Upcoming Self-Employment Webcasts

6/25 Webcast (2 pm ET)
Rhode Island Families of Entrepreneurs share their Perspectives of the Self-Employment Journey

Three Rhode Island parents share their perspectives and experiences supporting their sons or daughters in starting and growing their businesses. Sue Babin, the Project Director for the Rhode Island Self-Employment Incubator Project, joins us as the connector and strong resource that has helped these families. So many others support their loved ones in starting successful small businesses.
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• 7/23 - Self-Employment Policy with HireAbility Vermont
  • HireAbility Vermont has spent the last year working to revamp the self-employment program in effort to build capacity within the organization and provide more supports to staff and participants. In this webcast, the team will discuss how they got started, key steps they took in the process, where they are now, the goals they have for the future, and lessons learned along the way.
    
• 8/20 - Alaska Self-Employment Supports to Transition-Aged Adults
  • Learn about the wonderful initiatives and collaborations of Alaska Business Week and Alaska Department of Vocational Rehabilitation in supporting Transition-Aged Adults through Self-Employment.

Register for all Webcasts:
https://centeronselfemployment.org/training/webcasts/

EDDIE Awards by Synergies Work

The 2025 EDDIE Awards are now open - our national celebration of bold, innovative entrepreneurs with disabilities who are breaking barriers and redefining what business looks like. I’m reaching out to invite your help in spreading the word. Do you know a founder in your network who should be recognized? We’ve made it easy to share this opportunity.

Our Partner Toolkit includes:

• Sample social media posts
• Plug-and-play links for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter
• Downloadable graphics
• The direct application link

Click here to access the toolkit
Your voice can help amplify this moment - and ensure that powerful stories of innovation, impact, and inclusion are seen. Thank you for being part of this movement. Feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions. Jennifer Parr, (404) 491-9549.