Retailprenuer Crash Course: Crowdfunding 101

Crowdfunding for Small Businesses:

Raise Funds, Build Community, and Grow!

Think crowdfunding is just for personal causes? Think again! Retail Alliance and Isabel from NuMarket are here to show you how crowdfunding can be a game-changer for your business.

NuMarket is a platform designed specifically for businesses, helping you raise funds, fuel growth, and engage your community—without relying on traditional loans.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• The different types of crowdfunding (it’s not just GoFundMe!)

• Strategies to launch a successful campaign and get your community to invest in your growth

• How to use crowdfunding as a marketing tool to strengthen customer relationships long after your campaign ends

If you've ever wondered how to get funding while building buzz and loyalty, this workshop is for you. Don’t miss out!

About Our Speaker:

Isabel Protomartir is the Head of Customer and Campaign Success at NuMarket, an alternative financing platform designed especially for food and beverage businesses and other local small businesses who are the heart of their communities. NuMarket empowers businesses to grow with their community by their side, rewarding backers with 120% in credits to use toward the business. Isabel has helped countless businesses achieve their goals, from purchasing new equipment to opening their first brick-and-mortar locations, launching second locations, and more. With over a decade of experience in small business marketing, public relations, social media, and community engagement, Isabel is passionate about connecting through food, fostering community, and helping small businesses thrive.