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Founders First CDC

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Accelerating the growth of diverse-led businesses. Strategic expansion programs, coaching and resources to help you grow to $10M and beyond.

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Join us on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 11am for our webinar, "Navigating The Funding Landscape." Gain valuable insights on the funding landscape and how to leverage it to propel the growth of your business. Secure your spot now: ff-cdc.org/3T6SJjZ #BusinessGrowthInsights

Join us on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 11am for our webinar, "Navigating The Funding Landscape." Gain valuable insights on the funding landscape and how to leverage it to propel the growth of your business. Secure your spot now: ff-cdc.org/3T6SJjZ #BusinessGrowthInsights
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Congratulations to Lynette Smith, the Founder of Nutz About Popcorn, for securing 1st place in the Founders First Pennsylvania / New Jersey Challenge Pitch Competition! 👏🏆 #NJSmallBusiness #JerseyEntrepreneurs #PASmallBusiness #PennsylvaniaEntrepreneurs #DiverseFounders

Congratulations to Lynette Smith, the Founder of Nutz About Popcorn, for securing 1st place in the Founders First Pennsylvania / New Jersey Challenge Pitch Competition! 👏🏆 

#NJSmallBusiness #JerseyEntrepreneurs #PASmallBusiness #PennsylvaniaEntrepreneurs #DiverseFounders
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Congrats to the 2023 Southern California Job Creators Grant Finalists! We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Founders First family and we look forward to seeing where your #passion takes you next. The best is yet to come! #SoCalSmallBiz #SoCalEntrepreneurship #SoCalMinorityBiz

Congrats to the 2023 Southern California Job Creators Grant Finalists! We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Founders First family and we look forward to seeing where your #passion takes you next. The best is yet to come! 

#SoCalSmallBiz #SoCalEntrepreneurship #SoCalMinorityBiz
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Attention #Illinois Business Owners! We are excited to announce the 2024 Chicagoland Job Creators Grant - $100,000 in grant rewards for 25 businesses across the state of Illinois. Apply before February 6, 2024: ff-cdc.org/3HbKxYF #ChicagoBusiness #IllinoisSmallBusiness

Attention #Illinois Business Owners! We are excited to announce the 2024 Chicagoland Job Creators Grant - $100,000 in grant rewards for 25  businesses across the state of Illinois. Apply before February 6, 2024: ff-cdc.org/3HbKxYF

#ChicagoBusiness #IllinoisSmallBusiness
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Calling all minority-owned or #DEI focused brand agencies! The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDCHQ) opens RFP for rebrand. Intent to bid is due on Jan. 12 & full proposals due on Jan. 29: nmsdc.org/news/nmsdc-iss…

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We're excited to share the achievements of our Texas program graduates from the Founders First CDC Challenge Business Accelerator program. Congratulations on completing the program, and a big thanks to all of the partner judges! 👏 #TexasBusiness #TexasEntrepreneur

We're excited to share the achievements of our Texas program graduates from the Founders First CDC Challenge Business Accelerator program. Congratulations on completing the program, and a big thanks to all of the partner judges! 👏

#TexasBusiness #TexasEntrepreneur
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We are excited to announce the 3rd round for the Center for Economic Inclusion Vanguard Accelerator in collaboration with NEOO Partners Inc., dedicated to supporting #Latina and #Black women-owned businesses. Apply today: ff-cdc.org/3SdKHEb

We are excited to announce the 3rd round for the Center for Economic Inclusion Vanguard Accelerator in collaboration with NEOO Partners Inc., dedicated to supporting #Latina and #Black women-owned businesses. Apply today: ff-cdc.org/3SdKHEb
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Join us this Thursday, February 29 at 12pm CT / 10am PT for a webinar with Crowe LLP Accounting Advisory experts, Grif and Ishita, who will provide insights on accounting basics, software considerations, audit/review engagements, and more. Register now: ff-cdc.org/3OZl88R

Join us this Thursday, February 29 at 12pm CT / 10am PT for a webinar with Crowe LLP Accounting Advisory experts, Grif and Ishita, who will provide insights on accounting basics, software considerations, audit/review engagements, and more. Register now:  ff-cdc.org/3OZl88R
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We're excited to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth by highlighting inspiring women business owners we've had the honor to work with. Meet Kim Roxie, Founder of LAMIK Beauty, a US-manufactured clean-colored cosmetic brand. Read more about her inspiring story: foundersfirstcdc.org/kim-lamik-beau…

We're excited to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth by highlighting inspiring women business owners we've had the honor to work with. Meet Kim Roxie, Founder of LAMIK Beauty, a US-manufactured clean-colored cosmetic brand.

Read more about her inspiring story: foundersfirstcdc.org/kim-lamik-beau…
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Join us in San Diego, CA on April 18, 2024, for an exciting event: the 2024 Winter Bootcamp Pitch Competition, where our Bootcamp program graduates will showcase their business ventures. Reserve your spot now ➡ ff-cdc.org/4af4k5W #sandiegobusiness #sandiegoentrepreneur

Join us in San Diego, CA on April 18, 2024, for an exciting event: the 2024 Winter Bootcamp Pitch Competition, where our Bootcamp program graduates will showcase their business ventures. Reserve your spot now ➡ ff-cdc.org/4af4k5W

#sandiegobusiness #sandiegoentrepreneur
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Congratulations to Lisa Brunet, CEO of DLZP Group, for winning 1st place in the Founders First 2024 SoCal FastPath Pitch Competition! 👏🏆 #WomenEntrepreneurs #FemaleFounders #WomenInTech #SoCalPitchCompetition #DiverseFounders

Congratulations to Lisa Brunet, CEO of DLZP Group, for winning 1st place in the Founders First 2024 SoCal FastPath Pitch Competition! 👏🏆

#WomenEntrepreneurs #FemaleFounders #WomenInTech #SoCalPitchCompetition #DiverseFounders
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Gain legal insights for your startup! Join us on April 23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET for a webinar with legal experts from AllRise Legal Counsel and Storylock Legal. Register now: ff-cdc.org/4ahqlSb #LegalInsights #StartupLegal #FundraisingLegal

Gain legal insights for your startup! Join us on April 23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET for a webinar with legal experts from AllRise Legal Counsel and Storylock Legal. Register now: ff-cdc.org/4ahqlSb

#LegalInsights #StartupLegal #FundraisingLegal
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Congratulations to the 2024 Chicagoland Job Creators Grant Finalists! Welcome to the Founders First community. We're excited to support your journey, and we can't wait to see your businesses thrive. The future is bright! 🌟 #ChicagoSmallBiz #ChicagoEntrepreneurship

Congratulations to the 2024 Chicagoland Job Creators Grant Finalists! Welcome to the Founders First community. We're excited to support your journey, and we can't wait to see your businesses thrive. The future is bright! 🌟

#ChicagoSmallBiz #ChicagoEntrepreneurship
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Congratulations to Kimberly Flowers, CEO of Morning Star Concrete Construction, Inc., for winning 1st place in the Founders First 2024 SoCal Challenge Pitch Competition! 👏🏆 #WomenInBusiness #SoCalEntrepreneur #PitchCompetition #DiverseFounders #BreakingBarriers

Congratulations to Kimberly Flowers, CEO of Morning Star Concrete Construction, Inc., for winning 1st place in the Founders First 2024 SoCal Challenge Pitch Competition! 👏🏆 

#WomenInBusiness #SoCalEntrepreneur #PitchCompetition #DiverseFounders #BreakingBarriers
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Our National Pride Grant to support LGBTQIA+ small businesses is officially open! 🌈 A total of $25,000 to be awarded to LGBTQIA+ businesses across the country. Apply today: ff-cdc.org/4aX40cK #PrideGrant #InclusionMatters #PrideInBusiness #lgbtqia #LGBTBusiness

Our National Pride Grant to support LGBTQIA+ small businesses is officially open! 🌈 A total of $25,000 to be awarded to LGBTQIA+ businesses across the country. Apply today: ff-cdc.org/4aX40cK

#PrideGrant #InclusionMatters #PrideInBusiness #lgbtqia #LGBTBusiness
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Join us in Chicago, IL on June 4, 2024, for an exciting event: the 2024 Chicago Challenge Pitch Competition, where our Challenge program graduates will showcase their business ventures. Reserve your spot: lnkd.in/g7fD5iRP #chicagobusiness #chicagoentrepreneur

Join us in Chicago, IL on June 4, 2024, for an exciting event: the 2024 Chicago Challenge Pitch Competition, where our Challenge program graduates will showcase their business ventures. Reserve your spot: lnkd.in/g7fD5iRP

#chicagobusiness #chicagoentrepreneur
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Join us in celebrating the 2024 Mompreneur Kitty Fund Finalists! 👏 It's inspiring to see so many dedicated moms balancing personal responsibilities while pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams. Kudos to you! #motherownedbusiness #momboss #momentrepreneur #momsinbusiness

Join us in celebrating the 2024 Mompreneur Kitty Fund Finalists! 👏 It's inspiring to see so many dedicated moms balancing personal responsibilities while pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams. Kudos to you!

#motherownedbusiness #momboss #momentrepreneur #momsinbusiness
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The Job Creators Grant is back offering $50,000 to diverse-led businesses in #Pennsylvania and #NewJersey. Start your application: ff-cdc.org/3Rr0nV5 #PennsylvaniaBusiness #NewJerseyBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #GrantFunding #PA #NJ #Entrepreneurship #DiverseFounders

The Job Creators Grant is back offering $50,000 to diverse-led businesses in #Pennsylvania and #NewJersey. Start your application: ff-cdc.org/3Rr0nV5 

#PennsylvaniaBusiness #NewJerseyBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #GrantFunding #PA #NJ #Entrepreneurship #DiverseFounders
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Congratulations to Claudette, Founder of baso, Ltd., for winning 1st place in the Founders First 2024 Chicago FastPath Pitch Competition! 🏆 We're excited to see your continued success. 👏 #WomenEntrepreneurs #FemaleFounders #LatinaLeadership #ChicagoPitchCompetition

Congratulations to Claudette, Founder of baso, Ltd., for winning 1st place in the Founders First 2024 Chicago FastPath Pitch Competition! 🏆 We're excited to see your continued success. 👏

#WomenEntrepreneurs #FemaleFounders #LatinaLeadership #ChicagoPitchCompetition
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We are excited to join Founders First Capital Partners at the hosted reception at the #NMSDC2024 Conference Oct 22. bit.ly/SIFPReception 🏆 $5,000 grant for a certified supplier 🎤 Fireside chat w/ Kim Folsom 🤝 Connect w/ #MBEs and corporate partners 🍸 Cocktails & apps

We are excited to join Founders First Capital Partners at the hosted reception at the #NMSDC2024 Conference Oct 22. bit.ly/SIFPReception

🏆 $5,000 grant for a certified supplier
🎤 Fireside chat w/ <a href="/ktfolsom/">Kim Folsom</a> 
🤝 Connect w/ #MBEs and corporate partners
🍸 Cocktails &amp; apps