JWC Foundation

Marketing is essential for new Black-owned businesses to build brand visibility, connect with their target audience, and establish a strong market presence. Effective marketing strategies drive awareness, build trust, and highlight the unique value of the business, helping to foster customer loyalty and sustain growth in competitive markets. Last night, our Community Business Academy had the privilege of learning about marketing from Michele Allen, VP of Sales, Eastern Region at Altria. Thank you, Michele, for sharing your expertise and inspiring our community of entrepreneurs! #JWCFoundation  #CommunityBusinessAcademy  #JWCAcademy  #CBA #RichmondVA  #SupportBlackBusiness 

Today, we’re excited to feature De’Asia Brown, an Alcorn State University alumna, women’s basketball player development coach, and the founder of Dvision Basketball. Dvision Basketball is dedicated to enhancing knowledge and skills for female basketball players. Reach out for training inquiries! #HBCUHomecoming
#BlackBusiness 
#HBCUEntrepreneurs
#HBCUPride
#JWCFoundation 
#AlcornStateUniversity

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond, The JWC Foundation and VA Career Works Capital Region are joining forces to bring introductory programming for current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Targeted to high school students and adults ages 18-24, join us on Saturday, November 9, 2024 to explore topics around what it takes to build a business and learn from other entrepreneurs. If this is a path you’ve ever considered, register today! We’re looking forward to seeing you on the 9th! #JWCFoundation #JacksonWardCollective #RichmondJobs #VACareerWorks #BGCMetroRichmond

Today we’re highlighting Spelman Graduate and the JWC Foundation Executive Director Rasheeda N. Creighton. Creighton created Killing Superwoman® to tell our collective stories, to encourage one another and to build community among Black women across the globe, by holding brave space to navigate life together. Creighton is also the recipient of the 2024 Woman of Excellence - Community Leader Of Year Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners RVA 👏🏾 💻: www.killingsuperwoman.co #HBCUHomecoming #SupportBlackBusinesses #HBCUEntrepreneurs #HBCUPride #JWCFoundation  #HamptonUniversity

We’re celebrating another Hampton University graduate. Meet Crystal Jones, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Jones is dedicated to helping individuals and couples achieve their personal and relationship goals. She offers support by guiding clients through their challenges using a blend of therapeutic and somatic techniques. 👩🏾💻: couchtalkwithcrystal.com #HBCUHomecoming
#SupportBlackBusinesses
#HBCUEntrepreneurs
#HBCUPride
#JWCFoundation 
#HamptonUniversity

Need a change of pace? Get easily distracted and want some heads down working time? Looking to connect with other Black entrepreneurs and maybe bounce some things off each other? Join us for another co-working session. Completely no pressure, bring your computer, notebook, whatever you need to focus on, and come hang out in the Gather conference room we're holding for JWC members only. Bring your favorite snack, coffee, whatever you need, or grab some coffee or tea in the kitchen area. See you soon! 📝💻 #JWCFoundation  #JacksonWardCollective® #Networking #Coworking #RichmondVA #SupportBlackBusiness   #Gather 

A look back some moments from the Rising Tide Capital Partners Network annual Partner Summit. The JWC Foundation had the privilege of hosting 60+ members representing partners across 18 cities and 15 states, all of whom are mission aligned, who deliver The Community Business Academy curriculum to support entrepreneurs in our areas. It was the first time many of them had ever been in Richmond, and it was a privilege to showcase our city and feature some of the great experiences we have to offer. It was a time of reconnecting and being inspired and supported. 🖤 Deep deep thanks to:  Laura Lee's Brambly Park,  Gary L. Flowers LaDora Ituze Carter (Coffee Liberated) Nomad Deli & Catering Company Soul n' Vinegar Jessica Snyder The Writer's Den RVA Roscoe Burnems 1717 Innovation Center  Mayor Levar Stoney #RTNPartnerSummit2024 #RisingTideNetwork 
#JWCFoundation #CommunityBusinessAcademy
#JWCAcademy #CBA #RichmondVA
#SupportBlackBusiness2m

Today, we're shining a spotlight on Hampton University graduate Andrea Moore, founder of Moore Equity Consultants. Andrea is a driven Project Manager and Licensed Master Social Worker with expertise in public and population health administration. #HBCUHomecoming
 #SupportBlackBusinesses
 #HBCUEntrepreneurs
 #HBCUPride
#JWCFoundation 
#HamptonUniversity

It’s Homecoming season, and there’s no better time to celebrate the brilliance of HBCU business owners! 🎉🎓 From their entrepreneurial spirit to their dedication to the culture, these leaders are making waves in every industry. We’re shining a spotlight on our HBCU alums who are building businesses, creating opportunities, and inspiring the next generation. Today we’re highlighting JWC Member Latoria Henderson, VSU alum and owner of Rollin Eatz’ . Created by Chef Miles Henderson and his wife, Latoria Henderson, Rollin Eatz has quickly become a beloved culinary fixture in Richmond, Virginia, bringing the heart and soul of Alabama to every stop they make. #HBCUHomecoming #SupportBlackBusinesses #HBCUEntrepreneurs #HBCUPride #JWCFoundation 

The JWC Foundation is excited to welcome the Rising Tide Network to Richmond for The 2024 Annual Partner Summit October 9-11. Each year, the Rising Tide Network gathers at the Annual Partner Summit to connect, collaborate, co-learn, and cast vision together. It’s also a time to reunite to celebrate all the incredible work done across the Network over the past year. This year’s Summit theme -- "Root to Rise" explores what it means to draw strength from our experiences and interconnectedness to flourish as individuals and organizations. #JWCFoundation #JWC #RisingTideNetwork #CommunityBusinessAcademy #CBA  #SupportBlackBusinesses #Richmond