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BWOPA’S BUSINESS BOOTCAMP FOR ENTREPRENEURS, FREELANCERS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

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5 years ago

December 8, 2020

Kiki

Free Four-Part Series December 8th, 9th,15th,16th, made possible in part by the City of Oakland CARES Act Funds

Oakland, CA — Starting this week, on Tuesday, December 8th from 6-8pm, BWOPA’s Oakland/Berkeley Chapter is offering four (4) workshops to boost your business savvy. Created in partnership with the Urban League of the Greater Bay Area, OCCUR and the African American Chamber of Commerce, these online technical assistance workshops have been curated to help entrepreneurs, freelancers and small business owners level up their skills and get advice in the areas of Business Visioning, Executive Coaching, Finance and Sales/Marketing.

“The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed the way many of our local businesses have had to operate their business. Our hope is that this workshop series will provide stimulate new concepts and insights, and help empower our community to get a headstart for 2021. We have brought together a dream team of industry leaders consisting of consultants, entrepreneurs, coaches and financial managers to offer their sage wisdom and guidance for participants to take advantage,” shares LaNiece Jones, Chapter President, BWOPA Oakland/Berkeley Chapter.

All workshops run from 6-8pm

Tues. Dec 8th: 2021 Business Visioning
Wed. Dec 9th: Explore a Business/Executive Coach
Tues. Dec 15th: Mastering Your Sales Presence
Wed. Dec 16th: Managing Your Finances

With templates, models, assessments and peer-to-peer learning, participants will leave equipped with strategies to move their business to the next level. All workshop attendees will be entered to win gift-certificates to Black-owned businesses; participants who attend all four workshops will receive a “Certificate of Achievement” and the chance to win the jersey and an hour-long session with a Level-Up coach of choice.

Our coaches include:

Angela Ross – Angela Bishop Ross Consulting
Amanda Elliott – National Main Street Center
Carol F. Burton – Jeweld Legacy Group
Eileen Pippins – Eileen Pippins Consulting
Madelyn Mackie – MackieMadelyn & Associates
Tammy Willis – ShowBox Finance Solutions
Cathy Jackson – Global Investments Group

Ready to register? Head to www.bwopalevelup.com. Questions? E-mail staff@bwopa.org.

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Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

By Y’Anad Burrell

Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.