At the Manna Business Collective, we don’t just get behind good ideas, we focus on getting behind good people. Kenny Kinch is the perfect example of the type of leader MBC looks to invest in. He is an incredibly hard worker who naturally gathers people together to build a strong team, but most importantly, he is driven by his faith and love of God. That deep-rooted faith hasn’t just driven his professional success; it has inspired him to use Eventclub as a vehicle to give back to those who haven’t had the same opportunities, beautifully coming full circle to fund and sustain Futuro Panama.

Empowering Panamanian Entrepreneurship: The Eventclub Story

Eventclub is a dynamic furniture rental company based in Panama that exemplifies the power of local innovation and strategic partnership. Led by Kenny Kinch, a former Walton Scholar, the business is powered by a young, dedicated team of 11 professionals specialising in marketing, finance, operations, and technology.

From Necessity to Opportunity

The company’s origin is rooted in community service. Born in late 2023, the idea for Eventclub emerged while the founding team was planning activities and camps for Futuro Panama, a local non-profit. They quickly realised how difficult it was to find reliable, high-quality event services in the region.

What began as a brainstorm among high school friends turned into a business in September 2023, starting with a modest $500 investment and 45 second-hand chairs. Since then, Eventclub has grown into a full-scale operation serving Panama City and Panama Oeste with a mission to make every event unforgettable through punctuality and care.

The MBC Partnership: Fueling Growth through Equity

To accelerate its expansion, Eventclub entered into a strategic partnership with Manna Business Collective (MBC). This collaboration is built on a model of mutual growth:

• Strategic Investment: MBC provided a $5,000 investment to fuel the company’s scaling efforts.
• Equity Partnership: In return for this capital, MBC received 33.3% equity in the business, participating in the long-term success of the venture through quarterly profit sharing.
• Sustainable Results: This funding has allowed Eventclub to scale its inventory—adding items like tents, projectors, and decorative furniture—while maintaining an impressive 61.71% net profit margin.
  

A Full-Circle Commitment to Social Impact

The most inspiring aspect of Eventclub’s growth is its continued commitment to its roots. The company has come full circle and now funds and sponsors Futuro Panama, the very non-profit that inspired its creation. By providing reliable equipment and financial support to the organisation’s camps and activities, Eventclub proves that a successful local business can be a primary engine for social good.

Through this equity-based funding model, MBC is not just investing in chairs and tables; it is investing in a sustainable ecosystem where local Panamanian businesses thrive and give back to their communities.

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WHAT IS MANNA BUSINESS COLLECTIVE?

After decades of ministering to various communities overseas, we saw an opportunity to make lasting generational impact. We created Manna Business Collective to empower kingdom minded entrepreneurs around the world. We are excited about this new venture and how we can best meet the real daily needs of people while leading more people to Christ. If you would like to help sponsor businesses in Thailand, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and beyond please contact us: chad@wearemanna.org. Learn more at mannabusinesscollective.com.