by StageMarketing | Jun 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Name of Business: Dom Oliveira’sNature of Business: Sugarcane juice and snacksCountry: BrazilFor a long time, Clarissa and her husband had been trying to open a business. After moving their young family, Clarissa and her husband had the idea to sell snacks and...
by StageMarketing | Feb 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Introducing the Agawin family! During the pandemic, Reylan Agawin was laid off from his job. With a background in baking, he and his wife, Angie, started a baked goods business. They first began selling to friends and neighbors, but when a friend shared the news...
by StageMarketing | Dec 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
This September, several friends of the Academy traveled to Chiapas, Mexico, to meet the local members, participate in a chapter support group, visit local member businesses, and mentor members of the Academy. Participants who traveled on this tour included:Barrie...
by StageMarketing | Oct 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
After losing her job and experiencing unforeseen health issues, Academy member Diana (La Libertad Chapter, Ecuador) relied on her training from the Academy to get back on her feet. With the support of family and friends, Diana went on to open Hope Beach House, an...
by StageMarketing | Oct 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
This fall, Vice Chair Eric Loudon and Craig Earnshaw led a SCOPE Tour to Recife, Brazil. SCOPE Tours provide donors the opportunity to meet members of the Academy, visit member-owned businesses, participate in Q&A panels, offer entrepreneurial advice, and sit in...
by StageMarketing | Sep 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
We’re excited to announce Curtis Beelsey as the new Executive Vice President for the Academy. Curtis joins us with great experience and zeal for our mission. With a vast executive and sales management background in the private and nonprofit sector, Curtis brings...
