Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:58 NIV)
Say this about accomplished businesswoman Kia A. Wells.
Surely, her labor isn’t merely in vain.
ATTRACTING NATIONAL HEADLINES — During an interview this week with Making Headline News, Tampa-area businesswoman Kia A. Wells expressed excitement about her Second Annual Men And Women In Business Showcase that will take place on July 21 at the Fort Harrison Hotel in nearby Clearwater, Florida. Labeled a pageant style event for small business owners, Wells’ Men And Women In Business Showcase will be comprised of a number of contestants, all of whom will receive business coaching, business training, and business workshops, among other business-related perks.
How else to explain why she found herself basking in the glory of the moment Tuesday afternoon?
“Yes! You have me in tears. I feel like a celebrity,” Wells said during an interview with Making Headline News from.
To grasp a thorough concept of why Wells was suddenly overcome by emotions in the middle of her workday, look no further than the immeasurable strides she’s made through the ever-so-competitive world of entrepreneurship in recent years.
For starters, Wells’ reputation is such that she customarily exemplifies having a heart for young entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly as it pertains to helping them broaden their horizon, thus maximize their potential.
Add to the fact that she has become thoroughly committed to helping this generation of entrepreneurs strategically step outside of their comfort zone in ways unimaginable, and it’s no wonder many would agree that her labor undoubtedly isn’t in vain.
“I was inspired to create a different type of event for small business owners due to my previous lack of confidence in becoming a business owner,” Wells said.
The event to which Wells is alluding is her Second Annual Men And Women In Business Showcase that will take place on July 21 at the historic Fort Harrison Hotel, located at 210 Ft. Harrison Avenue in nearby Clearwater, Florida.
Labeled a pageant style event for small business owners, Wells’ Men And Women In Business Showcase will be comprised of a number of contestants, all of whom will receive business coaching, business training, and business workshops, among other business-related perks.
Along with their training, contestants will be afforded the opportunity to compete in what showcase organizers have dubbed “a friendly competition.”
This showcase, in fact, is broken down in three segments and, according to a spokesperson for this event, each participant will have three minutes during the initial segment to “wow the audience and judges” by showcasing their respective business on stage.
The second segment will be centered on business-oriented attire, during which contestants will share before the masses their mission and vision statements.
“The business attire is an opportunity for each contestant to demonstrate a professional image if they are attending a business luncheon or if they are meeting an investor at the bank,” Wells said.
And then there is the final segment, which is has been famously labeled the Fortune 100 Ball.
During the segment, contestants will have the golden opportunity to demonstrate as business owners their favorable and most appealing images, particularly if they are attending a gala or an awards banquet, of some sort, Wells acknowledged.
“The purpose is to equip, train, and educate small business owners by offering a fun, but educational event for them to be inspired to move forward in their business endeavors,” Wells, a Tampa-area Leadership and Communications Trainer, said of an event she hopes will attract a sizable crowd.
TURNING HEADS — Wells’ Showcase is broken down in three segments and, according to a spokesperson for this event, each participant will have three minutes to “wow the audience and judges” by showcasing their respective business on stage.
Interestingly, attendees to this year’s showcase will be allowed to shop and engage in business with various local vendors, will have at their disposal an unlimited gourmet meal, valet parking and, as Wells, the mastermind behind the event has emphasized in recent weeks, they will witness “an awesome show.”
That’s not all.
“This event will impact the community by inspiring them to either start their own business or receive training to improve their current businesses,” said Wells, whose showcase was only comprised of women contestants last year.
What’s evening more astounding is that following the July showcase, Wells and her staff we will be launching a similar event for youth entrepreneurs, which will be erected as a similar setup as the forthcoming one for adults.
Talk about pressing and navigating her way through arguably the toughest of entrepreneurship barriers and obstacles.
“I felt it was too hard or impossible,” Wells, a Jacksonville, Florida native, said of having birthed her vision to establish her community-based showcase, one she hopes will garner a national presence in the foreseeable future. “Sometimes we have a variety of resources, but when you’re in your beginning stages of business, you have no idea where to start. The showcase is designed to provide a more simple strategy to assist business owners more one-on-one and to also provide a fun outlet that is designed to assist them moving forward.”
All the while this progressive and resourceful businesswoman continues to bask in the glory of the moment.
For more information about Tampa, Florida-area Businesswoman Kia A. Wells, to inquire about the upcoming Business Showcases, or to schedule her for a speaking engagement, connect with her via social media under: Kia A. Well. Also, call 904.537.3004 or send email to: [email protected].
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Add to the fact that she has become thoroughly committed to helping this generation of entrepreneurs strategically step outside of their comfort zone in ways unimaginable, and it’s no wonder many would agree that her labor undoubtedly isn’t in vain.
Along with their training, contestants will be afforded the opportunity to compete in what showcase organizers have dubbed “a friendly competition.”
And then there is the final segment, which is has been famously labeled the Fortune 100 Ball.
What’s evening more astounding is that following the July showcase, Wells and her staff we will be launching a similar event for youth entrepreneurs, which will be erected as a similar setup as the forthcoming one for adults.
EDITOR’S NOTE: If you are an entrepreneur, business owner, producer, author, athlete, musician, barber, life coach, motivational speaker, cosmetologist, tax preparer, model, or pastor/minister who is seeking exposure and would like to share your story with an in-depth news feature, call Reporter Andre Johnson at 901-690-6587 or Facebook message him under “Andre T. Johnson” for details.
