BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250319T223000Z DTEND:20250320T003000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:March Small Business Mixer: Resource Edition DESCRIPTION:Join us for the March Small Business Mixer: Resource Edition\, in honor of Women's History Month\, featuring special guest and distinguished speaker Stacia Robinson. As the Director of the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs and a leading voice at The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce\, Stacia will share her unique insights on entrepreneurship\, leadership\, and how to leverage local resources to help your business thrive. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about small business support in Montgomery\, network with fellow entrepreneurs\, and celebrate the incredible achievements of women in business. The event will be held at Dream Maker Studio\, 39 Dexter Ave\, Suite 209\, Montgomery\, AL 36104.\n\n \n\nWhat We Will Discuss\n\n\n Available Resources for Small Businesses: Learn about free or low-cost tools\, mentorship programs\, and partnerships that can help you streamline operations and elevate your business.\n Leadership & Entrepreneurship: Gain practical strategies to build and lead a thriving venture. Hear stories of success and resilience as Stacia shares her journey in both the Air Force and corporate America.\n Empowering Women in Business: Celebrate Women's History Month by exploring the challenges and triumphs faced by women entrepreneurs. Discover how to foster an inclusive\, supportive community for all.\n Networking Opportunities: Meet other local entrepreneurs\, exchange ideas\, and form meaningful connections that can help your business flourish.\n\n\nWhy You Should Attend\n\n\n Exclusive Insights: Get expert advice directly from a prominent leader in our community.\n Actionable Takeaways: Walk away with real-world tips for business growth\, from marketing to financial planning.\n Community Engagement: Connect with fellow business owners who share your passion for growth and success.\n Celebrate Women's History Month: Show your support for female leaders and innovators while gaining fresh perspectives on running a business.\n\n\nStacia Robinson's Bio\n\nFrom Air Force Captain to a leading voice in communications and entrepreneurship\, Stacia Robinson has navigated varied and successful paths. Appointed by the Governor as Director of the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs\, Stacia is also Agency Principal of BeneChoice Companies\, LLC a benefits and financial choices firm that invests in businesses and organizational development. A proud graduate of Spelman College with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics\, she began her career in the U.S. Air Force as a communications-computer officer\, ascending to the rank of Captain before transitioning to marketing and business ownership.\n\nStacia was the first African American woman elected to the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the founding chairwoman of the Fortitude Foundation for the Montgomery Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. With extensive service on various boards including Renasant Bank\, National Federation of Independent Business\, and the Industrial Development Board of the City of Montgomery Stacia is deeply dedicated to community building and entrepreneurial success. Recognized for her leadership by organizations such as Toastmasters International\, Leadership Alabama\, and Leadership Montgomery\, she continues to uplift others through mentoring\, advocacy\, and dynamic public speaking.\n\nRegistration\n\nReady to join us? Secure your spot now by registering at:\n\nhttps://startupspace.app/v2/dynamic-survey/view/580/187\n\nDeadline to register: March 17th X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Join us for the March Small Business Mixer: Resource Edition\, in honor of Women&rsquo\;s History Month\, featuring special guest and distinguished speaker Stacia Robinson. As the Director of the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs and a leading voice at The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce\, Stacia will share her unique insights on entrepreneurship\, leadership\, and how to leverage local resources to help your business thrive. Don&rsquo\;t miss this opportunity to learn about small business support in Montgomery\, network with fellow entrepreneurs\, and celebrate the incredible achievements of women in business. The event will be held at Dream Maker Studio\, 39 Dexter Ave\, Suite 209\, Montgomery\, AL 36104.

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Why You Should Attend

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Stacia Robinson&rsquo\;s Bio
\nFrom Air Force Captain to a leading voice in communications and entrepreneurship\, Stacia Robinson has navigated varied and successful paths. Appointed by the Governor as Director of the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs\, Stacia is also Agency Principal of BeneChoice Companies\, LLC&mdash\;a benefits and financial choices firm that invests in businesses and organizational development. A proud graduate of Spelman College with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics\, she began her career in the U.S. Air Force as a communications-computer officer\, ascending to the rank of Captain before transitioning to marketing and business ownership.

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Stacia was the first African American woman elected to the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the founding chairwoman of the Fortitude Foundation for the Montgomery Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. With extensive service on various boards&mdash\;including Renasant Bank\, National Federation of Independent Business\, and the Industrial Development Board of the City of Montgomery&mdash\;Stacia is deeply dedicated to community building and entrepreneurial success. Recognized for her leadership by organizations such as Toastmasters International\, Leadership Alabama\, and Leadership Montgomery\, she continues to uplift others through mentoring\, advocacy\, and dynamic public speaking.

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Registration
\nReady to join us? Secure your spot now by registering at:
\nhttps://startupspace.app/v2/dynamic-survey/view/580/187

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Deadline to register: March 17th

\n LOCATION:SBOSS Dream Makers Studio 39 Dexter Avenue\, Suite 209 Montgomery\, AL 36104 UID:e.3128.12305 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260727T000128Z URL:https://www.montgomerychamber.com/events/details/march-small-business-mixer-resource-edition-12305 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR