The Plug: Building Power Networks That Elevate Your Business

The Plug: Building Power Networks That Elevate Your Business

Level up your business through partnerships, community power, co-branding, and collaboration. Connections create growth.

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Date and time

Thursday, June 12 · 9 - 10am PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

Digital Hustle: Turning Clicks Into Cash

Focus:
This event centers on strategic networking, offering actionable insights to help you build meaningful business relationships. You’ll explore how to form impactful partnerships and leverage co-branding opportunities to amplify your reach. We’ll also dive into community engagement as a pathway to economic empowerment, all while participating in interactive networking activities designed to spark real collaboration.

Key Topics:

  • Building strategic partnerships that fuel business growth
  • Co-branding and collaboration for increased visibility
  • Creating and engaging with powerful business communities
  • Practical networking techniques that drive results
  • Leveraging relationships for shared economic success

Outcome:
In this session, you’ll learn how to identify and build game-changing alliances that elevate your business. We’ll cover strategies for growing a reliable support network and sharing valuable resources, along with tactics for transforming everyday networking into real business opportunities. You’ll also explore how to align with community leaders to increase your impact and apply collaboration frameworks designed for mutual success.


About the Instuctor

Tiffany Capri Hainesworth, is the unstoppable force behind TCapri® Tequila. As a Washington DC native, Tiffany pursued her passion for flavor and hospitality in private while working for the Federal Government. After a major car accident caused a traumatic brain injury and she began suffering from seizures and debilitating migraine headaches, she re-evaluated her life. Her newfound clarity led to her flagship business, TCapri Gourmet Treats. Tiffany's boozy Gourmet Treats became a way to tantalize tastebuds, create momentous occasions, and spread joy. With the success of her treats she began to dream even bigger. In 2018, Tiffany packed up and flew to Jalisco Mexico in pursuit of the ultimate tequila. With strength and determination, she overcame numerous obstacles and made history when TCapri® Tequila became the First Black Woman owned tequila brand.


Connie Russell is a leadership strategist and workforce consultant who helps mission-driven professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into sustainable, purpose-filled careers. As the Founder and CEO of C. L. Russell Group, she leads a nationally recognized training firm that equips individuals and organizations with the tools to thrive in today’s evolving workforce. With decades of experience in leadership development, entrepreneurship education, and workforce innovation, Connie specializes in helping professionals transition from employment to empowerment. Her programs have empowered clients to launch businesses, upskill teams, and create meaningful impact — all while transforming uncertainty into opportunity through strategy, clarity, and action.

Organized by

Level Up is a program designed to support and empower small businesses in the state of Maryland by providing access to capital, training, coaching, mentoring, and networking opportunities. Level Up is a collaborative effort involving a consortium of partners dedicated to equipping businesses with practical tools to help them succeed. By participating in this program, entrepreneurs can improve their skills and grow their businesses.

FreeJun 12 · 9:00 AM PDT