Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative

10/12/2026

💫 Pitch Perfect: Develop Your Funding Pitch

Whether you’re seeking funding, partnerships, or new customers, being able to pitch your business clearly makes a real difference. Join fellow entrepreneurs for an interactive workshop on crafting and delivering pitches that communicate your value and inspire action. You’ll learn:
➡️ The key elements of an effective pitch
➡️ How to tailor your message for different audiences
➡️ Techniques for confident, clear delivery
➡️ Ways to work through common presentation challenges

Through hands-on practice and peer feedback, you’ll refine your pitch and build confidence in sharing your business story.

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 1:00 - 3:00 PM PT
📍 Virtual (link provided upon registration)

Click link to register: https://bit.ly/47a4Kez

This workshop is hosted by:

Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative is the nation’s first cooperatively owned business support organization, providing holistic and culturally relevant education, advising, and community to support diverse entrepreneurs in creating thriving businesses.

Sponsored by:

The Antioch Business Collaborative is a City of Antioch program supporting the local small business community through one-on-one advisory services, workshops and trainings, and help with access to capital. Uptima is a partner in the Collaborative, providing business education workshops and advising services.

09/25/2026

💫 Be Your Own Boss: Is Starting a Business Right for You Right Now?

Maybe your job feels less secure than it used to. Maybe you've been building something on the side and keep wondering if it's time to go all in. Join us for an honest, no-sugarcoating look at what business ownership actually takes. You will:
• Explore what kind of business fits your life and community
• Get real about the financial realities of running a business
• Walk away with a realistic, low-risk plan for next steps

This isn't a motivational push or a generic how-to – it's a space to figure out whether business ownership is right for you, with an instructor who won't sugarcoat it and a small group working through the same question.

📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
⏰ 2:00 - 4:00 PM PT
📍 Huddle Cowork, 110 North San Joaquin Street, 2nd Floor, Stockton, CA

Click link to register: https://bit.ly/4gZ363I

This workshop is hosted by:

City of Stockton Economic Development leads the City's efforts to support a thriving local economy, including small businesses, which make up the majority of Stockton's business community.

Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative is the nation's first cooperatively owned business support organization, providing holistic and culturally relevant education, advising, and community to support diverse entrepreneurs in creating thriving businesses.

09/24/2026

💬 Small Business Town Hall: A $30 Minimum Wage for Oakland & Alameda County

Small business owners in Oakland and Alameda County are invited to a town hall on the campaign for a $30 minimum wage. Join fellow entrepreneurs to:
→ Learn how the proposal would phase in by business size.
→ Hear directly from Living Wage for All Coalition ballot initiative organizers and local small business owners.
→ Bring your honest questions and join a real conversation about what this means for your business.
→ Brainstorm together about how workers and small businesses can build a united front for a stronger local economy.

📅 Monday, September 28, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM PT
📍 Understory, 3340 International Blvd., Oakland

RSVP: https://bit.ly/3TmmX5i

This town hall is hosted by: REAL People's Fund and One Fair Wage.

09/21/2026

Ready to explore funding options that align with your business vision?
Understanding your financing options is crucial for business growth and sustainability. Join us for an interactive workshop where you'll discover various forms of financial capital available to small businesses and learn which options best suit your needs and stage of business.

- Clear understanding of different funding sources—from traditional loans to alternative financing
- Knowledge of requirements and implications for each option
- Practical tools to evaluate funding options for your specific situation
- Insight into what funders look for in businesses
- Foundation for preparing necessary documentation

Through hands-on exercises and collaborative discussions with fellow business owners, you'll leave with clarity on your funding path and confidence to move forward.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
4:00 - 6:00 PM CT
Virtual (Zoom)

Click link to register: https://bit.ly/47dyAyw

This workshop is hosted by:

Southeast Chicago Commission (SECC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to facilitating and supporting economic development within Chicago's Southeast lakefront communities.

Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative is the nation's first cooperatively owned business support organization, providing holistic and culturally relevant education, advising, and community to support diverse entrepreneurs in creating thriving businesses.

09/16/2026

Committed to small business success, The Cook County Source provides Cook County entrepreneurs with expert guidance, essential resources and a supportive network to help them thrive. Discover The Source’s resources at https:// cookcountysmallbiz.org.

09/14/2026

Ready to explore funding options that align with your business vision?

Understanding your financing options is crucial for business growth and sustainability. Join us for an interactive workshop where you'll discover various forms of financial capital available to small businesses and learn which options best suit your needs and stage of business.

✅ Clear understanding of different funding sources—from traditional loans to alternative financing
✅ Knowledge of requirements and implications for each option
✅ Practical tools to evaluate funding options for your specific situation
✅ Insight into what funders look for in businesses
✅ Foundation for preparing necessary documentation

Through hands-on exercises and collaborative discussions with fellow business owners, you'll leave with clarity on your funding path and confidence to move forward.

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 4:00 - 6:00 PM PT
📍 Virtual (Zoom)

Click link to register: https://bit.ly/4dd0Tka

This workshop is sponsored by SCALE: Success, Capital Access and Leadership for Entrepreneurs, created by Office of the Small Business Advocate.

09/11/2026

We’re excited to partner with the City of Stockton - Government to provide workshops and one-on-one consulting for Stockton entrepreneurs and business owners.

Through this partnership, Uptima will provide practical support to help local businesses strengthen their operations, manage finances, access capital, grow, and plan for long-term ownership.

Support includes one-on-one consulting in business strategy and growth, financial planning, capital access, business acquisition, succession and exit planning, and cooperative and shared ownership. We’ll also be offering a series of virtual and in-person workshops through March 2027.

If you own a business in Stockton and could use support thinking through your next steps, we’d love to work with you.

Learn more: https://uptimacoop.com

09/08/2026

Ready to explore funding options that align with your business vision?

Understanding your financing options is crucial for business growth and sustainability. Join us for an interactive workshop where you'll discover various forms of financial capital available to small businesses and learn which options best suit your needs and stage of business.

✅ Clear understanding of different funding sources—from traditional loans to alternative financing
✅ Knowledge of requirements and implications for each option
✅ Practical tools to evaluate funding options for your specific situation
✅ Insight into what funders look for in businesses
✅ Foundation for preparing necessary documentation

Through hands-on exercises and collaborative discussions with fellow business owners, you'll leave with clarity on your funding path and confidence to move forward.

📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026
⏰ 4:00 - 6:00 PM PT
📍 Virtual (Zoom)

Click link to register: https://bit.ly/4zVqJTv

This workshop is hosted by:

Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative is the nation's first cooperatively owned business support organization, providing holistic and culturally relevant education, advising, and community to support diverse entrepreneurs in creating thriving businesses.

The Antioch Business Collaborative is a program by the City of Antioch to support the small business community in Antioch through on-on-one advisory services, workshops and trainings, and help with access to capital.

08/28/2026

Whether you're working through cash flow challenges, exploring growth opportunities, or need help accessing capital, Cook County Source provides the one-on-one counseling, specialized workshops, and strategic connections that turn financial knowledge into business success. Their experienced advisors work alongside entrepreneurs at every stage, offering the kind of personalized support that complements our educational programming perfectly.

Ready to take your financial planning to the next level? Sign up with Cook County Business Source today to connect with advisors who understand your business goals and can help you navigate the path from where you are to where you want to be.

08/24/2026

🚀 Ready to take your business to the next level with funding?

Preparing for capital isn't just about having your documents in order — it's about ensuring YOU and your business are truly ready for what comes next.

Join us for a Capital Readiness workshop and discover:
✅ How to assess your business's operational readiness
✅ What funders are really looking for
✅ How to evaluate your personal emotional readiness
✅ Practical strategies to strengthen your funding position

This interactive virtual workshop includes hands-on exercises, peer discussions, and you'll walk away with a concrete action plan for funding success.

📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⏰ 4:00 - 6:00 PM CT
📍 Virtual (Zoom)

Click link to register: https://bit.ly/46ioyf7

Hosted by SECC Chicago and Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative.

Find out if your business is prepared to access capital.