-information courtesy of Gateway Community Development Corporation
Entrepreneurs, get ready! Downtown Henderson is the place to be on Aug. 12 for a street festival that will be the culminating event of “Way to GROW! Entrepreneurship Week, hosted by Gateway Community Development Corporation.
The week leading up to the street festival will bring inspiring and educational activities to the area, including talks from successful business leaders, panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities, according to information from Gateway CDC President Heather Joi Kenney. All the presentations are designed to provide information about starting a business, scaling operations, marketing strategies and embracing innovation in a rapidly changing business landscape.
The Way to GROW! festival will showcase vendors who are entrepreneurs from the Triangle and surrounding areas, a variety of area food vendors and local artists. Special musical guests are Jim Quick and the Coastline band, along with other local and regional talent.
In order to provide opportunities for small business owners at all stages, including those who are just launching their ventures and those with experience, qualified businesses can participate as vendors at the festival free of charge.
Downtown Development Manager Tracy Madigan said she’s looking forward to having the festival come to Garnett Street. “We are thrilled to host the ‘Way to GROW!’ Entrepreneurship Week and Festival in downtown Henderson. This event is a testament to our city’s commitment to supporting local businesses, fostering innovation, and creating a vibrant downtown experience,” Madigan stated.
Everyone is invited to share in this week of inspiration, celebration and community building. The event is made possible through funding provided by NC IDEA, local businesses and community partners, all of which recognize the importance of entrepreneurship in driving economic growth and job creation.
To stay updated on the latest news and announcements, visit the event website at www.thegatewaycdc.org. There are sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Tracy Mosley at 252.432.1131 or tmosley@helpingallpeopleexcel.com.
