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Work on your business - not just in it - so your business can work for you
Spark provides hands-on business training in planning, financials and management with curriculum and coaching tailored to minority entrepreneurs. This 12-week program is designed for new and growing for-profit businesses.
Create Campaign, Inc. is a proud member of the Rising Tide Capital network.
COHORT 3
COMING SOON!
Take the first step in the application process by registering for an information session to learn more about this dynamic business training program.
Please select one virtual information session to attend:
January 12 - 6PM-7PM. CLICK HERE to RSVP.
January 19 - 6PM-7PM. CLICK HERE to RSVP.
January 26 - 6PM-7PM. CLICK HERE to RSVP.
February 2 - 6PM-7PM. CLICK HERE to RSVP.
February 9 - 6PM-7PM. CLICK HERE to RSVP.
February 16 - 6PM-7PM. CLICK HERE to RSVP.
Tools to get you started on a new business venture
Business plan
development to use as a roadmap and to attract funders
Knowledge of financials, legal structures, insurance and more to safeguard a new business
A network of support and accountability
SUCCESS STORIES
Lydia Mettee
Dapper Cat coffee, LLC
Lydia Mettee, owner of Dapper Cat Coffee, was approved for a Create Capital microloan and matching funds from NetWork Kansas to finish renovations to open her coffee shop in South Wichita.
The grand opening is planned for Quarter 1 2023
LaTonia Kennedy
The Selfie Center, LLC
LaTonia Kennedy was able to successfully structure her company as an LLC thanks to the strategy and planning work she completed through the Spark Community Business Academy.
Danyelle Johnson
Beaudeeful
day play center, llc
Danyelle Johnson was able to successfully structure her company as an LLC thanks to the strategy and planning work she completed through the Spark Community Business Academy.
Michelle Yeung
planttea
therapy, llc
Michelle Yeung, owner of PlantTea Therapy, LLC, held a soft launch during Spark to gain market validation for her company and its fulfillment process.
Her products sold out and gave her the customer insights needed to plan her grand opening,
scheduled for October 7, 2022.
Cohort Two Participants
 LaShona Jones LaFinest |  Chastity Boyd Moon Vibez LLC |  Rodney Brinkley R&J Legacy Transport LLC |
|---|---|---|
 Tyjuan Davis Ty Davis Productions |  Latasha Eley Kelly The Millennial Black Professor, LLC |  Shawnta Smith A.R.T Project |
 Alvin Federico Javin Ventures |  Brianna Williams 3 Keys Fitness, LLC |  LaBlanca Ponder The OrangeBlend |
 Benjamin Estrada Cruz Estrada Landscape Service |  The Clarice Desk, LLC |  Alexus Scott Boutique 5 Stationery and Petite Gifts |
 Simply Beautiful Hair Salon |  Imani Wheaton Noble Nine Bakery |  Kandace Burnett Juice 101, LLC |
 Kimberly Davis Karar Academy LLC |  Luis Acosta Elite Electric Company |  Araceli Amador Las Aventuras de Araceli |
 Claudia Yaujar-Amaro AB&C Bilingual Resources, LLC |  Zoe Stone Charcutistry |
Meet Our Instructional Team
Alejo Cabral
Program Director, Create Campaign, Inc.
Ti'Juana Hardwell
Mamarazzi Communications, LLC
Create Campaign, Inc. Instructor
Cohort Three Learning Locations
Create Campaign has partnered with local companies and organizations to create a series of prime learning locations to enhance the Spark experience.
FIDELITY BANK
SESSIONS
1-3
FOUNDERS'
GROVE
SESSIONS
4-6
CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
AT WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
SESSIONS
7-9
IMA
SESSIONS
10-12
WOOLSEY
HALL, WSU
GRADUATION
Connect with us
If you have questions about participating in the information sessions or Spark please contact Alejo Cabral, our Program Director via email at acabral@createcampaignks.com
You may also complete this Program Inquiry form to connect with us.
Samira Cook Gaines, Rising Tide's National Partnerships Lead, announcing the partnership between Rising Tide and Create Campaign at the 7th Annual Create Campaign Forum and Launch Luncheon
MORE ABOUT SPARK
The Spark Community Business Academy is part of the
Rising Tide Capital program network. In 2021, Create Campaign, Inc. became a Rising Tide partner to provide diverse entrepreneurs with access to Spark's curriculum and Rising Tide Capital's national mentorship network.
Rising Tide equips talented but under-resourced individuals with the tools to create businesses that change the trajectory of their lives.
For more information about Rising Tide Capital and its impact, please visit: www.risingtidecapital.org
Create Campaign's Rising Tide Capital Expansion is made possible thanks to the sponsorship support of these fine organizations and individuals
Tom and Katherine Kirk
