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Come Together. Work Together
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With its new Work Together Business Studio and Co-Space, the Chamber rolls out the welcome mat for local creatives, entrepreneurs and small businesses.
In keeping with its primary mission — to create and preserve local jobs —
The Chamber has created a new space for place makers, creatives, small businesses, entrepreneurs, freelancers and the community to connect, innovate, create, train and empower. Called the Work Together Business Studio and Co-Space, located at 600 S. Court Street, the space offers co-working and meeting spaces, but it will also host dynamic programming and events beginning in 2020.
By launching and supporting a casual, inclusive space designed to foster creativity and collaboration between local makers, creatives, side-hustlers, entrepreneurs and small businesses, the Chamber is also supporting job creation and growth. By acting as a bridge to join these entities and therefore, help them flourish, the Business Studio allows the Chamber to do what it does best: connect people to people and people to resources.
Everything about the space’s look, feel and programming is planned to bring people together to share ideas, issues and successes with no boundaries. No matter their dream, passion or current position, the Business Studio is a place where anyone can come create the life and world they want. The Business Studio’s messaging — “You’re in the right place!" — communicates this.
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2021 Programming
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The Chamber is excited to launch a fresh set of programming for the Business Studio, with educational and social events being offered through this year’s Total Resource Campaign. Sponsorship opportunities are available and are in a range of price points to cater to entrepreneurs just starting out or small businesses who have been in business for years. Check out what’s coming up.
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Small Business Boot Camp
Quarterly Boot Camps will be a deep dive into challenges and opportunities facing our small business and entrepreneur community. Each Boot Camp will feature a panel of small business experts, entrepreneurs and local place makers who will discuss real-life experiences; offer proven tips and tools; and provide business development education on a number of topics, including: Funding & Access to Capital, Recruiting, Start Up Process & Procedures, Talent Recruitment/Workforce & Team Building and Marketing and Data.
First Fridays Culture Builder & Social Hour
At First Fridays, aspiring entrepreneurs and the people of MGM will hear from business owners and entrepreneurs who have helped shape our community. The speakers are makers, store owners, movers and shakers and creators of regional or national brands, and they all have stories that are unique. The events will include presentations along with beer and wine tastings and tap takeovers.
Small Business Briefcase presented by the Montgomery Business Journal
The Small Business Briefcase events turn MBJ content into live events that feature local business experts sharing their insight into tips and tools small businesses and entrepreneurs need to be more efficient and ultimately, more successful. The series will be held in conjunction with the launch of each issue, and topics and discussions will be centered around the 2020 MBJ editorial calendar.
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Webinar Series/Business Briefcase Series
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"Best Place to Work" Award
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Employee Engagement Productivity
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Marketing Your Business
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Hindsight is 2020: Especially from the year 2020
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Taxes and Investments
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The Lending Process
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Nontraditional Work Environments
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All About Employees
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Conference Call/Virtual Webinar Audio
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May 12, 2020 DestinationMGM - Marching On Together
A discussion for the hospitality industry about moving forward out of COVID-19.
April 29, 2020 Conversation with Congresswoman Terri Sewell
Congresswoman Terri Sewell joins the Chamber for a conversation and update on COVID-19, and pending legislation.
April 23, 2020 Stay Strong! Lead Well! Series - Session 5
The Community Shift
Tasha M. Scott, Independent Executive Director for The John Maxwell Team, Certified DISC consultant, founder of Maximized Growth, LLC