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FREE ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS - IOD
**FREE FOR MEMBERS, REGISTER WHEN YOU ARRIVE!**
English conversation group for non-native speakers. Join us for 1 hr 30 minutes of varied, interactive, fun and creative English conversation practice. This is a free group which runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Living Room Club Glendale Grove. You will have the opportunity to meet new people, build friendships and improve your spoken English.
For further details contact Neide at 07585 560 345
Spanish Conversational Club in London!
Please read the full description!
**Spanish Conversational Club**
**Club de conversación en ESPAÑOL**
**How does it work?**
The Spanglish club is for all people wanting to improve their Spanish outside of a class room. Depending on numbers, there are going to be groups of max 6 people, the groups will be Beginners (A2), Intermediate and Advance. Each group will have a Spanish native speaker who can help you with your Spanish :) We will first meet our table amig@s and socialise, then we will make a fun and interesting activity for you to have a better Spanish speaking experience. Please book only if you are 100% sure to attend as there will be other Spanglishers waiting for you.
**Where? Time?**
Royal Festival Hall
Riverside Bar
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX
19:30 to 21:00
**Google Maps:** **[https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ZY6zDymAM7M6Lju5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ZY6zDymAM7M6Lju5)**
**Note:** We will be at the front of the Riverside Bar. Although, this might change depending on tables’ availability. Please look for Spanglish Flag/t-shirt or simply call us +447870776718. We don’t have a private area, we’ll be at a public space. There will be public noise. You can join the **Whatsapp [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LSUpj7m1tCZ2Vj86dmJR76](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LSUpj7m1tCZ2Vj86dmJR76)** for the latest updates.
**How much does it cost?**
£10
Your attendance is confirmed once you have booked in this website and paid in our online store.
Store: **[https://www.spanglish-lc.com/page/events](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/page/events)**
FREE for Native Spanish Speakers. Únete! No pagas por el evento :D
**Why should I come?**
You should come if you want to be immersed in a Spanish conversation with native speakers for 90 mins and more! You should also come if you want to make new friends and learn about different cultures at the same time.
**Can we have a drink during the session?**
Of course, it is all about feeling comfortable and we all know that a drink help us with fluency, there is a coffee shop and a bar at the center.
**Can I suggest topics or just make an open suggestion?**
Of course, just bring your suggestions to the session or send us an email. Your event planner will ensure your suggestion has the right execution. We are here to help and provide you guys with the best environment possible for you to have fun and improve your Spanish speaking.
**Note:** This event is not suggested for beginners A1 Zero Spanish learners. Please get in touch if you need some lessons.
**Suggestions or Qs**
Just drop me a WhatsApp, message or email.
Our events are advertised on different platforms. For this event we expect around 20 people.
**[Whatsapp](https://wa.me/message/VHD2GRUCYYBDP1),** Calls or MSNs **[+447870776718](https://wa.me/message/VHD2GRUCYYBDP1)**
**Instagram** and **Facebook** as **[@spanglishlc](https://www.instagram.com/spanglishlc/)**
We have more events and great teachers to enhance your learning, check all our **[events](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/events), [courses](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/learning)**[ ](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/learning)and **[teachers.](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/learning)**
🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷🇯🇵🇮🇹 HAMMERSMITH Language Exchange & Social 🇩🇪🇨🇳🇪🇬🇧🇷🇰🇷
Important - Please Read
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Welcome to London's Highest Rated International Languages Exchange group with over 1300 reviews rated 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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To learn more about us and our community visit [www.languages.london](https://www.languages.london/)
WHEN & WHERE
Join us on Wednesday for our midweek global language exchange and social from 7pm. The venue is the Craft Beer Co. in Hammersmith, a really friendly pub with a great selection of drinks (especially beers!) including non-alcoholic options and excellent access to public transport.
HOW WE DO IT
It's simple ....
\~ When you arrive please collect your personalised language badge from us, **BEFORE** you order your drinks. We'll be waiting to give you a warm welcome 😃
\~ Please wear your badge during the event and return it before you leave.
\~ Start meeting the community and having fun, lots of fun!
Confirm your place to attend. There's a small fee of £2, which you can pay when you arrive.
Please buy something from the bar to support the venue, who kindly offer us a dedicated space.
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**WHO**
Languages in London events are organised for our community - being social, making new friends, building cultural bridges and always very relaxed. We have the largest number of languages and countries represented in our weekly language exchange and social events.
This is **not** a dating event.
Our events are open to Internationals, Locals, Expats, Students, Travellers..... Everyone!
This is the event for a truly global community and for citizens from around the World 🌎
Is this the Intercambio you've been looking for? Want to practice your ingles, espanol , francais, italiano, Deutsch, portugues or other European languages? Asian languages ? Or maybe prefer to only speak English, that's just fine.
**All languages and all fluency levels are welcome** Spread the love, bring your family, friends and colleagues 💙
The creator and organiser of **Languages in London - Girish**, will always be visible at the event and there to support you and help with introductions, if you prefer.
These are real events with real people. We aren't one of those groups that fill our events with fictitious attendees👻.
We want to remain the **BEST** language events group in London, being the biggest isn't our focus.
**No-shows at our events are removed from the group.**
**Inactive members are also regularly removed from our group.**
**LANGUAGES**
Here's a selection of some of the languages that our community speak or have been practicing English, Spanish (incl Latin American), French, Italian, Portuguese (incl Brazilian), German, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Russian, Korean, Hindi, Turkish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, Hebrew, Swedish, Bulgarian, Vietnamese, Hungarian, Bengali, Dutch, Catalan, Farsi, Greek, Urdu, Welsh, Romanian, Norwegian, Czech, Slovakian, Estonian, Danish, Finnish, Turkmen, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali, Yoruba, Filipino, Thai, Albanian, Croatian, Serbian, Ebo, Gaelic, Icelandic, Afrikaans, Tamazight, Tagalog, Creole, Malagasy, Mongolian, Tok Pisin and more... you get the idea!
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**SUSTAINABLE** 🌎🌳
Like you, we really care about our planet.
We don't like single use paper name tags, stickers or wristbands as they can't be reused or recycled and can even damage your clothing ☹️
The Solution? Our personalised and completely reusable Languages in London badges! 🏆👍
So, please make sure you return your badge to us, before you leave the event. We'll sanitise it (anti bacterial & disinfectant cleaners) and use it again & again & again. Thanks for helping us do the right thing and keep our costs down🙏
**SAFE SPACE FOR EVERYONE** 👮♂️
We don't tolerate prejudice or harassment of any kind, at any time. Be polite and respectful to everyone else and they will reciprocate. Let's keep the space safe, welcoming for everyone and free of any political agendas. Please report any concerns to the Organiser immediately.
Please look after your belongings, the venue is a public place.
We may take photos or video at the event for future promotional use. Let us if know you'd rather not be included, we respect your choice 📸
**SPREAD THE WORD** 🗣️💬
If you enjoy our events, please tell your friends and colleagues and help us grow **your** community, thank you ♥️
Join our community - [www.languages.london](https://www.languages.london/)
We're looking forward to welcoming you at Languages in London 😊😃👋
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Free in-person English classes in London
Come and join us every week day from 12.45pm - 2.45pm.
Classes for levels elementary to upper-intermediate (A1+ - B2+)
Improve your fluency, listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary with our friendly classes.
No payment needed - the classes are **completely free** because the teachers are training with a University of Cambridge accredited program.
Join us at 24 Great Chapel St, London, W1F 8FS
Take the level test in advance for more information about classes for your level (link to the level test: https://forms.gle/mn3hqUgo3BRLyAUi7) and wait for up to one business day for more information.
OR
Come 15 minutes early on your first day to do a quick speaking test and find your classroom.
See you soon!
Wednesday Night Gaming!
Come and play board games!
Join us for tabletop board and card games. Wednesday nights are aimed at those with more experience of modern boardgames - anyone who is completely new should try to come on Mondays. We always try to make sure that someone is happy to teach games and welcome new people on the night, so don't worry if you're not sure what to play or who to sit with.
Please arrive by 18:50 in time for everyone to get into groups for the main games to start at 19:00.
We will start arriving from 18:30 if anyone wants to join early for short games and chat.
All attendees are expected to read and follow [our Code of Conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qnLRLEV6whNYpiBu1mqsBaI6CjhbsC6Ersgwj0BCMSg/edit?usp=share_link) and [our Meetup Rules](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QorSIT3I3YA70ClL825cpMlHWWehpiVrrisy_J6zjFE/edit?usp=share_link).
There is no fee for attending the Meetup, but you will need to pay the Ludoquist's games session fee of £8 per person (unless you have a Gold or VIP Ludoquist membership).
Please remember to update your RSVP promptly if you can't make it and please don't attend unless you are confirmed as attending.
Feel free to ask questions in the event chat, or direct message one of the hosts.
You're also invited to [join our Discord server](https://discord.gg/rWh8aSA) for game related chat and for arranging games outside the Meetup events.
AI, Digital, Fintech & Tech Professionals Networking Event in London
**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-digital-fintech-tech-professionals-networking-event-in-london-tickets-1976080080716?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-digital-fintech-tech-professionals-networking-event-in-london-tickets-1976080080716?aff=meetup)**
Join London’s top networking event for AI, Digital, Fintech investors & tech professionals. Connect, collaborate & create opportunities
Join London’s top networking event for AI, Digital, Fintech investors & tech professionals. Connect, collaborate & create opportunities. This event brings together solution providers, **entrepreneurs, company directors, and professionals** eager to explore and implement cutting-edge AI, digital, and tech solutions in their businesses to drive efficiency, innovation, and profitability.
### **Why Join?**
* **Expand Your Network**: Connect with like-minded professionals, potential clients, and collaborators who share your passion for technology and innovation.
* **Explore Alliances**: Discover synergies between AI, digital, and tech solutions and how they can complement each other for optimal business outcomes.
* **Showcase and Discover Solutions**: Whether you’re offering a tech-based product or seeking innovative tools to boost your business, this is the perfect platform to meet the right people.
### **What You’ll Gain**
* **Strategic Connections**: Build meaningful relationships with entrepreneurs, business owners, and decision-makers.
* **Valuable Insights**: Learn about the latest trends and advancements in AI, digital, and tech solutions.
* **Collaboration Opportunities**: Identify partners to co-create or implement solutions that can revolutionize your business.
### **Event Details**
* **7:00 PM**: The event starts with free format networking, the event is fully hosted.
* **8:00 PM:** Elevator pitches and then more free format networking
* **WhatsApp Group**: Enhance your connections before and after the event by joining our exclusive attendee WhatsApp group. To join, send a WhatsApp message to 07789740193 with your full name after purchasing your ticket.
### **Dress Code**
* Business attire or smart casual.
* No T-shirts or trainers.
### **Refund Policy**
Advance tickets are cheaper and non-refundable but can be reassigned to someone else if you can’t make it.
Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of AI, digital, and tech innovation. Secure your spot today!
**Event Disclaimer**
Please note that photos and videos may be taken during this event. These may be used on our social media channels and promotional materials to showcase our events.
If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, please inform the event host upon arrival, and we will ensure your preference is respected.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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American Expats Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷🇯🇵🇮🇹 New!⭐LIMEHOUSE⭐ Language Exchange & Social 🇩🇪🇧🇷🇰🇷🇨🇳
Important - Please Read
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Welcome to London's Highest Rated International Languages Exchange group, with over 1300 reviews rated 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷🇯🇵🇮🇹🇩🇪🇮🇳🇧🇷🇰🇷🇨🇳🇪🇬🇭🇰🇺🇦🇺🇸🇹🇷🇹🇼🇷🇺🇵🇱
To learn more about us and our community visit [www.languages.london](https://www.languages.london/)
WHEN & WHERE
Join us on **Thursday 15th January** for our first global language exchange and social at **our newest venue The Clement Attlee pub in Limehouse** from 7pm.
The venue is a beautiful and really friendly pub with a great selection of drinks (especially beers!) including non-alcoholic options, fantastic food and good access to public transport.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RaLA7Jejt2g1tPme8
HOW WE DO IT
It's simple ....
\~ When you arrive please collect your personalised language badge from us, **BEFORE** you order your drinks. We'll be waiting to give you a warm welcome 😃
\~ Please wear your badge during the event and return it before you leave.
\~ Start meeting the community and having fun, lots of fun!
Confirm your place to attend. This event is free to attend
Please buy something from the bar to support the venue, who kindly offer us a dedicated space.
🇲🇽🇻🇳🇧🇬🇵🇸🇸🇪🇮🇱🇦🇺🇨🇦🇳🇱🇨🇴🇭🇺🇿🇦🇹🇭🇵🇪🇧🇴🇳🇬🇪🇬🇳🇿🇨🇭
**WHO**
Languages in London events are organised for our community - being social, making new friends, building cultural bridges and always very relaxed. We have the largest number of languages and countries represented in our weekly language exchange and social events.
This is **not** a dating event.
Our events are open to Internationals, Locals, Expats, Students, Travellers..... Everyone!
This is the event for a truly global community and for citizens from around the World 🌎
Is this the Intercambio you've been looking for? Want to practice your ingles, espanol , francais, italiano, Deutsch, portugues or other European languages? Asian languages ? Or maybe prefer to only speak English, that's just fine.
**All languages and all fluency levels are welcome** Spread the love, bring your family, friends and colleagues 💙
The creator and organiser of **Languages in London - Girish**, will always be visible at the event and there to support you and help with introductions, if you prefer.
These are real events with real people. We aren't one of those groups that fill our events with fictitious attendees👻.
We want to remain the **BEST** language events group in London, being the biggest isn't our focus.
**No-shows at our events are removed from the group.**
**Inactive members are also regularly removed from our group.**
**LANGUAGES**
Here's a selection of some of the languages that our community speak or have been practicing English, Spanish (incl Latin American), French, Italian, Portuguese (incl Brazilian), German, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Russian, Korean, Hindi, Turkish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, Hebrew, Swedish, Bulgarian, Vietnamese, Hungarian, Bengali, Dutch, Catalan, Farsi, Greek, Urdu, Welsh, Romanian, Norwegian, Czech, Slovakian, Estonian, Danish, Finnish, Turkmen, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali, Yoruba, Filipino, Thai, Albanian, Croatian, Serbian, Ebo, Gaelic, Icelandic, Afrikaans, Tamazight, Tagalog, Creole, Malagasy, Mongolian, Tok Pisin and more... you get the idea!
🇷🇴🇬🇹🇨🇿🇳🇴🇩🇰🇫🇮🇨🇾🇺🇾🇪🇬🇧🇬🇦🇷🇰🇪🇱🇰🇲🇦🇹🇳🇩🇿🇸🇬🇲🇾
**SUSTAINABLE** 🌎🌳
Like you, we really care about our planet.
We don't like single use paper name tags, stickers or wristbands as they can't be reused or recycled and can even damage your clothing ☹️
The Solution? Our personalised and completely reusable Languages in London badges! 🏆👍
So, please make sure you return your badge to us, before you leave the event. We'll sanitise it (anti bacterial & disinfectant cleaners) and use it again & again & again. Thanks for helping us do the right thing and keep our costs down🙏
**SAFE SPACE FOR EVERYONE** 👮♂️
We don't tolerate prejudice or harassment of any kind, at any time. Be polite and respectful to everyone else and they will reciprocate. Let's keep the space safe, welcoming for everyone and free of any political agendas. Please report any concerns to the Organiser immediately.
Please look after your belongings, the venue is a public place.
We may take photos or video at the event for future promotional use. Let us if know you'd rather not be included, we respect your choice 📸
**SPREAD THE WORD** 🗣️💬
If you enjoy our events, please tell your friends and colleagues and help us grow **your** community, thank you ♥️
Join our community - [www.languages.london](https://www.languages.london/)
We're looking forward to welcoming you at Languages in London 😊😃👋
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Spanish - English group at MARKET HALLS Paddington with exclusive discounts
* **Join Us for a Fun Language Exchange!**
🎉¡Hola Amigos Hispanohablantes! Get ready for a fun and interactive language exchange fiesta; practice your Spanish and English, chat with native speakers, and have an amazing time with fascinating people from around the world!
🍹 **Courtesy Note:** To support our venue and keep the event free, **you must** **buy at least one or two drinks from the bar.** **Our members enjoy exclusive discounts** **on food and drinks**.
📍 **Location:** We meet in a great place with a large indoor space over two floors and a spacious terrace for the summer events. Our reserved area will be the main lounge in front of the bar on the ground floor. Enjoy a massive selection of craft beers, wines, soft drinks as well as many delicious food options from around the world.
✨ **Event Type:** This is a non-academic, laid-back event. Just for fun, practicing languages, and making new friends.
🚩 **Find Us:** Look for the Spanish flag if you're new to the group.
📅 **RSVP:** **Don’t forget to add your name to the event. Thanks!**
Saturday Pickup American Football
Newcomers always welcome! We often go to the pub for breakfast/pints afterwards.
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If you're playing for the first time, try and join us around 10.15am-10.30am since we usually start a bit later. Bring cleats if possible (no need to bring anything else) and just turn up in your sports kit. If you can’t make it anymore, please update your RSVP.
We set up at the south end of the park near the cricket nets and athletes track – the nearest tube stops are Canada water, Surrey Quays and South Bermondsey. See you on Sat!
BREAKFAST AND BOOKS - SOHO
Welcome to the Soho Living Room Bookclub!
If you enjoy reading, sharing and discussing good books over a good cup of coffee (and maybe a crafty scone!), this is the group for you! Join the conversation every Friday from 10.00-11.30!
Looking forward to seeing you there.
For more information, call Richard on 07563 995 821
Balancers Games Social - The Folly - Expand Your Circle
**🚨Spoiler alert:** Our events are designed to help you escape your routine and expand your circle. Starting conversations with strangers? That’s the norm. Coming solo? Totally normal. Authenticity is at the heart of what we do—being yourself isn’t just welcomed, it’s celebrated. If none of this resonates with you, our events might not be your vibe. Ps. You can check us out on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/_balancers/) 🚨
Find Your People (Over Uno, Murder… and maybe a Chicken vs Hotdog showdown).
This isn’t your average board game night. No sitting in one spot for hours. We’re mixing it up with rotating tables, quick rounds, and games made for laughs, chats, and meeting a whole bunch of new faces.
Pick your vibe, or try them all:
* 🃏 **The Classics** – Think Uno, Cards Against Humanity, Mario Kart (Wii) and other easy favourites
* ⚡ **High Energy** – Quick-fire games like 20 Second Rule and Chicken vs Hotdog
* 🕵️♀️ **Roleplay & Mystery** – Yep, Spy Game and The Killers are back by popular demand
👋 Host Support – Our hosts are low-key legends. Need a hand, a nudge, or a friendly intro? They’ve got you.
**After the Games Social, the night doesn’t stop there.**
**Your ticket also gives you access to the main Social. We kick things off with a fresh icebreaker to bring everyone together, then a team game, and after 10 the DJ takes over and the vibe turns up.**
✨ **Pro Tips:**
✅📲 **Download our free [app](https://onelink.to/balancers)** to **track your rewards from the games** throughout the night and stay connected with the people you meet after the event.
### **Important Reminders:**
🔹 **Stay connected:** [Join our ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IJKXDkwUTlmDsYTOCIUg7O)**[WhatsApp group \[here\]](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IJKXDkwUTlmDsYTOCIUg7O)**[ for last-minute updates.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IJKXDkwUTlmDsYTOCIUg7O)
🔹 **First-timers?** Our friendly hosts will greet you as soon as you arrive—**no need to bring anyone but yourself!** Every activity is designed to help you effortlessly connect with our awesome community. We know that first step can feel a bit daunting, but trust us, **the best experiences happen when you take the leap!** 💪
*Remember, our pillars are Openness, Respect, Kindness and Authenticity.*
*Attendance at this event is subject to our [Code of Conduct](https://www.balancers.app/code-of-conduct) and [Terms of Service](https://www.balancers.app/term-of-service). By joining, you may receive emails about Balancers events and community updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.*
American Expats Events Near You
Connect with your local American Expats community
Let's Meet & Talk Travel!
Let's meet up and talk about places folks might want to go, or be interested in going, or have been, or know about, etc. We can talk about cool places we have been and might recommend. Some people may be experts on certain regions, or have been expats living in various countries, or seasoned world travelers. Other folks maybe have never left the US, but are thinking about it and interested to hear about some possible places they might try. I think folks interested in International Travel can be an interesting lot, and I have met some very fun and cool people at some of our past meetups. Looking forward to hopefully seeing some of those folks again and also meeting some new possible friends as well.
Tarbenders is a very cool, fairly new, restaurant/bar. It is built and decorated like an old fashioned cool, cozy hidden speakeasy, and is right in the heart of downtown Leesburg. You enter through a door for "Gogo's Italian Gelato" and then will head through the "secret" (not so secret) old fashioned telephone booth. There is usually a person there to knock on the Speakeasy Door for you, or I might be able to have it just stay open, but they usually have to knock on the brown canister in the upper right of the telephone booth to open the speakeasy door. It is really quite fun.
We are not charging anything for the get together, but since we are using their space we should all try to buy at least a little something from them (a snack or beverage), or make a dinner of it if you like. [https://www.tarbenderslounge.com](https://www.tarbenderslounge.com)
They have some yummy foods and a nice variety of drinks (full bar) both with alcohol and without. It is located very close to the downtown Leesburg Parking Garage and there may also be some possible street parking on the surrounding streets. The Parking Garage has free parking for the first two hours and is free after 7 pm anyway, so should be a free easy parking option I think.
Feel free to bring a friend or two or three. Do please respond if you can on the Meetup to let us have a feel of how many to prepare for so we can let the owner know. There are a number of cool rooms in there, so depending on how many folks respond we might designate us to a certain room or to the whole place.
This will be a fun and relaxed get together. Looking forward to seeing a number of you folks there. January is the perfect time to get out, so we don't get cabin fever eventually. We can meet some new folks and hear about fun places around the world. :)
Tara and Ian
Winter 2026 Black Business Accelerator Program
FIRST STEP: Complete this Application Link:
[https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/form.php?orgcode=CVAC&fid=4888901](https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/form.php?orgcode=CVAC&fid=4888901)
Who Is The Program Designed For?
Businesses that:
-Hold a business license from a city or county located in the Richmond Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
-Been in business at least 2 years
-Desire to increase the number of employees
-Has a vision to grow the business
The Black Business Accelerator Program’s goal is to help propel African American businesses to a level in which they can compete and perform equally with majority businesses that have stronger roots and relationships. We support this goal with a 3 month course that covers 6 sessions with industry leaders in the areas of accessing capital, organizational development, human resources, branding, and growing digitally.
The Black Business Accelerator Program receives sponsorship from Henrico Economic Development, Chesterfield Economic Development, and the Virginia State University Center for Entrepreneurship, enabling us to offer a low tuition fee of $300 for the full course. Participants in the program have the choice to pay the tuition in full or opt for a two-payment plan, with the full payment due before the course's first day.
The program offers both virtual and in-person options. In-person classes are conducted at 6802 Paragon Place, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Richmond, VA. Virtual students will receive information during the course to join. The course consists of six sessions held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on the following dates. Applicants should ensure their availability for these dates before applying:
**WINTER 2026 DATES**
* January 14
* January 28
* February 11
* February 28
* March 11
* March 25
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