{"id":461,"date":"2025-05-08T13:29:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T18:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbossmgm.com\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=461"},"modified":"2025-05-16T11:04:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T16:04:06","slug":"small-business-mixer-retail-ecommerce-edition","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/sbossmgm.com\/index.php\/event\/small-business-mixer-retail-ecommerce-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Business Mixer: Retail & Ecommerce Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Event Description:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

The Small Business Mixer: Retail & Ecommerce Edition Part II<\/strong> is back by popular demand\u2014and we\u2019re diving even deeper! Join us for an energizing evening built for entrepreneurs, retail business owners, and ecommerce professionals who are ready to grow, innovate, and thrive in a digital-first world.<\/p>\r\n

This time, we\u2019re bringing the insights in two dynamic interview segments:
First, hear from Mykela Marshall<\/strong>, owner of Fashionably Greek<\/strong>, as she shares her ecommerce journey\u2014from the platforms she used to the challenges she overcame and the results she\u2019s achieved.<\/p>\r\n

Then, gain a forward-thinking perspective from Jovel Green<\/strong>, Senior Technical Project Manager at Koniag Government Services<\/strong>, as he breaks down the digital tools, automation strategies, and emerging tech trends that every small business should have on their radar.<\/p>\r\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to optimize your online store, integrate new technology, or make meaningful connections, this mixer offers practical strategies and real inspiration. With support from TechMGM<\/strong> and the STEM Learning Ecosystem<\/strong>, this event also highlights how innovation and education intersect to drive small business growth.<\/p>\r\n

Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and level up alongside Montgomery\u2019s thriving small business community.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Speaker Bio (Mykela Marshall):<\/strong>
Mykela Marshall<\/strong> is the dynamic owner of Fashionable Greek<\/strong>, a premier brand specializing in custom apparel and merchandise for sororities, fraternities, and organizations nationwide. With over a decade of experience in retail and ecommerce, Mykela has grown her business from a local boutique to an award-winning online brand serving customers across the country. Known for her commitment to quality, innovation, and community engagement, she empowers small business owners to embrace ecommerce and leverage technology for sustainable growth. Mykela\u2019s inspiring entrepreneurial journey and practical insights have made her a sought-after speaker and mentor for aspiring business leaders.<\/p>\r\n

Speaker Bio (Jovel L. Green)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Jovel L. Green<\/strong>, Senior Master Sergeant (Retired) is the Director of Air Force Contracts for Koniag Government Services. He brings 21 years of experience in Logistics & Traffic Management, Quality Assurance and Transportation Data Systems, specializing in management, leadership, talent development, compliance and safety within logistic operations. He was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina and graduated from Fort Dorchester High School. He s<\/span>erves as the Director of Air Force Contracts for Koniag Government Services <\/span>managing multiple Department of Defense contracts. He\u2019s a critical component for Koniag\u2019s business development operations in the Alabama River Region. He currently oversees daily operations for contractors geographically dispersed over 16 states including Koniag\u2019s Air Force Identity (AFID) and Subject Matter Expert III (SME3) contracts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Retail & Ecommerce Mixer with Mykela Marshall. Learn strategies to grow your small business, leverage tech, and network with entrepreneurs. Free event!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":625,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_tribe_events_status":"","_tribe_events_status_reason":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"tribe_events_cat":[],"class_list":["post-461","tribe_events","type-tribe_events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sbossmgm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events\/461","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sbossmgm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sbossmgm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/tribe_events"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sbossmgm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sbossmgm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=461"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/sbossmgm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events\/461\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":630,"href":"https:\/\/sbossmgm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events\/461\/revisions\/630"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sbossmgm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/625"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sbossmgm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=461"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sbossmgm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=461"},{"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sbossmgm.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events_cat?post=461"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}