Melinda Emerson, SmallBizLady, will be speaking at the ESSENCE Fest Empower U series in New Orleans this year. To celebrate amazing small business owners like you, Melinda is hosting SmallBizLady’s For Entrepreneurs Only party. This is the premier, by-invitation-only party at ESSENCE Fest where small business owners can connect with each other, learn about exciting entrepreneurial opportunities from LumiBloom and enjoy a complimentary bar with hors d’oeuvres. Plus, just for attending, you’ll receive a discount on car service through our friends at GroundLink.

If you live in the New Orleans area or already plan to attend ESSENCE Festival, you’ll have two chances to win tickets. As a bonus, one grand prize winner will receive a makeover kit from our generous sponsor, LumiBloom.

How to win?

Join #SmallBizChat on Wednesday, June 25 and Wednesday, July 2. We’ll be chatting with Jan Goss on making that first impression your small business and Rod Miller with the team from PowerMoves.NOLA, on alternative funding for small businesses so there’s a lot to learn and share. During the chat, watch closely for me to post a secret message that you must retweet to qualify. Do so before #SmallBizChat ends at 9 p.m. EST and you will have a chance to win. One entry per person please!