We are so proud of our CEO Alfa Demmellash! She was selected to represent Jersey City as a BALLE Local Economy Fellow. She will participate in an 18-month leadership immersion program that will strengthen her skills needed to impact the local community. Learn More  

Along with several other convening organizations, Alfa is spearheading the second annual Local Living Economy Summit in Jersey City next Wednesday. Themed Igniting Local Opportunities: From Ideas to Action, this event will bring local stakeholders together to create innovative solutions for economic opportunity.  

You Can Join The Conversation Without Leaving Your Desk!

As a precursor for this event, share your ideas with Alfa at the upcoming "Local Living Economy Summit Tweet Chat" this Thursday from 1-2pm! You can join the discussion with Alfa and local leaders by clicking this link and following @RisingtideOrg on Twitter!

Do you know someone interested in Social Media Marketing? 

We are currently looking for college students interested in Social Media Marketing to participate at the Summit as Social Media Ambassadors. If you know someone who might be interested, please forward them this application!

 Designer Bags Top Prize in Jersey City Org's Competition- The Jersey Journal highlighted Start Something Challenge champion, Ninothcka Johnson and her business Top Notch by Design.

"Working while you build a business is not necessarily the ideal solution--in some ways it's just more work in an attempt to keep up with the rising cost of living. But entrepreneurship does answer some of the questions left unanswered by the erosion of today's Labor Movement in our society.   

"For many entrepreneurs that come through Rising Tide Capital, it is a chance to build a lasting legacy for their families. Building a strong small business does not happen overnight, but when this goal is realized, the owner achieves flexibility and financial independence-concepts that are slowly slipping away from today's labor environment. Even more, when these business owners hire, they are more likely to ensure that their employees can achieve the same." 

• AmeriCorp VISTA Seedra Enver, who served as Fundraising and Development Assistant, was promoted to a full-time Grants Coordinator position after completing a one-year term at Rising Tide Capital.

• This month we welcomed Programs Intern, Jean Pierre Santander to the team! He is currently in his senior year at NJCU and will be assisting with Hispanic community outreach.