Local business owners gathered at Fifty Fifty Wine & Martini Bar for Build Your Brand, a morning centered around practical insight, meaningful conversation, and genuine connection.

Dr. David Banks, Sarah Gilliam, and Stroll Riverview Publisher Kelly Harple each brought a unique perspective to what it means to build a brand with authenticity and intention.

Dr. Banks encouraged attendees to identify what makes their work distinctly their own. Sarah, photographer, videographer, and founder of SL Creative, shared the importance of visibility and creating a presence people can recognize and trust. Kelly highlighted the power of meaningful relationships and the opportunities that can grow from genuine connection.

Together, their message was clear. A strong brand is about more than being known. It is about showing up authentically, becoming visible to the right people, and building trust.

A special thank you to Fifty Fifty Wine & Martini Bar for welcoming us into their beautiful space and to Party Bites Kitchen for keeping everyone caffeinated and ready to connect.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us and made Build Your Brand a sold out event. The energy in the room was a wonderful reminder of what can happen when our local business community comes together.