Welcome Start-ups, Entrepreneurs and Small business owners. This community is for you if you're looking to connect, build business relationships, and share challenges and solutions within your business with other like-minded individuals. If you're looking for your business family, we are just that at The Village. We will meet monthly in person as group, but will also have free or discounted access to workshops, Business After Hours and other events going on with The Wright Village.
Learn how to share ownership with your team, boost retention, and grow your business while building long-term wealth for everyone involved.
Curious about how to grow your business while creating more opportunities for your team?
This workshop introduces a powerful approach to building stronger, more sustainable businesses through employee ownership.
Whether you’re a startup founder, small business owner, or simply exploring new ways to scale, you’ll learn how sharing ownership can increase employee engagement, improve retention, and create long-term wealth for both you and your team.
### What You’ll Learn:
What employee ownership is (in simple, practical terms)
The different ways you can structure it in your business
How to determine if it’s the right fit for your size and model
Key benefits, including tax advantages and team retention
Real-world insights from a business leader who has successfully implemented it
### Who This Is For:
Startup founders & entrepreneurs
Small business owners
Professionals interested in growing or scaling a business
Anyone curious about building a more impactful and sustainable company
This isn’t just a theory-based session; you’ll walk away with practical knowledge and real insight you can actually use in your business journey!
Two-part workshop on small business funding & financial strategy. Learn capital options, SBA loans & analysis. Lunch provided.
Ready to take your business to the next level, but not sure how to secure funding or fully understand your numbers?
For just $10, you can unlock the knowledge many entrepreneurs struggle to access:
"How to fund your business and confidently manage your finances."
Led by experienced financial expert Gene Holland, this powerful two-part workshop delivers real-world insight into what it actually takes to secure capital and make smart financial decisions that move your business forward.
### What You’ll Gain:
✔️ A clear understanding of small business funding options (including loans & SBA resources)
✔️ Insight into what lenders are really looking for
✔️ The ability to read and understand your financial statements
... the list goes on!
### Workshop Breakdown:
Part 1: Funding Sources for Small Businesses
Learn where to find capital, how funding works, and how to position your business for approval. Part 2: Financial Analysis for Small Businesses
Understand your numbers, track performance, and learn what banks review before approving funding.
### Ticket Options:
🎟️ General Admission – $10
Access to the full 2-part workshop
🎟️ Workshop + Lunch – $15
Includes full workshop access plus a catered lunch
Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale, this workshop will give you the clarity, confidence, and strategy you need to move forward.
A relaxed, no-pressure lunch where entrepreneurs and professionals connect, refuel, and build community!
## Lunch & Link
Theme: Build & Breathe
Lunch & Link is a relaxed, no-pressure lunch gathering designed for entrepreneurs and professionals who want to connect, refuel, and build real community, Wright Village style!
Held every 2nd Wednesday of the month, this casual networking experience creates space for meaningful conversation, shared insight, and authentic connection without the awkward pitches or forced small talk.
Each month features a new theme, guiding a 30-minute open conversation where attendees can exchange ideas, real-life experiences, and practical takeaways they can actually use. Occasionally, guest experts will join to help spark dialogue and deepen the discussion.
Whether you’re growing a business, building your network, or just craving a genuine connection during the workday, Lunch & Link is your mid-week reset. What to Expect
A laid-back lunch networking experience
30-minute guided conversation around the monthly theme
Shared insight, real talk, and practical nuggets
Occasional guest experts
No pressure. No pitches. Just community.
Lunch Options
Grab lunch from the on-site food truck or bring your lunch.
Good food. Real conversation. Meaningful connections. Every 2nd Wednesday | The Wright Note Cafe
