Business Month
2025 Business Month
Lunch & Learn Series
National Theme:
Professional Business Women Propelled by Ingenuity: Intentional Purpose
Join us this April for an empowering Lunch & Learn series designed to educate, inspire, and uplift professional women, students, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Each week, dynamic guest speakers will lead engaging conversations on leadership, business, and legacy building—all during your lunch hour.
Event Schedule
All sessions held virtually via Zoom at
12:00 PM (MST)
April 9
Topic: Parked Profits: Building Passive Income through Turo & the Shared Economy
Presenter: Amber Butler, Host Onboarding Specialist, Turo
April 16
Topic: Know Your Worth: A Real Talk on Compensation
Presenter: La Vita Williams, Senior HR Analyst, City of Phoenix
April 23
Topic: Leading with Ingenuity: Innovation in Action
Presenter: Giovanna Joyner, CEO, Joyner Financial Services
April 30
Topic: Legacy in the Making: Homeownership & the Blueprint for Generational Wealth
Presenter: Roquel Davidson, Realtor
Who Should Attend:
Professionals seeking growth
Students exploring business and leadership
Entrepreneurs and side-hustlers
Anyone ready to elevate with purpose
ELEVATE Pitch Competition
The ELEVATE Elevator Pitch Competition is your chance to pitch your big idea in just 60–90 seconds — clear, confident, and compelling. Whether you’re building a business, launching a product, or solving a community problem, this is the platform to share your vision.
Why You Should Apply:
Build your confidence and communication skills
Gain exposure and valuable feedback from business professionals
Compete for cash prizes and recognition
Elevate your network and open doors for mentorship
Key Dates:
Application Deadline:
April 9, 2025
Final Pitch Showcase:
April 15, 2025
Location:
ASU West Valley Campus
Who Can Apply?
High school and college students
Passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, or solving real-world problems
Must submit a short description of your idea & pitch video (60–90 seconds)
Prizes:
FIRST PLACE SECOND PLACE THIRD PLACE
$100 $75 $50
How to Apply:
Complete the registration form below
Submit a brief description that tells us who you are as a leader and emerging professional—your experience, your focus, and your future.
Upload or provide a link to your
60–90 second pitch video
Seven Finalists will be notified by April 13, 2025
FAMILY FITNESS DAY
Zeta Kappa Business Pitch Competition
Submission Deadline: April 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM (MST)
Calling all Zeta Kappa Sorors with a vision and a venture!
Have a business idea or an existing business you’re ready to grow? Don’t miss your chance to compete in our Zeta Kappa Chapter Business Pitch Competition, exclusively for chapter members during Business Month 2025.
Eligibility:
Must be a financially active member of the Zeta Kappa Chapter
Open to both aspiring and current business owners
What to Submit:
A 1-page written pitch or a 3-minute video pitch
Include the following:
– Business name
– Description of your product/service
– Target audience
– Your “why” and what makes your business unique
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
5:00 PM (MST)
Submit at: www.zetakappa1929.org/business-month
What You Could Win:
$250 Microbusiness Grant
Finalists will pitch live at the May Chapter Meeting
Mentorship and business development opportunities
Let’s uplift the entrepreneurial excellence within our sisterhood!