🎉 Don’t Miss Out! 🎉 Join us for an exciting Roll Call event hosted by Share Omaha on Wednesday, August 14, from 5-7 pm! 🌟 Dive into community engagement with Executive Director Teresa Mardesen and connect with fellow changemakers. 📅 When: August 14, 5-7 pm 📍 Where: Elevator Spaces, 1402 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102 🚪 Building tours are available immediately prior to Roll Call, so come early and explore! Secure your spot now at https://buff.ly/3YeUcHM Be part of the excitement! #MidlandsAfricanChamber #JoinTheTribe #RollCall #WePitchBlack #CommunityEngagement
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World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2025 for Ph.D. students & recent graduates (Fully Funded to Washington, D.C. or a WBG country office) Application Deadline: August 25, 2024 bit.ly/3Ls1z78 The Africa region of the World Bank Group (WBG) is about to announce the opening of the application period for the 2025 WBG Africa Fellowship Program for Ph.D. candidates and recent Ph.D. graduates who are Sub-Saharan Africa nationals. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Through the fellowship, we aim to build the capacity of the next generation of African change makers in development research, policymaking and promote the goals of reducing poverty in the region. Requirements Be a recent Ph.D. graduate (within three years of completion) or be enrolled in the last year of the Ph.D. program. Have an excellent command of English, both written and verbal. Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills. Be 32 or under the age of 32 by January 2025. Benefits If accepted, you will: spend six months getting hands-on experience at WBG headquarters in Washington D.C. or a country office. The fellowship requires an in-person availability for the period January-June 2025. ·work on research, economic policy, technical assistance, and lending operations that contribute to the WBG’s goal of eliminating poverty and increasing shared prosperity. Fellows are eligible to receive consultant fees and round-trip economy-class air travel to Washington, D.C. or a WBG country office.
We are excited to have Deana Walocha, In-House Counsel for the Omaha Municipal Land Bank, as our honored guest speaker to discuss the Land Bank's Real Estate Lot Transformation Efforts in Omaha, Nebraska. Ms. Walocha is an accomplished lawyer with over 20 years of experience in tax foreclosure law. She is a graduate of Creighton University School of Law, and is licensed to practice in both Nebraska and Iowa. In her current capacity with the Omaha Municipal Land Bank, Ms. Walocha helps shape the policies that transform vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties into vibrant assets for the community.
5 Grant and Funding Opportunities $10K grants: Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund Funded by DoorDash in partnership with Hello Alice, the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund provides $10,000 grants to local restaurants affected by state- or federally-declared natural disasters. If you’ve been affected by natural disasters like Hurricane Beryl, don't wait to apply. Apply before September 3rd, 2024 at 6 p.m. ET → The Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund is proudly hosted by Hello Alice. For all other grant programs offered through our incredible partners, please reach out to the specific organization directly for any questions regarding their grant or application process. $10K grants: Queer to Stay Grant Program Queer to Stay is a small business grant program that awards $10,000 to Queer-owned and LGBTQIA serving businesses across the country. Apply before August 31st, 2024 → $10K grants: Fast Break for Small Business Through a partnership of LegalZoom, the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League, 150 small businesses will receive $10,000 grants and a LegalZoom product of their choosing, valued up to $500. 3,000 emerging entrepreneurs who haven’t yet launched their intended business will receive a LegalZoom product of their choosing, valued at up to $500. Apply before September 13th, 2024 → $4K grants: Galaxy Grant Giveaway Enter for a chance to win a $4,250 Galaxy Grant, brought to you by Hidden Star, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with an 8-year track record. Galaxy grants only takes 30 seconds to enter. Apply before September 30th, 2024 → $5K-$15K prizes: 2024 Black Girl Ventures Pitch Program The 2024 Black Girl Ventures Pitch Program is a crowdfunding meets pitch competition. It offers coaching, a live crowdfunded pitch competition, and community and professional resources. NYC and LA-based entrepreneurs can apply now. Apply before October 9th, 2024 (NYC) and November 6th, 2024 (LA) →
