The Roots Collective Growth and Development Center
The Growth and Development Center is an entrepreneur center that provides educational resources such as but not limited to, business structure, branding, logo, web development, marketing, and social and financial capital.
The Growth and Development center also provides private offices and shared coworking space to small business owners. Community members can use the shared space to host workshops, seminars, host board/staff meetings, etc. Our space helps lessen the burden of small businesses by creating a platform where they can share operational resources, such as administrative assistants, printing services, and other overhead expenses.
To conduct a business workshop by reserve space or to lease an office please click here.
One-On-One Business Consultation
Are you ready to take your business to the next level but feeling a bit stuck on how to get there? Well, look no further because Tanika Harper, your certified business strategist extraordinaire, is here to lend a helping hand!
With years of experience and a passion for empowering entrepreneurs like yourself, Tanika specializes in unlocking the full potential of businesses just like yours.
Whether you're a startup seeking guidance or an established company aiming to expand, scheduling a one-on-one business consultation with Tanika is your ticket to growth and success.
Book your one hour consultation for a low cost of $85 today and let's turn your business dreams into reality!
Please click here to schedule. Please note, after scheduling, a payment link will appear at the bottom of the screen
Evolve Program
Evolve is a program that builds upon the mindset of entrepreneurs, focusing on strategic growth strategies and increased revenue. We meet with small business owners who are ready to elevate themselves as leaders in their industry as well as their brand.
It is a six week deep dive into business systems, processes and procedures, and so much more. The program is the first of its kind and is unmatched.
Our Evolve Program is $1500 for all six sessions. To learn more, please click here schedule a free one-on-one here to see if this program is a great fit for you.
Networking Events
Join our Black Coffee networking events for Black entrepreneurs every First Friday of the month from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM at The Roots Collective Growth and Development Center located at 2425 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915.
Cocktails and Conversation networking events are once per quarter from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. The location changes each quarter. Please email tharper@shorafoundation.org to find out where the event is happening.