MoneyFEST2025

Name: MoneyFEST2025
Start: 2025-05-01T08:00:00-05:00
Location: 358 St. Louis Street, Mobile, AL, United States, Alabama 36602

Schedule

Thu, 01 May, 2025 at 08:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

358 St. Louis Street, Mobile, AL, United States, Alabama 36602 | Mobile, AL

MoneyFest 2025
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: Innovation Portal, Mobile, Alabama
Cost: FREE (RSVP required)
What is MoneyFest?
MoneyFest is a free, one-day event that helps entrepreneurs and business owners find the money they need to start and grow their businesses. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand, MoneyFest connects you with experts who can guide you through the many ways to fund your business dreams.
Why Attend?
Finding money for your business can be confusing and overwhelming. At MoneyFest, we make it simple. You'll learn about all types of funding options - from bank loans and investors to grants and bootstrapping - explained in plain, easy-to-understand language.
What to Expect:
Learn from experts about different types of funding and which ones are right for your business
Hear real stories from local business owners who have successfully funded their companies
Attend practical workshops on topics like building credit and preparing financial documents
Meet one-on-one with bankers and investors who can help fund your business
Network with other entrepreneurs and funding professionals
Join us for a happy hour after the event to continue making valuable connections
Who Should Attend:
Entrepreneurs with business ideas
Startup founders
Small business owners looking to grow
Anyone interested in learning about business funding
Cost:
Thanks to our sponsor, Voyager Lending, this valuable event is completely FREE to attend!
Event Schedule (Subject to Change)
8:00 AM 8:30 AM: Registration and Welcome Breakfast
8:45 AM 9:30 AM: Opening Keynote: TBA
Speaker: Jesse Draper, Halogen Ventures
9:45 AM 10:30 AM: Panel Discussion: TBA
Panelists: TBA
10:45 AM 11:30 AM: Breakout Sessions (Choose one to attend)
"TBA" - TBA
"TBA" - TBA
"TBA" - TBA
11:30 AM 12:15 PM: Capital Conversations (one-on-one’s with bankers)
Scheduled 15 minute conversations with local bankers
12:15 PM 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch w/ Entrepreneur Panel
Moderator: TBA
Panelists: TBA
1:00 PM 1:45 PM: Breakout Sessions (Choose one to attend)
"TBA” - TBA
2:00 PM 2:45 PM: TBA
Speakers: TBA
3:00 PM 3:45 PM: TBA
Panelists: TBA
4:00 PM 4:30 PM: Closing Remarks
Todd Greer, Innovation Portal
4:30 PM 5:30 PM: Networking Mixer
Register Now:
For more information or to register for your spot now, RSVP below or reach out to Innovation Portal Program Staff at [email protected].
This program is prepared by Innovation Portal using federal funding under award MB23OBD0340330 from the Minority Development Business Agency, U.S. Department of Commerce.
About Innovation Portal:
Innovation Portal is a nonprofit incubator and innovation hub dedicated to accelerating the growth of startup businesses across southwest Alabama and the central Gulf Coast. Offering more than just workspace, Innovation Portal is a community where entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives come together to launch and grow their ventures.

EVENT SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)

8:00 AM 8:30 AM: Registration and Welcome Breakfast
8:45 AM 9:30 AM: Opening Keynote: TBA
Speaker: Jesse Draper, Halogen Ventures
9:45 AM 10:30 AM: Panel Discussion: TBA
Panelists: TBA
10:45 AM 11:30 AM: Breakout Sessions (Choose one to attend)
"TBA" - TBA
"TBA" - TBA
"TBA" - TBA
11:30 AM 12:15 PM: Capital Conversations (one-on-one’s with bankers)
Scheduled 15 minute conversations with local bankers
12:15 PM 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch w/ Entrepreneur Panel
Moderator: TBA
Panelists: TBA
1:00 PM 1:45 PM: Breakout Sessions (Choose one to attend)
"TBA” - TBA
2:00 PM 2:45 PM: TBA
Speakers: TBA
3:00 PM 3:45 PM: TBA
Panelists: TBA
4:00 PM 4:30 PM: Closing Remarks
Todd Greer, Innovation Portal
4:30 PM 5:30 PM: Networking Mixer

MoneyFest 2025 is made possible through our sponsors and partners:
Voyager Lending
***Additionally, this program was prepared by Innovation Portal using Federal funds under award MB23OBD0340330 from the Minority Development Business Agency, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Minority Development Business Agency or the U.S. Department of Commerce.