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NEXT LEVEL THINK TANK: RECAP

Date: May 7, 2025

On the evening of May 7, SBOSS welcomed a dynamic group of entrepreneurs, professionals, and ecosystem partners to the Next Level Think Tank—a highly interactive, strategy-focused event designed to take bold ideas and shape them into executable business strategies. This event served as a keystone experience for Small Business Month in Montgomery, giving attendees a rare opportunity to gain real-time insight and tailored feedback from seasoned panelists with over 50 years of combined business expertise.

What the Think Tank Offered

Whether participants were building from scratch, scaling existing ventures, or pivoting into new markets, the Think Tank created space for:

  • Collaborative Problem Solving — tackling real-time business challenges through group discussion and expert facilitation
  • Vision Mapping — breaking down bold ideas into actionable next steps with guided feedback
  • Access to Expertise — receiving seasoned insights from professionals in business, branding, finance, and operations
  • Community Connection — building meaningful relationships with like-minded founders, mentors, and potential collaborators
  • Resource Awareness — learning about SBOSS’s Dream Makers Hub, funding tools, cohort programs, and technical assistance
  • Mindset Shifts — identifying limiting beliefs and embracing the confidence, structure, and accountability needed to grow

Whether participants were just starting or refining long-term strategies, the Think Tank provided clarity, encouragement, and an ecosystem of support.