Local organizations are partnering together to create a global economic impact as The Biz Foundry, Flint Global, and Powered By Her set off on a whirlwind trip to Nairobi, Kenya.
Flint Global is a leading international economic development organization headquartered in Cookeville, Tennessee, focused on igniting vibrant living through sustainable economic growth. Powered By Her is a community of entrepreneurial women seeking change by training, mentoring, and providing critical connections related to business, entrepreneurship, and practical skills, with the goal of inspiring others and expanding opportunities in entrepreneurship.
Both Powered By Her and Flint Global call The Biz Foundry, a regional entrepreneur center, their home base. After organic interest between the two organizations was sparked, they began developing a plan for future work together.
Powered By Her recognizes that opportunities exist for expansion within the Kenyan market and will be traveling alongside Flint Global to plan and meet with business partners.
“Women across the globe face the weight of providing for their families and the desire to grow a business, no matter where they are,” said Tiffany Anton, founder of Powered By Her. “I am excited for the opportunity to connect our local market with a larger community and provide inspiration.”
The mission of this trip is to connect the Cookeville community with remarkable entrepreneurs and change-makers around the world. Flint Global is already operating in Kenya through Jimani Collections, but leaders believe that individuals, businesses, and organizations in Cookeville can collaborate creatively to make an impact that matters both locally and globally.
By embarking on this trip, The Biz Foundry and Powered By Her are taking bold steps to participate in the global conversation around changing lives through entrepreneurship and business.
“Working together, Cookeville enterprises will be able to amplify the remarkable work of Kenyan entrepreneurs and empower more East African entrepreneurs to build businesses, create employment, and transform lives, families, and entire communities,” said Flint Global founder Travis Trull. “At the same time, this work makes our own community here at home brighter and richer in the ways that matter most.”
This trip represents the first step in a broader journey to connect the small business community in Nanyuki, Kenya, with the Upper Cumberland region. There are future aspirations to pursue a large regional Rotary project to help establish a Kenyan Entrepreneur Center.
The team will depart on February 17 to begin building relationships and forming economic partnerships in Kenya. To follow the team’s journey, visit each organization’s social media pages or read along on the blog at poweredbyhercommunity.com. To learn more about Flint Global or support their mission, visit flintglobal.org.
The Biz Foundry is a regional entrepreneur center and coworking space that offers resources and coaching to small businesses throughout the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee. Learn more at thebizfoundry.org.
