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We support Greater West Dayton entrepreneurs by providing access to space, consulting, capital, + training through community-university partnerships.
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You found a grant—but is it the right fit for you and your work? The second session in Grant Writing: A Workshop Series for Working Artists will help you evaluate a grant’s requirements, priorities, timeline, and fit before investing time in an application. Choosing the Right Grant Wednesday, October 28 Greater West Dayton Incubator Doors open | 6 p.m. Networking | 6–6:30 p.m. Workshop | 6:30–7:30 p.m. Next Steps | 7:30–8 p.m. Bring a laptop or tablet and a funding opportunity you would like to explore. This session is part of the full five-workshop series and is not open for individual registration.
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Where do you begin when searching for funding opportunities for your creative work? The first session in Grant Writing: A Workshop Series for Working Artists will introduce tools and strategies for researching grants that may support your work, goals, and current stage of development. Researching & Finding a Grant Wednesday, October 21 Greater West Dayton Incubator Doors open | 6 p.m. Networking | 6–6:30 p.m. Workshop | 6:30–7:30 p.m. Next Steps | 7:30–8 p.m. Bring a laptop or tablet and come ready to begin your own grant research. This session is part of the full five-workshop series and is not open for individual registration. Email REN@cultureworks.org to register!
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We are excited to announce our new, completely free Grant Writing Workshop Series for Working Artists. The fall series is designed as a complete learning experience into the world of grant writing: Researching & Finding a Grant | October 21 Choosing the Right Grant | October 28 Inside the Application | November 4 Tell Your Story | November 11 Build a Strong Budget | November 18 Join us at the Greater West Dayton Incubator! Bring a laptop or tablet so you can put what you learn into practice. Your registration reserves your place in all five sessions; individual workshop registration will not be offered. The series is free, but advance registration is required. Email REN@cultureworks.org to register for all five workshops.
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Motivation Monday: Nobody hands you the starting line. You draw it yourself. Madam C.J. Walker built an empire from a single product and a lot of self-belief. What’s one step you’re giving yourself this week? Need support taking it? IBROC is here for Dayton’s entrepreneurs. Alt text: Gold graphic headed “Motivation Monday” with a black-and-white vintage portrait of Madam C.J. Walker in a white frame, wearing a fringed shawl and pendant necklace. Below, the quote “I got my start by giving myself a start.” with her name and the IBROC logo.
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Have a business idea or looking to grow your small business? Visit the Entrepreneurs’ Corner at the West Branch! Explore a reference collection featuring materials for entrepreneurs and small business owners, plus information about upcoming events and local resources available throughout Montgomery County and the City of Dayton. #DaytonMetroLibrary #EntrepreneursCorner #SmallBusiness #Resources #DaytonOhio Full view of the Entrepreneurs’ Corner at Dayton Metro Library, featuring shelves filled with business books, brochures, resource guides, and informational displays beneath the large Entrepreneurs’ Corner wall sign.
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Gem of the Month: Nicole McWhorter, BSHA, C.CHW, CLS, CD(DONA) Founder/Owner & Doula, DKM Love Doula Services LLC Nicole McWhorter is the founder of DKM Love Doula Services LLC, a Dayton-based business offering compassionate birth, postpartum, lactation, education, and community resource support. With more than 22 years of healthcare experience, she combines professional knowledge with personal purpose. DKM Love is named in honor of her son, Darius Kalon McWhorter. It helps families feel informed, respected, empowered, and supported while strengthening the Dayton community. Doula Perfection at Its Finest. "Teal graphic with a subtle pattern of rounded rectangles and circles. On the left is a portrait of Nicole McWhorter, a smiling woman with curly dark hair, beaded hoop earrings, and a pink, orange, and cream patterned blazer, in front of a dark gray backdrop. On the right, white text reads 'Nicole McWhorter, BSHA, C.CHW, CLS, CD(DONA), Founder/Owner & Doula, DKM Love Doula Services LLC.' Below the text is the DKM Love Doula Services logo, a gold square outline with a line drawing of a heart surrounding a small family, and the tagline 'Doula Perfection at Its Finest.'"
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✨ Dayton, meet your 2026/27 SHE-Roes! ✨ Introducing our ninth cohort of the SHE-Roe Storytelling Series! Six women. Six powerful stories. Each bringing her own experiences, lessons, and courage to the stage. Please join me in celebrating: 🌟 Arts: Janel Young 🌟 Education: Charity Martin-King 🌟 Business: Crystal Allen 🌟 Health & Wellness: Shondale Atkinson 🌟 Social Justice: Myla Cardona-Jones 🌟 Spirituality: Shaundretta Boykins When I started SHE-Roe in 2017, I wanted to create a space where women could tell their stories in their own voices. Nine cohorts later, we continue to remind one another that our experiences matter—and that sharing them can help someone else find the courage to keep going. I am excited for you to meet these women, hear their stories, and celebrate what they bring to our community. The next chapter of SHE-Roe starts here! Show our incoming SHE-Roes some love in the comments! 🧡💚 #SHERoe #NinthWonder #SHERoeStorytellingSeries #HerStoryMatters #DaytonOhio WomenWhoInspire
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IBROC Community Highlight: Rachel Ward Rachel Ward serves as President of Omega CDC, She is a 2020 Dayton Business Journal Top Forty Under 40 honoree, a 2022 Leadership Dayton graduate, and a 2024 Cradle-to-Career Fellow with The EdRedesign Lab at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Rachel enjoys traveling, dancing, and spending time with family. Connect with Rachel>> #CommunitySpotlight#IBROC#OMEGACDC It’s a community spotlight graphic featuring Rachel Ward, identified as President of Omega Community Development Corporation, with her professional and community leadership highlights.
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Gem of Month: Victory Medical Alliance Meet Jairus and Talicia McNealy, the husband-and-wife team behind Victory Medical Alliance! VMA provides medical and dental billing, credentialing, and practice management solutions that help independent practices boost cash flow and focus on patient care. With Jairus's 20+ years in medical sales and training and Talicia's background in healthcare program management, together they've built VMA into a trusted partner known for personalized, hands-on support. Connect with Victory Medical Alliance >>https://victorymedalliance.com/
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Dayton entrepreneurs, it’s time to get in the room! 👏🏽 I’m proud to be part of the 2026 Urban Elevation Accelerator cohort, and this Thursday we’re celebrating our businesses and unveiling the Wall of Entrepreneurial Excellence! The accelerator gives emerging entrepreneurs access to boot camp training, mentorship, consultations, resources, and connections throughout Dayton’s business community. And if you’re tired of holding meetings in coffee shops and you’re ready to take your business to the next level, come tour the Greater West Dayton Incubator and see everything this coworking space has to offer! 👀 📅 Thursday, September 24 ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 1169 West Third Street, Dayton 🚪 Enter through the back and take the elevator to the second floor #DaytonEntrepreneurs #DaytonBusiness #GreaterWestDayton #CoworkingSpace #GetInTheRoom
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It’s the final day of Startup Week, but there’s still time to join us! Register for free at our 🔗 in bio. #daytonohio #smallbusiness #dayton #entrepreneurship daytonevents
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Dayton entrepreneurs + creatives, get in the room this week. 👀 Two opportunities to make connections, meet business leaders and tap into Dayton’s entrepreneurial community: 📍 Sept. 15 | 5:30–8 PM Procurement Pathways at the University of Dayton ✨ Networking + complimentary professional headshots 📍 Sept. 16 | 5–7:30 PM IBROC Wind Down Wednesday at The Art of Work ✨ Startup Week networking with entrepreneurs + business support organizations And both are opportunities to actually meet people doing work in this city. Dayton has resources, spaces and rooms full of opportunity, you just have to know where to look. 👀 Save this + send it to a Dayton entrepreneur who needs to get out of the house this week! #DaytonOhio #DaytonEntrepreneurs #DaytonEvents #NetworkingEvents #DaytonBusiness
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