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May 2026
9–11 a.m.

Partner Event: 7-Week nector Brand Innovation Masterclass (***Application Process***)

Add to Calendar 2026-05-05 09:00:00 2026-05-05 11:00:00 Partner Event: 7-Week nector Brand Innovation Masterclass (***Application Process***) Hosted by Women's Business Center of NC  Level up your business in this marketing & branding cohort focused on strategy, storytelling, and sustainable growth. This is the application phase only**** The NECTAR Brand Innovation Masterclass is a 7-week marketing and branding cohort designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners build stronger, more impactful brands. This program is offered in collaboration with Hummingbird Creative Group, a leading agency in brand strategy and innovation, who celebrated their 30 year anniverary in 2025. Throughout the cohort, participants will gain hands-on experience in key areas such as brand strategy, defining mission and values, understanding target audiences, developing messaging, strengthening brand identity, and creating marketing plans that drive real results. Sessions will also explore topics like SEO, customer experience, brand awareness, and using AI to support marketing efforts. This is the application phase only. We are currently accepting applications and will be reviewing submissions on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified of their selection status by the 13th of April. Requirements: 2-years plus as a registered business & active Min. $25,000 annual revenue in 2025 If selected, agree to pay the cost of $75 for the 6-week cohort ***If selected, participants will be invited to join the cohort at a cost of $75 for the 7-week cohort (that's $10.71 per session). Don't let this small fee stop you from applying and joining if selected. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
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Hosted by Women's Business Center of NC
 

Level up your business in this marketing & branding cohort focused on strategy, storytelling, and sustainable growth.

This is the application phase only****

The NECTAR Brand Innovation Masterclass is a 7-week marketing and branding cohort designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners build stronger, more impactful brands. This program is offered in collaboration with Hummingbird Creative Group, a leading agency in brand strategy and innovation, who celebrated their 30 year anniverary in 2025.

Throughout the cohort, participants will gain hands-on experience in key areas such as brand strategy, defining mission and values, understanding target audiences, developing messaging, strengthening brand identity, and creating marketing plans that drive real results. Sessions will also explore topics like SEO, customer experience, brand awareness, and using AI to support marketing efforts.

This is the application phase only. We are currently accepting applications and will be reviewing submissions on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified of their selection status by the 13th of April.

Requirements:

  • 2-years plus as a registered business & active
  • Min. $25,000 annual revenue in 2025
  • If selected, agree to pay the cost of $75 for the 6-week cohort

***If selected, participants will be invited to join the cohort at a cost of $75 for the 7-week cohort (that's $10.71 per session). Don't let this small fee stop you from applying and joining if selected.

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