Rising Tide Capital

Thank you for joining us for our Fall 2025 CBA graduation! Until next time :)

Dr. Joynicole Martinez, “Live boldly. Be Boundless. Anchors aweigh. Congratulations graduates!!!” #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital #TheCommunityBusinessAcademy #smallbusiness #entrepreneur

Congratulations to the winner of The Harvey George Award, Talisa Bryant. #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital #TheCommunityBusinessAcademy #smallbusiness #entrepreneur

The Harvey George Award honors entrepreneurs who use business to uplift marginalized communities. Named for a local leader who gave RTC its first office, it reminds us that business can be a force for justice, healing & hope. #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital

We welcome Donald Wood, Managing Director of Advancement & Innovation who will announce the Harvey George Award winner. #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital #TheCommunityBusinessAcademy #smallbusiness #entrepreneur

Thank you Jasmine! #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital #TheCommunityBusinessAcademy #smallbusiness #entrepreneur

“To my fellow graduates: I hope you walk away from this experience remembering that your ideas matter. Your background matters. Your story matters. And your business doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s to be valid.” #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital #TheCommunityBusinessAcademy

“Many came into this class balancing jobs, families, responsibilities, and self-doubt. Some of us questioned whether we were 'ready', 'qualified' or 'enough'. Or maybe even thinking we 'knew everything already'. But here we are. Still standing. Still learning. Still building.”

“What I didn’t know was that this class would give me so much more than marketing strategies. It gave me clarity, confidence, and community. And more importantly, it reminded me of my why.” #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital #TheCommunityBusinessAcademy #smallbusiness #entrepreneur

We welcome Jasmine Bryant, one of our Fall 2025 CBA graduates, selected to be our English class speaker. #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital #TheCommunityBusinessAcademy #smallbusiness #Entrepreneur

Congratulations to the winners of our executive summary contest! First place winners in each class will receive a $500 Jassim Balla Legacy Award. Second place winners in each class will receive a $150 gift card for their business. #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital

and opportunities to elevate and evolve.” #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital #TheCommunityBusinessAcademy #smallbusiness #entrepreneur

“You may not have known that the first day you showed up for class was the beginning of your start on a path toward realizing your dream of owning your own business. That day also signified the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey – a path marked with challenges, triumphs...

“It is an honor to celebrate the 168 entrepreneurs graduating today into the Rising Tide community and family. Today is a time to celebrate your dedication to completing the CBA, a 12-week program on how to start, run, and maintain a business.” #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital

Welcome Chairwoman of the Board, Aicha Balla! #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital #TheCommunityBusinessAcademy #smallbusiness #entrepreneur

Congratulations to our 324, 325, 326 & 327 classes! #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital #TheCommunityBusinessAcademy #smallbusiness #entrepreneur

We welcome Keesha Gibson, who will introduce the graduates from class 327. #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital #TheCommunityBusinessAcademy #smallbusiness #entrepreneur

We welcome Nathalie Warren, who will introduce the graduates from class 326. #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital #TheCommunityBusinessAcademy #smallbusiness #entrepreneur

We welcome Yoxagna Canaan who will introduce the graduates from class 325. #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital #TheCommunityBusinessAcademy #smallbusiness #Entrepreneur

We welcome Dr. Kemi Elufiede, who will introduce the graduates from class 324. #Fall2025CBA #RisingTideCapital #TheCommunityBusinessAcademy #smallbusiness #entrepreneur