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GMEN 20 Years and CountingA Catalyst for Georgia Economic Development
Celebrating Black History Month
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GMEN Top Ten Newsletter February 92018
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10 GMEN News
The Rise of African-American Entrepreneurs in America httpwwwthephpagencycom Historically African Americans have struggled against institutional and financial barriers to entrepreneurial success Nevertheless they made great strides and forged many inroads to a variety of entrepreneurial interests Refusing toremain marginalized African Americans pressed forward successfully navigating the various lending entities for smallbusiness ventures Here in America though many disenfranchising laws and accepted discriminatory businesspractices prevail the African American community has remained vigilant in continuing to destroy barriers and tear downwalls of alienation and marginalization The African American entrepreneurial community continues to forge newinroads to emerging business trends Now more than ever the African Community is proving that there is so much
potential and talent that has yet to be seen YouTube
The You Tube link above is a short video on the History of African American Entrepreneurs in America by Dr LenCooper and Latasha Cooper Both are successful Executive Marketing Directors at PHP Agency out of Riverside CA
Join GMEN today and become a voice for Micro Enterprise and small business development in Georgia
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9 GMEN Training Update
The Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) proudly sponsored and presented a Reentry and Returning CitizenEntrepreneurship Training of Trainers one day workshop The high-level interactive learning event equipped Trainerswith the tools to provide entrepreneurial training resources development and capacity-building assistance both toincarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals utilizing evidence-based program (EBP) implementation The traininwas designed to use curriculum and adult learning tools to engage potential trainers to build both business skills as welas builds the confidence and expertise of returning citizens Save the Date for Quarterly Training the Trainersworkshops are scheduled below Please contact gmenerikgmailcom for further information or to register forupcoming quarterly workshops
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Looking forward to working with Spellman College students on the issues of licensing for Returning Citizens GMENreceived a grant from the Small Business Administration to assist in this area and our Legal Guide for ReturningCitizens will continue to be updated to reflect the industries that allow licensing and certification once individuals havereturned from Prison and jail to society
8 Research And Data
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Millennials make up nearly a quarter of the total US population 30 percent of the voting age population and almost
two-fifths of the working age population
Millennials are poised to become a demographic bridge between the largely white older generations (pre-millennials)
and much more racially diverse younger generations (post-millennials) As they progress into middle age millennials w
continue to pave the way for the generations behind them as workers consumers and leaders in business and
government in their acceptance by and participation in tomorrowrsquos more racially diverse America As the cultural
generation gap graphic shows while both the post-millennial and pre-millennial populations were majority white in 201
(515 percent and 684 percent respectively) both population groups are projected to substantially decrease their
shares of white population by 2035 to 46 percent and 648 percent respectively Yet even in 2035 the millennial
generation will represent a bridge to the more racially diverse young adult population
httpswwwbrookingsedueventsthe-millennial-generation-a-demographic-bridge-to-americas-diverse-future
Enhance Your Leadership Skills as an Opportunity Fellow
OFN is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Opportunity Fellows Program Thisprogram which launched in 2017 and is being offered for a second year will challenge a diverse cohort of CDFI leaderto learn about facilitating and leading systemic change within their CDFIs to cultivate greater diversity and inclusion withthe goal of ensuring equitable investment in underserved and disenfranchised communities
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For further information please contact Georgia Micro Enterprise Network at the number provided below
7 Small Business News
Repealing Net Neutrality Could Hurt Online EntrepreneursThe FCC repealed net neutrality rules on December 14 and entrepreneurs who market their products and servicesonline are concerned about the possible increased cost of advertising on social media and accessing their websites The internet has been a marketplace for a long time and social media is a popular avenue for business owners toaccess customers they normally canrsquot reach Approximately 34 percent of business owners sell through their own
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access customers they normally can t reach Approximately 34 percent of business owners sell through their ownwebsite and 40 percent rely on social media giving them access to the 51 percent of Americans who shop online perBig Commerce (as surveyed by Square and Mercury Analytics) (Grant MillerWriter httpswwwhuffingtonpostcomauthorgrant-miller Writer 12282017 0112pm ET Updated Dec 29 2017) Repealing Net neutrality means each internet service provider will be able to charge extra to access social media NetNeutrality httpswwwhuffingtonpostcomentryrepealing-net-neutrality-could-hurt-online-entrepreneurs_us_5a452d7ae4b06cd2bd03de9butm_hp_ref=small-business
6 GMEN Program Updates
Research from the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) shows black Americans often struggle to launch newbusinesses due to a lack of intergenerational wealth access and trust Read how wersquore partnering with AEO to overcomethese barriers and ensure black entrepreneurs have access to the business support they need to create a lasting impact inunderserved communities If you are interested in partnering with GMEN please contact us at the number listedbelow httpwkkfco5qoe See More
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5 Georgia Business News
Atlanta could be next for a full-fledged self-driving car program following in the footsteps of Phoenix where Alphabet-owned Waymo (Googles autonomous nine-year old self-driving car company) is already picking up residents in carswith no drivers Waymo has been shuttling passengers around the Phoenix area for a year now Waymo opted totake the safety driver out of the drivers seat last Fall and plans to leave the test phase later this year
Driving in Atlanta makes Georgia the seventh state Waymo has tested it cars in after California Texas WashingtonNevada Michigan and Arizona
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In 2009 Waymo started as a Google self-driving car project In this phase of testing self-driving vehicles are currentlytest driving on public roads without anyone in the drivers seat Googles self-driving cars are coming to Atlanta
4 GMEN -- Member Spotlight
Thelma Adams Johnson served as a Regional Resource Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Community Affairsprior to joining (October 2000 ndash Present (17 years 5 months) Albany Community Together Inc Thelma also serves onthe board of GMEN
The primary mission of Albany Community Together Inc or ACT is to create wealth opportunities by helping low-wealth people who are underserved by traditional financial institutions to build wealth through small business ownershipaccess to capital and financial literacy ACT serves women minorities and individuals who live in the 35 counties inSouthwest and West Georgia
The Microbusiness Enterprise Center (MBEC) was created in August 1990 as a small business incubator to provideresources and a facility to stimulate small business formation growth and survival For more information about AlbanyCommunity Together visit their website
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3 Funding Opportunities
The Farmer to Farmer Program Funding Grant No 7200AA18B00002 CFDA Number 98009 - John OgonowskiFarmer to Farmer Program Farmer-to-Farmer Program The United States Agency httpsgrantsgov Amount $6400000 Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online _____________________________________________________________________ Womenrsquos Business Center - Initial Phase Grant - Funding Opportunity OWBO-2017-01-2 CFDA - 59043 VersionSynopsis 1 Since its inception in 1953 the Small Business Administration (SBA) has served to aid counsel assist and protect theinterests of small businesses While the SBA is best known for its financial support of small businesses through its manlending programs the Agency also plays a critical role in providing funding to organizations that deliver technicalassistance in the form of counseling and training to small business concerns and nascent entrepreneurs in order topromote growth expansion innovation increased productivity and management improvement The mission of the WBCProgram is to act as the catalyst for providing in-depth substantive outcome-oriented business services to womenentrepreneurs both nascent and established businesses a representative number of which are socially andeconomically disadvantaged httpsgrantsgov Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online Amount $7500000 _____________________________________________________________________ Women and Minorities in STEM Fields USDA-NIFA-WAMS-006470 This program supports research and extension projects that have robust collaborations to increase the participation ofwomen and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science technology engineering and mathematics fieldsthat are relevant to USDA priorities identified by the Secretary (i) Promotion of a safe sufficient and nutritious foodsupply for all Americans and for people around the world (ii) Sustainable agricultural policies that foster economicviability for small and mid-sized farms and rural businesses protect natural resources and promote value-added
i l (iii) N i l l d hi i li h i i i d d i (i ) B ildi d k l i h
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agriculture (iii) National leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptation (iv) Building a modern workplace with amodern workforce and (v) Support for 21st century rural communities httpsgrantsgov Deadline March 28 2018 Apply Online Amount $10000000
2 Action Alert
115th Congress 1st Session HgtRgt 2056 A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expandedparticipation in the microloan program increase intermediary lending limits and for other purposes was introduced inthe House of Representatives on April 6 2017 (15 USC 636(m)(3)(C)) (15 USC 636(m)(4))
1 Upcoming Events
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February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project and GMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information coming soon) February 27 2018 SAME Orientation - BBampT Orientation BBampT Tower Atlanta GA noon - 350
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA Save the Date March 20-21 2018 MDOU App Camp Day - The BBampT Atlanta GA (coming) March 26-28 2018 Hope Conference - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA for further information go to (HOPEGlobal Forums)
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon Save the Dates for Quarterly Train the Trainer RITES April 19 2018 July 19 2018 and October 182018 (more information coming soon)
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now to join GMEN i2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
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Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise businesses and our local
communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetS it 250
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Suite 250Atlanta GA 30303
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10 GMEN News
The Rise of African-American Entrepreneurs in America httpwwwthephpagencycom Historically African Americans have struggled against institutional and financial barriers to entrepreneurial success Nevertheless they made great strides and forged many inroads to a variety of entrepreneurial interests Refusing toremain marginalized African Americans pressed forward successfully navigating the various lending entities for smallbusiness ventures Here in America though many disenfranchising laws and accepted discriminatory businesspractices prevail the African American community has remained vigilant in continuing to destroy barriers and tear downwalls of alienation and marginalization The African American entrepreneurial community continues to forge newinroads to emerging business trends Now more than ever the African Community is proving that there is so much
potential and talent that has yet to be seen YouTube
The You Tube link above is a short video on the History of African American Entrepreneurs in America by Dr LenCooper and Latasha Cooper Both are successful Executive Marketing Directors at PHP Agency out of Riverside CA
Join GMEN today and become a voice for Micro Enterprise and small business development in Georgia
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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9 GMEN Training Update
The Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) proudly sponsored and presented a Reentry and Returning CitizenEntrepreneurship Training of Trainers one day workshop The high-level interactive learning event equipped Trainerswith the tools to provide entrepreneurial training resources development and capacity-building assistance both toincarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals utilizing evidence-based program (EBP) implementation The traininwas designed to use curriculum and adult learning tools to engage potential trainers to build both business skills as welas builds the confidence and expertise of returning citizens Save the Date for Quarterly Training the Trainersworkshops are scheduled below Please contact gmenerikgmailcom for further information or to register forupcoming quarterly workshops
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 414
Looking forward to working with Spellman College students on the issues of licensing for Returning Citizens GMENreceived a grant from the Small Business Administration to assist in this area and our Legal Guide for ReturningCitizens will continue to be updated to reflect the industries that allow licensing and certification once individuals havereturned from Prison and jail to society
8 Research And Data
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Millennials make up nearly a quarter of the total US population 30 percent of the voting age population and almost
two-fifths of the working age population
Millennials are poised to become a demographic bridge between the largely white older generations (pre-millennials)
and much more racially diverse younger generations (post-millennials) As they progress into middle age millennials w
continue to pave the way for the generations behind them as workers consumers and leaders in business and
government in their acceptance by and participation in tomorrowrsquos more racially diverse America As the cultural
generation gap graphic shows while both the post-millennial and pre-millennial populations were majority white in 201
(515 percent and 684 percent respectively) both population groups are projected to substantially decrease their
shares of white population by 2035 to 46 percent and 648 percent respectively Yet even in 2035 the millennial
generation will represent a bridge to the more racially diverse young adult population
httpswwwbrookingsedueventsthe-millennial-generation-a-demographic-bridge-to-americas-diverse-future
Enhance Your Leadership Skills as an Opportunity Fellow
OFN is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Opportunity Fellows Program Thisprogram which launched in 2017 and is being offered for a second year will challenge a diverse cohort of CDFI leaderto learn about facilitating and leading systemic change within their CDFIs to cultivate greater diversity and inclusion withthe goal of ensuring equitable investment in underserved and disenfranchised communities
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For further information please contact Georgia Micro Enterprise Network at the number provided below
7 Small Business News
Repealing Net Neutrality Could Hurt Online EntrepreneursThe FCC repealed net neutrality rules on December 14 and entrepreneurs who market their products and servicesonline are concerned about the possible increased cost of advertising on social media and accessing their websites The internet has been a marketplace for a long time and social media is a popular avenue for business owners toaccess customers they normally canrsquot reach Approximately 34 percent of business owners sell through their own
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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access customers they normally can t reach Approximately 34 percent of business owners sell through their ownwebsite and 40 percent rely on social media giving them access to the 51 percent of Americans who shop online perBig Commerce (as surveyed by Square and Mercury Analytics) (Grant MillerWriter httpswwwhuffingtonpostcomauthorgrant-miller Writer 12282017 0112pm ET Updated Dec 29 2017) Repealing Net neutrality means each internet service provider will be able to charge extra to access social media NetNeutrality httpswwwhuffingtonpostcomentryrepealing-net-neutrality-could-hurt-online-entrepreneurs_us_5a452d7ae4b06cd2bd03de9butm_hp_ref=small-business
6 GMEN Program Updates
Research from the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) shows black Americans often struggle to launch newbusinesses due to a lack of intergenerational wealth access and trust Read how wersquore partnering with AEO to overcomethese barriers and ensure black entrepreneurs have access to the business support they need to create a lasting impact inunderserved communities If you are interested in partnering with GMEN please contact us at the number listedbelow httpwkkfco5qoe See More
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5 Georgia Business News
Atlanta could be next for a full-fledged self-driving car program following in the footsteps of Phoenix where Alphabet-owned Waymo (Googles autonomous nine-year old self-driving car company) is already picking up residents in carswith no drivers Waymo has been shuttling passengers around the Phoenix area for a year now Waymo opted totake the safety driver out of the drivers seat last Fall and plans to leave the test phase later this year
Driving in Atlanta makes Georgia the seventh state Waymo has tested it cars in after California Texas WashingtonNevada Michigan and Arizona
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In 2009 Waymo started as a Google self-driving car project In this phase of testing self-driving vehicles are currentlytest driving on public roads without anyone in the drivers seat Googles self-driving cars are coming to Atlanta
4 GMEN -- Member Spotlight
Thelma Adams Johnson served as a Regional Resource Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Community Affairsprior to joining (October 2000 ndash Present (17 years 5 months) Albany Community Together Inc Thelma also serves onthe board of GMEN
The primary mission of Albany Community Together Inc or ACT is to create wealth opportunities by helping low-wealth people who are underserved by traditional financial institutions to build wealth through small business ownershipaccess to capital and financial literacy ACT serves women minorities and individuals who live in the 35 counties inSouthwest and West Georgia
The Microbusiness Enterprise Center (MBEC) was created in August 1990 as a small business incubator to provideresources and a facility to stimulate small business formation growth and survival For more information about AlbanyCommunity Together visit their website
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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3 Funding Opportunities
The Farmer to Farmer Program Funding Grant No 7200AA18B00002 CFDA Number 98009 - John OgonowskiFarmer to Farmer Program Farmer-to-Farmer Program The United States Agency httpsgrantsgov Amount $6400000 Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online _____________________________________________________________________ Womenrsquos Business Center - Initial Phase Grant - Funding Opportunity OWBO-2017-01-2 CFDA - 59043 VersionSynopsis 1 Since its inception in 1953 the Small Business Administration (SBA) has served to aid counsel assist and protect theinterests of small businesses While the SBA is best known for its financial support of small businesses through its manlending programs the Agency also plays a critical role in providing funding to organizations that deliver technicalassistance in the form of counseling and training to small business concerns and nascent entrepreneurs in order topromote growth expansion innovation increased productivity and management improvement The mission of the WBCProgram is to act as the catalyst for providing in-depth substantive outcome-oriented business services to womenentrepreneurs both nascent and established businesses a representative number of which are socially andeconomically disadvantaged httpsgrantsgov Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online Amount $7500000 _____________________________________________________________________ Women and Minorities in STEM Fields USDA-NIFA-WAMS-006470 This program supports research and extension projects that have robust collaborations to increase the participation ofwomen and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science technology engineering and mathematics fieldsthat are relevant to USDA priorities identified by the Secretary (i) Promotion of a safe sufficient and nutritious foodsupply for all Americans and for people around the world (ii) Sustainable agricultural policies that foster economicviability for small and mid-sized farms and rural businesses protect natural resources and promote value-added
i l (iii) N i l l d hi i li h i i i d d i (i ) B ildi d k l i h
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agriculture (iii) National leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptation (iv) Building a modern workplace with amodern workforce and (v) Support for 21st century rural communities httpsgrantsgov Deadline March 28 2018 Apply Online Amount $10000000
2 Action Alert
115th Congress 1st Session HgtRgt 2056 A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expandedparticipation in the microloan program increase intermediary lending limits and for other purposes was introduced inthe House of Representatives on April 6 2017 (15 USC 636(m)(3)(C)) (15 USC 636(m)(4))
1 Upcoming Events
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project and GMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information coming soon) February 27 2018 SAME Orientation - BBampT Orientation BBampT Tower Atlanta GA noon - 350
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA Save the Date March 20-21 2018 MDOU App Camp Day - The BBampT Atlanta GA (coming) March 26-28 2018 Hope Conference - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA for further information go to (HOPEGlobal Forums)
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon Save the Dates for Quarterly Train the Trainer RITES April 19 2018 July 19 2018 and October 182018 (more information coming soon)
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now to join GMEN i2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise businesses and our local
communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetS it 250
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1414
Suite 250Atlanta GA 30303
Add us to your address book
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9 GMEN Training Update
The Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) proudly sponsored and presented a Reentry and Returning CitizenEntrepreneurship Training of Trainers one day workshop The high-level interactive learning event equipped Trainerswith the tools to provide entrepreneurial training resources development and capacity-building assistance both toincarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals utilizing evidence-based program (EBP) implementation The traininwas designed to use curriculum and adult learning tools to engage potential trainers to build both business skills as welas builds the confidence and expertise of returning citizens Save the Date for Quarterly Training the Trainersworkshops are scheduled below Please contact gmenerikgmailcom for further information or to register forupcoming quarterly workshops
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 414
Looking forward to working with Spellman College students on the issues of licensing for Returning Citizens GMENreceived a grant from the Small Business Administration to assist in this area and our Legal Guide for ReturningCitizens will continue to be updated to reflect the industries that allow licensing and certification once individuals havereturned from Prison and jail to society
8 Research And Data
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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Millennials make up nearly a quarter of the total US population 30 percent of the voting age population and almost
two-fifths of the working age population
Millennials are poised to become a demographic bridge between the largely white older generations (pre-millennials)
and much more racially diverse younger generations (post-millennials) As they progress into middle age millennials w
continue to pave the way for the generations behind them as workers consumers and leaders in business and
government in their acceptance by and participation in tomorrowrsquos more racially diverse America As the cultural
generation gap graphic shows while both the post-millennial and pre-millennial populations were majority white in 201
(515 percent and 684 percent respectively) both population groups are projected to substantially decrease their
shares of white population by 2035 to 46 percent and 648 percent respectively Yet even in 2035 the millennial
generation will represent a bridge to the more racially diverse young adult population
httpswwwbrookingsedueventsthe-millennial-generation-a-demographic-bridge-to-americas-diverse-future
Enhance Your Leadership Skills as an Opportunity Fellow
OFN is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Opportunity Fellows Program Thisprogram which launched in 2017 and is being offered for a second year will challenge a diverse cohort of CDFI leaderto learn about facilitating and leading systemic change within their CDFIs to cultivate greater diversity and inclusion withthe goal of ensuring equitable investment in underserved and disenfranchised communities
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 614
For further information please contact Georgia Micro Enterprise Network at the number provided below
7 Small Business News
Repealing Net Neutrality Could Hurt Online EntrepreneursThe FCC repealed net neutrality rules on December 14 and entrepreneurs who market their products and servicesonline are concerned about the possible increased cost of advertising on social media and accessing their websites The internet has been a marketplace for a long time and social media is a popular avenue for business owners toaccess customers they normally canrsquot reach Approximately 34 percent of business owners sell through their own
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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access customers they normally can t reach Approximately 34 percent of business owners sell through their ownwebsite and 40 percent rely on social media giving them access to the 51 percent of Americans who shop online perBig Commerce (as surveyed by Square and Mercury Analytics) (Grant MillerWriter httpswwwhuffingtonpostcomauthorgrant-miller Writer 12282017 0112pm ET Updated Dec 29 2017) Repealing Net neutrality means each internet service provider will be able to charge extra to access social media NetNeutrality httpswwwhuffingtonpostcomentryrepealing-net-neutrality-could-hurt-online-entrepreneurs_us_5a452d7ae4b06cd2bd03de9butm_hp_ref=small-business
6 GMEN Program Updates
Research from the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) shows black Americans often struggle to launch newbusinesses due to a lack of intergenerational wealth access and trust Read how wersquore partnering with AEO to overcomethese barriers and ensure black entrepreneurs have access to the business support they need to create a lasting impact inunderserved communities If you are interested in partnering with GMEN please contact us at the number listedbelow httpwkkfco5qoe See More
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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5 Georgia Business News
Atlanta could be next for a full-fledged self-driving car program following in the footsteps of Phoenix where Alphabet-owned Waymo (Googles autonomous nine-year old self-driving car company) is already picking up residents in carswith no drivers Waymo has been shuttling passengers around the Phoenix area for a year now Waymo opted totake the safety driver out of the drivers seat last Fall and plans to leave the test phase later this year
Driving in Atlanta makes Georgia the seventh state Waymo has tested it cars in after California Texas WashingtonNevada Michigan and Arizona
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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In 2009 Waymo started as a Google self-driving car project In this phase of testing self-driving vehicles are currentlytest driving on public roads without anyone in the drivers seat Googles self-driving cars are coming to Atlanta
4 GMEN -- Member Spotlight
Thelma Adams Johnson served as a Regional Resource Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Community Affairsprior to joining (October 2000 ndash Present (17 years 5 months) Albany Community Together Inc Thelma also serves onthe board of GMEN
The primary mission of Albany Community Together Inc or ACT is to create wealth opportunities by helping low-wealth people who are underserved by traditional financial institutions to build wealth through small business ownershipaccess to capital and financial literacy ACT serves women minorities and individuals who live in the 35 counties inSouthwest and West Georgia
The Microbusiness Enterprise Center (MBEC) was created in August 1990 as a small business incubator to provideresources and a facility to stimulate small business formation growth and survival For more information about AlbanyCommunity Together visit their website
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1014
3 Funding Opportunities
The Farmer to Farmer Program Funding Grant No 7200AA18B00002 CFDA Number 98009 - John OgonowskiFarmer to Farmer Program Farmer-to-Farmer Program The United States Agency httpsgrantsgov Amount $6400000 Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online _____________________________________________________________________ Womenrsquos Business Center - Initial Phase Grant - Funding Opportunity OWBO-2017-01-2 CFDA - 59043 VersionSynopsis 1 Since its inception in 1953 the Small Business Administration (SBA) has served to aid counsel assist and protect theinterests of small businesses While the SBA is best known for its financial support of small businesses through its manlending programs the Agency also plays a critical role in providing funding to organizations that deliver technicalassistance in the form of counseling and training to small business concerns and nascent entrepreneurs in order topromote growth expansion innovation increased productivity and management improvement The mission of the WBCProgram is to act as the catalyst for providing in-depth substantive outcome-oriented business services to womenentrepreneurs both nascent and established businesses a representative number of which are socially andeconomically disadvantaged httpsgrantsgov Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online Amount $7500000 _____________________________________________________________________ Women and Minorities in STEM Fields USDA-NIFA-WAMS-006470 This program supports research and extension projects that have robust collaborations to increase the participation ofwomen and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science technology engineering and mathematics fieldsthat are relevant to USDA priorities identified by the Secretary (i) Promotion of a safe sufficient and nutritious foodsupply for all Americans and for people around the world (ii) Sustainable agricultural policies that foster economicviability for small and mid-sized farms and rural businesses protect natural resources and promote value-added
i l (iii) N i l l d hi i li h i i i d d i (i ) B ildi d k l i h
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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agriculture (iii) National leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptation (iv) Building a modern workplace with amodern workforce and (v) Support for 21st century rural communities httpsgrantsgov Deadline March 28 2018 Apply Online Amount $10000000
2 Action Alert
115th Congress 1st Session HgtRgt 2056 A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expandedparticipation in the microloan program increase intermediary lending limits and for other purposes was introduced inthe House of Representatives on April 6 2017 (15 USC 636(m)(3)(C)) (15 USC 636(m)(4))
1 Upcoming Events
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1214
February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project and GMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information coming soon) February 27 2018 SAME Orientation - BBampT Orientation BBampT Tower Atlanta GA noon - 350
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA Save the Date March 20-21 2018 MDOU App Camp Day - The BBampT Atlanta GA (coming) March 26-28 2018 Hope Conference - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA for further information go to (HOPEGlobal Forums)
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon Save the Dates for Quarterly Train the Trainer RITES April 19 2018 July 19 2018 and October 182018 (more information coming soon)
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now to join GMEN i2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
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Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise businesses and our local
communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetS it 250
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Looking forward to working with Spellman College students on the issues of licensing for Returning Citizens GMENreceived a grant from the Small Business Administration to assist in this area and our Legal Guide for ReturningCitizens will continue to be updated to reflect the industries that allow licensing and certification once individuals havereturned from Prison and jail to society
8 Research And Data
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Millennials make up nearly a quarter of the total US population 30 percent of the voting age population and almost
two-fifths of the working age population
Millennials are poised to become a demographic bridge between the largely white older generations (pre-millennials)
and much more racially diverse younger generations (post-millennials) As they progress into middle age millennials w
continue to pave the way for the generations behind them as workers consumers and leaders in business and
government in their acceptance by and participation in tomorrowrsquos more racially diverse America As the cultural
generation gap graphic shows while both the post-millennial and pre-millennial populations were majority white in 201
(515 percent and 684 percent respectively) both population groups are projected to substantially decrease their
shares of white population by 2035 to 46 percent and 648 percent respectively Yet even in 2035 the millennial
generation will represent a bridge to the more racially diverse young adult population
httpswwwbrookingsedueventsthe-millennial-generation-a-demographic-bridge-to-americas-diverse-future
Enhance Your Leadership Skills as an Opportunity Fellow
OFN is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Opportunity Fellows Program Thisprogram which launched in 2017 and is being offered for a second year will challenge a diverse cohort of CDFI leaderto learn about facilitating and leading systemic change within their CDFIs to cultivate greater diversity and inclusion withthe goal of ensuring equitable investment in underserved and disenfranchised communities
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For further information please contact Georgia Micro Enterprise Network at the number provided below
7 Small Business News
Repealing Net Neutrality Could Hurt Online EntrepreneursThe FCC repealed net neutrality rules on December 14 and entrepreneurs who market their products and servicesonline are concerned about the possible increased cost of advertising on social media and accessing their websites The internet has been a marketplace for a long time and social media is a popular avenue for business owners toaccess customers they normally canrsquot reach Approximately 34 percent of business owners sell through their own
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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access customers they normally can t reach Approximately 34 percent of business owners sell through their ownwebsite and 40 percent rely on social media giving them access to the 51 percent of Americans who shop online perBig Commerce (as surveyed by Square and Mercury Analytics) (Grant MillerWriter httpswwwhuffingtonpostcomauthorgrant-miller Writer 12282017 0112pm ET Updated Dec 29 2017) Repealing Net neutrality means each internet service provider will be able to charge extra to access social media NetNeutrality httpswwwhuffingtonpostcomentryrepealing-net-neutrality-could-hurt-online-entrepreneurs_us_5a452d7ae4b06cd2bd03de9butm_hp_ref=small-business
6 GMEN Program Updates
Research from the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) shows black Americans often struggle to launch newbusinesses due to a lack of intergenerational wealth access and trust Read how wersquore partnering with AEO to overcomethese barriers and ensure black entrepreneurs have access to the business support they need to create a lasting impact inunderserved communities If you are interested in partnering with GMEN please contact us at the number listedbelow httpwkkfco5qoe See More
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5 Georgia Business News
Atlanta could be next for a full-fledged self-driving car program following in the footsteps of Phoenix where Alphabet-owned Waymo (Googles autonomous nine-year old self-driving car company) is already picking up residents in carswith no drivers Waymo has been shuttling passengers around the Phoenix area for a year now Waymo opted totake the safety driver out of the drivers seat last Fall and plans to leave the test phase later this year
Driving in Atlanta makes Georgia the seventh state Waymo has tested it cars in after California Texas WashingtonNevada Michigan and Arizona
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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In 2009 Waymo started as a Google self-driving car project In this phase of testing self-driving vehicles are currentlytest driving on public roads without anyone in the drivers seat Googles self-driving cars are coming to Atlanta
4 GMEN -- Member Spotlight
Thelma Adams Johnson served as a Regional Resource Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Community Affairsprior to joining (October 2000 ndash Present (17 years 5 months) Albany Community Together Inc Thelma also serves onthe board of GMEN
The primary mission of Albany Community Together Inc or ACT is to create wealth opportunities by helping low-wealth people who are underserved by traditional financial institutions to build wealth through small business ownershipaccess to capital and financial literacy ACT serves women minorities and individuals who live in the 35 counties inSouthwest and West Georgia
The Microbusiness Enterprise Center (MBEC) was created in August 1990 as a small business incubator to provideresources and a facility to stimulate small business formation growth and survival For more information about AlbanyCommunity Together visit their website
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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3 Funding Opportunities
The Farmer to Farmer Program Funding Grant No 7200AA18B00002 CFDA Number 98009 - John OgonowskiFarmer to Farmer Program Farmer-to-Farmer Program The United States Agency httpsgrantsgov Amount $6400000 Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online _____________________________________________________________________ Womenrsquos Business Center - Initial Phase Grant - Funding Opportunity OWBO-2017-01-2 CFDA - 59043 VersionSynopsis 1 Since its inception in 1953 the Small Business Administration (SBA) has served to aid counsel assist and protect theinterests of small businesses While the SBA is best known for its financial support of small businesses through its manlending programs the Agency also plays a critical role in providing funding to organizations that deliver technicalassistance in the form of counseling and training to small business concerns and nascent entrepreneurs in order topromote growth expansion innovation increased productivity and management improvement The mission of the WBCProgram is to act as the catalyst for providing in-depth substantive outcome-oriented business services to womenentrepreneurs both nascent and established businesses a representative number of which are socially andeconomically disadvantaged httpsgrantsgov Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online Amount $7500000 _____________________________________________________________________ Women and Minorities in STEM Fields USDA-NIFA-WAMS-006470 This program supports research and extension projects that have robust collaborations to increase the participation ofwomen and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science technology engineering and mathematics fieldsthat are relevant to USDA priorities identified by the Secretary (i) Promotion of a safe sufficient and nutritious foodsupply for all Americans and for people around the world (ii) Sustainable agricultural policies that foster economicviability for small and mid-sized farms and rural businesses protect natural resources and promote value-added
i l (iii) N i l l d hi i li h i i i d d i (i ) B ildi d k l i h
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agriculture (iii) National leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptation (iv) Building a modern workplace with amodern workforce and (v) Support for 21st century rural communities httpsgrantsgov Deadline March 28 2018 Apply Online Amount $10000000
2 Action Alert
115th Congress 1st Session HgtRgt 2056 A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expandedparticipation in the microloan program increase intermediary lending limits and for other purposes was introduced inthe House of Representatives on April 6 2017 (15 USC 636(m)(3)(C)) (15 USC 636(m)(4))
1 Upcoming Events
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February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project and GMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information coming soon) February 27 2018 SAME Orientation - BBampT Orientation BBampT Tower Atlanta GA noon - 350
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA Save the Date March 20-21 2018 MDOU App Camp Day - The BBampT Atlanta GA (coming) March 26-28 2018 Hope Conference - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA for further information go to (HOPEGlobal Forums)
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon Save the Dates for Quarterly Train the Trainer RITES April 19 2018 July 19 2018 and October 182018 (more information coming soon)
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now to join GMEN i2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1314
Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise businesses and our local
communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetS it 250
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1414
Suite 250Atlanta GA 30303
Add us to your address book
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Millennials make up nearly a quarter of the total US population 30 percent of the voting age population and almost
two-fifths of the working age population
Millennials are poised to become a demographic bridge between the largely white older generations (pre-millennials)
and much more racially diverse younger generations (post-millennials) As they progress into middle age millennials w
continue to pave the way for the generations behind them as workers consumers and leaders in business and
government in their acceptance by and participation in tomorrowrsquos more racially diverse America As the cultural
generation gap graphic shows while both the post-millennial and pre-millennial populations were majority white in 201
(515 percent and 684 percent respectively) both population groups are projected to substantially decrease their
shares of white population by 2035 to 46 percent and 648 percent respectively Yet even in 2035 the millennial
generation will represent a bridge to the more racially diverse young adult population
httpswwwbrookingsedueventsthe-millennial-generation-a-demographic-bridge-to-americas-diverse-future
Enhance Your Leadership Skills as an Opportunity Fellow
OFN is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Opportunity Fellows Program Thisprogram which launched in 2017 and is being offered for a second year will challenge a diverse cohort of CDFI leaderto learn about facilitating and leading systemic change within their CDFIs to cultivate greater diversity and inclusion withthe goal of ensuring equitable investment in underserved and disenfranchised communities
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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For further information please contact Georgia Micro Enterprise Network at the number provided below
7 Small Business News
Repealing Net Neutrality Could Hurt Online EntrepreneursThe FCC repealed net neutrality rules on December 14 and entrepreneurs who market their products and servicesonline are concerned about the possible increased cost of advertising on social media and accessing their websites The internet has been a marketplace for a long time and social media is a popular avenue for business owners toaccess customers they normally canrsquot reach Approximately 34 percent of business owners sell through their own
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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access customers they normally can t reach Approximately 34 percent of business owners sell through their ownwebsite and 40 percent rely on social media giving them access to the 51 percent of Americans who shop online perBig Commerce (as surveyed by Square and Mercury Analytics) (Grant MillerWriter httpswwwhuffingtonpostcomauthorgrant-miller Writer 12282017 0112pm ET Updated Dec 29 2017) Repealing Net neutrality means each internet service provider will be able to charge extra to access social media NetNeutrality httpswwwhuffingtonpostcomentryrepealing-net-neutrality-could-hurt-online-entrepreneurs_us_5a452d7ae4b06cd2bd03de9butm_hp_ref=small-business
6 GMEN Program Updates
Research from the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) shows black Americans often struggle to launch newbusinesses due to a lack of intergenerational wealth access and trust Read how wersquore partnering with AEO to overcomethese barriers and ensure black entrepreneurs have access to the business support they need to create a lasting impact inunderserved communities If you are interested in partnering with GMEN please contact us at the number listedbelow httpwkkfco5qoe See More
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5 Georgia Business News
Atlanta could be next for a full-fledged self-driving car program following in the footsteps of Phoenix where Alphabet-owned Waymo (Googles autonomous nine-year old self-driving car company) is already picking up residents in carswith no drivers Waymo has been shuttling passengers around the Phoenix area for a year now Waymo opted totake the safety driver out of the drivers seat last Fall and plans to leave the test phase later this year
Driving in Atlanta makes Georgia the seventh state Waymo has tested it cars in after California Texas WashingtonNevada Michigan and Arizona
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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In 2009 Waymo started as a Google self-driving car project In this phase of testing self-driving vehicles are currentlytest driving on public roads without anyone in the drivers seat Googles self-driving cars are coming to Atlanta
4 GMEN -- Member Spotlight
Thelma Adams Johnson served as a Regional Resource Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Community Affairsprior to joining (October 2000 ndash Present (17 years 5 months) Albany Community Together Inc Thelma also serves onthe board of GMEN
The primary mission of Albany Community Together Inc or ACT is to create wealth opportunities by helping low-wealth people who are underserved by traditional financial institutions to build wealth through small business ownershipaccess to capital and financial literacy ACT serves women minorities and individuals who live in the 35 counties inSouthwest and West Georgia
The Microbusiness Enterprise Center (MBEC) was created in August 1990 as a small business incubator to provideresources and a facility to stimulate small business formation growth and survival For more information about AlbanyCommunity Together visit their website
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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3 Funding Opportunities
The Farmer to Farmer Program Funding Grant No 7200AA18B00002 CFDA Number 98009 - John OgonowskiFarmer to Farmer Program Farmer-to-Farmer Program The United States Agency httpsgrantsgov Amount $6400000 Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online _____________________________________________________________________ Womenrsquos Business Center - Initial Phase Grant - Funding Opportunity OWBO-2017-01-2 CFDA - 59043 VersionSynopsis 1 Since its inception in 1953 the Small Business Administration (SBA) has served to aid counsel assist and protect theinterests of small businesses While the SBA is best known for its financial support of small businesses through its manlending programs the Agency also plays a critical role in providing funding to organizations that deliver technicalassistance in the form of counseling and training to small business concerns and nascent entrepreneurs in order topromote growth expansion innovation increased productivity and management improvement The mission of the WBCProgram is to act as the catalyst for providing in-depth substantive outcome-oriented business services to womenentrepreneurs both nascent and established businesses a representative number of which are socially andeconomically disadvantaged httpsgrantsgov Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online Amount $7500000 _____________________________________________________________________ Women and Minorities in STEM Fields USDA-NIFA-WAMS-006470 This program supports research and extension projects that have robust collaborations to increase the participation ofwomen and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science technology engineering and mathematics fieldsthat are relevant to USDA priorities identified by the Secretary (i) Promotion of a safe sufficient and nutritious foodsupply for all Americans and for people around the world (ii) Sustainable agricultural policies that foster economicviability for small and mid-sized farms and rural businesses protect natural resources and promote value-added
i l (iii) N i l l d hi i li h i i i d d i (i ) B ildi d k l i h
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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agriculture (iii) National leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptation (iv) Building a modern workplace with amodern workforce and (v) Support for 21st century rural communities httpsgrantsgov Deadline March 28 2018 Apply Online Amount $10000000
2 Action Alert
115th Congress 1st Session HgtRgt 2056 A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expandedparticipation in the microloan program increase intermediary lending limits and for other purposes was introduced inthe House of Representatives on April 6 2017 (15 USC 636(m)(3)(C)) (15 USC 636(m)(4))
1 Upcoming Events
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project and GMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information coming soon) February 27 2018 SAME Orientation - BBampT Orientation BBampT Tower Atlanta GA noon - 350
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA Save the Date March 20-21 2018 MDOU App Camp Day - The BBampT Atlanta GA (coming) March 26-28 2018 Hope Conference - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA for further information go to (HOPEGlobal Forums)
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon Save the Dates for Quarterly Train the Trainer RITES April 19 2018 July 19 2018 and October 182018 (more information coming soon)
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now to join GMEN i2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1314
Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise businesses and our local
communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetS it 250
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1414
Suite 250Atlanta GA 30303
Add us to your address book
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For further information please contact Georgia Micro Enterprise Network at the number provided below
7 Small Business News
Repealing Net Neutrality Could Hurt Online EntrepreneursThe FCC repealed net neutrality rules on December 14 and entrepreneurs who market their products and servicesonline are concerned about the possible increased cost of advertising on social media and accessing their websites The internet has been a marketplace for a long time and social media is a popular avenue for business owners toaccess customers they normally canrsquot reach Approximately 34 percent of business owners sell through their own
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 714
access customers they normally can t reach Approximately 34 percent of business owners sell through their ownwebsite and 40 percent rely on social media giving them access to the 51 percent of Americans who shop online perBig Commerce (as surveyed by Square and Mercury Analytics) (Grant MillerWriter httpswwwhuffingtonpostcomauthorgrant-miller Writer 12282017 0112pm ET Updated Dec 29 2017) Repealing Net neutrality means each internet service provider will be able to charge extra to access social media NetNeutrality httpswwwhuffingtonpostcomentryrepealing-net-neutrality-could-hurt-online-entrepreneurs_us_5a452d7ae4b06cd2bd03de9butm_hp_ref=small-business
6 GMEN Program Updates
Research from the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) shows black Americans often struggle to launch newbusinesses due to a lack of intergenerational wealth access and trust Read how wersquore partnering with AEO to overcomethese barriers and ensure black entrepreneurs have access to the business support they need to create a lasting impact inunderserved communities If you are interested in partnering with GMEN please contact us at the number listedbelow httpwkkfco5qoe See More
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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5 Georgia Business News
Atlanta could be next for a full-fledged self-driving car program following in the footsteps of Phoenix where Alphabet-owned Waymo (Googles autonomous nine-year old self-driving car company) is already picking up residents in carswith no drivers Waymo has been shuttling passengers around the Phoenix area for a year now Waymo opted totake the safety driver out of the drivers seat last Fall and plans to leave the test phase later this year
Driving in Atlanta makes Georgia the seventh state Waymo has tested it cars in after California Texas WashingtonNevada Michigan and Arizona
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 914
In 2009 Waymo started as a Google self-driving car project In this phase of testing self-driving vehicles are currentlytest driving on public roads without anyone in the drivers seat Googles self-driving cars are coming to Atlanta
4 GMEN -- Member Spotlight
Thelma Adams Johnson served as a Regional Resource Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Community Affairsprior to joining (October 2000 ndash Present (17 years 5 months) Albany Community Together Inc Thelma also serves onthe board of GMEN
The primary mission of Albany Community Together Inc or ACT is to create wealth opportunities by helping low-wealth people who are underserved by traditional financial institutions to build wealth through small business ownershipaccess to capital and financial literacy ACT serves women minorities and individuals who live in the 35 counties inSouthwest and West Georgia
The Microbusiness Enterprise Center (MBEC) was created in August 1990 as a small business incubator to provideresources and a facility to stimulate small business formation growth and survival For more information about AlbanyCommunity Together visit their website
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1014
3 Funding Opportunities
The Farmer to Farmer Program Funding Grant No 7200AA18B00002 CFDA Number 98009 - John OgonowskiFarmer to Farmer Program Farmer-to-Farmer Program The United States Agency httpsgrantsgov Amount $6400000 Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online _____________________________________________________________________ Womenrsquos Business Center - Initial Phase Grant - Funding Opportunity OWBO-2017-01-2 CFDA - 59043 VersionSynopsis 1 Since its inception in 1953 the Small Business Administration (SBA) has served to aid counsel assist and protect theinterests of small businesses While the SBA is best known for its financial support of small businesses through its manlending programs the Agency also plays a critical role in providing funding to organizations that deliver technicalassistance in the form of counseling and training to small business concerns and nascent entrepreneurs in order topromote growth expansion innovation increased productivity and management improvement The mission of the WBCProgram is to act as the catalyst for providing in-depth substantive outcome-oriented business services to womenentrepreneurs both nascent and established businesses a representative number of which are socially andeconomically disadvantaged httpsgrantsgov Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online Amount $7500000 _____________________________________________________________________ Women and Minorities in STEM Fields USDA-NIFA-WAMS-006470 This program supports research and extension projects that have robust collaborations to increase the participation ofwomen and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science technology engineering and mathematics fieldsthat are relevant to USDA priorities identified by the Secretary (i) Promotion of a safe sufficient and nutritious foodsupply for all Americans and for people around the world (ii) Sustainable agricultural policies that foster economicviability for small and mid-sized farms and rural businesses protect natural resources and promote value-added
i l (iii) N i l l d hi i li h i i i d d i (i ) B ildi d k l i h
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1114
agriculture (iii) National leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptation (iv) Building a modern workplace with amodern workforce and (v) Support for 21st century rural communities httpsgrantsgov Deadline March 28 2018 Apply Online Amount $10000000
2 Action Alert
115th Congress 1st Session HgtRgt 2056 A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expandedparticipation in the microloan program increase intermediary lending limits and for other purposes was introduced inthe House of Representatives on April 6 2017 (15 USC 636(m)(3)(C)) (15 USC 636(m)(4))
1 Upcoming Events
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1214
February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project and GMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information coming soon) February 27 2018 SAME Orientation - BBampT Orientation BBampT Tower Atlanta GA noon - 350
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA Save the Date March 20-21 2018 MDOU App Camp Day - The BBampT Atlanta GA (coming) March 26-28 2018 Hope Conference - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA for further information go to (HOPEGlobal Forums)
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon Save the Dates for Quarterly Train the Trainer RITES April 19 2018 July 19 2018 and October 182018 (more information coming soon)
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now to join GMEN i2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1314
Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise businesses and our local
communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetS it 250
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1414
Suite 250Atlanta GA 30303
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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access customers they normally can t reach Approximately 34 percent of business owners sell through their ownwebsite and 40 percent rely on social media giving them access to the 51 percent of Americans who shop online perBig Commerce (as surveyed by Square and Mercury Analytics) (Grant MillerWriter httpswwwhuffingtonpostcomauthorgrant-miller Writer 12282017 0112pm ET Updated Dec 29 2017) Repealing Net neutrality means each internet service provider will be able to charge extra to access social media NetNeutrality httpswwwhuffingtonpostcomentryrepealing-net-neutrality-could-hurt-online-entrepreneurs_us_5a452d7ae4b06cd2bd03de9butm_hp_ref=small-business
6 GMEN Program Updates
Research from the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) shows black Americans often struggle to launch newbusinesses due to a lack of intergenerational wealth access and trust Read how wersquore partnering with AEO to overcomethese barriers and ensure black entrepreneurs have access to the business support they need to create a lasting impact inunderserved communities If you are interested in partnering with GMEN please contact us at the number listedbelow httpwkkfco5qoe See More
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 814
5 Georgia Business News
Atlanta could be next for a full-fledged self-driving car program following in the footsteps of Phoenix where Alphabet-owned Waymo (Googles autonomous nine-year old self-driving car company) is already picking up residents in carswith no drivers Waymo has been shuttling passengers around the Phoenix area for a year now Waymo opted totake the safety driver out of the drivers seat last Fall and plans to leave the test phase later this year
Driving in Atlanta makes Georgia the seventh state Waymo has tested it cars in after California Texas WashingtonNevada Michigan and Arizona
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 914
In 2009 Waymo started as a Google self-driving car project In this phase of testing self-driving vehicles are currentlytest driving on public roads without anyone in the drivers seat Googles self-driving cars are coming to Atlanta
4 GMEN -- Member Spotlight
Thelma Adams Johnson served as a Regional Resource Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Community Affairsprior to joining (October 2000 ndash Present (17 years 5 months) Albany Community Together Inc Thelma also serves onthe board of GMEN
The primary mission of Albany Community Together Inc or ACT is to create wealth opportunities by helping low-wealth people who are underserved by traditional financial institutions to build wealth through small business ownershipaccess to capital and financial literacy ACT serves women minorities and individuals who live in the 35 counties inSouthwest and West Georgia
The Microbusiness Enterprise Center (MBEC) was created in August 1990 as a small business incubator to provideresources and a facility to stimulate small business formation growth and survival For more information about AlbanyCommunity Together visit their website
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1014
3 Funding Opportunities
The Farmer to Farmer Program Funding Grant No 7200AA18B00002 CFDA Number 98009 - John OgonowskiFarmer to Farmer Program Farmer-to-Farmer Program The United States Agency httpsgrantsgov Amount $6400000 Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online _____________________________________________________________________ Womenrsquos Business Center - Initial Phase Grant - Funding Opportunity OWBO-2017-01-2 CFDA - 59043 VersionSynopsis 1 Since its inception in 1953 the Small Business Administration (SBA) has served to aid counsel assist and protect theinterests of small businesses While the SBA is best known for its financial support of small businesses through its manlending programs the Agency also plays a critical role in providing funding to organizations that deliver technicalassistance in the form of counseling and training to small business concerns and nascent entrepreneurs in order topromote growth expansion innovation increased productivity and management improvement The mission of the WBCProgram is to act as the catalyst for providing in-depth substantive outcome-oriented business services to womenentrepreneurs both nascent and established businesses a representative number of which are socially andeconomically disadvantaged httpsgrantsgov Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online Amount $7500000 _____________________________________________________________________ Women and Minorities in STEM Fields USDA-NIFA-WAMS-006470 This program supports research and extension projects that have robust collaborations to increase the participation ofwomen and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science technology engineering and mathematics fieldsthat are relevant to USDA priorities identified by the Secretary (i) Promotion of a safe sufficient and nutritious foodsupply for all Americans and for people around the world (ii) Sustainable agricultural policies that foster economicviability for small and mid-sized farms and rural businesses protect natural resources and promote value-added
i l (iii) N i l l d hi i li h i i i d d i (i ) B ildi d k l i h
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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agriculture (iii) National leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptation (iv) Building a modern workplace with amodern workforce and (v) Support for 21st century rural communities httpsgrantsgov Deadline March 28 2018 Apply Online Amount $10000000
2 Action Alert
115th Congress 1st Session HgtRgt 2056 A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expandedparticipation in the microloan program increase intermediary lending limits and for other purposes was introduced inthe House of Representatives on April 6 2017 (15 USC 636(m)(3)(C)) (15 USC 636(m)(4))
1 Upcoming Events
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February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project and GMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information coming soon) February 27 2018 SAME Orientation - BBampT Orientation BBampT Tower Atlanta GA noon - 350
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA Save the Date March 20-21 2018 MDOU App Camp Day - The BBampT Atlanta GA (coming) March 26-28 2018 Hope Conference - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA for further information go to (HOPEGlobal Forums)
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon Save the Dates for Quarterly Train the Trainer RITES April 19 2018 July 19 2018 and October 182018 (more information coming soon)
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now to join GMEN i2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
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Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise businesses and our local
communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetS it 250
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5 Georgia Business News
Atlanta could be next for a full-fledged self-driving car program following in the footsteps of Phoenix where Alphabet-owned Waymo (Googles autonomous nine-year old self-driving car company) is already picking up residents in carswith no drivers Waymo has been shuttling passengers around the Phoenix area for a year now Waymo opted totake the safety driver out of the drivers seat last Fall and plans to leave the test phase later this year
Driving in Atlanta makes Georgia the seventh state Waymo has tested it cars in after California Texas WashingtonNevada Michigan and Arizona
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In 2009 Waymo started as a Google self-driving car project In this phase of testing self-driving vehicles are currentlytest driving on public roads without anyone in the drivers seat Googles self-driving cars are coming to Atlanta
4 GMEN -- Member Spotlight
Thelma Adams Johnson served as a Regional Resource Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Community Affairsprior to joining (October 2000 ndash Present (17 years 5 months) Albany Community Together Inc Thelma also serves onthe board of GMEN
The primary mission of Albany Community Together Inc or ACT is to create wealth opportunities by helping low-wealth people who are underserved by traditional financial institutions to build wealth through small business ownershipaccess to capital and financial literacy ACT serves women minorities and individuals who live in the 35 counties inSouthwest and West Georgia
The Microbusiness Enterprise Center (MBEC) was created in August 1990 as a small business incubator to provideresources and a facility to stimulate small business formation growth and survival For more information about AlbanyCommunity Together visit their website
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3 Funding Opportunities
The Farmer to Farmer Program Funding Grant No 7200AA18B00002 CFDA Number 98009 - John OgonowskiFarmer to Farmer Program Farmer-to-Farmer Program The United States Agency httpsgrantsgov Amount $6400000 Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online _____________________________________________________________________ Womenrsquos Business Center - Initial Phase Grant - Funding Opportunity OWBO-2017-01-2 CFDA - 59043 VersionSynopsis 1 Since its inception in 1953 the Small Business Administration (SBA) has served to aid counsel assist and protect theinterests of small businesses While the SBA is best known for its financial support of small businesses through its manlending programs the Agency also plays a critical role in providing funding to organizations that deliver technicalassistance in the form of counseling and training to small business concerns and nascent entrepreneurs in order topromote growth expansion innovation increased productivity and management improvement The mission of the WBCProgram is to act as the catalyst for providing in-depth substantive outcome-oriented business services to womenentrepreneurs both nascent and established businesses a representative number of which are socially andeconomically disadvantaged httpsgrantsgov Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online Amount $7500000 _____________________________________________________________________ Women and Minorities in STEM Fields USDA-NIFA-WAMS-006470 This program supports research and extension projects that have robust collaborations to increase the participation ofwomen and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science technology engineering and mathematics fieldsthat are relevant to USDA priorities identified by the Secretary (i) Promotion of a safe sufficient and nutritious foodsupply for all Americans and for people around the world (ii) Sustainable agricultural policies that foster economicviability for small and mid-sized farms and rural businesses protect natural resources and promote value-added
i l (iii) N i l l d hi i li h i i i d d i (i ) B ildi d k l i h
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agriculture (iii) National leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptation (iv) Building a modern workplace with amodern workforce and (v) Support for 21st century rural communities httpsgrantsgov Deadline March 28 2018 Apply Online Amount $10000000
2 Action Alert
115th Congress 1st Session HgtRgt 2056 A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expandedparticipation in the microloan program increase intermediary lending limits and for other purposes was introduced inthe House of Representatives on April 6 2017 (15 USC 636(m)(3)(C)) (15 USC 636(m)(4))
1 Upcoming Events
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February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project and GMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information coming soon) February 27 2018 SAME Orientation - BBampT Orientation BBampT Tower Atlanta GA noon - 350
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA Save the Date March 20-21 2018 MDOU App Camp Day - The BBampT Atlanta GA (coming) March 26-28 2018 Hope Conference - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA for further information go to (HOPEGlobal Forums)
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon Save the Dates for Quarterly Train the Trainer RITES April 19 2018 July 19 2018 and October 182018 (more information coming soon)
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now to join GMEN i2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
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Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise businesses and our local
communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetS it 250
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Suite 250Atlanta GA 30303
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In 2009 Waymo started as a Google self-driving car project In this phase of testing self-driving vehicles are currentlytest driving on public roads without anyone in the drivers seat Googles self-driving cars are coming to Atlanta
4 GMEN -- Member Spotlight
Thelma Adams Johnson served as a Regional Resource Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Community Affairsprior to joining (October 2000 ndash Present (17 years 5 months) Albany Community Together Inc Thelma also serves onthe board of GMEN
The primary mission of Albany Community Together Inc or ACT is to create wealth opportunities by helping low-wealth people who are underserved by traditional financial institutions to build wealth through small business ownershipaccess to capital and financial literacy ACT serves women minorities and individuals who live in the 35 counties inSouthwest and West Georgia
The Microbusiness Enterprise Center (MBEC) was created in August 1990 as a small business incubator to provideresources and a facility to stimulate small business formation growth and survival For more information about AlbanyCommunity Together visit their website
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3 Funding Opportunities
The Farmer to Farmer Program Funding Grant No 7200AA18B00002 CFDA Number 98009 - John OgonowskiFarmer to Farmer Program Farmer-to-Farmer Program The United States Agency httpsgrantsgov Amount $6400000 Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online _____________________________________________________________________ Womenrsquos Business Center - Initial Phase Grant - Funding Opportunity OWBO-2017-01-2 CFDA - 59043 VersionSynopsis 1 Since its inception in 1953 the Small Business Administration (SBA) has served to aid counsel assist and protect theinterests of small businesses While the SBA is best known for its financial support of small businesses through its manlending programs the Agency also plays a critical role in providing funding to organizations that deliver technicalassistance in the form of counseling and training to small business concerns and nascent entrepreneurs in order topromote growth expansion innovation increased productivity and management improvement The mission of the WBCProgram is to act as the catalyst for providing in-depth substantive outcome-oriented business services to womenentrepreneurs both nascent and established businesses a representative number of which are socially andeconomically disadvantaged httpsgrantsgov Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online Amount $7500000 _____________________________________________________________________ Women and Minorities in STEM Fields USDA-NIFA-WAMS-006470 This program supports research and extension projects that have robust collaborations to increase the participation ofwomen and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science technology engineering and mathematics fieldsthat are relevant to USDA priorities identified by the Secretary (i) Promotion of a safe sufficient and nutritious foodsupply for all Americans and for people around the world (ii) Sustainable agricultural policies that foster economicviability for small and mid-sized farms and rural businesses protect natural resources and promote value-added
i l (iii) N i l l d hi i li h i i i d d i (i ) B ildi d k l i h
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agriculture (iii) National leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptation (iv) Building a modern workplace with amodern workforce and (v) Support for 21st century rural communities httpsgrantsgov Deadline March 28 2018 Apply Online Amount $10000000
2 Action Alert
115th Congress 1st Session HgtRgt 2056 A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expandedparticipation in the microloan program increase intermediary lending limits and for other purposes was introduced inthe House of Representatives on April 6 2017 (15 USC 636(m)(3)(C)) (15 USC 636(m)(4))
1 Upcoming Events
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1214
February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project and GMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information coming soon) February 27 2018 SAME Orientation - BBampT Orientation BBampT Tower Atlanta GA noon - 350
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA Save the Date March 20-21 2018 MDOU App Camp Day - The BBampT Atlanta GA (coming) March 26-28 2018 Hope Conference - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA for further information go to (HOPEGlobal Forums)
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon Save the Dates for Quarterly Train the Trainer RITES April 19 2018 July 19 2018 and October 182018 (more information coming soon)
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now to join GMEN i2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise businesses and our local
communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetS it 250
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Suite 250Atlanta GA 30303
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3 Funding Opportunities
The Farmer to Farmer Program Funding Grant No 7200AA18B00002 CFDA Number 98009 - John OgonowskiFarmer to Farmer Program Farmer-to-Farmer Program The United States Agency httpsgrantsgov Amount $6400000 Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online _____________________________________________________________________ Womenrsquos Business Center - Initial Phase Grant - Funding Opportunity OWBO-2017-01-2 CFDA - 59043 VersionSynopsis 1 Since its inception in 1953 the Small Business Administration (SBA) has served to aid counsel assist and protect theinterests of small businesses While the SBA is best known for its financial support of small businesses through its manlending programs the Agency also plays a critical role in providing funding to organizations that deliver technicalassistance in the form of counseling and training to small business concerns and nascent entrepreneurs in order topromote growth expansion innovation increased productivity and management improvement The mission of the WBCProgram is to act as the catalyst for providing in-depth substantive outcome-oriented business services to womenentrepreneurs both nascent and established businesses a representative number of which are socially andeconomically disadvantaged httpsgrantsgov Deadline February 12 2018 Apply Online Amount $7500000 _____________________________________________________________________ Women and Minorities in STEM Fields USDA-NIFA-WAMS-006470 This program supports research and extension projects that have robust collaborations to increase the participation ofwomen and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science technology engineering and mathematics fieldsthat are relevant to USDA priorities identified by the Secretary (i) Promotion of a safe sufficient and nutritious foodsupply for all Americans and for people around the world (ii) Sustainable agricultural policies that foster economicviability for small and mid-sized farms and rural businesses protect natural resources and promote value-added
i l (iii) N i l l d hi i li h i i i d d i (i ) B ildi d k l i h
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1114
agriculture (iii) National leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptation (iv) Building a modern workplace with amodern workforce and (v) Support for 21st century rural communities httpsgrantsgov Deadline March 28 2018 Apply Online Amount $10000000
2 Action Alert
115th Congress 1st Session HgtRgt 2056 A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expandedparticipation in the microloan program increase intermediary lending limits and for other purposes was introduced inthe House of Representatives on April 6 2017 (15 USC 636(m)(3)(C)) (15 USC 636(m)(4))
1 Upcoming Events
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1214
February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project and GMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information coming soon) February 27 2018 SAME Orientation - BBampT Orientation BBampT Tower Atlanta GA noon - 350
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA Save the Date March 20-21 2018 MDOU App Camp Day - The BBampT Atlanta GA (coming) March 26-28 2018 Hope Conference - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA for further information go to (HOPEGlobal Forums)
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon Save the Dates for Quarterly Train the Trainer RITES April 19 2018 July 19 2018 and October 182018 (more information coming soon)
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now to join GMEN i2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1314
Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise businesses and our local
communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetS it 250
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Suite 250Atlanta GA 30303
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4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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agriculture (iii) National leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptation (iv) Building a modern workplace with amodern workforce and (v) Support for 21st century rural communities httpsgrantsgov Deadline March 28 2018 Apply Online Amount $10000000
2 Action Alert
115th Congress 1st Session HgtRgt 2056 A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expandedparticipation in the microloan program increase intermediary lending limits and for other purposes was introduced inthe House of Representatives on April 6 2017 (15 USC 636(m)(3)(C)) (15 USC 636(m)(4))
1 Upcoming Events
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1214
February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project and GMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information coming soon) February 27 2018 SAME Orientation - BBampT Orientation BBampT Tower Atlanta GA noon - 350
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA Save the Date March 20-21 2018 MDOU App Camp Day - The BBampT Atlanta GA (coming) March 26-28 2018 Hope Conference - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA for further information go to (HOPEGlobal Forums)
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon Save the Dates for Quarterly Train the Trainer RITES April 19 2018 July 19 2018 and October 182018 (more information coming soon)
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now to join GMEN i2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1314
Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise businesses and our local
communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetS it 250
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project and GMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information coming soon) February 27 2018 SAME Orientation - BBampT Orientation BBampT Tower Atlanta GA noon - 350
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA Save the Date March 20-21 2018 MDOU App Camp Day - The BBampT Atlanta GA (coming) March 26-28 2018 Hope Conference - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA for further information go to (HOPEGlobal Forums)
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon Save the Dates for Quarterly Train the Trainer RITES April 19 2018 July 19 2018 and October 182018 (more information coming soon)
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now to join GMEN i2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2093313 1314
Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise businesses and our local
communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetS it 250
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Suite 250Atlanta GA 30303
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Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise businesses and our local
communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetS it 250
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Suite 250Atlanta GA 30303
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