MEET THE COUNSELORS
Brandy Jaquez
Brandy Jaquez
Brandy Jaquez
- Business counseling and mentorship - Dedicated to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses with technical assistance and developing strong business acumen for their industry.
- Experienced Small Business Owner - Developed and operated three small businesses in hospitality industry for nearly 10 years.
- Seasoned Marketing Executive
- Business counseling and mentorship - Dedicated to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses with technical assistance and developing strong business acumen for their industry.
- Experienced Small Business Owner - Developed and operated three small businesses in hospitality industry for nearly 10 years.
- Seasoned Marketing Executive for 25 years - Excelled in communications expertise for iconic brands.
- Southwest Michigan Native - Lives in Benton Harbor with her family and pets.
Chrissy Meek
Brandy Jaquez
Brandy Jaquez
- Small Business Owner – Proudly running a successful business for over 8 years in Southwest Michigan.
- Southwest Michigan Transplant – Based in the charming city of Watervliet.
- Over Two Decades of Experience – 23 years in communications, non-profit management, fundraising, grant writing, policy, and operations.
- Business Counseling & Mentors
- Small Business Owner – Proudly running a successful business for over 8 years in Southwest Michigan.
- Southwest Michigan Transplant – Based in the charming city of Watervliet.
- Over Two Decades of Experience – 23 years in communications, non-profit management, fundraising, grant writing, policy, and operations.
- Business Counseling & Mentorship – Dedicated counselor and mentor, passionate about empowering local entrepreneurs and small business owners.
we have a full schedule of programming for 2026. join us.
We offer a variety of events and trainings to help you grow.