Watson Institute

Dear Chicago,

Something special is coming your way.

For the first time ever, the Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship Summit is landing in your city — and it's bringing small business owners from Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Chicago together on one stage.

These are your neighbors. Your community members. People who saw a need, built something from scratch, and never stopped showing up.

Together, they've raised nearly $9M and created 181+ jobs. On June 22, they'll share their stories. And you're invited.

This evening is for the dreamers still figuring it out. For the builders already in the middle of it. For the supporters who know that when small businesses win, whole communities win.

🎤 Live Fellow pitches
🤝 Curated networking
🍽️ Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments
👀 Special guest you won't want to miss

Free admission. Limited seats. First 30 registrants get a special gift!

Secure your FREE spot now! https://wfsbf-summit.eventbrite.com

Two showcases. Two lineups. One unforgettable Truist Foundation Fellowship Summit. 🙌

The 2025–2026 Truist Foundation Fellowship Summit, powered by Watson Institute, is bigger, bolder, and more accessible than ever — and we're meeting you where you are:

🏙️ In-Person Showcase — Atlanta, GA | June 11 | 6:00–9:00 PM ET
Live Truist Foundation Fellow pitches. Face-to-face connections with entrepreneurs, funders, and community leaders. Local sips & bites.

💻 Virtual Showcase — Crowdcast | June 24 | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM ET
Watch-from-anywhere Truist Foundation Fellow pitches. No camera or mic needed. Live networking in the chat. Full recording sent to your inbox if you can't make it live.

Both FREE. Both powerful. Both built around one mission: empowering entrepreneurs to build better lives and communities across Truist Foundation's national footprint.

Which one will you be at? 👇 Drop a 🏙️ for Atlanta, 💻 for virtual, or 🙌 for both!

RSVP for In-Person: https://26-tff-summit.eventbrite.com

RSVP for Virtual: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/26-tff-summit

Since 2024, the BMO Fellowship Alumni have created 103 paid jobs, raised $11.9M in capital, and impacted over 1,500 people through their community programs.

Now, it’s time to welcome the next cohort. 🚀

Join us for our upcoming 2026 BMO Fellowship: Alumni Panel, where we’ll share everything you need to know, from the program’s offerings and eligibility to the application process and beyond. You’ll also hear directly from Fellowship Alumni about their experiences and the impact they’ve created in their communities.

🗓️ May 20, 2026
🕒 2:00 PM ET
🎟️ Virtual — RSVP to get the link to join!

📍 The Fellowship is open to applicants based in and creating impact in Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

👉 Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/QqJ5xcSMQSSa_GEXWCqVaw #/registration