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Civic Life Lunch: Inmates to Entrepreneurs

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Rabb Room, Barnum Hall

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Join us for an inspiring Civic Life Lunch conversation with Brian Hamilton and Lawrence Carpenter of Inmates to Entrepreneurs, an organization dedicated to reducing recidivism through entrepreneurship and education. Brian Hamilton, a successful entrepreneur and co-founder of Inmates to Entrepreneurs, and Lawrence Carpenter, Inmates to Entrepreneurs Chairman of the Board and business owner, will share their journeys, the transformative power of entrepreneurship, and how financial stability is essential for lasting, systemic change.

The conversation will explore the intersection of criminal justice reform, business innovation, and civic responsibility. Attendees will gain insights into how entrepreneurial opportunities can empower individuals and strengthen communities. Lunch will be provided.