and JWC Foundation’s Community Connector, Crystal Simmons.

Community Business Academy Spring 2024 Cohort meets every Wednesday beginning February 28th from 6-9 pm.

All sessions are for cohort members only. Ends on May 22nd.

Welcome to the Jackson Ward Collective. Attend a new member orientation to learn more about the program and the next steps for you and your business.

Casual + Chill Conversation

• Our History

• Our Programs

• Resources

• Quick Q&A

Find a quiet room to join and meet fellow JWC members.

Please note, these meetings are offered 1-2 times each month. Register here

Join the JWC Foundation, InUnison, and BLK RVA for a fun and interactive evening of games, laughter, and relationship-building! (even if you make somebody draw +4 lol)

This Game Night for Networking is designed to help our members connect with other local business owners in a relaxed and enjoyable setting while enhancing your social capital.

Social capital refers to the collective value of social networks, relationships, and connections within a community, group, or society.

Event Highlights:

Engage in a variety of board and card games
Connect with like-minded individuals from diverse industries and backgrounds, fostering valuable connections for personal and professional growth
Enjoy delicious complimentary drinks and snacks, creating a comfortable and inclusive atmosphere
Participate in icebreaker activities to kickstart meaningful conversations.
Take home newfound friendships, valuable contacts, and a sense of community to boost your networking success

Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your professional network while having a blast. Whether you’re a seasoned networker or just starting, our Game Night for Networking promises a memorable and enjoyable experience. It’s GAME on!

Get registered today, space is limited!

This event is for members only. Register here

Community Business Academy Spring 2024 Cohort meets every Wednesday beginning February 28th from 6-9 pm.

All sessions are for cohort members only. Ends on May 22nd.

Comcast RISE is supporting the growth of all small businesses and entrepreneurs committed to uplifting their local communities. The program is built to help businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth.

This year, Comcast RISE has awarded 500 recipients in five cities with a grant package that includes:

business consultation services
educational resources
monetary grant
creative production
media schedule
and a technology makeover.

Join this virtual call to learn more and ask question to ease your doubt and/or fear of taking the next step and APPLYING!

JWC Foundation has "put you on" to opportunity that would allow you adn your business to RISE!

Thursday April 25th from 7pm to 7:30pm. Register here.

Community Business Academy Spring 2024 Cohort meets every Wednesday beginning February 28th from 6-9 pm.

All sessions are for cohort members only. Ends on May 22nd.

Join our hosts in a candid conversation about pricing strategies aimed at boosting revenue and ensuring client satisfaction. Discover how to set prices to encourage growth and keep clients happy. We'll dive into personal stories around pricing a service-based business, and a product-based business, using our individual stories to illustrate the importance of knowing your own value and not using a low price as your main sales pitch.

As a former maker and retail store owner, Leslie Arthur has priced hundreds of products and sold bath and body products to thousands in the Richmond area via her former business Bon Air Soap Company. Now, as a membership resource at The MBL, Leslie is excited to share her first-hand experience with selling, pricing, and wowing customers, all while asking for what you are worth.

The MBL is excited to tag team this conversation around pricing with our friends and partners at The JWC Foundation. JWC Community Manager and owner of Crystal Clear Purposes, Crystal Simmons isn’t one to leave a problem unsolved, so when—after years in corporate America—she realized there was a disconnect between employers’ expectations and employee performance. When she looked closely and connected with her colleagues, what she found was employers were failing to connect on an authentic level with employees, so Crystal began to take on a leadership role among her peers, later moving into coaching her work teams. Crystal Clear Purposes is the cool older sibling who can get their younger sibling to open up in ways their parents can’t. She does so by coaching corporate teams, focusing closely on each individual to learn their strengths, goals, and roadblocks to offer them a personalized plan to move forward successfully and freely in their careers.

Join us and discover what you can be doing to make sure your business is aligned with your goals. Set your prices for success and growth!

Welcome to the Jackson Ward Collective. Attend a new member orientation to learn more about the program and the next steps for you and your business.

Connecting the Dots w/ JWC member Latoria Henderson, a native of Montgomery, Alabama who migrated to Richmond, Virginia in 2009 to further her education. Latoria is the Co-Owner of Rollin Eatz, a Richmond based food trailer, in addition to being employed full time locally with Myers and Stauffer CPA LC.

Hear how connecting the dots of networking, asking questions, utilizing resources benefits you and your business with JWC member Latoria Henderson as JWCF’s Community

Connector, Crystal Simmons, gets curious and asks intriguing questions to enlighten others in their business.

Community Business Academy Spring 2024 Cohort meets every Wednesday beginning February 28th from 6-9 pm.

All sessions are for cohort members only. Ends on May 22nd.

Community Business Academy Spring 2024 Cohort meets every Wednesday beginning February 28th from 6-9 pm.

All sessions are for cohort members only. Ends on May 22nd.

Community Business Academy Spring 2024 Cohort meets every Wednesday beginning February 28th from 6-9 pm.

All sessions are for cohort members only. Ends on May 22nd.

Join us for the RVA Hot Wheelz Black Ribbon Cutting Celebration Saturday, March 16th at 12:30PM.

“At RVA Hot Wheelz, located right here in the vibrant city of Richmond, we’re not just opening a business; we’re igniting a dream. Richmond, with its rich history and dynamic energy, serves as the perfect backdrop for our venture. Here, amidst the hustle and bustle of urban life, we’re proving that it’s possible to dream big and turn those dreams into reality.”  - Dashia Oliver +

Destiny Oliver, owners

Stick around after the cutting for live music, food, and your chance to win a Slingshot rental!

The JWC Foundation has heard many of our members share how JWC has "put them on" to a plethora of people, perspectives, organizations, opportunities and more.That's why we created this series geared towards that intention of putting Black business owners to spaces and conversations that will put them "ON" to Learn, Grow and Own their Black business(es) in the Black Community with collaboration, celebration and ease. Learn new perspectives and skills to succeed Q&A portion for members to find clarity and build confidence meet other Black Business owners and grow your social capital.

RSVP Here

Community Business Academy Spring 2024 Cohort meets every Wednesday beginning February 28th from 6-9 pm.

All sessions are for cohort members only. Ends on May 22nd.

Join us for the Black Ribbon Cutting for The Foundation

The Lindsey Food Group is bringing you their first Social Restaurant and Lounge!! Serving small plates and craft cocktails with live entertainment. Get ready to eat amazing food and have a great time. 

Social Restaurant and Lounge Serving small plates and craft cocktails with live entertainment brought to you by Lindsey Food Group. 

Join us for the opportunity to be in the room with a Professional Banker with 10+ years of experience supporting small and large businesses throughout the Richmond Region (and beyond.)

• Receive non-judgemental support and answers to your money questions

• Community-focused banking institution for business owners like YOU

• Casual and welcoming atmosphere to easily connect with other Jackson Ward Collective members

• Light Food and Refreshments provided

Bring a notebook, pen and questions.

This event is for JWC Members only.

RVSP Here

Community Business Academy Spring 2024 Cohort meets every Wednesday beginning February 28th from 6-9 pm.

All sessions are for cohort members only. Ends on May 22nd.

Community Business Academy Spring 2024 Cohort meets every Wednesday beginning February 28th from 6-9 pm.

All sessions are for cohort members only. Ends on May 22nd.

The JWC Foundation has heard many of our members share how JWC has "put them on" to a plethora of people, perspectives, organizations, opportunities and more.That's why we created this series geared towards that intention of putting Black business owners to spaces and conversations that will put them "ON" to Learn, Grow and Own their Black business(es) in the Black Community with collaboration, celebration and ease. Learn new perspectives and skills to succeed Q&A portion for members to find clarity and build confidence meet other Black Business owners and grow your social capital.

RSVP Here

On Wednesday, February 21st VUU be hosting an Entrepreneur Resource Fair where we are showcasing organizations that support the birth and growth of small and minority-owned businesses. This fair is open to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Some of these individuals currently have their own business while others are looking to start one. We would love for you to be one of our Resources to share your wisdom, services, and expertise. The event will be held in the Living and Learning Center on campus.

New member orientation.