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This Thursday, we will be joined by Debrena Jackson Gandy to talk about Secrets to Successful Collabs and Partnerships: ...
06/17/2026

This Thursday, we will be joined by Debrena Jackson Gandy to talk about Secrets to Successful Collabs and Partnerships: What You Don’t know CAN Hurt You


In her 25 years as Founder and President of Masterminds Unlimited, and Founder of the ELEVATE Community Empowerment Movement, Debrena Jackson Gandy, award-winning business owner and community leader, has been involved in a whole host of collabs and partnerships.

Join us Thursday, June 18 and find out the reason that 95% of her collabs and partnerships have been successful – She’ll share the 5 specific areas of alignment that she looks for to determine if it’s a FIT before saying yes or before extending the invitation to join forces.


Find out the “insider secrets” from someone highly seasoned in creating successful and PROFITABLE collabs and partnerships. We’ll cover the distinctions between each (they are NOT the same), how to structure the money aspects of the arrangement, what to include in the Agreement, conversations to have in advance, and more.

June 18th
4:00-6:00PM
Drum Roll Wine
https://luma.com/jqcgf7bh

Ready 4 Retail applications close today!If retail growth has been on your list but you haven’t known where to start, thi...
06/12/2026

Ready 4 Retail applications close today!

If retail growth has been on your list but you haven’t known where to start, this is for you.
Ready 4 Retail is a multi-month program designed to help product-based business owners:

Understand how to run a retail operation
Improve how their products are presented and priced
Strengthen marketing and online sales
Build systems that actually support growth

You won’t be doing it alone. You’ll have coaching, community, and real-time opportunities to apply what you’re learning.

The goal is simple. When you leave, you should feel clearer, more confident, and better equipped to grow your business.

Apply now: denkyemcoop.com/retail-ready

And if someone came to mind while reading this, tag them. They should see this.

Ready 4 Retail applications are open until the 12th.If this is your first time hearing about the program, here’s what yo...
06/11/2026

Ready 4 Retail applications are open until the 12th.

If this is your first time hearing about the program, here’s what you should know.

This is a free, hybrid program for product-based business owners who are ready to grow their retail presence with real support.

From July through January, you’ll get:
-Self-paced coursework you can fit into your schedule
-Biweekly virtual sessions focused on real strategy
-Monthly one-on-one coaching tailored to your business
-Opportunities to sell at pop-ups and markets so you can test what you’re learning in real time

This isn’t about theory. It’s about helping you make actual decisions in your business with support behind you.

If you’re trying to figure out pricing, marketing, inventory, or how to grow beyond where you are right now, this program is built for that.
Apply here: denkyemcoop.com/retail-ready

And if you know a product-based business that should be in this room, tag them below.

Ready 4 Retail applications are open until the 12th.This program gives you:-Structure and strategy you can actually foll...
06/10/2026

Ready 4 Retail applications are open until the 12th.

This program gives you:

-Structure and strategy you can actually follow
-One-on-one support that’s specific to your business
-Space to work through real questions, not hypothetical ones
-Opportunities to test your products and get in front of new customers

It runs July to January and is designed to fit into your life while you’re actively running your business.

And yes, it’s free for selected participants!
If you’ve been meaning to apply, this is your reminder.
denkyemcoop.com/retail-ready

Tag a business owner who needs this kind of support.

06/09/2026

Ready 4 Retail applications are open until the 12th.
If retail growth has been on your list but you haven’t known where to start, this is for you.

Ready 4 Retail is a multi-month program designed to help product-based business owners:

-Understand how to run a retail operation
-Improve how their products are presented and priced
-Strengthen marketing and online sales
-Build systems that actually support growth

You won’t be doing it alone. You’ll have coaching, community, and real-time opportunities to apply what you’re learning.

The goal is simple. When you leave, you should feel clearer, more confident, and better equipped to grow your business.

Apply now: denkyemcoop.com/retail-ready

And if someone came to mind while reading this, tag them. They should see this.

Applications for Denkyem's Ready 4 Retail cohort are still open.This is your reminder if it’s been on your mind to apply...
06/09/2026

Applications for Denkyem's Ready 4 Retail cohort are still open.
This is your reminder if it’s been on your mind to apply or if you’ve been meaning to come back to it.

We’re closing soon and spots are limited. This program is free for selected participants and built for product-based business owners who are ready to grow their retail presence with real support and strategy.

Applications close June 12.
denkyemcoop.com/retail-ready

Have you been to one of our CoLabs with Seattle Public Library?This isn’t your typical workshop. It’s part office hours,...
06/08/2026

Have you been to one of our CoLabs with Seattle Public Library?

This isn’t your typical workshop. It’s part office hours, part data-driven coworking space. Bring your questions, your laptop, and whatever you’re trying to figure out.

At this drop-in, you can:
-Work with librarians to explore market research
-Get support from Denkyem staff
-Connect with other entrepreneurs
-Dig into your target market using real data
-Or simply carve out focused time in a supportive space

There’s no pressure and no need to come fully prepared. Just show up ready to connect and think through your next steps.

Beacon Hill Library
12:30–2:30 PM
Lobby Meeting Room

https://denkyemcoop.com/denkyem-drop-in-and-colab
Please note - No CoLab 6/11

Thinking about applying to the Retail Ready Cohort? Join our live virtual Q&A session to learn more about the program, w...
06/03/2026

Thinking about applying to the Retail Ready Cohort? Join our live virtual Q&A session to learn more about the program, what to expect, and how to apply.
This is a space to get your questions answered and determine if the cohort is the right fit for your business.

Q&A Session Details
Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Join the Session
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86294677713?pwd=x0nBLshPM7OPM4aAbwgetkw8gKSxaW.1

Important Dates
Application Deadline: June 12, 2026
Decisions Announced: June 17, 2026
Cohort Runs: July 9, 2026 – January 2027

Apply to the Cohort
https://denkyemcoop.com/retail-ready

05/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 Croc Tank: Community Pitch Comp

Last Thursday, we brought together 70+ entrepreneurs, investors, TA providers, and community members at the TAF Bethaday Community Learning Space.

From incredible vendors and good food to powerful founder pitches, the room showed up. Huge congrats to Tyra the Stitcher of Toppies by Tyra for taking home the win, and to every founder who stepped up to share their story.

Looking forward to the continued momentum as we build safe pathways for Black entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Tap in, stay connected, and find ways to get involved:
https://denkyemcoop.com/get-involved

Shout out to our 2025 Croc Tank winner, Lyndsey Williams, founder of Kyla Care Therapy.This is exactly why we do this.We...
05/20/2026

Shout out to our 2025 Croc Tank winner, Lyndsey Williams, founder of Kyla Care Therapy.

This is exactly why we do this.
We believe pitch competitions should go beyond tech. Service providers, creators, makers, chefs, care givers, and more are all building something that matters in our communities, and those stories deserve space too.

Croc Tank is about lifting that up and putting real support behind it.
Come through and be part of building a thriving Black business community.

Show up, support, and help us keep growing what this can be.
Register on our website:
https://luma.com/a1satb9u

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