MoneyFest 2025

Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: Innovation Portal, Mobile, Alabama
Cost: FREE (RSVP required)

What is MoneyFest?

MoneyFest is a free, one-day event that helps entrepreneurs and business owners find the money they need to start and grow their businesses. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand, MoneyFest connects you with experts who can guide you through the many ways to fund your business dreams.

Why Attend?

Finding money for your business can be confusing and overwhelming. At MoneyFest, we make it simple. You’ll learn about all types of funding options – from bank loans and investors to grants and bootstrapping – explained in plain, easy-to-understand language.

What to Expect:

• Learn from experts about different types of funding and which ones are right for your business
• Hear real stories from local business owners who have successfully funded their companies
• Attend practical workshops on topics like building credit and preparing financial documents
• Meet one-on-one with bankers and investors who can help fund your business
• Network with other entrepreneurs and funding professionals
• Join us for a happy hour after the event to continue making valuable connections

Who Should Attend:

• Entrepreneurs with business ideas
• Startup founders
• Small business owners looking to grow
• Anyone interested in learning about business funding

Cost:

Thanks to our sponsor, Voyager Lending, this valuable event is completely FREE to attend!

Event Schedule (Subject to Change)

8:00 AM   8:30 AM:  Registration and Welcome Breakfast 

8:45 AM   9:30 AM:  Opening Keynote: TBA  

Speaker: Jesse Draper, Halogen Ventures

9:45 AM   10:30 AM:  Panel Discussion: TBA  

Panelists: TBA 

10:45 AM   11:30 AM: Breakout Sessions (Choose one to attend) 

“TBA” – TBA

“TBA” – TBA

“TBA” – TBA

11:30 AM    12:15 PM: Capital Conversations (one-on-one’s with bankers)

Scheduled 15 minute conversations with local bankers

12:15 PM   1:00 PM:  Networking Lunch w/ Entrepreneur Panel

Moderator: TBA

Panelists: TBA

1:00 PM   1:45 PM:  Breakout Sessions (Choose one to attend)

“TBA” – TBA

2:00 PM   2:45 PM:  TBA

Speakers: TBA

3:00 PM   3:45 PM:  TBA

Panelists: TBA

4:00 PM   4:30 PM:  Closing Remarks

Todd Greer, Innovation Portal 

4:30 PM   5:30 PM:  Networking Mixer

Register Now:

For more information or to register for your spot now, RSVP below or reach out to Innovation Portal Program Staff at programs@innovation-portal.com.

This program is prepared by Innovation Portal using federal funding under award MB23OBD0340330 from the Minority Development Business Agency, U.S. Department of Commerce.

About Innovation Portal:

Innovation Portal is a nonprofit incubator and innovation hub dedicated to accelerating the growth of startup businesses across southwest Alabama and the central Gulf Coast. Offering more than just workspace, Innovation Portal is a community where entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives come together to launch and grow their ventures.

EVENT SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)

8:00 AM   8:30 AM:  Registration and Welcome Breakfast 

8:45 AM   9:30 AM:  Opening Keynote: TBA  

Speaker: Jesse Draper, Halogen Ventures

9:45 AM   10:30 AM:  Panel Discussion: TBA  

Panelists: TBA 

10:45 AM   11:30 AM: Breakout Sessions (Choose one to attend) 

“TBA” – TBA

“TBA” – TBA

“TBA” – TBA

11:30 AM    12:15 PM: Capital Conversations (one-on-one’s with bankers)

Scheduled 15 minute conversations with local bankers

12:15 PM   1:00 PM:  Networking Lunch w/ Entrepreneur Panel

Moderator: TBA

Panelists: TBA

1:00 PM   1:45 PM:  Breakout Sessions (Choose one to attend)

“TBA” – TBA

2:00 PM   2:45 PM:  TBA

Speakers: TBA

3:00 PM   3:45 PM:  TBA

Panelists: TBA

4:00 PM   4:30 PM:  Closing Remarks

Todd Greer, Innovation Portal 

4:30 PM   5:30 PM:  Networking Mixer

MoneyFest 2025 is made possible through our sponsors and partners:

***Additionally, this program was prepared by Innovation Portal using Federal funds under award MB23OBD0340330 from the Minority Development Business Agency, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Minority Development Business Agency or the U.S. Department of Commerce.