@Grabblocal

Empower Black entrepreneurs to launch, survive, sustain and scale their businesses while significantly expanding the overall entrepreneurial ecosystem

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Sales Don’t Equal Profit - mailchi.mp/13216e6d8e03/grab…

Know Your Numbers: Revenue Isn’t the Same as Profit

Sales are coming in—but is your business actually making money? This month, GRABB Local is talking about the importance of knowing your numbers. Revenue is important, but it doesn’t always tell the...

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GRABB's Sankofa Mixer Returns to New MLK Jr. Community Center - mailchi.mp/ae6cc5b7bc5c/grab…

GRABB's Sankofa Mixer Returns to New MLK Jr. Community Center

We are excited to announce this year’s GRABB Sankofa Mixer & Pop-up Marketplace! Sankofa means “one must return to the past in order to move forward.” Thus the Akan belief that the past serves as a...

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Building Business That Last in Uncertain Times! - mailchi.mp/50b07979e9b3/grab…

Building Businesses That Last!

Every entrepreneur knows that the business landscape is constantly changing—but this year has reminded us just how quickly economic conditions can shift. Rising operating costs, changing consumer...

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The Power of Strategic Partnerships - mailchi.mp/4eafcbe008b6/grab…

The Power of Strategic Partnerships

As entrepreneurs, we're often taught to focus on competition—how to stand out, attract customers, and gain market share. While differentiation is important, one of the most effective ways to grow a...

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Be Seen. Be Known. Be Chosen. - Business Visibility Creates Opportunity - mailchi.mp/007985f60ba8/grab…

Be Seen. Be Known. Be Chosen. - Business Visibility Creates Opportunity.

As we step into the second quarter of the year, this is the time to move beyond planning and step fully into presence. You may have the product, the service, the expertise, and the vision — but if...

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Honoring Women Who Build, Lead & Transform- Happy Women's History Month! - mailchi.mp/2620361f89d4/grab…

Honoring Women Who Build, Lead & Transform- Happy Women's History Month!

This month is an opportunity to recognize the women entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community leaders who are shaping the economic landscape of Grand Rapids every single day.

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And the 2025 GRABB Awards Finalists Are... - mailchi.mp/992ec44a848e/2025…

And the 2025 GRABB Awards Finalists Are...

The GRABB Gala & Awards will take place Friday, December 12, 2025 at Morenas Event Venue Grand Rapids from 6:30PM – 9:00PM. The GRABB Gala & Awards is a one-of-a-kind, event designed to recognize...

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Happy December, GRABB Local Family! - mailchi.mp/87a76c0ec0d6/grab…

Happy December, GRABB Local Family!

As the holiday season settles in and the year winds to a close, we’re celebrating the resilience, creativity, and hustle that make our local business community shine.

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November GRABB and Go: From Chaos to Control: “The Simple HR System Every Founder Needs” - mailchi.mp/0f7d022f3c52/nov2…

Don't miss this Month's GRABB & Go!

Join us for our November GRABB & Go Workshop focused on “From Chaos to Control: The Simple HR System Every Founder Needs.” To ensure accessibility and make it easier for more entrepreneurs to attend,...

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It's Lit! Fuel on Fire Pitch TOMORROW! - mailchi.mp/1ccbcf766f3a/fuel…

See You Tomorrow! "Fuel on Fire Pitch Competition"

Fuel on Fire: Igniting the Next Stage of Black-Owned Businesses! RSVP Here https://grabblocal.com/event/fuel-on-the-fire2025/ Fuel on Fire is a live pitch competition designed to empower Black-owned,...

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Fuel on Fire Pitch Next Week Wednesday 11/12/25 - mailchi.mp/6ece252b001d/fuel…

Fuel on Fire Pitch Competition!!

Fuel on Fire: Igniting the Next Stage of Black-Owned Businesses RSVP Here https://grabblocal.com/event/fuel-on-the-fire2025/ Fuel on Fire is a live pitch competition designed to empower Black-owned,...

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October — Commit to the small steps that lead to big impact! - mailchi.mp/71d3506c7059/grab…

October — Commit to the small steps that lead to big impact!

As we step into October, let’s pause and reflect on where we are in our entrepreneurial journeys. Whether you’re nurturing a fresh idea, building momentum in your business, or refining a long-stand...

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Fuel on Fire Pitch Competition ⛽🔥 mailchi.mp/062d8d36a965/fuel…

Fuel on Fire Pitch Competition!!

We’re excited to announce GRABB’s first-ever Fuel on Fire Pitch Competition, created to ignite the next stage of growth for Black-owned businesses in Kent County. This high-energy event will provide...

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Fuel on Fire Pitch Competition - mailchi.mp/062d8d36a965/fuel…

Fuel on Fire Pitch Competition!!

We’re excited to announce GRABB’s first-ever Fuel on Fire Pitch Competition, created to ignite the next stage of growth for Black-owned businesses in Kent County. This high-energy event will provide...

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Tomorrow Morning is our GRABB Breakfast - mailchi.mp/baeb40d80401/sept…

Tomorrow Morning!!

Join us for the next GRABB Breakfast this Friday, September 19th from 8AM–9:30AM at Fancy Real Estate in Grand Rapids! Connect, sip, and grow—breakfast served with a side of inspiration from entrep...

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September — Align Your Business for Smarter Growth - mailchi.mp/d6cdb219703f/grab…

September — Align Your Business for Smarter Growth

As the seasons shift, September is a pivotal time for small business owners and entrepreneurs to pause, evaluate, and set a clear path for the months ahead. Finishing the year strong isn’t about...

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August is National Black Business Month — A Time to Invest, Scale, and Thrive - mailchi.mp/a0ca059b2fde/grab…

August is National Black Business Month — A Time to Invest, Scale, and Thrive

As we enter August, GRABB proudly joins the national celebration of Black Business Month, a time dedicated to acknowledging, uplifting, and investing in the vital role Black-owned businesses play in...

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2025 30 Days 30 Dollars Challenge - mailchi.mp/f5933f8f428b/2025…

GRABB #30days30dollars Challenge

Our economic empowerment initiative primarily seeks to raise the community's awareness of Black owned businesses while increasing the capital flowing to these businesses. Secondly, our intent is to...

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Today is our Sankofa Mixer and Pop-up Marketplace - mailchi.mp/4f7f0424079f/grab…

JOIN US FOR OUR SANKOFA MIXER & POP-UP MARKETPLACE

We are excited to announce this year’s GRABB Sankofa Mixer & Pop-up Marketplace! Sankofa means “one must return to the past in order to move forward.” Thus the Akan belief that the past serves as a...

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The Power of the Summer Economy: Turning Seasonal Slowdowns into Opportunities - mailchi.mp/3eb085e6b22a/grab…

The Power of the Summer Economy: Turning Seasonal Slowdowns into Opportunities

Summer often brings a shift in business activity—customers travel, families focus on vacations, and spending patterns change. But for entrepreneurs, this “slow season” doesn’t have to mean slow...

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