November 7, 2009. The purpose of Equipping Savvy Professionals was to equip individuals in the community with the basic tools necessary to start a business. The following workshops were provided in this order:
A Guide to Starting Your New Business - Facilitator, Jabari Jackson
Art of Networking - Facilitator & Success Coach, Annetta Wilson (www.yourcoachforsucess.com)
How to Finance Your Dream - Facilitator, Lashea Lastor
We began the event with a heartfelt welcome from our President Denise Dickenson, followed by a door prize for the first guest to arrive. Each speaker was given an hour to present and lunch was provided after our first two speakers. We presented 2 more door prizes throughout the event by drawing tickets provided during registration.