Unlock Your Entrepreneur Journey — NEXT GEN Info Session
Posted By: Laura Van Brackle Sims on February 09, 2026 Date & TimeTuesday, February 17 10:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM CST / 1:00 PM EST Virtual Event REGISTER HERE: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a... Tuesday, March 17 10:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM CST / 1:00 PM EST Virtual Event REGISTER HERE: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1... Are you an HBCU student or alum curious about starting a business, launching a side hustle, or growing an existing idea? Join us for Unlock Your Entrepreneur Journey — NEXT GEN Info Session to learn how Operation HOPE’s 1MBB NEXT GEN program can support you. This session will walk you through: • What NEXT GEN is and how it works • How YOU can join at no cost • What resources you’ll get (mentorship, workshops, e-commerce training, and more) • How to get matched with a Divine Nine professional mentor • Live Q&A so you can ask anything If you’re a Divine Nine member and looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity, please join this session as well to learn how you can serve as a mentor and support the next generation of HBCU entrepreneurs. Come see how NEXT GEN can help you launch or level up your entrepreneurial journey! Learn more about our program: https://portal.operationhope.org/Programs/landing-page/?pg=1MBBNEXTGEN If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Laura Van Brackle Sims
Program Manager- 1Million Black Business, Operation HOPE Hampton University class of 1990 Member Since July 2025 |
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