Hey FWD Family! 

We need YOUR SUPPORT...if you like what we're doing at FWD, let us know! It's been a ROUGH year for small businesses, especially event and community based businesses. You can show us some love by:

1. Subscribing to the FWD Magazine (only $20/yr)
2. Becoming a FWD Ambassador: Help us determine "what's next" content wise and get access to Ambassador exclusives ($100/yr)
3. Donating to support FWD Programming (100% of donations go towards building developing and sustaining FWD programming)
4. Sponsor FWD: Events, Content, Magazine, Podcast (dropping this Fall!) - Inquire here
5. Or - Volunteer
6. Or - Partner with us (for like-minded organizations)
7. AND AS ALWAYS - Help us spread the word, forward along our emails to your friends and colleagues, follow us on social, you know the drill!
8. + Please let us know how we can support you, your business/organization!

FWD Updates :

• Issue #2 of the FWD Magazine drops in JULY, if you haven't had a chance to scoop your subscription, what are ya waiting for? (don't know what to expect? Check out Issue 1 & Subscribe here)
• Latest FWD Content: Check the latest from the #FWDFamily & our contributors

+ What's in this email: 

• Job Opportunities: FounderGym
• Grants: Sony Create Action Grant
• Event: Fireside chat with Amber Johns about taking your business global! In Chicago (FREE - 7/28)

Check out Issue 1 here to get a taste of what's included!  Digital Subscription is ONLY $20/yr, and if you prefer print, we've got you covered, you can order your print copy here.

Have big news to share? Want to be included in a future feature? Let us know here!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

FounderGym is hiring for a Marketing Manager & a Program Manager

Founder Gym is the leading online program training underrepresented founders on how to raise money to scale their tech startups.

Click below if you want to work with a growing company that's making a difference in the lives of underrepresented founders all over the world.

Marketing Manager deadline TODAY: 07/20

Program Manager deadline: 07/22

http://rebrand.ly/FGJobs

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Sony: Create Action Grant 

The mission of CREATE ACTION is to amplify the efforts of local organizations through funding, storytelling, and collaboration with Sony. 

CREATE ACTION grants are designed to make a long-lasting impact for local organizations and the communities they serve. Selected organizations will receive direct funding, Sony Electronics products and a custom-created promotional film, as well as many other opportunities for collaboration, partnership and marketing support.

CREATE ACTION is seeking grant applicants committed to serving their local communities in areas such as STEAM/academic enrichment, workforce development, and non-profit services for underserved and under-represented groups. Our mutual goal will be to create lasting positive change within the communities you serve.

Learn More & Apply Here

EVENTS

Fireside Chat With Amber Johns of A.Johns Global
(7/28 - in Chicago at the iCan Collective, FREE!)

Are you ready to get your feet wet in international business? This event is for you! Learn about the international business consulting services offered by A.Johns Global and highlight founder Amber Johns' journey from California to Illinois to establish a global company based in Chicago, USA, and Paris, France.

Register here.

Have opportunities to share? Let us know here!