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NETwork to GETwork . . . It Works!
By Carla Thomas
Sojourner’s Truth Reporter
As someone who looks
forward to one day quitting my day job and working for
myself fulltime, I’m always looking for ways to connect with
like-minded people, people who share an understanding of
what it’s like to be tied to a day job while pursuing their
passion of one day owning their own business. With this
desire in mind, I decided to hold a networking event and
call it, “NETwork to GETwork” and gear it toward
entrepreneurs, creatives and those building successful side
hustles
The purpose of the event
was to provide an opportunity for creatives and
entrepreneurs to meet and connect with others who may
benefit from the services they offer and to develop
connections that could eventually help grow their business.
Despite the wind chills
and rainy day, 22 businesses were represented at the event
which took place May 4 at The Truth Art Gallery. Fashion
designer, photographer, graphic designer, writer, event
planner, contractor – those were just a few of the
businesses represented however, the most impressive
entrepreneuer in attendance was 10-year-old Kamaree Walker,
owner and CEO of “Little Man With Big Dreams” lawn care
service.
Tamales with a selection
of tasty sauces offered by caterer Kim Taylor of Taylormade
Productions whet our appetites while Pastry Artist, Kathleen
Corggens of Corggens Couture Cakes, satisfied our sweet
cravings with an array of beautifully displayed desserts.
Each business owner was given the opportunity to introduce
and share information about their business and Gary Johnson,
flooring contractor and candidate for Toledo City Council,
stopped in and offered hopeful insight for the future of
small business owners in Toledo.
The next NETwork to
GETwork event will be held sometime in the fall.
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