Workshop and Networking

"Crowdfunding Techniques for a Successful Campaign"

November 4, 2021, 6 - 8 p.m.

Katy Geissert City Library
3301 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503

Please wear a mask

Come and find out what crowdfunding is all about. 

We will discuss techniques on how to present your case for possible financial investment from the crowd funding community. We will go over creating a strong campaign with realistic goals. You will learn how to create an inspiring and relatable story, along with the daily tasks that need to be accomplished in order for your campaign to succeed. Also, we'll discuss the residual benefits of working on your campaign, such as free marketing and community building by leveraging other people's resources. You'll learn how to create a successful crowdfunding campaign that may well pique the interest of other investors as well.

Our Speaker: Samantha Argosino 

Samantha is a SCORE Volunteer has hands-on experience in using crowd funding and other alternate sources of financing to open two restaurants in Long Beach.  She is President of Little Brass Café and founder of The Brass Lamp, both restaurants established in Long Beach. She is a graduate from Long Beach State University. Samantha's background is in the finance industry. In 2009, she started her own Business Development Consulting business consulting for a commercial real estate and property management company. In 2013 she made a change to open her first restaurant- a book bar called The Brass Lamp, where she was acknowledged by Long Beach Post with the "40 under 40" honor. In 2018, she opened a coffee shop-café with her husband in the historic Long Beach Airport. Her goals involve building many coffee shops and food establishments including a non-profit food establishment that will feed and fund participating charities nationwide. 

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