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Rise and Grind Speaker Series

February 27, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EST)

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Join our upcoming virtual Rise and Grind Speaker Series!

The Rise and Grind Speaker Series is open to the public. The cost of admission is free.

AGENDA OVERVIEW

8:45am – 9:00am Zoom Lobby Opens/ Meet & Greet
9:00am – 9:10am Breakout Room(s)
9:15 am – 9:30 am Member/Guest Intros & Speaker Intro
9:30am – 9:50am Speaker Presentation
9:50am -10:00am Q&A/ Wrap Up
10:00am – 10:15am Zoom Lobby stays open for networking

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION - How To Build A Brand Like A Fortune 500 Company

Most people think branding is just a logo, a color palette, or a catchy tagline. It’s not.

The world’s most successful brands—like Clorox, Porsche, Baccarat Hotels, and Olipop—don’t just sell products; they create movements, emotions, and identities that people want to be part of.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

The five branding secrets that industry-leading companies use to dominate their markets
Why most businesses (including yours) are probably branding the wrong way
How to make your brand irresistible—whether you’re a startup, nonprofit, or an association

This isn’t about trendy marketing hacks—it’s about real, proven branding strategies that will change how you position your business forever.

If you want people not just to recognize your brand—but care about it—this is the presentation you can’t afford to miss.

ABOUT OUR SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER

Kevin Fenton – Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Walla Design

Kevin is not your typical creative director. As the founder and Chief Creative Officer of Walla Design, he has built a creative agency that thrives at the intersection of strategy and storytelling—where design isn’t just about aesthetics but about shaping perception, shifting culture, and making brands unforgettable.

With nearly two decades in the industry, Kevin has made Walla Design the go-to creative partner for brands and organizations looking to stand out in a crowded world. From consumer-packaged goods to federal agencies, from luxury hospitality to advocacy campaigns, Walla Design doesn’t just make things look good—it makes them mean something.

What sets Kevin apart is his boundless curiosity—an instinct to dig deeper, ask smarter questions, and uncover the insights that turn good ideas into transformative ones. Whether it’s crafting a brand identity that exudes legacy or launching a campaign that sparks real engagement, Kevin ensures that every project is rooted in strategic clarity and emotional intelligence.

A champion of thoughtful design and inclusive storytelling, Walla Design is proudly LGBTE-certified, partnering with minority-owned businesses and mission-driven organizations to create work that is as meaningful as it is visually striking. With Kevin at the helm, Walla Design isn’t just an agency—it’s a creative force that redefines what’s possible for brands bold enough to think differently.

ABOUT THE RISE AND GRIND SPEAKER SERIES

Equality Chamber of Commerce and the Equality Chamber Foundation strive to serve its members and the business community by providing educational and informational seminars. Our goal is to gather experts in our community to discuss topics critical to small businesses and organizations.

We believe it is our responsibility to offer the community an opportunity to hear from experts so that they can make decisions based on the facts and facilitate factually-based discussions. We want to be a conduit through which the community can obtain information, drive discussions, and make decisions.

The Rise and Grind Speaker Series allows you to keep up on current events and topics of interest locally and regionally. Business owners, organizational leaders, HR professionals, marketers, and small businesses will find these topics helpful as they are designed to educate and inform about subjects relevant to your local business and non-profit community. In addition, business owners and organizational leaders can promote their business before the workday begins. Also, these breakfasts focus on networking and allow attendees to exchange business cards and develop new prospects.

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Equality Chamber of Commerce | DC Metro Area
Name: Patrick Algyer
Phone: 202-951-2827

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February 27, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EST)

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