Power Elevation Collective

Press Release For Immediate Release

Power Elevation Collective Brings Two-Day Business Growth Experience to Wilson, North Carolina

WILSON, N.C. — Entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners, professionals, and community leaders from Wilson and surrounding communities will gather September 25–26, 2026, for the inaugural Power Elevation Collective, a two-day business development and networking experience designed to move attendees beyond inspiration and into implementation.

Hosted at Dee’s House Inc., 810 Reid Street East in Wilson, the Power Elevation Collective was created by Katrina Mackey-Carmon and Shemeka Valencia to provide entrepreneurs with access to practical business education, meaningful relationships, resources, and an environment where they can actively work on moving their businesses forward.

Rather than asking attendees to simply listen, take notes, and figure everything out later, the Power Elevation Collective encourages participants to bring their laptops, bring their questions, and bring the areas of their businesses that need work.

The two-day experience begins Friday, September 25, with an evening networking mixer designed to make connecting more intentional, engaging, and useful. Attendees will have opportunities to meet entrepreneurs, professionals, business resource partners, and potential collaborators while building relationships that can continue long after the event.

On Saturday, September 26, attendees will return for a full-day business experience featuring speakers, guided discussions, hands-on learning, and actionable strategies in areas that directly affect business growth and sustainability.

What Attendees Can Expect

• Strategic business planning and growth
• Bookkeeping and financial management
• Artificial intelligence and practical applications for business
• HUB certification and contracting opportunities
• Grant-writing education and resources
• Business networking and relationship-building
• Guided opportunities to work on and strengthen your business
• Access to local professionals, entrepreneurs, and business resources
• A live business pitch competition with a cash prize for the winner

The event is designed to serve entrepreneurs at multiple stages—from individuals still developing an idea to established business owners who recognize that their next level may require stronger systems, new knowledge, better resources, or a more powerful network.

“The Power Elevation Collective isn’t just about inspiration. It’s about implementation.”

Attendees are encouraged to come prepared to participate, ask questions, make connections, and leave with tangible next steps they can put into action.

Event Details

Dates: Friday, September 25 – Saturday, September 26, 2026 Location: Dee’s House Inc., 810 Reid Street East, Wilson, NC Friday: Networking Mixer, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday: Full-Day Business Experience, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tickets: Mixer, General Admission and VIP experiences available Pitch Competition: Limited entry; winner receives a cash prize Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-elevation-collective-workshop-networking-experience-tickets-1992462140899

The Power Elevation Collective welcomes entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals, community organizations, and business resource partners from Wilson and communities throughout Eastern North Carolina and beyond.

The inaugural event is also supported by community partners, contributing businesses, speakers, and service providers who share the Collective’s commitment to strengthening entrepreneurship, expanding access to resources, and creating opportunities for businesses to grow together.

About The Power Elevation Collective

The Power Elevation Collective is a collaborative business development experience founded on a simple belief: businesses grow stronger when entrepreneurs have access not only to information, but also to the relationships, resources, accountability, and opportunities needed to act on it.

Through education, collaboration, networking, and implementation-focused experiences, the Collective creates spaces where entrepreneurs can learn from one another, connect with valuable resources, and take meaningful steps toward building stronger and more sustainable businesses.

Because elevation is powerful—but collective elevation changes communities.

Media, Sponsorship & Community Partnership Inquiries

For media interviews, sponsorship opportunities, community partnerships, speaker information, or additional event details, please contact the Power Elevation Collective.

Founders: Katrina Mackey-Carmon & Shemeka Valencia Location: Wilson, North Carolina Email: [email protected] Registration & Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-elevation-collective-workshop-networking-experience-tickets-1992462140899

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