Community Impact & Recognition | BeUncommon 24-7 Business Consulting

Community Impact & Recognition

Community in motion: Lauren London, Blacc Sam, Kelly Morris, MBA, her son, and Melvin Munir serving families at The Marathon Store Turkey Drive 2025.

We help founders grow with business strategy and AI workflow automation for small businesses— and we stay rooted in the communities we serve in Central California and beyond.

🏆 Part of an SBA “SBDC of the Year 2025” advisory team (Valley Community SBDC · Fresno District) 🦋 Served 5,000+ families at Nipsey Hussle Square Turkey Drive 📈 Active at BBB Growth Surge Bootcamp & Access Plus Capital events 🌉 Central California business consulting · Serving founders nationwide via Zoom

Strategy, AI systems, and funding readiness support—built for founders who care about profit and impact.

Part of an SBDC of the Year Team

Kelly Morris, MBA of BeUncommon 24-7 with Richard Mostert and SBA leaders at the SBDC of the Year Award Ceremony 2025. — Kelly Morris, MBA of BeUncommon 24-7 with Valley Community SBDC Director Richard Mostert and SBA leaders at the SBDC of the Year 2025 ceremony.

Kelly Morris, MBA (COO, BeUncommon 24-7) standing with Vong Mouanoutoua, Mayor of Clovis, at the “SBDC of the Year” 2025 award ceremony. — Kelly with Vong Mouanoutoua, Mayor of Clovis—celebrating the SBDC of the Year 2025 recognition. *No endorsement implied.*

Kelly Morris, MBA of BeUncommon 24-7 with Richard Mostert, Cheryl Flowers, the Valley Community SBDC team and SBA leaders at the SBDC of the Year Award Ceremony 2025 in Clovis, California. — Kelly with Richard Mostert, Cheryl Flowers, the Valley Community SBDC team, and SBA leaders in Clovis, CA. *No government endorsement implied.*

The Valley Community SBDC was recognized as the “Small Business Development Center of the Year 2025” by the SBA Fresno District. Our co-founders serve as independent advisors and consultants within that ecosystem— helping entrepreneurs with business strategy, AI-powered operations, and grant writing and funding readiness support.

In practice, that means we sit where founders actually make decisions: refining business models, pressure-testing financial assumptions, reviewing lender packages, and building AI workflow automation for small businesses so owners can buy back time without losing the human touch.

Proud to be part of this team. No government endorsement implied.

Startup and growth strategy for Main Street and online businesses
Funding readiness for banks, CDFIs, and alternative lenders
AI workflow automation to streamline admin, marketing, and client delivery
Grant and capital access support in partnership with local resource networks

We combine SBDC advisory experience with private consulting so founders get the best of both worlds: practical guidance and tailored execution.

Serving 5,000+ Families at Nipsey Hussle Square

In November 2025, we left Central California before sunrise and headed to Nipsey Hussle Square in South LA—the rebuilt home of The Marathon flagship. It was the first major community event held on that lot in six years.

Shoulder to shoulder with the Neighborhood Nip Foundation and Think Watts Foundation, we helped distribute over 5,000 turkeys plus groceries to local families—an activation covered by outlets like TMZ and other media as Nipsey’s former store became a site of service again.

For us, it wasn’t a photo-op. It was a family and legacy moment: loading boxes, greeting families, and showing the next generation that entrepreneurship and impact belong in the same sentence.

“Legacy is not what we say on social media—legacy is where we’re willing to stand.”

See more of the day and behind-the-scenes moments: @beuncommon247 on Instagram .

Video coverage (official Instagram embeds):

TMZ: Nipsey Hussle Square Turkey Drive Coverage

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Neighborhood Nip Foundation & Councilman Coverage

Watch Neighborhood Nip Foundation & councilman coverage of the Turkey Drive on Instagram

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Lauren London, Blacc Sam, Kelly Morris, MBA, her son, and Melvin Munir serving families at The Marathon Store for the Turkey Drive 2025 in Nipsey Hussle Square. — Serving in community: Lauren London, Blacc Sam, Kelly Morris, MBA, her son, and Melvin Munir at Nipsey Hussle Square.

Kelly Morris, MBA and her son smiling with Blacc Sam in front of The Marathon Store sign at the 2025 Turkey Drive. — Kelly and her son with Blacc Sam at The Marathon Store—a family legacy moment anchored in service.

Collage featuring India Love and sisters, Lauren London, Watts Homie Quan, and Big Boy supporting the Neighborhood Nip Foundation Turkey Drive at Nipsey Hussle Square. — Artists, media, and local leaders uniting with Neighborhood Nip Foundation and Think Watts to support families.

Staying Close to Capital, Education & Ecosystems

Better Business Bureau Growth Surge Bootcamp

At the BBB Growth Surge Bootcamp, we showed up as both learners and collaborators— staying plugged into the tools and conversations that matter for founders in our region.

Emotional well-being for entrepreneurs—avoiding burnout while you scale
Communicating your brand in a way customers actually remember
Mastering website SEO so people can find you when it matters
Beyond the pitch: business financing 101 and realistic capital options
“Don’t do it alone,” “Brand in a Box,” and practical SWOT analysis for small teams

The program also included a $1,000 GoDaddy grant for business operations. We track opportunities like these so our clients can tap them in the future.

Korey Morris, CEO of BeUncommon 24-7, speaking at the Growth Surge Bootcamp hosted by the Better Business Bureau. — Korey Morris, CEO of BeUncommon 24-7, speaking at the BBB Growth Surge Bootcamp.

Korey Morris with Nathan Gilbert, Regional Director of the Better Business Bureau, at the Growth Surge Bootcamp. — Korey with Nathan Gilbert, Regional Director of the Better Business Bureau, aligning around small-business success.

Korey Morris, Cheryl Flowers of Flowsynergy, and the Growth Surge Bootcamp cohort posing together. — Korey with Cheryl Flowers (FlowSynergy) and fellow founders at the Growth Surge Bootcamp.

Access Plus Capital 17th Anniversary & Capital Access

Access Plus Capital is a key community lender and capital partner for small businesses in our region. At their 17th Anniversary Celebration, we connected with decision-makers who help founders move from “not ready yet” to “approved.”

Our role in rooms like this is simple: listen, learn, and bring those insights back to the way we prepare clients for lenders, grantors, and investors. When we know what capital partners are looking for, we can help you show up ready.

Kelly Morris, MBA, and Korey Morris, CEO of BeUncommon 24-7, at the Access Plus Capital 17th Anniversary celebration.

Kelly Morris, MBA, with Tate Hill, President of Access Plus Capital, and Terrance Green, VP and Specialty Finance Relationship Manager. — Kelly with Tate Hill (President, Access Plus Capital) and Terrance Green (VP, Specialty Finance Relationship Manager).

Korey Morris, CEO of BeUncommon 24-7, standing with Cheryl Flowers of FlowSynergy and Dawn Golik, SBA Fresno District Director. — Korey with Cheryl Flowers (FlowSynergy) and Dawn Golik, SBA Fresno District Director. *No endorsement implied.*

Events like this inform how we structure business plans, AI systems, and financial narratives— so lenders and grantors can quickly understand your story and your numbers.

When Founders Win, Communities Win

Our favorite part of this work is watching founders hire, serve, and reinvest in their communities— whether that’s a trucking company taking its first loads or a creative studio raising its rates with confidence.

EJ Mallet — Trucking Founder

Saved $20K in taxes, cut $500/month in expenses, and built real business credit that supports long-term growth.

“They helped me clean up my structure, line up loads, and make sure my money was working for me—not the other way around.”

Read EJ’s full review on Google

Darryl Kelly — Photographer

$50K+ in revenue in six months and raised his rates while landing national features and higher-value clients.

“We rebuilt my offers and pricing so I could stop undercharging—and start building the life I actually wanted.”

Read Darryl’s full review on Google

Ryan Meyer — Producer & Label Owner

Saved $30K+ in taxes, kept ownership of his masters, and launched a label with Empire—while protecting his long-term wealth.

“They helped me move like a business, not just an artist—so my work can feed my family and my future.”

Read Ryan’s full review on Google

Individual results vary. These stories reflect each client’s experience with strategy, structure, and follow-through.

Build a Business That Serves Your Family & Your Community

Kelly Morris, MBA, and her son standing together at The Marathon Store during the Turkey Drive 2025 in Nipsey Hussle Square. — Kelly Morris, MBA, and her son at The Marathon Store Turkey Drive—reminding us that business decisions ripple through families and neighborhoods.

We combine business strategy, AI workflow automation for small businesses, and grant & funding readiness support so your company can grow in a way that matches your values—not just your revenue goals.

If you care about both profit and impact, we’d love to help you build systems that protect your time, support your family, and serve the community you’re rooted in.