Young Enterprising Society
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From the perspective of operating a business, he appreciates how accessible stakeholders are and his experience has shown him that business leaders are often one call or event away.
Learn more about why Que is a great : https://wedc.org/blog/que-el-amin-real-estate-developer-and-entrepreneur
From the perspective of operating a business, he appreciates how accessible stakeholders are and his experience has shown him that business leaders are often one call or event away.
Learn more about why Que is a great : https://wedc.org/blog/que-el-amin-real-estate-developer-and-entrepreneur
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Five company founders will be presenting their businesses to the Greater Green Bay community, including:
· Nicole Tilot of AppEase
· Joshua and Amy Woods of Favoryt Brand
· Kelly Schwartz of Fridge Jerky
· Tyrone Powell of Unext
· Latosha Greenleaf of Urban cultural arts paint & sip
There's still time to register online at https://lnkd.in/gwfPThe5.
Don’t miss this special night celebrating these local startups and their bright futures!
We will also be streaming the event LIVE from our Instagram page at https://lnkd.in/ehZSD3Rs.
Thank you again to the program's sponsors and supporters:
Greater Green Bay Chamber | New North, Inc. | American Foods Group, Green Bay, WI | Associated Bank | City of Green Bay | CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance | Schneider | Schreiber Foods | Wells Fargo | Wipfli | UW-Green Bay | UWGB Austin E. Cofrin School of Business | Young Enterprising Society |
We hope you can join us at the Urban Hub from 6-8 p.m. for a special night celebrating five local companies and their bright futures, including:
· Nicole Tilot of AppEase
· Joshua and Amy Woods of Favoryt Brand
· Kelly Schwartz of Fridge Jerky
· Tyrone Powell of Unext
· Latosha Greenleaf of Urban cultural arts paint & sip
Register online at https://web.greatergbc.org/events/The-Blueprint-Green-Bay-Pitch-Night--5538/details.
Greater Green Bay Chamber | New North, Inc. | America's Service Line | Associated Bank | City of Green Bay Government | City of Green Bay Community & Economic Development | CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance | Schneider | Schreiber Foods | Wells Fargo | Wipfli | UW-Green Bay | UWGB Austin E. Cofrin School of Business | Young Enterprising Society |
The five companies in the cohort are working on intelligently populating their business model canvas, understanding how to articulate value and capture price and margin. They are also working on market sizing, turning assumptions into part of the financial model, and storytelling for both customers and investors.
Mark your calendars for Pitch Night on Thursday, May 26 from 6-8 p.m. at the Urban Hub! 🗓️
Registration is now open at https://lnkd.in/gwfPThe5. We will also be live-streaming the event! 📹 More details to come.
Thank you to our community sponsors for their continued support of Greater Green Bay’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem!
Greater Green Bay Chamber | New North, Inc. | American Foods Group, Green Bay, WI | Associated Bank | City of Green Bay Government | CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance | Schneider | Schreiber Foods | Wells Fargo | Wipfli | UW-Green Bay | Young Enterprising Society |
We’d like to wish our next cohort luck as they embark on their 12-week journey and continue to strengthen Greater Green Bay’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 2 for their pitch night at the Urban Hub 🗓
Special thanks to Julie M Gile Photography for the photos!
Greater Green Bay Chamber | New North, Inc. | American Foods Group, Green Bay, WI | Associated Bank | City of Green Bay Government | CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance | Schneider | Schreiber Foods | Wells Fargo | Wipfli CPAs and Consultants | UW-Green Bay | Young Enterprising Society |
Read about 4th N Long, a clothing brand founded by Avery Rhenwrick who's on a mission to donate 20% of every purchase to help disadvantaged youth play sports.
“A lot of time we feel like our backs are up against the wall and we have a dream or aspiration we want to chase to make our lives better. 4th N Long is an encouragement to take that first step and achieve that first down; to chase that dream.”
Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/e3xjZhYv.
Learn more about 4th N Long at https://www.4thnlong.com.
Greater Green Bay Chamber | New North, Inc. | American Foods Group, Green Bay, WI | Associated Bank | City of Green Bay Government | CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance | Schneider | Schreiber Foods | Wells Fargo | Wipfli CPAs and Consultants | UW-Green Bay | Young Enterprising Society |
A member of our very first Blueprint Green Bay cohort, she and her business are on a quest to educate youths and parents on how to care for textured hair.
"I want to offer words of affirmation and ask them to repeat, ‘I am beautiful, I am proud, I am smart."
Read an excellent feature on her in the Green Bay Press-Gazette and learn more about City's Best Braids at https://buff.ly/3H9XeAT.
Greater Green Bay Chamber | New North, Inc. | American Foods Group, Green Bay, WI | Associated Bank | City of Green Bay Government | CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance | Schneider | Schreiber Foods | Wells Fargo | Wipfli CPAs and Consultants | UW-Green Bay | Young Enterprising Society |
Hear from host Steph Crosley and Venture Capitalist Dazayah E. Walker as they talk about what investors are looking for when evaluating startups. Participants can also learn about the Blueprint program, a seed accelerator in Greater Green Bay that grants funding to underrepresented founders.
At 23-years-old, Dazayah Walker is one of the youngest female venture capitalists thanks to the impressive investment portfolio that she manages and maintains for one of Atlanta’s most prominent entertainment labels, Quality Control.
For more information or to register online, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dessert-discussion-with-dazayah-walker-tickets-267299378637.
“I’ve always been a person with a vision. I enjoy being part of other people’s companies, but owning a business is my vision. It is 100% of what I think I can be.”
Learn more about Kaleb's Comedy Center at https://kmarquise2000.wixsite.com/website.
Greater Green Bay Chamber | New North, Inc. | American Foods Group, Green Bay, WI | Associated Bank | City of Green Bay Government | CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance | Schneider | Schreiber Foods | Wells Fargo | Wipfli CPAs and Consultants | UW-Green Bay | Young Enterprising Society |
Most importantly, participants are already taking great value away from the program. Here is some of the feedback we recently received from co-founders’ Elizabeth Paulson and Eliza Cussen:
“Today was great! Eliza and I are pretty okay with our tech and website, but the opportunity to figure it out in real time was really beneficial for us."
As a founder, you are constantly learning!
Greater Green Bay Chamber | America's Service Line | Associated Bank | City of Green Bay Government | CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance | Schneider | Schreiber Foods | Wells Fargo | Wipfli CPAs and Consultants | UW-Green Bay | New North, Inc. | Young Enterprising Society |
Young Enterprising Society’s mission is to be an international epicenter for financially, politically
02/23/2023
has done a great job before and after YES Blueprint. Check out their work.
Applications for Cohort 9 is open now. Link in Bio ⬆️.
02/13/2023
Apply to YES Blueprint MKE - Cohort 9
YES Blueprint is a set of 12 week programs focusing on Idea and Market Validation, guiding tech startups towards product market fit.
Our hybrid programming combines business strategies, , technical skills and ecosystem introductions that has led to our 74 raising several millions of dollars.
WI based Startups are elgible to recieve up to $20,000 in .
Link is in our bio!
Apply to YES Blueprint MKE - Cohort 9 Apply to YES Blueprint MKE - Cohort 9. YES Blueprint MKE - Cohort 9's Mentors, Startups, Funding and Jobs. Located in Milwaukee, United States...
01/24/2023
Join professionals as they help build your business budget! Link to register is in our bio!
01/10/2023
Please join YES for Budgeting your Business on 2/3/2023. The workshop is hosted by a COA, so after you start the business, how do you keep them going?
*Registration is in the bio⬆️*
11/29/2022
Thank you to everyone who joined YES for Entrepreneurs Meet…At Night! Next event top of the year.
10/31/2022
Join ¥€$ on 11/12 for a hands-on boot camp with a focus on executive summaries, pitch decks, proposals and pricing.
Link to register in bio!
09/26/2022
This summer, our Summer Tech Plus program focused on building a video game on Roblox. Click the link in our bio to play! 👾🎮🕹
09/22/2022
Get out the office/house and meet in person…. at night!
Link to register in our bio…
09/19/2022
Y.E.S. co-founder Que El-Amin was featured in a BizTimes Media cover story for his affordable housing development, Community Within the Corridor. Read the entire story here: https://biztimes.com/building-community-within-the-corridor/
09/15/2022
Meet the professionals who will be leading Saint Leo University’s Social Enterprise Accelerator program!
09/13/2022
Searching for ways to help your nonprofit thrive? St. Leo University's Social Enterprise Accelerator for Nonprofit Leadership Teams cohort is launching on Sept. 15!
09/07/2022
If you're not already following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, drop a follow now!
08/26/2022
Wishing a Happy Birthday to Y.E.S. co-founder Que El-Amin! Here’s to another year of making a difference! 🎉🥳🎂
08/24/2022
Attention Madison businesses owned by Black entrepreneurs and other entrepreneurs of color! gBETA Urban League is open to Madison businesses owned by Black entrepreneurs and other entrepreneurs of color from high tech startups to Main Street small businesses. Up to five companies will be selected for this free, seven-week program to help grow their businesses. Start your application today: https://www.gener8tor.com/gbeta/urban-league -section-620c04d98a0c52121b051ef1
08/19/2022
In case you missed it, we have merch! Check out our Willing & Able collection on our website now! Let's see you rep Young Enterprising Society! https://youngesociety.com/shop-merch/
08/18/2022
The STEAM & Dream Summit is back and this time, we're headed to Chicago! Youth ages 12-17 will be able to engage in interactive activities, enjoy the sounds of a live DJ, and see Jacob Latimore from the Showtime show 'The Chi' live! (Not to mention that our own Que El-Amin will take the stage as a keynote speaker!) To learn more, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steam-dream-chicago-youth-summit-tickets-388622479297
Our very own Que El-Amin spoke with Business Now's Angela Miles to highlight Community within the Corridor's affordable housing units and how other cities can adopt this affordable housing model. View the full interview here:
08/11/2022
Knowledge is power! Take a look at the Milwaukee youth and adults who attended the STEAM & Dream Summit, where they learned the tools to pursue their dreams in technology and entrepreneurship.
08/10/2022
STEAM & Dream Summit with Earn Your Leisure
The STEAM & Dream programming supports the next generation of leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM), with the goal of improving racial equity gaps to drive social and emotional wellbeing.
See all that Milwaukee youth got to experience at the STEAM & Dream Summit that took place July 30th in Milwaukee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5Z9NmvEL88
STEAM & Dream Summit with Earn Your Leisure American Family Insurance proudly hosted the STEAM & Dream Summit on July 30 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The STEAM & Dream programming supports the next generat...
08/03/2022
Fostering meaningful connections
Local organizations are continuing to link founders of color to venture capital opportunities in the Milwaukee area. Read more on BizTimes Media about how YES co-founder, Que El-Amin, supports the leadership team for VC MKE, an organization connecting entrepreneurs and VC funds across the country: https://biztimes.com/fostering-meaningful-connections/
Fostering meaningful connections It’s no secret that Wisconsin continually falls behind peer states when it comes to attracting venture capital. When it comes to getting founders of color
07/29/2022
On Saturday, July 30, STEAM & Dream is bringing its FREE summit to Milwaukee! Y.E.S. and American Family Insurance invite you to join us as we advance our community in an experiential learning opportunity!
The Milwaukee STEAM & Dream Summit will feature interactive breakout sessions for Adults and Youth ages 12-17, with special guest Earn Your Leisure! Topics for the Milwaukee Summit will focus on technology, wellness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Visit https://bit.ly/3POMJIk to register!
07/22/2022
Wishing a big Happy Birthday to Y.E.S. co-founder, Khalif El-Amin! 🥳🎂🎉
Thank you for all your work! We couldn’t have done it without you!
07/21/2022
Young Enterprising Society helps Milwaukee youths learn about business and career opportunities
Young Enterprising Society has mobilized resources for start-ups and students for the past 10 years. Read more about our past work, current happenings and what we have in store for the future on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2022/07/21/young-enterprising-society-helps-milwaukee-youth-learn-careers/10054081002/
Young Enterprising Society helps Milwaukee youths learn about business and career opportunities Young Enterprising Society continues to inspire and teach
07/20/2022
We are excited to share that our Willing & Able merch is available now through July 31st! Just go to https://youngesociety.com/shop-merch/ to shop Y.E.S merchandise on our web store. We look forward to seeing you rock our new gear!
07/14/2022
Looking for affordable housing? Community within the Corridor apartments are accepting applications! Housed in the former Briggs & Stratton industrial complex, apartments range from studios to 4-bedroom units. Visit https://www.cwcmilwaukee.com/ to learn more and apply today!
07/13/2022
Join us this July 23rd for MKE STEAM Fest! Attendees will be able to experience the science behind every activity at STEAM fest including hot air balloons, Teslas, free bikes, Robot Wars, face painting, science experiments, food and more! The event is free, so all you need to bring is yourself and your drive for science! Sign up today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mke-steam-fest-tickets-369873440417?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
07/08/2022
8 local startups pitch at Summerfest Tech for a chance to win $25,000
CBS 58 caught up with some of the winners from the Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition. Read more about what these startups had to say about their experience here: https://cbs58.com/news/8-local-startups-pitch-at-summerfest-tech-for-a-chance-to-win-25-000
8 local startups pitch at Summerfest Tech for a chance to win $25,000 MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Summerfest Tech is a two-day event aimed at spotlighting the tech community here in Milwaukee. On Thursday, June 30, eight local startups pitched their businesses to a group of ju
07/05/2022
St. Louis startup wins $25K top prize at Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition: Slideshow
St. Louis startup, Kwema won the top prize of $25,000 at this year’s Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition. Read more about the other winners and their start ups at Milwaukee Business Journal: https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/inno/stories/news/2022/06/30/summerfest-tech-pitch-competition-2022.html
St. Louis startup wins $25K top prize at Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition: Slideshow A startup that makes smart workplace badges designed to help keep hospital employees safer was the first-place winner of the 2022 Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition Thursday.
06/30/2022
Congratulations to our Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition winners! In first place .co will go home with a total of $25,000. In second place, Fly Parrots Inc. will take home $10,000. And in third place, .academy will leave with $5,000.
Congratulations to our other pitch participants as they will each go home with a total of $2,500!
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's competition. See you at our next pitch competition in 2023!
06/28/2022
Be sure to join us this Thursday for the Summerfest Pitch Competition produced by Y.E.S. The event starts at 8am and winners will be announced later that afternoon. Don't miss out!
06/22/2022
Que El-Amin, Co-Founder of Young Enterprising Society, is one of the leading developers of Community within the Corridor, a new project aiming to provide affordable housing and a community development multi-use complex. Learn more about the development as it prepares to welcome its first residents in June (Link in story)
Que El-Amin, Co-Founder of Young Enterprising Society, is one of the leading developers of Community within the Corridor, a new project aiming to provide affordable housing and a community development multi-use complex. Learn more about the development as it prepares to welcome its first residents in June below: https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/573838328/community-within-the-corridor-to-welcome-first-residents
Young Enterprising Society was recognized as an inspiration for the model behind Urban Futures Center, an initiative that provides a variety of resources, with an emphasis on innovative educational programming to minority-owned businesses.
Read more on why investing In black tech hubs could be the formula to economic equity on Yahoo News: https://news.yahoo.com/why-investing-black-tech-hubs-155104965.html
06/14/2022
Don't forget the Summerfest Pitch Contest is taking place this month! Join us at our Kick Off Party on June 28 before heading into the competition to see who wins!
06/07/2022
10-20 years of Friendship. 1000s of miles of traveled and when we link up, it’s like day 1. Everyone in this photo has their own business but still helps everyone else when they can.
More photos and video from the event with coming next week.
Applications are open for VMKE! Please visit https://www.vcmke.com/ to register now.
05/24/2022
Startup community leaders organize Milwaukee event to connect national VCs with founders of color
Active leaders in the Milwaukee-area startup community are organizing a Milwaukee event to connect national VCs with founders of color. Read more about the new effort aimed at creating opportunities for underrepresented founders on The Business Journals: https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/inno/stories/news/2022/04/21/vc-mke-founders-of-color-milwaukee.html
Startup community leaders organize Milwaukee event to connect national VCs with founders of color Ed Javier, Dana Guthrie, Que El-Amin, Tarik Moody and Maggie Fernandes have separately been active leaders in the Milwaukee-area startup community. With a new effort aimed at creating opportunities for underrepresented founders, they're joining forces to draw venture capitalists and founders from ar...
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