MONROVIA – The Liberia Entrepreneurship Summit (LES) is an event geared towards Liberian small and medium-sized enterprises that are looking to take their businesses to the next level.
During the two-day summit over 100 small business owners from around the country will converge in Monrovia, for a non-stop entrepreneurial experience that will provide participants with not only inspiration but motivation! The summit will consist of invaluable networking spanning several workshops, masterclasses, panel discussions, and social events.
“Whether you are a start-up, small business or innovator looking for what’s next – this the summit is for you,” says Alexander B. Cummings, keynote speaker of the summit and Founder of the Cummings Africa Foundation. “Our goal is to equip the SMEs of Liberia with tools and experience that will impact their businesses in a positive and upward way.
The highlight of the Summit will be “The Pitch”, a small business pitch competition that will give entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their brilliant ideas to improve or scale their businesses. Contestants will stand a chance to win up to $10,000 USD investment capital in the form of a grant.
“As a Liberian entrepreneur my firm is thrilled to be a part of changing the trajectory of Liberian businesses and helping to take them to the next level,” says Jefyne Togba, CEO of The Vantage Group, a Liberian growth strategy and project management firm based in Monrovia also the event organizers for this year’s summit. “Considering the economic climate and the great need for as many people to attend as possible, this amazing and unique opportunity will be FREE to participants so we are encouraging Liberian businesses to register.”
The event is set to take place on November 14th & 15th, 2019 at The Millennium Guesthouse in Congo Town. Registration is now open, but space is limited. Interested participants can register online at www.libentrepreneurshipsummit.com.
Applications for the pitch competition “The Pitch” can be submitted online through the LES website. For more questions or inquiries LES can be contacted at [email protected].
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