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SUMMARY:Idea to Income - Dedicated Development
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DESCRIPTION:This program includes and in depth guide to development suppor
 t to help learners understand the phases to build a solid foundation for t
 heir business to grow..\nhttps://faylib.libnet.info/event/6454027
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Sierra Polk of the Blackground Agency will
  present "Idea to Income: Dedicated Development" for entrepreneurs.&nbsp\;
 </p>\n<p>During this 2 hour-long program\, attendees will participate in a
  guided presentation experience that teaches the basic developmental phase
 s to build a solid business foundation for growth. These phases will be ta
 ught in a way that helps aspiring entrepreneurs take their business from I
 DEA phase to earning actual INCOME.<br />Sierra will cover the 5 &ldquo\;e
 arly growth&rdquo\; phases for small businesses while reviewing practical 
 steps to encourage ownership\, longevity\, and community engagement. The g
 oal is to help you create a foundation for your business to successfully g
 row with vision &amp\; purpose.</p>\n<p>What to expect:<br />- Idea to Act
 ion Strategy<br />- Banking &amp\; Financial Management Reviews<br />- Und
 erstanding Business Formation &amp\; Registration<br />- Business Plan &am
 p\; Community Development Support</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><strong>Sierra P
 olk</strong>\,&nbsp\;principal founder of Blackground\, is a graduate of t
 he HBCU of Maryland Eastern Shore<br />with a degree in accounting and dec
 ade in business\, financial and organizational strategy.<br />Sierra&rsquo
 \;s talents were brought to NWA by way of her work with Walmart&rsquo\;s c
 orporate<br />headquarters\, managing and supporting various business area
 s across the retailer&rsquo\;s accounting\,<br />finance and human resourc
 e departments. Sierra has also previously worked with the Greater<br />Ben
 tonville Area Chamber of Commerce as their director of talent and innovati
 ve inclusion<br />initiatives. Her responsibilities were to initiate progr
 amming focused on diversity engagement\,<br />equity and inclusive workfor
 ce development through Leadership Benton County\, the Young<br />Entrepren
 eurs Academy (YEA!)\, and the Build Bentonville Business lunches.</p>\n<p>
 This program is funded by a grant received from the Walton Family Foundati
 on.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\nhttps://faylib.libnet.info/event/6454027
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