Empower a woman to start a business or take her existing business to the next level. Taking entries to select one winner by public vote.
Project Description
Arrive Coworking, KidsPark Lincoln, and other local Lincoln, Nebraska businesses are joining forces to provide one local woman with the opportunity to launch or take her business to the next level. Our goal is to provide her with everything she needs to make her business dreams come true and to succeed!
Did you know that Nebraska is ranked last of all 50 states for female entrepreneurs?
We want to overcome some of the issues facing women business owners here and provide an avenue for one (or MORE) women to help change these statistics!
We plan to open this grant to Lincoln area entrants, who will need to submit an application before 12/01/2019. From the pool of applicants a committee made up of successful local business owners will vet the entrants' business plans and select a list of finalists from which you, the public, will get to select the winner!
The grant is valued at $20,000 and will serve to fund an office space, childcare, legal and accounting services, business coaching, and a professional branding package for 2020. The winner will also have access to our amazing community of business owners as a source of support, encouragement, and advice.
Your contribution will go directly towards paying the package of services provided to the grant winner as determined by our committee.
Organized by Eva Prettyman, co-founder of Arrive Coworking and Katie Krivolavek owner of KidsPark Lincoln.
Arrive Coworking is Lincoln's first community and coworking space with the mission of empowering women in business and in life. www.arrivecoworking.com
KidsPark is Lincoln's only drop-in childcare offering days, evenings, and weekend care. With hourly options, flexible preschool programs, after school clubs, and engaging school's out camps there is something for every family. www.kidspark.com
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The Project FAQs
Arrive Coworking, KidsPark Lincoln, and any willing local committee participants will give you the most glowing social media shout out you've ever received!! You'll also know that you've changed someone's life!
Just Because I Care
Satisfaction in the knowledge that you are helping a woman pursue her dreams! Your small act will change someone's life.
You'll not only be confident in the knowledge that you have changed someone's life for the better, you'll get some cool Arrive Stickers and a hand written thank you card from the Arrive Coworking team!
We seriously throw great events, you should be there - but the best part is the amazing women you get to meet when you attend them. Select 3 Arrive coworking events of your choice in 2020 for free attendance AND enjoy free childcare at KidsPark during the event if you need it!
Host a workshop in 2020! You have the opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise with the Arrive coworking community. You can schedule a time to host a workshop in our gorgeous main lounge and your attendees will enjoy free childcare during the workshop at KidsPark. Limited to 20 attendees, 3 hrs max, subject to available dates.
Rewards
Arrive Coworking, KidsPark Lincoln, and any willing local committee participants will give you the most glowing social media shout out you've ever received!! You'll also know that you've changed someone's life!
Just Because I Care
Satisfaction in the knowledge that you are helping a woman pursue her dreams! Your small act will change someone's life.
You'll not only be confident in the knowledge that you have changed someone's life for the better, you'll get some cool Arrive Stickers and a hand written thank you card from the Arrive Coworking team!
We seriously throw great events, you should be there - but the best part is the amazing women you get to meet when you attend them. Select 3 Arrive coworking events of your choice in 2020 for free attendance AND enjoy free childcare at KidsPark during the event if you need it!
Host a workshop in 2020! You have the opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise with the Arrive coworking community. You can schedule a time to host a workshop in our gorgeous main lounge and your attendees will enjoy free childcare during the workshop at KidsPark. Limited to 20 attendees, 3 hrs max, subject to available dates.