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SEPTEMBER 2019 LAUNCHcha.org
A NIGHT TO CELEBRATE On May 13, 2019, the training room at the BDC was packed and smiles abounded as family and friends gathered at the Incubator to celebrate the accomplishments of the recent LAUNCH CHA Business Entrepreneurship Academy graduates. There were three spring cohorts with one held downtown at the BDC and facilitated by Linda Bullard, the second located in Brainerd facilitated by Susan Freeman, and the third held at Mount Canaan Baptist Church and co-facilitated by Ternae Jr. and Demetria Jordan. Hard-working men and women met for 10 weeks to learn all aspects of owning their own business in a small group setting. Each week, participants had assignments including contact work which helped validate their business idea. Entrepreneurs practiced their pitches during class which culminated in an official Pitch Night. Graduation began with Marco Perez welcoming the audience followed by the facilitators handing out certificates. A highlight of the night was when the class representative, nominated by each cohort, gave a short presentation about his/her experience. Hal Bowling gave the charge to the graduates, then all gathered for dinner and cake!
Mount Canaan Baptist graduates with facilitators, Ternae Jr. and Demetria Jordan
Brainerd class graduates with facilitator, Susan Freeman
Class speakers, Lucia Versprille and David Richardson inspire the audience.
Haven’t made it to a LAUNCH CHA graduation yet? You’ve got to be there to experience the energy in the room and our mission in action. All are welcome! Next graduation is November 12th at 6:00 PM at the Incubator.
Facilitator Linda Murray Bullard with graduates from the Downtown class
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