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• March NWBA Networking Meeting

  • When
    March 27, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    2050 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW @ Jonathan Leonard Law

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  Networking sponsored by NWBA member, First Batch Artisan Foods.

  • Thursday, March 27
  • 6:00-7:30PM
  • 2050 Donald Lee Holloway Parkway NW @ Jonathan Leonard Law
  • Everyone Welcome. FREE

  Networking Activity: Craft Your Business Pitch. Get prepared here!

  Read the February networking meeting recap and get a load of great resources.

  
  

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• Grove Park Ready Program: WORKSHOPS (IN-PERSON)

  • When
    April 17, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    1566 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW Atlanta GA 30315
  • Registered
    17 registrants

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  Program Overview

  Join us for monthly 30-minute intensive business development sessions followed by facilitated workshop discussions. Classes are designed to help Grove Park businesses assess and strengthen their operations for upcoming economic opportunities.

  Schedule & Format

  • Initial Sessions: 4th Thursday monthly, 30-minute presentation at monthly NWBA Networking Meetings from 6:00-7:30pm. 
  • Follow-up Workshops: 2nd Thursday  the following month, group discussion and work review: 90 minutes at Grove Park Foundation, 1566 DLH Pkwy NW,  from 6-7:30pm. 
  • This is a three month series to launch the program. Each session has two parts. The series builds each month to complete in April.  Attend one or all. 

  Location

  • Northwest Business Association Meetings and Grove Park Foundation office

  Class Series

  1. Business Readiness Assessment (January)   SEE MATERIALS HERE

  Initial Session: 1/23/25 @ NWBA Meeting

  • Evaluating your business's current state
  • Understanding operational strengths and gaps
  • Identifying growth opportunities and challenges
  • Tools for self-assessment and benchmarking

  Workshop Focus: 2/13/25 @ GPF Office 

  • Review of completed business assessments
  • Action plan development
  • Peer feedback and solutions

  2. Business Model Assessment (February)  SEE MATERIALS HERE

  Initial Session: 2/27/25 @ NWBA Meeting

  • Analysis of revenue streams and cost structures
  • Customer segment identification
  • Value proposition refinement
  • Resource allocation evaluation

  Workshop Focus: 3/13/25 @ GPF Office

  • Business model canvas review
  • Strategy adjustment recommendations
  • Scaling opportunities discussion

  3. Marketing Assessment (March)

  Initial Session: 3/27/25 @ NWBA Meeting

  • Current marketing strategy evaluation
  • Digital presence assessment
  • Target market analysis
  • Brand positioning review

  Workshop Focus: 4/10/25 @ GPF Office

  • Marketing plan critiques
  • Audience engagement strategies
  • Implementation timeline development

  Expected Outcomes

  Participants will complete each month with:

  • Detailed assessment of their business area
  •  Actionable improvement plan
  • Network of peer support
  • Access to additional resources and mentorship

  Registration

  Secure your spot in this valuable program series. Attending all the initial sessions and workshops increases your knowledge and your business. 

  Be sure to attend the monthly NWBA Networking Meeting on the 4th Thursday of the Month from 6-7:30pm for the initial session.  RSVP here

  
  

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