Building Entrepreneurial Bridges in Underserved Communities with Faith Spencer and Emmani Ellis
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Emmani Ellis and Faith Spencer, founders of Ironworkz, share their mission to bring entrepreneurship opportunities to underserved communities, starting with Gary, Indiana. They discuss the crucial difference between opportunity and access, and how their nonprofit business incubator is bridging that gap.
Key takeaways:
- Why equality isn't enough: The surprising approach that's changing lives in Gary, Indiana
- How an entrepreneur started their business and walked out with clients at the first Ironworkz event
- The Chick-fil-A secret that's building a thriving entrepreneurial community
- Why Ironworkz is bouncing around Gary: The innovative strategy to overcome transportation barriers
Ellis and Spencer bring their vision to life with inspiring stories of local entrepreneurs and their plans for expansion. They conclude by emphasizing the importance of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success and invite listeners to join their growing community of innovators.
For more information or to get involved, visit www.ironworkz.org or find them on social media @IronworkzCo.
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