Accelerate your financial literacy, unlock access to capital, and build powerful connections to fuel your business growth!

Join us for an inspiring afternoon in Nashville designed to uplift and empower women-owned and small businesses. Presented by WBENC LIFT in the Community in collaboration with WBEC South and supported by Fifth Third Bank, this event brings together entrepreneurs, capital providers, and community leaders to foster growth, resilience, and connection.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Fireside Chat: Insights on leadership, resilience, and building a thriving business from Lindsay All, President & CEO of WBEC South, and Cindy Brewer, CEO of LEO Events.
  • Funding Your Future Panel: Actionable strategies from entrepreneurs and financial experts on securing capital and growing your business.
  • Networking & Small Business Pop-Up: Connect with women-owned brands, capital providers, financial experts, and resource partners in a vibrant marketplace setting.

Who Should Attend: 

Entrepreneurs seeking capital, community, and corporate connections — as well as Capital Leaders and Corporate Providers looking to engage and support!

Register to Attend

Open to All / In-Person / No cost to attend


Event Details: WBENC LIFT in the Community in collaboration with WBEC South – Nashville, TN | Capital Connections

Schedule: Thursday, November 6th, 2025, from 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM CT

  • 3:00 PM | Doors Open
  • 3:30 – 3:40 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks from WBENC, WBEC South, and Fifth Third Bank
  • 3:40 – 4:00 PM | Fireside Chat: Leadership, Financial Resilience & Community Impact
  • 4:00 – 4:45 PM | Panel Discussion: Funding Your Future
  • 4:45 – 6:30 PM | Networking, Small Business Pop-Up, Cocktail Hour & Hors d’oeuvres

Address:
Nashville Entrepreneur Center
41 Peabody St, Nashville, TN 37210

Parking Directions: TBD


Featured Business Leaders:

Teri Doochin – CEO, Interstate Packaging
Rita Dancey – CEO, Maryland Electric Company
Lindsey All – President & CEO, WBEC South
Cindy Brewer – CEO, LEO Events