Urban communities will be transformed because of the generosity of people like you. We set two goals for this years 225 Gives campaign and are proud to say that we surpassed one of them. We asked for your help in raising $6,000 and connecting with 100 donors. We raised over $8,300 dollars and are grateful for …
This 225 Gives we set a goal to raise $6,000 from 100 donors and thanks to generous donors like you, we have already met one of our goals! You can help us reach the second one by donating to MetroMorphosis today. Your gift to our organization supports community engagements, trainings, discussions and model development in …
We’ve set a goal to raise $6,000 from 100 donors. We are proud to share that we have reached our goal of $6,000. However, we still need your help to reach 100 donors! You are an important partner in the work to transform communities in Baton Rouge. When you donate to MetroMorphosis, you are investing in …
The transformation of urban communities will not be solely imported from outside of our communities. It will take all of us who care about creating a better Baton Rouge for our present and future. We believe you are an important partner in the work to transform communities and ask you to donate between now and …
The Urban Leadership Development Initiative is a a year-long experience to equip them with the tools and knowledge necessary to develop their practice of leadership and build stronger communities. Earlier this month we began recruiting for the 9th cohort of the Urban Leadership Development Initiative. This cohort is open to change agents who are looking to …
Race is the biggest predictor of life outcomes in the United States. Pick any system that impacts one’s life—education, health, economic opportunity, criminal justice—and the data will show that those systems continuously disadvantage Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous people in America. Baton Rouge is no exception. For years, race has been the biggest distinguishing factor between …
March 10, 2023 Accessing Capital In partnership with Essential Federal Credit Union, MetroMorphosis launched its Revolving Loan Fund to provide resources to businesses needing to grow their capacity, recover from disaster or crisis or pivot their services to reflect innovation in their sector. Businesses can receive up to $10,000 and can utilize the funds in the following ways. …
Marketing Bootcamp Want to develop marketing tools? Check out this Marketing Bootcamp by Power Move Management Learn the best marketing and promotional trends and strategies from top experts all while enhancing your business and brand! This event will be held Saturday, April 15 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more details and information to …
Baton Rouge is ready to celebrate Women’s History Month! Women’s History Month is a time for individuals and organizations in several countries throughout the world to highlight the contributions of women in history and their impact on our lives today. We’re thrilled to join the celebration, and in true MetroMorphosis fashion, we will not only recognize historical contributions, but also the …
Baton Rouge is closing out Black Futures Month with several meaningful opportunities. Read below to get involved! In case you missed it, 19 local change agents provided their perspective on critical areas impacting the lives of Black people in Baton Rouge. These writings make up the first issue of MetroMorphosis’ latest publication: Building a Better Baton Rouge: Critical …
At the beginning of February, we kicked off our annual Black Futures Month celebration. Each year, we opt to view our Black history through the lens of Sankofa. Sankofa means to “make benevolent use of the past to make progress in the future.” In other words, learning from the past and leveraging its teachings in the present …
FedEx Grant Opportunity If you are looking for access to capital through a funding stream that is not a loan, look no further than the FedEx Grant Contest. The FedEx® Small Business Grant Contest is now open to small businesses. This is your chance to go all out for a chance to be one of …
With the first month of 2023 officially over and one of our favorite months starting, we thought now would be as good a time as any to discuss our plans for the year. At MetroMorphosis, we recognize the importance of lived experience in developing innovative and sustainable solutions to the challenges and opportunities that are before them. …
Click to read about the Village Chats that were facilitated in different neighborhoods in Baton Rouge.
Happy Holidays Dear Friends, As we prepare to depart for the upcoming holiday season and start of a new year, we could not help but to reflect on some of the critical moments of 2022. This year MetroMorphosis celebrated 10 years of transforming urban communities from within and we recognize that much of our success …
The MetroMorphosis Intergenerational Co-Leadership team is taking their thought leadership and insights to new heights. Co-leads Raymond A. Jetson and Sherreta R. Harrison wrote a piece entitled The Future of Leadership is Plural: 5 Reasons You Should Practice Intergenerational Co-Leadership that was published by Next Avenue! Current leadership styles are becoming outdated, are not leaving room …
Invest in Transformation The Urban Leadership Development Initiative is gearing up for the ninth cohort of fellows. For years, we have engaged and convened change makers and equipped them with tools that could be leveraged not only to identify opportunities and challenges, but design and sustain meaningful solutions. This Giving Tuesday, we are asking you to …
It’s no secret that our sweet spot is convening a strategic group of individuals around a common goal. We’ve done this for well over a decade, and a few Fridays ago, we did it again with the inaugural C3 Summit. Change-makers from nearly 20 local organizations gathered for a half-day experience centered around “the three Cs”: …
Small businesses are a critical piece of building economically inclusive communities that support the development of the communities we are working to transform. We are happy to be in the business of supporting Baton Rouge’s small, emerging Black, woman, minority and veteran owned businesses in accessing capital, building capacity and connecting to contracts. Included in this bi-weekly email are opportunities to …
What’s At Stake Part 2 is starting now on YouTube. Tonight’s conversation will provide insight around the impact that voting has on issues that are important! This year’s panel will be facilitated by Johnathan Hill and features Moon Muhammad, Carlos Pollard Jr. Frankie Robertson and Laramie Griffin. Some of the issues that they’ll be covering include women’s rights, Black maternal health, …
We’re Live and In-Person Tomorrow This year, we are hosting the second installment of the conversation to help our community understand the impact voting has on issues that are important to them. This year’s panel will be facilitated by Johnathan Hill and features Moon Muhammad, Carlos Pollard Jr. Frankie Robertson and Laramie Griffin. There are TWO ways for you to …
MetroMorphosis is committed to the development of an informed voter base. Last year, we hosted What’s At Stake: A Mass Meeting on Zoom to inform community members of the importance of voting. This year, we are hosting the second installment of the conversation to help our community understand the impact voting has on issues that are …
The month of September was full of engagements and community at MetroMorphosis. We participated in strategies that: Increased voter registration Provided information and resources to Black businesses in our community Continued our conversation on intergenerational co-leadership Continue reading for more! The first installment of Movement Insights, a publication dedicated to new developments in our work …
For the first time in history, there are five generations present in the workforce. This moment calls for a reimagining of leadership to ensure that the talents of each age group are leveraged and the organization remains relevant to the ever – changing audiences it engages with. Today, we’re sharing the first installment of Movement …
The month of August was full of announcements, engagements and community at MetroMorphosis. We announced the transition to a new leadership model and celebrated Black Philanthropy Month with the launch of our donor store , hosting a few engagements and supporting Black businesses in our community! Continue reading for more! By now, you have seen or heard …
Last week, we announced our first Intergenerational Co-leadership team featuring MetroMorphosis Founder and Chief Executive Catalyst Raymond A. Jetson and Sustainability Catalyst Sherreta Harrison (read more below). As we continue to celebrate Black Philanthropy Month, we want to highlight the importance of supporting Black-led organizations. While the Intergenerational Co-leadership model enhances our ability to be thoughtful when observing our communities and designing impactful interventions.It does …
MetroMorphosis is taking its leadership into the future with the announcement of our first co leadership team. Back in September 2020, Raymond A. Jetson, Founder and Chief Executive Catalyst, began co-leading the organization with Sherreta Harrison, long-time MetroMorphosis executive. After some initial success, we are excited to share the organization’s official shift to the intergenerational co leadership model. What makes this model unique is …
We are excited to share the organization’s official shift to a new leadership model. Back in September 2020, Raymond A. Jetson, MetroMorphosis’ Founder and Chief Executive Catalyst, began co-leading the organization with Sherreta Harrison, long-time MetroMorphosis executive leader. After some initial success, we’re sharing the news and key learnings in hopes of increasing the number …
How to Become a DBE and Get the Most From Your Certification In this LA DOTD Compliance Programs sponsored webinar, we will discuss not only how to become DBE certified by walking you through the step-by-step process but also how to get the most from your certification once you have been certified! Additionally, there are …
Every moment counts, when you’re leading a MOVEMENT! Moments come and go when viewed separately, but when taken together, the value shines brighter than could ever be possible alone. Over 10 years, we have mobilized greater than 2,100 citizens, invested time and resources into catalytic partnerships, developed over 60 existing and emerging leaders and sustained strategies to …
Last Tuesday we embarked on a weeklong celebration of the 10 years that MetroMorphosis has proudly served the Baton Rouge community. There is only one day left in this week’s celebration. If you missed any of it you can visit the MetroMorphosis Facebook account or Instagram account to catch up. Today we are announcing the LaunchBR Revolving Loan Fund that …
Here’s a Sneak Peak On Tuesday, July 19 at 6:30pm you can be one of the first to see Black Baton Rouge’s community quilt. This quilt features fabric and stories from citizens right here in our community. We invite you to join us next week and celebrate Black Futures and 10 years of impact that MetroMorphosis has cultivated. …
On Tuesday we embarked on a weeklong celebration of the 10 years that MetroMorphosis has proudly served the Baton Rouge community. We are halfway through the celebration and if you missed any of it you can visit the MetroMorphosis Facebook account or Instagram account to catch up. The celebration continues tomorrow with a trip down memory lane during the Digital Watch …
Join BRAC on August 18 for the inaugural Economic Inclusion Symposium presented by DOW. The event has been expanded to a half-day conference, complete with a keynote, breakout sessions, and a vendor connection showcase for minority-owned businesses to connect with local contracting opportunities. The symposium will include programming for a wide range of individuals, including C-suite executives, …
MetroMorphosis has proudly served the Baton Rouge community for 10 years and it is time to celebrate that milestone with you.Tomorrow, we’re kicking off a week-long celebration of events, announcements and trips down memory lane! We not only invite you to join us, but also help ensure the next 10 years are even more impactful. First, …
MetroMorphosis has proudly served the Baton Rouge community for 10 years and it is time to celebrate that milestone with you.Tomorrow, we’re kicking off a week-long celebration of events, announcements and trips down memory lane! We not only invite you to join us, but also help ensure the next 10 years are even more impactful. First, …
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will proclaim July 12, 2022 as MetroMorphosis Day. For Release July 12, 2022 Baton Rouge, La – Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will name July 12, 2022 MetroMorphosis day to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the organization and officially start MetroMorphosis Week (July 12 – 19). The proclamation will be presented …
MetroMorphosis has proudly served the Baton Rouge community for 10 years and we think it is time to celebrate that milestone with you. On Tuesday, July 12 we’re kicking off a week-long celebration of events, announcements and trips down memory lane! We not only invite you to join us, but also help ensure the next 10 …
IN THIS ISSUE MOVEBR First Thursday The 1st Thursday Outlook for July will include a conversation with Kenyatta Sparks, DBE specialist for the SJB Group and LA-DOTD. He’ll update us on DBE certification and we will discuss the City-Parish Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Businesses (SEDB) program. As always, our program managers will give you a first look at upcoming projects. …
Ten community focused change efforts will be selected to receive $1000 and strategic support through MetroMorphosis and its partners as a way of amplifying the impact of their plan and leading to additional support and resources. If you’ve always envisioned changing your community, this is your chance to access the resources and tools you need to do so. …
*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Thank you for registering to attend the BRPOP Vendor Connect aimed at connecting small businesses with procurers who were looking for suitable matches for contracts. It was a pleasure assiting you in navigating appointments, connections and having the opportunity to speak with you about LaunchBR. To better serve you as small businesses, we would like to ask that …
For Release May 15, 2022 Baton Rouge, La – Today, MetroMorphosis announced that applications for the 10 for 10 Community Fund are open. As a part of its 10 Year Celebration, MetroMorphosis is investing $10,000 into 10 community change efforts in Baton Rouge. The effort is designed to promote community-led change making in neighborhoods. Each …
We are proud to announce our 10 for 10 Community Fund. This effort is designed to promote community- led change making. Ten community focused change efforts will be selected to receive $1000 and strategic support through MetroMorphosis and its partners as a way of amplifying the impact of their plan and leading to additional support and …
We are looking for small businesses who are looking to grow their business with large procurers in Baton Rouge? The Baton Rouge Procurement Opportunity Partnership commonly referred to as BRPOP is hosting a vendor connection for small businesses like you to match with large procurement opportunities with places like LSU, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Exxon and more. …
Are you looking for opportunities to help you grow your business with large procurers in Baton Rouge? The Baton Rouge Procurement Opportunity Partnership commonly referred to as BRPOP is hosting a vendor connection for small businesses like you to match with large procurement opportunities with places like LSU, Blue Cross …
We’ve embarked on a year-long journey to celebrate the 10 years that MetroMorphosis has engaged people and partners to support the transformation of urban communities from within. We recognize the importance of people in everything we do and felt that it was important to celebrate our first quarter wins with you! In the first quarter …
