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Calling all book lovers, dreamers, and anyone ready for their next YES! 🌳✨BluOak is creating space for conversations tha...
06/10/2026

Calling all book lovers, dreamers, and anyone ready for their next YES! 🌳✨

BluOak is creating space for conversations that inspire, connect, and help us grow, and you’re invited to our first quarterly book conversation!

We’re kicking things off with “Year of Yes” by Shonda Rhimes, the creator of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and executive producer behind Bridgerton.

What's holding you back? This a casual conversation about saying yes to new opportunities, bold decisions, and becoming who we’re called to be.

📅 Tuesday, July 7
⏰ 7 PM
💻 Virtual - https://letstalkyearofyes.eventbrite.com

Read the book, listen to the audiobook, or just come ready for a great conversation.

Tag your favorite book friend and join us under the BluOak. 🌳📖

🌳The BluOak community continues to grow…Small business owners mark your calendars! BluOak is creating space for meaningf...
06/03/2026

🌳The BluOak community continues to grow…

Small business owners mark your calendars!

BluOak is creating space for meaningful conversations, stronger businesses, and deeper connections.

✨ Save the dates!

📚 Online Book Club - Book title dropping soon!
🗓️ Tuesday, July 7
⏰ 7:00 PM

A space to learn, reflect, and discuss ideas that help us grow as entrepreneurs.

☕ In-Person Seminar + Networking
🗓️ Tuesday, July 21
📍 Blu Place, 703 Saluda St, Rock Hill
⏰ 8:30 AM

Follow for updates.

We’ll see you under the oak tree! 🍃

Ready to position your business for growth? Access to the right funding opportunities, expert guidance, and valuable con...
05/31/2026

Ready to position your business for growth? Access to the right funding opportunities, expert guidance, and valuable connections can make all the difference.

That’s why we’re excited to share this free event designed to help small business owners strengthen their lending readiness, build a stronger foundation, and connect with resources that support long-term success.

📅 Beyond the Borrower Summit
🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=onDYAmvXWEix28CmftVFyJqojJPAutVIh06i2JWCIV1UQkxRU08wNzhFSFYyRU1NNjhWWTRQMUVMSS4u

The conversations, connections, and resources around us are often just as valuable as the capital itself.

05/22/2026

Being an entrepreneur can feel heavy sometimes, especially when you’re carrying the vision, the decisions, and the day-to-day all at once. That’s why today’s BluOak gathering meant so much. 💙

Thank you to every small business owner who took time out of their busy schedule to celebrate Small Business Month with us, enjoy coffee, connect, and learn more about the amazing work is doing through affordable housing, small business funding, counseling, and business advising.

You need it.

A strong ecosystem and the right support.🌿

Small business owners, who’s in your corner?This Thursday, join BluOak for Access Granted: Funding, Resources & Support ...
05/16/2026

Small business owners, who’s in your corner?

This Thursday, join BluOak for Access Granted: Funding, Resources & Support for Small Businesses, free morning networking + learning session designed to connect you with real community resources, trusted partners, and growth opportunities.

Hear from Will Brown, Business Support Program Director at CommunityWorks, and learn about:
✔ Funding & grant opportunities
✔ Community resources available to support your business
✔ Building the right network for long-term growth
✔ How to prepare your business for future opportunities

📍 Blu Place, 703 Saluda Street, Rock Hill, SC
🗓 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
🎟 FREE to attend

Register today:
bluoakaccessgranted.eventbrite.com

Because growth doesn’t happen alone, it happens in the right rooms.

Jerrianne Jackson
Chelsea H. Padgett

Small business owners, come network, learn, and connect. ☕Join BluOak for Access Granted and hear from William Brown on...
05/05/2026

Small business owners, come network, learn, and connect. ☕

Join BluOak for Access Granted and hear from William Brown on funding, credit, and growth readiness.

🎟 FREE EVENT

👉 Grab your seat now.




Grateful for the chance to attend and serve as the guest speaker at the FLIM Charlotte Chapter meeting yesterday. It was...
04/20/2026

Grateful for the chance to attend and serve as the guest speaker at the FLIM Charlotte Chapter meeting yesterday. It was a true blessing to be among faith-filled women, surrounded by love, passion, and kindness.

Key points shared about building a strong business ecosystem:

🍃Founders can’t do it alone — you need a trusted network of providers and partners in your corner.

🍃Tell your story and share your elevator pitch — you never know who may become a future client, customer, or resource.

🍃Be intentional about cultivating relationships with businesses that can genuinely support your work.

I am thankful for the connections and community that God continues to nurture. 🍃

Lawanné S. Grant

We are excited to share an opportunity for small business owners across South Carolina — and honored to be joining as a ...
04/02/2026

We are excited to share an opportunity for small business owners across South Carolina — and honored to be joining as a guest speaker for CommunityWorks. If you’re a business owner looking to strengthen your foundation and prepare for sustainable growth, this program is designed with you in mind.

Through this academy, you’ll gain practical tools around financial management, business strategy, and long-term planning—all critical before making major growth decisions.

✨ Added incentive:
Upon completing the course and setting up your Secured Savings, participants will receive:

• A $500 grant for marketing and accounting expenses
• A 50% savings match after one year through the Secured Savings program

🔗 Register here: https://communityworkscarolina.org/event/communityworks-academy/

01/14/2026

Sharing a resource every entrepreneur should know about — the Small Business Resource Guide!

Knowing what’s in your ecosystem helps you make smarter decisions, access support, and grow with intention. Don’t build alone this year — get connected, show up, and stay informed.

🍃 Resource Guide: https://issuu.com/cityofrockhill/docs/york_co._resource_guide_-2025?fr=sMWUwODcwMzg3Njk

🎙️ Listen to the strategy behind the guide: https://www.wrhi.com/2025/04/business-rock-hill-04-16-25-the-york-county-business-resource-guide-part-3-199170

Let’s keep building a stronger small business community!

Rock Hill Economic Development Corp
Jerrianne Jackson

Business owners — what’s your strategy for 2026? 👀Join us for a powerful lunchtime seminar and get aligned for growth!Ea...
01/13/2026

Business owners — what’s your strategy for 2026? 👀

Join us for a powerful lunchtime seminar and get aligned for growth!

Early bird pricing ends Wednesday, 1/14 — secure your seat!

🎟 bluoakjan26.eventbrite.com

Lawanné S. Grant

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707 Saluda Street
Rock Hill, SC
29730

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