The purpose of the call is for informal introductions to all to discuss our mutual goals of community revitalization strategies and to get a sense of any 'shovel ready' opportunities that we can help support. You will meet Bill Huston, instructor along with Marc Carr Ashoka Changemakers.

Bill Huston
Bill Huston, recognized as one of INC Magazine's Top 19 Global Crowdfunding Experts, has spent over a decade empowering entrepreneurs and communities to raise capital through innovative crowdfunding strategies. As the creator of the "CrowdFit" strategy, developed during his tenure as Executive Director of the American Dream Marketplace—a partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce and featured in The Wall Street Journal—Bill has coached over 45 Black-owned businesses through Fund Black Founders, raising $1.1 million. His expertise extends to partnerships with Rutgers University's Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development, where he led the "Crowdfunding with Impact" accelerator, and co-creating The Road to Crowdfunding digital course with the 10K Project, equipping entrepreneurs with the tools to secure funding and create lasting change.

Marc Carr

Marc has a passion for community development through social entrepreneurship and community engagement. Currently, Marc is the North American Changemaker Manager for Ashoka Changemakers where he engaged a network of social innovators in North America and Canada on the development of groundbreaking work in sectors like education, health, economic inequality, and environmental sustainability. Previously, Marc served as the Program Director for Impact Hub DC, a community of social entrepreneurs and innovators.

Ashoka: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/how-ashoka-is-seeking-to-uplift-the-south-as-a-center-of-innovation/

Andrea Miller is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Community Financial Investment Academy
Time: Dec 10, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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