forward ever sustainable business alliance membership
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Forward Ever envisions a thriving, collaborative community where local businesses are prosperous, and contribute to a healthy environment and the wealth and well-being of all citizens. We provide a forum for local, independently owned businesses that have the autonomy to make any transformational change in their business that they can imagine…reexamining where they buy their goods and services, how to consume energy and handle waste and recycling, grow and distribute our food, build homes, and even, how to define success in business. Forward Ever will support a community of innovators in green building, urban agriculture, renewable energy, support independent businesses in city centers, and mentor a new breed of entrepreneurs that have designed their business with a sustainable vision.TRANSCRIPT
Forward Ever is the one-stop resource for LOCAL independently owned businesses in the Greater Newark area. We are a
socially-conscious community alliance with goals to Support, Educate, and Promote on behalf of the small LOCAL innovator.
Our focus is to build a Greater Newark community by supporting and empowering LOCAL businesses,
create a LOCAL FIRST precedence and to:
MEMBERSHIP
We organize and create collaborations and produce events that connect the B2B & B2C communities creating a seamless and strategically aligned business ecosystem.
Level the Playing Field
Prevent Money from leaving the
community
Promote and Raise Visibility
• Business Development - Planning – Strategy • Marketing - Communications - Branding
• Financial Services and access to capital
• Employee Benefits & Insurance • Professional & Artistic Strategies for Creatives
• Professional Photography
• Social Media Marketing Strategy - Development
• Targeted Media Exposure via patented software • Consumer Outreach Strategy
• Website Improvement - Development - Management
We have created partnerships for entrepreneurial SUCCESS for the following suite of services:
I N T R O D U C T O R Y
OFFER $9900READY TO BECOME A MEMBER?
VISIT ForwardEverNJ.com
SUPPORTReMIXX – signature salon networking series – where catalytic conversations ignite and new partnerships are grown
Instant network of clients
Access to KIVA Zip 0% loans
Exclusive access to partnerships with FREE consultations and discounts
Member Communities of Practice (CoP’s) (beauty, business services, wellness, retail, creative class, food-preneurs…)
EDUCATEB-Lab assessments and surveys
National access to BALLE resources – webinars and more
Discounts to conferences and summits
Sustainable new economy best practices
PROMOTEFREE splash page with photos and links in Forward Ever’s Local Business Directory
Discount website/banner advertising opportunities reaching over 1000 supporters
Opportunity to co-host events based on participation
Newsletter promotion and highlights based on member participation
Social media exposure reaching over 1000 supporters
PARTNERSA2A - Artist-to-Artist® is a program from ARTISIN®, designed to help artists, craft artists and anyone engaged in creative endeavors develop the business side of their practices. Structured as a series of professionally led peer groups, a2a guides participants in goal-setting, accountability, creative problem-solving and entrepreneurial skill-building. www.a2a.artisin.com
A & J Management provides advisory services, consulting, and employee benefits and insurance. A trusted advisor, their mission is to provide their customers peace of mind and assurance that they will provide the best analysis, advice, and execution possible. www.aj-mgmt.com
BrickCityLive.com is a multimedia destination for journalism about, and perspectives from, Newark and the greater Newark area. The site primarily covers the types of stories that go largely underreported here – business & entrepreneurship, art, style, tech, innovation, and the like. www.brickcitylive.com
City National Bank founded by a Newark entrepreneur, is a minority owned and managed bank that plays a pivotal role in strengthening urban communities. Their mission is to build economic strength and improve the quality of life within the communities they serve. They provide the high quality financial services, including innovative personal accounts like Kasa-sa Cash Back and low-cost business loans. www.citynatbank.com
FEMWORKS is an award-winning national communications agency that develops integrated campaigns, events, and will be offering professional photography services. They are an image contributor for Getty Images, the world’s leading creator and distributor of still imagery, footage, music and other premium content. www.femworksllc.com
Houston Consulting Partnership specializes in helping small businesses hit their mark. They offer marketing, business planning, and thought partnership services and form a true partnership with our clients, going well beyond what traditional consulting firms provide. www.houstonconsultingpartnership.com
Inversion Social Media Management (ISMM) helps enhance small business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations through social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Foursquare and many more. www.inversionsmm.com
Rising Tide Capital provides business development services and classes that teach entrepreneurs how to plan, start and run a business. They provide professional coaching, mentoring with local business experts, and access to financial capital, guidance on financial planning and accessing funding. Their model for supporting local entrepreneurship has received national recognition—from President Barack Obama to the Association for Enterprise Opportunity. www.risingtidecapital.org
INTRODUCTORY
OFFER$9900
READY TO BECOME A MEMBER? VISIT
ForwardEverNJ.com