September WeRISE In-Person & Virtual

Small business grants can be competitive, and a strong application starts well before you hit submit. This WeRISE session will cover grant basics, what reviewers look for, common mistakes that can hurt an application, and how to prepare before an opportunity opens.

You’ll also hear from an SBDC advisor who has helped prepare entrepreneurs who went on to become 13 grant recipients, sharing what businesses can do to be better prepared to apply.

Key Takeaways:

• Know what makes your business grant-ready. Learn what documents, financial information, budgets, and other information you should have ready before applying.
• Understand what makes a strong application. Learn how to follow the guidelines, answer what is actually being asked, explain how the funds will be used, and avoid common mistakes.
• Prepare before the grant opens. Learn what you can do now and how resources such as an SBDC can help you strengthen your business and prepare for future grant opportunities.

Everyone will receive the Zoom link regardless of how you register. Please do not register for both the in-person and virtual options.

In-Person Attendance

In-person events will be held at Texas Woman's University, Denton Campus, 1210 Old Main Circle, Old Main Building, 2nd Floor, Rm 257.

Breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM. The official program starts at 8:00 AM. Come and network with other female entrepreneurs. Make sure you bring your business cards.

*It is a walk between the two parking areas and the Old Main Building. You may consider wearing comfortable shoes for walking in and bringing your dress shoes for the event.

The venue is accessible, and an elevator is available.

*If you need additional accommodations, please email [email protected] to make arrangements.

Parking Information

* Download ParkMobile @ https://parkmobile.io/

* Put in your information, including your license plate number.

* For the event, please park on the 4th level of the parking garage located on Oakland St.

* Parking is FREE for the duration of the event only! The parking code will be included in your event confirmation.

* There will be directional signs to help you locate the event.*

Interactive Denton Campus Map

How to get from the parking garage to Old Main Building - Video

Online Attendance

If you are attending online, you will receive the Zoom link to join via email the evening before and the morning of the event. To be admitted virtually, you must log in using the same first and last name you used when you registered for the event. We will have an online host to help facilitate the event. We will continue to offer pre- and post-networking opportunities.

Networking before the event: 7:35-7:55 am

Networking after the event: 9:05-9:25 am

Official program: 8:00 - 9:00 am

**If you do not receive the email with the Zoom link, it could either be in your junk/spam email folder or you may have registered with a different email.

**All registered attendees will receive the replay link after the event.**

Speaker Bio:

Tracy Irby is the director at Texas Woman’s University – Center for Women Entrepreneurs. Irby spent six years as a small business advisor for 3 Small Business Development Centers. Irby’s entrepreneurial ventures include ownership of a Sears Hometown Dealer Store, a gym, a bounce house rental business, an online business, and a licensed insurance agency. Irby holds both an MBA & BBA in marketing from Texas A&M University-Commerce and is a graduate of the OU Economic Development Institute. She holds certifications as an Entrepreneurship Center Manager, Economic Development Finance Professional, and Master Economic Development Practitioner. 

Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyirby/