Participants can expect to be equipped with the resources, foundational tools, and best practices to learn about financial literacy from experienced business leaders, and peer to peer focus groups, individuals will create a financial plan to help advance forward and thrive.
This program will be comprised of in-person panels coupled with an audio and visual podcast to demonstrate real life financial experiences from relatable and successful minority executives and business owners, as well as digital guides for participants to study and take actionable steps towards creating a financial plan.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
9/21 | Week 1: The Blueprint To Creating a Financial Plan For Your Business
Moderator: Christiana Yebra (CMO nVenue)
Panelist: Benjamin Vann (Impact Ventures)
Panelist: Alexis Puente (The DEC)
Panelist: Christopher Butler (Senior VP, Corporate Banking | Frost Bank)
9/28 | Week 2: Business Taxes & Structuring Your Business
Host: K.G. Graham (COSIGN)
Guest Speaker: Gabriel Veasley, CPA & Founder of Connected Coworking
10/5 | WEEK 3: DEAD PRESIDENTS: BUILDING A PROFITABLE STOCK PORTFOLIO
Host: K.G. Graham (COSIGN)
Guest Speaker: Phillip Washington Jr., CEO of Stone Hill Wealth Management
Host: K.G. Graham (COSIGN)
Guest Speaker: Teri Ijeoma, CEO/Founder of Trade & Travel
10/12 | WEEK 4: THE BLUEPRINT TO BUILDING WEALTH + RETIREMENT PLANS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Moderator: Jessica Washington (COO of Dallas Weekly)
Panelist: Phillip Washington Jr. (CEO of Stone Hill Wealth Management)
Panelist: Frederick Ehinmiakhena (Encompass Financial Partners)
Panelist: (Senior VP, Corporate Banking | Frost Bank)
10/19 | WEEK 5: THE BLUEPRINT TO BUSINESS LENDING + HOW TO BUY A FRANCHISE
10/26 | WEEK 6: HOW TO BUY A CAR IN YOUR BUSINESS NAME
Host: K.G. Graham
Guest Speaker: JD Daniels
11/2: THE BLUEPRINT TO BUILDING BUSINESS CREDIT
Host: K.G. Graham (COSIGN)
Guest Speaker: Sadat Rashid, SVP of Frost Bank
11/9: LEAVING A FINANCIAL LEGACY THROUGH REAL ESTATE + BECOMING A HOMEOWNER AS AN ENTREPRENEUR
Panelist: Scottie L. Smith
Panelist: Amber Dorsey
Panelist: Emmelie De La Cruz
Panelist: Will Cyrus
Panelist: Porsha Edmun
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PITCH WINNERS!!!
The Relationships With Money “COSIGN My Business” Pitch Competition powered by Frost Bank & Impact Ventures took place on Saturday November 19, 2022 at Connected Coworking. Ten participants pitched in front of four judges to win capital towards their business. Congratulations to the winners and all of the participants. The winners were….
1st Place $5,000 – Manifest Your Purpose | www.manifestyourpurpose.co
2nd Place $3,500 – TJL Collection | www.tjlcollection.com
3rd Place $1,500 – Forgot Or Knot | www.forgotorknot.com
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
