The life of an entrepreneur is full of many joys but also numerous challenges. There is opportunity to create meaningful products and services for others, but often times there can be feelings of extreme loneliness. There is the chance to provide life changing work for employees, but also the burden of meeting financial quotas. Founders can earn the praise of the public, while at the same time the fiduciary scrutiny of investors. The ups and downs of this journey can feel isolating and often discouraging with no clear person to share the struggle with. Christians working in this space are not immune to these challenges. Understanding how to trust God in this journey can feel daunting.

With this in mind, Faith Co-Op is partnering with Faith Driven Entrepreneur to host quarterly gatherings for founders, freelance workers, investors, and those in the startup space. The desire for these events is to create regular opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors to network, make new connections, and hear encouraging stories of how God is faithful even in the ups and downs of the business journey.

The next networking event is Wednesday, November 13 from 5-7pm at the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga. We will provide drinks, snacks, and the space to meet and share stories with other entrepreneurs who are navigating what it means to lead an endeavor while also faithfully following Christ.

We are excited to have Antonio Tate, owner of Party Bites Kitchen + Catering, as our speaker. Antonio and his wife will talk about the importance of stewarding their businesses for the sake of others, and how being faithful with a little has helped them be faithful as the business has grown.

We hope you will make time to join us for a time of networking and encouragement.