Carolina Small Business Development Fund

CSBDF President and CEO Kevin S. Dick, CEcD will be speaking next week at WOC Worldwide WOC Conversations at the Congressional Black Caucus event in Washington. Kevin will speak on the panel "'Black' Cities and Economic Development Strategies that Work for Everyone", offering his small business support and economic development expertise. Thank you to WOC Worldwide for including our organization in this great event. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/dTw2P87W

On October 1, we are gathering in Downtown Raleigh for our annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. We'll hear from small business experts, learn together, network, and celebrate North Carolina's vibrant community of Hispanic entrepreneurs at this event. Our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration will be at Junction West from 6-9 pm on October 1, and we can't wait to see you there. Tickets are free, but registration is required. For more details and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/g2qj7CFK

Members of our CSBDF and Western Women's Business Center team are in Washington this week for the annual National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders conference! CSBDF is proud to share a small business ecosystem with NALCAB, and we are grateful for opportunities like this for our team to learn and grow.

Check out the most recent episode of the NAGGLNow Podcast, featuring CSBDF Loan Portfolio Director Brent Allison! Thank you to the NAGGL for this informative platform on small business lending, and thank you to Brent for representing CSBDF so well.

Wrapping up our Black Business Month celebration, we're highlighting Domonique Boone, MBA and Leslie's Laundry Care, a thriving laundry service in Charlotte! A CSBDF client, Domonique has grown her business in Charlotte significantly over the past few years and offers pickup and delivery laundry services to clients across the Charlotte area.

On May 16, 2024, we gathered our closest friends, supporters, sponsors, and clients together at The Venue in downtown Asheville for our 10th Anniversary Gala, a celebration of a decade of Western Women's Business Center excellence in Western North Carolina! We dined, danced, learned, and connected during this evening of elegance and empowerment. We heard from sponsors and supporters, handed out awards to some of our oldest clients and partners, and celebrated together! Check out our new video highlighting this wonderful event: https://lnkd.in/gJAfUe8a

As we continue to celebrate Black Business Month, we're highlighting Dr. Candice T. Arrick, the owner of Smiles at Glenwood in Downtown Raleigh! At Smiles at Glenwood, Dr. Arrick and her team provide personal, passionate dental care in a convenient location for patients. Hear more of her story: https://lnkd.in/efV4SQXn

Carolina Small Business Development Fund is immensely proud of our President and CEO, Kevin S. Dick, CEcD, for his appointment to the Board of Directors of the Triangle Community Foundation! The Triangle Community Foundation is a strong, reputable force in making positive change and impact in the Triangle, and Kevin's presence on the Board of Directors is an honor for both him and our organization.

Have you had the chance to check out our new Vivid Digital Classroom yet? This free online learning platform provides courses in both English and Spanish on a variety of topics. From business operations to social media to accessing capital, Vivid has a wide array of courses from expert practitioners designed to help entrepreneurs start, support and grow their small businesses! Check out all Vivid has to offer today at vividclassroom.org

Carolina Small Business Development Fund is excited to announce that our President and CEO, Kevin S. Dick, CEcD, has been named a 2024 Leader in Diversity Award winner by the Triangle Business Journal! This award recognizes the accomplishments of Triangle businesses, individuals and nonprofits as they come together to weave a diverse foundational fabric into the heart of the local community. As the leader of our organization, Kevin has consistently led us forward in our pursuit of creating economic opportunity for all people and fostering economic development in underserved communities. We would like to thank Triangle Business Journal for this recognition, and congratulate Kevin for receiving this well-earned distinction! Read more about the 2024 Leader in Diversity Awards and all the deserving winners: https://lnkd.in/erGMXDwg