A huge thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday, December 7th to support our Taking Flight event! Your presence and energy made the day unforgettable.
A special shoutout to RCF Connects’ CEO Jim Becker, who jumped into the judges’ chair at the last minute due to the absence of one of our judges (who had to bow out due to unforeseen circumstances), for lending his time and expertise to the event. We couldn’t have done it without you!
We’re thrilled to share that we were able to support 20 Black women’s businesses! Their hard work, creativity, and determination were on full display, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for each of them. Be sure to keep an eye out on our social media pages as we spotlight these incredible businesses in the coming weeks!
We also want to give a huge congratulations to our top winners:
- 1st Place: Caring Haven – Nicola Lopez ($5000)
- 2nd Place: InsideOut Wellness Spa – Angela Dorsey ($3500)
- 3rd Place: Melanin Unlimited – Shawnie Bennett ($2000)
Each monetary prize is intended to help kick-start their businesses in the most impactful way possible.
You can help us continue to support these inspiring entrepreneurs by donating to our cause. Every contribution helps empower more Black women to turn their dreams into reality and build thriving businesses. Join us in making a lasting difference by donating here: https://give.richmondcf.org/ge/takingflight2024.
Thank you again for showing up and showing out. Together, we’re helping dreams take flight!