This month we’re excited to have Kevin Wilson, the Executive Director of the Small Business Empowerment Center as our VIP Bartender!
About Kevin Wilson
Kevin Wilson is the Executive Director of the Small Business Empowerment Center. The Small Business Empowerment Center is a Missouri 501c3 Nonprofit Organization sponsored by the Greater St. Louis Empowerment Zone to serve as is a one stop shop to help urban entrepreneurs start and grow their own business enterprise.
For 20 years, Kevin has also been a SBA technical assistance provider; specializing in issues dealing with the urban core. There he provides technical assistance to small businesses owners and helps prospective borrowers in developing viable loan packages, applying for Empowerment Zone tax credits, and business growth strategies. Before coming to the SBEC he worked for the St. Louis Development Corporation underwriting SBA 504 loans, micro loans and prescreening bonds deals. Kevin received his undergraduate and Masters Degree from the University of Missouri.
Kevin is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional from the National Development Council, certified SBA 504 Loan Packager from the NADCO. Currently, Kevin Wilson is an active member of the US Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, NFTE (Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship), and the Association of America’s Small Business Development Centers. Currently, Kevin is a board member of the TREX Innovation Community in Downtown St. Louis.
About The Small Business Empowerment Center
The St. Louis Small Business Empowerment Center is the region’s primary resource for growth for minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses. The Greater St. Louis Empowerment Zone sponsors this 501c3 nonprofit organization.
St. Louis Small Business Empowerment Center exists to uplift minority, women and veterans in their journeys to impactful business ownership. Entrepreneurs who work with SBEC have access to a wealth of small business knowledge, established financial relationships, and community connections.
SBEC partners with entrepreneurs to help them gain access to capital, grow their capacity, and earn SBA certifications, among a bevy of services.
About Strictly Social
Our Strictly Social happy hour series is just as it sounds! This event is “strictly social” — no format, no presentations. Just one local mover & shaker serves as the guest VIP Bartender to ensure you have facetime while they grab the beer of your choice for you behind our bar. All are welcome; bring your friends!
Join us at the T-REX Bar (5th Floor) from 4:30 – 6:30pm!
Strictly Social is held on the Fourth Wednesday of every month.
