NRDC Coaching Sessions

Tickets

Registrations are closed

NRDC Coaching Sessions


NRDC Coaching Sessions

Event Description


​Looking to cozy up on a Sunday evening with great conversation?


Please join us for our Life & Wellness Coaching Sessions with Coach Tammie Watson! 


An advocate of family first, residual income and being and living debt free serves as a mainstay in Coach Watsons’ approach to business and life. 


Join her, and others, for great conversation and advice about your business goals, family, and the future. Coach Tammie’s sessions take place every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month, starting at 6pm PST. 


Members can join as many sessions as they’d like. There is no limit to what we can do!


Speaker/Moderator

Coach Tammie


Tickets

Registrations are closed
Date & Time
Sunday, December 3, 2023
5:00 PM 6:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles) Add to Calendar
Location

Online

--Online--
--Online--
How to Get There
Organizer

Jordan Knight

+1 951-897-9148
admin@mhmandassociates.com
Share

Find out what people see and say about this event, and join the conversation.

Day 1 · Schedule

What to expect on October 28.

8:00 AM
VIP Breakfast
A seated breakfast with Alderwoman Michelle Harris and Beverly Kuykendall.
VIP ticket holders only
9:00 AM
Check-in & Registration
Badge pickup and light refreshments.
9:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Framing the day: why Chicago's $2B+ opportunity requires public, private, and philanthropic capital moving together.
10:00 AM
Fireside Chat: Aligning Capital
A conversation on building stronger, more accessible pathways to funding and long-term regional growth.
11:15 AM
Listening Session: Barriers to Funding
Real data on funding and workforce barriers — intelligence the city can act on.
12:30 PM
Lunch
Lunch break, on your own.
1:30 PM
Panel: A Path to $2B+
A coordinated route to the competitive grants, federal contracts, and partnerships Chicago can access now.
2:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Networking
Open networking with speakers, funders, and city leadership.
3:00 PM
Program Ends
Featured speakers

Who's in the room.

BJ
Brandon Johnson
Mayor of Chicago

The 57th Mayor of Chicago, in office since May 2023. A former Chicago Public Schools teacher, Chicago Teachers Union organizer, and Cook County Commissioner.

MH
Michelle A. Harris
Alderwoman, 8th Ward

Representing Chicago's 8th Ward since 2006 and chairing the City Council's Committee on Committees and Rules, with a seat on the Economic, Capital and Technology Development Committee.

Hosting the VIP Breakfast
BK
Beverly Kuykendall
Federal Contracting Expert, SGI

Leads Source Global Imagined's federal contracting cohort program, guiding small businesses and nonprofits from certification to a submitted proposal.

Hosting the VIP Breakfast
Available at registration

VIP Breakfast

A seated working lunch with Alderwoman Michelle Harris and federal contracting expert Beverly Kuykendall. Choose the VIP Breakfast ticket instead of Free when you register above — limited seats.

Why show up

What you'll walk away with.

01

Direct exposure to the funders and city leadership deciding where Chicago's $2B+ opportunity goes next.

02

A clear view of the real barriers to funding and workforce needs — straight from the people who can act on them.

03

A first look at how SGI's e3p3 Grant Fund and federal contracting cohort can move your organization from curriculum to execution.

Before you register

Frequently asked questions.

What's included with the Free ticket?
Access to all Day 1 programming — the fireside chat, listening session, panel, and networking. Lunch is on your own during the midday break. [confirm if any exceptions apply]
What's included with the VIP Breakfast ticket?
Everything in the Free ticket, plus a seated working lunch with Alderwoman Michelle Harris and Beverly Kuykendall during the midday break.
Can I upgrade from Free to VIP after I register?
Yes — upgrades are available at the door, as long as VIP seats are still available.
What's the cancellation / refund policy?
Refunds are available up to 48 hours before the event.
Is parking available at the venue?
Yes, parking is available on-site at the event venue.
What should I wear?
Business or business casual attire is appropriate for both the general sessions and the VIP Breakfast.
Who do I contact with questions?
admin@sourceglobalimagined.com · (951) 682-4646

Also attending Day 2 — Small Businesses & Nonprofits? Register for Day 2 →

Day 2 · Schedule

What to expect on October 29.

10:00 AM
VIP Breakfast
A seated breakfast with Alderwoman Michelle Harris and Beverly Kuykendall.
VIP ticket holders only
11:00 AM
Check-in & Registration
Badge pickup and light refreshments.
11:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Moving from preparing to pursue, to pursuing with confidence.
12:00 PM
Verizon & SGI Listening Session
Share your challenges and help shape contracting strategies for local suppliers.
1:00 PM
Access Funding Opportunities
A walkthrough of SGI's e3p3 Grant Fund — awards of $100K–$580K, no repayment, no debt equity.
2:00 PM
Lunch
Lunch break, on your own.
2:45 PM
From Curriculum to Execution
Join an Execution Cohort: identify a target, build your capability statement, and pursue, write & submit — together.
3:45 PM
Influence What Comes Next
Provide input on how resources should be deployed — differently and more effectively.
4:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Networking
Open networking with speakers, funders, and fellow small business owners.
5:00 PM
Program Ends
Featured speakers

Who's in the room.

LB
Luvina Beckley
Founder & CEO, M.H.M. & Associates

Founder and CEO of M.H.M. & Associates for over 30 years, and developer of the e3p3 grant methodology. Her firm has helped secure more than $125 million in grant funding for nonprofits, small businesses, schools, and agencies.

BK
Beverly Kuykendall
Federal Contracting Expert, SGI

Leads Source Global Imagined's federal contracting cohort program, guiding small businesses and nonprofits from certification to a submitted proposal.

Hosting the VIP Breakfast
AT
Dr. Angela Taylor
NMSDC Panelist

A recurring panelist with the National Minority Supplier Development Council, speaking to supplier diversity and how minority-owned firms access corporate and government contracting opportunities.

Available at registration

VIP Breakfast

A seated working breakfast with Alderwoman Michelle Harris and federal contracting expert Beverly Kuykendall. Choose the VIP Breakfast ticket instead of Free when you register above — limited seats.

Why show up

What you'll walk away with.

01

A first step toward your capability statement and a clear target for your first federal pursuit.

02

Direct access to SGI's e3p3 Grant Fund — $100K–$580K, no repayment, no debt equity — and how to apply.

03

A seat in an Execution Cohort that carries your pursuit from writing to submission, not just another training.

Before you register

Frequently asked questions.

What's included with the Free ticket?
Access to all Day 2 programming — the listening session, funding walkthrough, Execution Cohort kickoff, and networking. Lunch is on your own during the midday break.
What's included with the VIP Breakfast ticket?
Everything in the Free ticket, plus a seated working breakfast with Alderwoman Michelle Harris and Beverly Kuykendall before the general session begins.
Can I upgrade from Free to VIP after I register?
Yes — upgrades are available at the door, as long as VIP seats are still available.
What's the cancellation / refund policy?
Refunds are available up to 48 hours before the event.
Is parking available at the venue?
Yes, parking is available on-site at the event venue.
Should I bring anything to the Execution Cohort session?
If you already have a capability statement or SAM.gov registration details, bring them — the session builds directly on what you have. If you don't have those yet, that's fine too; the cohort is built to help you start from scratch.
What should I wear?
Business or business casual attire is appropriate for both the general sessions and the VIP Breakfast.
Who do I contact with questions?
admin@sourceglobalimagined.com · (951) 682-4646

Also attending Day 1 — Leaders, Policymakers & Funders? Register for Day 1 →