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DEAP INSTITUTE EVENTS

“Networking is marketing. Marketing yourself, your uniqueness, what you stand for.”
-Christine Comaford-Lynch
“Your network is your net worth.”
—Porter Gale
“Don’t underestimate your ability to bring value to someone else.”
—Michelle Tillis Lederman
ABOUT DEAP EVENTS
Established in May 2023, D.E.A.P. Institute is Developing Entrepreneurs And People. As a new 501(3)(c) organization backed by leading professionals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, we stand as a dedicated platform for entrepreneurial and professional education in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (S.T.E.A.M).
In addition to our programs we have numerous events for Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs, and the Community. These events are broken up into two categories
DEAP EVENT CATEGORIES:
- DIG DEAP SERIES
- COMMUNITY EVENTS

Learn more about DIG DEAP
DIG DEAP SERIES
Our Develop Invest Grow (DIG) DEAP Series involves numerous types of events that focus on Developing, Investing, and Growing small businesses and entrepreneurs. It involves various workshops, networking, fundraising, and building relationships with other businesses, people, and organizations.
When you DIG DEAP you help:
- Develop other people, entrepreneurs, and businesses
- Invest into businesses which in turn invests in your community
- Grow businesses, entrepreneurs, and people, which in turn helps grow communities

Opportunity to Give Back
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Our community events are inclusive to the entire community. These events are normally fundraiser based events that allow DEAP Institute to give back. Our volunteers are essential to making these events a success!
Some of our Community Events include:
- Clothing Drives
- Canned Food
- Shoe Drives
- Community Shred
WHEN YOU SUPPORT DEAP INSTITUTE, YOU SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS
See what's going on
DEAP Upcoming Events
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November 18th, 2023 9am-Noon
Community: Fall Closet Clean Out
Fall Closet Clean Out Community collection event where the community is able to give back by cleaning out their closets
Further details to follow
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November 28th, 2023 ALL DAY
Giving Tuesday 2024
Support DEAP Institute for Giving Tuesday
When you support DEAP Institute you support your community! A Giving Tuesday Community is formed when people from a common geography, cause, or identity come together to make a difference in the lives of others in their communities. -
December 2nd, 2023 9am-Noon
Community: Fall Shoe Collection
Fall Closet Clean Out Community collection event where the community is able to give back by cleaning out their closets and donating gently worn shoes
Location details to come
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January 12th, 2024 5pm-10pm
DIG DEAP-DMV NeurNet Event
Exclusive DC Area NeurNet Event
Come out for DMV NeurNet Event. Join us for Happy Hour and Networking as we spotlight Black Owned Businesses in the DC Metropolitan Area. -
January 13th, 2024 5pm-10pm
DIG DEAP: Cash Money Fundraiser
Cash Money 2024 Fundraiser
A 90's 00's themed Day Party full of throwbacks, dancing, laughs, and new memories.Come out and Party for a Purpose!