Fall 2026 Dreams to Dollars Academy
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 3, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
10:00am-12:00pm
Location
Virginia State University
Reginald F. Lewis School of Business- Auditorium
Suite 120
Fees/Admission
No Cost
Website
Contact Information
Demetria Harris
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Fall 2026 Dreams to Dollars Academy
Description
Dreams To Dollars will be a 4-week, in-person Saturday morning 10 AM -12PM EST experience across six cities in partnership with six HBCUs.
Each Saturday will include:
10:00 – 11:00 AM | National Session
A live-streamed session organized by the National Center featuring subject matter experts covering the topic of the week.
A live-streamed session organized by the National Center featuring subject matter experts covering the topic of the week.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Local Activation
Local cohort leads will curate a follow-up experience based on the week's topic. This can include an additional speaker, hands-on activity, facilitated discussion, networking, or connections to local resources.
Local cohort leads will curate a follow-up experience based on the week's topic. This can include an additional speaker, hands-on activity, facilitated discussion, networking, or connections to local resources.
The goal is for participants to gain shared knowledge during the first hour and then connect that knowledge to the people, opportunities, and resources within their local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Weekly Topics:
Week 1: How to Legally Set Up Your Business for Success
Week 2: AI Tools for Entrepreneurs
Week 3: Business Credit, Bookkeeping & Taxes
Week 4: Trademarks, Licensing & Commercialization
Week 2: AI Tools for Entrepreneurs
Week 3: Business Credit, Bookkeeping & Taxes
Week 4: Trademarks, Licensing & Commercialization
