Summit for growth-stage businesses focused on capital access, procurement readiness, and scaling using Verizon Small Business Digital Ready.

Join us for the Build. Grow. Scale. Business Readiness & Procurement Summit, designed specifically for established, revenue-generating businesses preparing for their next phase of growth.

This is not a beginner workshop.

This experience is for business owners who are actively focused on:

• Accessing capital
• Scaling operations
• Positioning for procurement and contract opportunities

You’ll gain direct insight from U.S. Bank, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, and regional business leaders on what it takes to move your business forward with clarity and confidence.

Who Should Attend

This summit is ideal for business owners who:

• Are already generating revenue and ready to scale
• Are preparing for capital conversations or funding opportunities
• Want to compete for contracts or procurement opportunities
• Need to strengthen financial readiness, brand positioning, and operational structure

What You’ll Experience

Capital Readiness with U.S. Bank

Norlynn Story, Business Access Advisor, U.S. Bank

• What lenders evaluate before approving funding
• Key financial indicators that matter
• How to prepare your business for capital access
• Funding strategies tied to growth and contract fulfillment

Interactive Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Session

Led by Marc Nunn, Central Regional Lead, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
Founder & Principal, Nunn Group

This will be a live, guided experience — not a lecture.

You will:

• Register and log into the platform
• Complete a funding-focused course in real time
• Gain immediate traction toward funding and growth resources

The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform provides free courses, mentorship, and funding opportunities designed to help businesses scale.

Explore the platform here: Free Digital Courses, Coaching & Grants | Verizon Digital Ready

Marketing & Procurement Positioning

Manny Hall, Founder – Manny Hall & Associates

• Capability statement clarity
• Brand credibility signals
• How to position your business for procurement conversations
• Strategies to increase credibility with decision-makers

Institutional Opportunity Preview

Gain insight into how larger organizations approach procurement and how to position your business for real opportunities.

Networking + Interactive Recap

Connect with:

• U.S. Bank representatives
• Ecosystem partners
• Growth-focused business owners

Prepare Before You Attend (Recommended)

To maximize your experience, complete the Business Health Assessment prior to attending. This will help you better understand your readiness for capital and procurement opportunities.

Take the assessment here:
https://helloalice.com/partnerships/us-bank/?bhs=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.helloalice.com%2Fintro-health-score%3Futm_campaign%3Dus-bank-7%26utm_source%3Dpartner%26utm_medium%3Demail

Space Is Limited

This is a curated experience for serious business owners preparing for growth.

If you’re ready to position your business for capital, contracts, and long-term scalability, this room is for you.