Black & Bankable - 1-Day Business Intensive Sponsorship Opportunities

Friday, September 1, 2023, Lawrence, Kansas

KU CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION – LAWRENCE CAMPUS KU Innovation Park , Suite 142 2029 Becker Drive Lawrence, KS 66045

Join us for this transformative one-day business intensive that aims to bridge the funding gap for black businesses seeking access to capital and equity. Led by Makisha Boothe, founder, CEO, and esteemed business coach of Sistahbiz Global Network and SGN Enterprises, the intensive will provide vital training on raising capital, financial documentation, business projections, and creating compelling pitch decks.

The day will feature access to capital resource representatives, “Building Strong Banker Relationships” panel discussion with bank representatives, live entertainment, Fireside Chat with a multi-7-figure black entrepreneur and light breakfast and lunch.

This event is limited to 50 attendees to ensure a quality learning environment.

Sponsorship Options

Empower Black & Bankable Access to Capital Partner ($5,000)

Ideal for financial institutions, government agencies and non-profit organizations that have specific programs or resources to help entrepreneurs access capital. 

  • Logo placement on marketing materials 

  • Table display from noon to 2 p.m. 

  • Featured time to share your access to capital program with attendees

  • Lunch for two included

  • Sponsorship of technical assistance grants to help attendees tackle one of three key areas discussed during the event: credit repair, accounting set up or pitch deck design.

Engage Black & Bankable Entrepreneurial Support Partner ($2,500)

Ideal for non-profit organizations that have specific programs to support entrepreneurs’ growth.

  • Logo placement on marketing materials

  • Table display from noon to 2 p.m. 

  • Lunch for two included

  • Sponsorship of technical assistance grants to help attendees tackle one of three key areas discussed during the event: credit repair, accounting set up or pitch deck design.

Equip Black & Bankable Partner ($1,000)

  • Logo placement on marketing materials 

  • Featured time to share your access to capital program with attendees

  • Lunch for two included

  • Sponsorship of technical assistance grants to help attendees tackle one of three key areas discussed during the event: credit repair, accounting set up or pitch deck design.

Black & Bankable Ally ($500)

  • Logo placement on marketing materials 

  • Featured time to share your access to capital program with attendees

  • Lunch for two included

Please email engage@blackflinthills.com with any sponsorship questions

Black & Bankable Agenda & Learning Objectives: 

Resources and handouts will be given for each section for participants to follow along.

Playing Big: Growth Strategy

  • Understand key pillars of building a sellable business

  • Can name lucrative industries and ventures

  • Understand phases of growth and capital needs 

  • Have a framework for creating a vision for growth 

  • Can identify mindset barriers to growth

Capital Access: Investors

  • Understand common fundraising decision points 

  • Understand types of business funding

  • Recognize and understand stages of investment 

  • Can name various types of investors

  • Have increased clarity on the investment process

Capital Access: Loans

  • Understand types of loan products

  • Understand types of banks/lenders

  • Understand key ways to build banker relationships 

  • Understand key elements of a strong loan application

  • Know what to expect in the underwriting process 

Know Your Numbers: Financials and Goals

  • Understand the link between revenue and access to capital

  • Can describe the key financial documents for  business success 

  • Can name healthy accounting practices

  • Understands the functions/roles of various types of accounting staff and tools

The Plan, the Canvas and the Deck

  • Know the difference between a business plan, canvas, investor summary and pitch deck, each of their uses, and tips for development

  • Pitch Deck Deep Dive and Live Case Study

Business + Personal Credit

  • Know what business and personal credit are

  • Understand how credit impacts business/wealth

  • Can describe different types of credit improvement