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WIN MONEY FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Eligible small business owners nationwide will have the chance to compete in the Wells Fargo Work Project business contest. Twenty five finalists will be awarded $1,000 each and five finalists will win $25,000.  The contest requires you to be in business for a minimum of 6 months.  The contest runs from May 1 - June 30, 2014. Click below for additional information:
  
Our membership has expanded to over 1,400 members globally.  Join for free to receive new information and updates.
   
To Myra Cisse for a great "Entrepreneurs Roundtable Workshop on May 28, 2014
 Mrya provided attendees with great information about the WOSB Certification Process.
Join Us  for another great Entrepreneurship Roundtable workshop scheduled for July  28, 2014.  You can register online in our July newsletter.

JOIN WEOP AS A MEMBER TODAY!

 

We invite you to join our circle of women today!

 

   

Greetings!

 

Greetings Subscribers!

 

The theme for this month "Business Resources", in this issue we share information about free business workshops, Wells Fargo business contest and our new project coming in September.  We will continue to provide articles, training and resources to advance your business and professional development.
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In partnership with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta join us for a free interactive workshop to explore a creative and alternative way to raise funds for your business:
Topic: Raising Money with Crowdfunding
Date:  June 6, 2014 (Friday)
Time:  9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Featured Speaker: Charles Jones, Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
 
The workshop will provide you with an understanding of Crowdfunding, popular websites, campaign strategies and successful case studies.  Most importantly, it will help you analyze the benefits of Crowdfunding. 

TOPIC: How to build an Effective Contracting Network

Featured Speaker: Shawn Herring, CEO ITS 360 

Date:  June 19, 2014

Time: 6:00 p.m. -  8:00  p.m.

Place: Small Business Administration Office
 

This workshop will provide strategies to  nurture a well-developed network of contracting resources which is the key to long-term growth in the government marketplace. Walk away with actionable steps and resources for you to build a profitable and effective contracting network.

SBA Workshop Registration

   

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You are invited to join WEOP members and special guest for a  networking event.  A special highlight will be a presentation from one of our members and entrepreneur, Ms. Kimberly Hopper, CEO/President-All Points Financial.

 

Date: Thursday, June 26, 2014

Location: 250 Georgia Avenue

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

"The Power of Networking -

How you can Increase your Networth" 

 

Come join our circle of women, hear a great presentation and be inspired and meet other women.  

    
  Coming in September - SPECIAL CONTRACTING CLASSES!!!
If you want to pursue public or private contract opportunities, be a prime or sub-contractor, Independent Contractor or just want to identify new business opportunities - the 
Advancing Business Opportunities and Ventures (A.B.O.V.E.) project is for you. 
  
 "ABOVE" is designed  for Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Minority Business Enterprises (MBE).   The project will train  entrepreneurs to build a solid infrastructure  and acquire the knowledge and skills  to secure contract opportunities with the federal government, corporations, businesses, states and local municipalities.  
 
If you are interested - click below to complete the questionnaire and we will invite you to the information session in June: Complete QuestionnaireSpace is limited to 15 participants.  
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