Join us for events to gain valuable insights, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and drive your business forward. Our workshops, networking sessions, and seminars are designed to empower.

Emerge and Rise

Every Third Tuesday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Can you start a real business with just $500? Yes—and we’ll help you prove it.

This hands-on monthly lab is for aspiring entrepreneurs, creatives, and side hustlers who want to build a real business that solves problems in areas like 

climate and clean energy, access to healthy food, mental health and wellness, education, transportation, affordable services, or community safety

Whether you care about the environment, your neighborhood, or making life better for others, this lab helps you turn that into a business you can start with just $500.

We’re not here for the quick hustle. We’re here to build businesses that last.

By the end of the night, you’ll hopefully leave with a solid idea, a rough plan, and clear next steps to start building your business, with support along the way.

All three winners are fast-tracked into the 

🌱 The $500 Business Challenge – Open Lab Series