Making a Difference in the life of an entrepreneur means helping a talented individual build a business that will sustain his or her family, provide jobs, and keep cash circulating in our communities. Every penny counts. Show your support for our entrepreneurs today!
After several years of planning, we finished translatingour programs material in preparation for our first Spanish-language CBA which begins this fall! This new class will enable us to reach more entrepreneurs in our wider community with our programs and services.
While growth is exciting, it can also be painful and challenging, which is why we are particularly grateful for the support of our new volunteers, staff and interns who answered the call to serve our mission. Please join us in welcoming them to the Rising Tide family and thanking them for their steadfast commitment!
Rising Tide Capital Partners with Saint Peter's University to Offer College Credits for Community Business Academy
Saint Peter's University President, Eugene Cornacchia announces the partnership with Rising Tide Capital
On June 6, 2013, Rising Tide Capital signed an historic agreement with Saint Peter's University which will allow qualified Community Business Academy graduates to receive up to six college creditsfrom the School of Professional and Continuing Studies at Saint Peter's University.
Rising Tide Capital to Offer First Spanish-Language Community Business Academy
Over 700 entrepreneurs have learned what it takes to start and grow a business through Community Business Academy sessions in Hudson and Essex Counties.
Now, entrepreneurs will be able to take the class in Spanish!
The class will be taught by Fred Dominguez, a native Spanish speaker and current CBA instructor. Find out when our next Spanish-language orientation takes place!
Rising Tide Entrepreneurs & Volunteers Participate in Spring 2013 Plan & Pitch Competition
This past weekend, 20 entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas for $2,750 in prizes during Rising Tide Capital's semi-annual Plan & Pitch competition.
This event was made possible with the support of 28 amazing volunteers from the community who shared their time and expertise to make Plan & Pitch 2013 a success!
In June, a new staff member and several volunteers joined our team. Please join us in welcoming them!
Robert Weiss, the Head of New Jersey Private Banking for JPMorgan Chase joined our Strategic Advisory Board
Carlee Catena, who joins Rising Tide Capital with 11 years of administrative experience, is the new Executive Assistant to Alfa Demmellash and Alex Forrester
Meet Rising Tide Capital's Programs & Community Outreach Associate Shantia Smith! (She goes by Tia at the office). She joined Rising Tide Capital has an AmeriCorps Volunteer in 2011, and in just two years, helped to nearly double attendance for Community Business Academy orientations. This month, Tia organized a graduation for 81 entrepreneurs, our annual funder briefing, RTC's first-ever scholars reception, and graduated from the CBA- all on the same day!
