# Event Details - **Event Name**: Keep Forging Ahead Business Expo Presented by Let's Make It Happen! - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am – Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Our expos are your resource to boost your expertise, find new clients and connect with a thriving community.About this EventGreetings,Imagine an evening where business owners, professionals and decision-makers connect over smooth jazz and powerful conversations. The Networking Jazz Lounge is a premier event to add to your Magic City Classic Month. We are gathering the best business owners, professionals and decision-makers.Feel free to also attend the Breakfast Power Hour and Day Meeting. All day access and single-event tickets are availiable now. If you want to fine-tune your business and/or start conversations with potential clients, this is an opportunity you should consider. See you there!Join us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsmakeithappenbirminghamThe digital flyer is attached and our blurb. RSVPs are required via Eventbrite.Our momentum:We support women by promoting excellence, positivity and togetherness. We gather professionals to share ideas, exchange warm referrals and build community. We make it happen!B y RSVPing, you agree to have your likeness included in photos and videos that will be used for marketing by participating businesses. You may share this invite within your network.Warmest regards,Lykethia Pierce, CPA, CBPierce, CPA & Advisors d/b/a AuthenticCPACEO - Founding MemberCommunity Coordinator: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lets-make-it-happen-networking-groups-58840318093"Business and Accounting Solutions Simplified For Growing Companies""Profit Is A Business Solution""Making Your Tax Experience Happy"RSVP for QuickBooks Online Training TODAY: https://bit.ly/3P8um1KPhone: (205) 370-4508Email: welisten@AuthenticCPA.comSocial media: @AuthenticCPA . @TheBookkeepingAcademy and @LetsMakeItHappenBirminghamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lykethiapiercecpaCalendly: https://calendly.com/authenticcpa/15minVoyageATL: https://voyageatl.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-lykethia-pierce-cpa-cb-of-pierce-cpa-advisors/At Let's Make It Happen! Networking Groups (Trussville and Birmingham), we pride ourselves on curating a select group of professionals from our community. Our founding members are chosen with care, reflecting our commitment to quality. However, it's paramount that you exercise personal diligence when considering any business dealings or agreements. Remember, thoroughly vetting and reviewing potential collaborations is always a wise move.Our meetings, accessible to the public via Eventbrite, aim to provide a platform for fruitful connections. While we strive to recognize and note our regular attendees, we do not individually vet each participant. This group is intended to offer a forum for networking; ensuring that any connection is a good fit is up to you. Engaging with connections, for business or personal reasons, is a responsibility that rests solely with the individual.Consequently, our Founding Members and their associated businesses do not warrant or bear any liability for the products or services provided by participants. It's worth noting that a professional's attendance at our meetings, though an indication of their community engagement, does not imply our endorsement or verification. As always, trust but verify.Agenda🕑: 08:30 AMDay Vendor Market Opens🕑: 09:00 AMSpeed Networking🕑: 09:30 AMWelcome /Intro of Breakfast Power Hour Speaker by Lykethia Pierce, CPA, CB🕑: 09:40 AMAddress the Stress and Elevate Your Goals by Keynote Speaker🕑: 10:25 AMConcluding Remarks for Breakfast Power Hour by Lykethia Pierce, CPA, CB🕑: 10:45 AMSpeed Networking🕑: 11:00 AMBreakfast Power Hour Concludes🕑: 11:30 AMDay Meeting Opens🕑: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PMWelcome to the Day Meeting by Lykethia Pierce, CPA, CBInfo: Mainstage Breakout Session - Business Tax Compliance - Alabama Department of Revenue ; How to Build Business Credit; Business Line of Credit: Is it the Right Move for Your Small Business; Outdoor Space Breakout Session - Smart Marketing on a Small Budget; Cybersecurity Basics: What Every Alabama Small Business Needs to Know; 3 Simple Strategies to Attract Clients Without Breaking the Bank; Money Talks: How to Speak the Language of Bankers and Grow Your Business🕑: 03:30 PMDay Meeting and Vendor Market Concludes🕑: 04:30 PMEvening Vendor Market Opens🕑: 04:30 PMDoors Open - Networking Jazz Lounge 🕑: 06:00 PMNetworking Jazz Lounge w/Mark Johnson, SVP Employee Health & Benefits🕑: 06:00 PMThe Power Triangle: Networking, Sales Pipelines and Banking Relationships🕑: 07:30 PMNetworking Jazz Lounge Concludes🕑: 07:25 PMClosing Remarks by Lykethia Pierce, CPA, CB - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/keep-forging-ahead-business-expo-presented-by-lets-make-it-happen/100001652686954169 - **Event Categories**: business, meetups, music, entertainment, exhibitions, workshops, health-wellness, nonprofit, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 11 hours - Location: Avenue D Events - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.66, max: 159.31, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Birmingham - **state**: AL - **country**: United States - **location**: Avenue D Events - **lat**: 33.5159755 - **long**: -86.7879408 - **full address**: Avenue D Events, 3008 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Keep Forging Ahead Business Expo Presented by Let's Make It Happen! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4155f245b4f046ddedc9708802bb3794a1209ba3eea950e29177f19798494172-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc017f9f-gmir.jpg?v=1760952700 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Keep Forging Ahead Business Expo Presented by Let's Make It Happen! being held? - **A:** Keep Forging Ahead Business Expo Presented by Let's Make It Happen! takes place on Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am to Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Avenue D Events, 3008 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Keep Forging Ahead Business Expo Presented by Let's Make It Happen!? - **A:** Ticket prices for Keep Forging Ahead Business Expo Presented by Let's Make It Happen! range from USD 40 to USD 159 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityBreakfast Power Hour - Single Ticket OnlyUSD 40 + USD 4 fee + USD 4 taxAvailableDay Meeting - Single Ticket OnlyUSD 52 + USD 5 fee + USD 5 taxAvailableNetworking Jazz Lounge - Single Ticket/1 DrinkUSD 60 + USD 5 fee + USD 5 taxAvailableNetworking Jazz Lounge - Single Ticket/2 DrinksUSD 77 + USD 6 fee + USD 7 taxLimitedNetworking Jazz Lounge - Single Ticket/MocktailUSD 60 + USD 5 fee + USD 5 taxLimitedNetworking Jazz Lounge - Single/Dirty Soda BarUSD 68 + USD 6 fee + USD 6 taxLimitedAll Day Access Pass - 1 DrinkUSD 142 + USD 10 fee + USD 13 taxLimitedAll Day Access Pass - 2 DrinksUSD 159 + USD 11 fee + USD 14 taxLimitedAll Day Access Pass - Dirty Soda Bar/NonalcoholicUSD 150 + USD 10 fee + USD 14 taxLimitedAll Day Access Pass - MocktailUSD 142 + USD 10 fee + USD 13 taxLimited - **Q**: Who is organizing Keep Forging Ahead Business Expo Presented by Let's Make It Happen!? - **A:** Keep Forging Ahead Business Expo Presented by Let's Make It Happen! is organized by Let’s Make It Happen! Birmingham Networking Group. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Keep Forging Ahead Business Expo Presented by Let's Make It Happen! is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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