October, 2014 News

TOGETHER. SHAPING THE FUTURE.
Events Around Town

 October 30, 2014
FREE WORKSHOP 

Are you transitioning from military service or are you a veteran?   If so, attend a free workshop" The 10  Steps for a new Inspired Mission" . Sponsored by: Life After Military Alliance (LAMA) resource Center.
For additional information contact: Donna Newman Robinson at: 
678-653-2605.  
WEOP ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS 
On behalf of WEOP and Board Chair Glenda Stinson, we extend a welcome to the following new board members: Cherelle Cortez, Dr. Christina Hobbs; Petrina Hall McDaniel; Joyce Rhodes; Theresa Schroeder and Veronica Maldonado
WEOP Welcomes Members

Emily McMillan
Karlyn Anderson
Ora Wade

Venus Longmire
Tracy Hessaway 

Jahari Soward

Tracy Singleton

Shawanna Mayo

Edith Page
Kimberly Hopper

Angela Walton

Special for New WEOP Members
Join WEOP today for a special membership fee of $69.00.  If you join this month, you will not have to renew until 2016!  CLICK TO JOIN

Coming in 2015!

WEOP's annual magazine publication " From A Women's Perspective (FAWP). Sponsorship opportunities available!
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Special Thanks to our Speakers & Supporters
A special thanks to Crystal Khalil from Porsche,  Dr. Christina Hobbs with the Georgia Board of Regents and our host Glenda Stinson with Georgia Power. The speakers provided a wealth of information and strategies about contracts and new business opportunities.  

Ms. Khalil informed us about the new Porsche complex, community involvement initiatives and business opportunities.
 Dr. Hobbs  prepared special handouts and resource materials about upcoming contract opportunities.  
"4 WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES" A FORUM HOSTED BY GEORGIA POWER
November 10, 2014 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Come join us for a special educational forum designed for Women Owned Small Businesses.  This event will provide you with an opportunity to network and meet entrepreneurs, supplier diversity officers, marketing professionals and contracting officers. 

Speakers featured in the morning represent MARTA, J.E. Dunn Construction and Georgia Power. Did you know that J.E. Dunn is recruiting participants for their upcoming Minority Business Development Program?  Are you aware of the business opportunities at MARTA?  If you want to learn more, mark your calendar and join a dynamic group of women!  Also, men are always welcome to attend our events and lunch will be served. Click for registration and additional information: READ MORE
CAREER RE-INVENTION WORKSHOP
November 5, 2014 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This workshop will be facilitated by Ms. Shaunna Tyus, a Human Resource professional with over 12 years experience working with one of the largest energy firms. She will provide you with valuable information about career re-invention, new employment trends and professional development strategies.  She will also discuss the importance of social media platforms to increase your visibility for career opportunities. READ MORE

BUSINESS CONTRACT PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
RECRUITING STUDENTS FOR 2015
Classes start on January 22, 2015
You can be become a prime contractor, sub-contractor or independent contractor.  Learn valuable strategies and acquire the knowledge and information to increase your opportunities to secure contracts in both the federal and private sectors. 

This series will feature a wealth of business partners, contract officers and supplier diversity professionals.  We will work toward the goal to equip you with the skills and knowledge to expand your business opportunities.  If you are interested, click below and complete the Questionnaire and we will contact you to discuss further:  QUESTIONNAIRE
BUSINESS Q & A
Answers to your pressing business questions!

TOPIC: CERTIFICATION FOR YOUR WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS.

Quite often one of the topics of discussion among small business owners is "certification". To push the thought process a little further, I will usually ask; "What type of certification are you seeking and who are you planning to do business with?".

Read this insightful article written by Antionette Ball - Director of WEOP.  READ MORE

 

I had to make my own living and my own opportunities! "Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come". "Get up and make them"!

by Madam CJ Walker

 

 

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