FALL 2024/SPRING 2025
LEARNING CYCLE CALENDAR

Saturday School Class - Global Business Essentials, where you’ll learn the fundamental skills of conducting business abroad. This course covers a range of subjects from understanding international business etiquette to mastering cross-cultural communication. Our goal is to equip students with the knowledge and tools to navigate the global business landscape with confidence and ease. The class also features a component focused on Business Spanish where students will learn to recognize frequently used Spanish terms. This language component is designed to provide practical, real-world application, making it a valuable addition to business communication skills.

Come join our Saturday School class, Creating an Executive - Networking & Etiquette for Entrepreneurs, designed to help students master the nuanced fundamentals of professional networking and etiquette. This course focuses on equipping students with the skills to effectively engage with business contacts, fostering meaningful relationships that support their business development efforts. There are multiple levels to making a sale! Throughout this class, students will learn how to approach, connect, and maintain professional relationships with key business contacts. The course will cover essential networking strategies, from initiating conversations and following up, to leveraging social media and in-person events. Students will also delve into business etiquette, learning how to present themselves professionally, communicate effectively, and build trust with potential partners and clients.

Sourcing Components & Manufacturers

Join us at the Retail Readiness Survival Forum, hosted by RICE Entrepreneurs-in-Residence Terri-Nichelle Bradley (Brown Toy Box) and Stefan Miller (Young King Haircare). This two-day experience is designed to meet this moment with the clarity, tools, and connection Black product-based founders need to move forward. This isn’t another panel or workshop but an intentional interactive space designed with you in mind.

An evening of honest conversation and community resource exchange. We’ll reflect on the economic and cultural headwinds facing Black CPG brands—and connect with one another to offer real-time support.

We’ll move from reflection to action. Expect tactical sessions on pricing, packaging, protecting your brand, and navigating shifting buyer expectations. It’s about preparing for what’s next— with strategy and intention.