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January, 2015 News
 
MAKING IT HAPPEN IN 2015!
AROUND TOWN

PARTNERSHIP EVENT 

 

ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESS OWNER - LEARN YOUR OPTIONS FOR HEALTH CARE INSURANCE!!

 

You still have time to make decisions about your health care.

In partnership with Georgia MIcro Enterprise Network (GMEN), Learn about critical

health care insurance options and tax credits.  A health care Navigator will provide you with an overview of health care reductions, benefits and subsidies that are available to entrepreneurs. 
 

Date:  January 28, 2015
Time:  10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Angela Walton, Health Care Navigator
 


AROUND TOWN - YOU SHOULD KNOW!!
Hope Global Forum in Atlanta on January 15 - 19, 2015, Omini Hotel. 

The HOPE Global Forum is where leaders from all over the world come together to outline a vision for the future of the modern global economy. The forum discusses economic strategies for people who are poor, underserved and teetering middle class are viewed as untapped assets for economic growth, entrepreneurship and job creation. 

FAWP PUBLISHED MAGAZINE
WEOP MAGAZINE AVAILABLE

The 2015 "From A Woman's Perspective" (FAWP) publication has been released.  
We extend a special thank you to our magazine team of writers and supporters: Saria Canady, Ayanna Jackson, Tina Douglas, Chardee Sneed, Juliet Charney, Briana Myrie, Robyn Norwood.  A special thanks to our sponsors and partners J.E. Dunn, Accu Clean, Fulton County, Economic Development Division, Georgia Power and the Federal Home Loan Bank.

WEOP Welcomes our new Members
Diana Echols

Brenda Hampton

Gina Jamison

Mindy Godwin

Sinclair St. Thomas

Crystal Shepherd

Valerie Vann

Keshia Walker

Barjona Williams

OUR QUOTE
WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR!
Happy New Year to all of our subscribers and we  wish you prosperity in 2015!  

As you begin the New Year, we encourage you to stay relevant and update your skills, embrace technology and stay connected to professional networks. We look forward to seeing you at our events and working together to make new opportunities happen in 2015.

WEOP Team!!
A GREAT WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR - JOIN US AT THE FOLLOWING WORKSHOP:
BUSINESS CONTRACT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP
January 13, 2015 - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
FREE!!
A special workshop to prepare your business for contract opportunities. This specialized hands on workshop is designed to help you evaluate your ability to pursue contracts with the federal government and in the private sector.

We will review your options and provide you with strategies to position your business to compete for contracts and subcontracting opportunities.  This workshop is also for individuals seeking project work with prime contractors.

Workshop Instructors: Stacy and Roger Vaugh, D-Unity group.  The Vaughn's are seasonded entrepreneurs with twenty years of contracting experience and a proven track record in helping businesses secure contract opportunities.

"ENTREPRENEURS ROUNDTABLE SERIES" KICK'S OFF!
Date:  January 21, 2015
Time:  9:30 am - 12:00 noon
Location: Georgia Power Corporate Headquarters

Get the year off to a good start and join a dynamic group of women for our bi-monthly workshops.  The event is hosted by Georgia Power and provides you with the opportunity to meet and connect with dynamic women presenting strategies for business success and connections to supplier diversity officers.

We are kicking off the new year with an empowerment session featuring a dynamic speaker, seasoned entrepreneur and trainer.  She is eager to share her success tips and business strategies.

Speaker: Ms. Sheila Jordan
Managing Partner
Knowledge Architects, LLC
Topic: "Strategies to Help You Reach Business Success in 2015".  
The workshop will cover networking strategies, professional presentation skills and overcoming challenges to obtain success.
Speaker: Todd A. Gray. MBA
Director of Supplier Diversity
Grady Hospital
Topic: "Contract Opportunities in 2015"

Mr. Gray will provide valuable information about Grady's Hospital Supplier Diversity programs, initiatives and opportunities.

ANNOUNCING 2015 CONTRACTING TRAINING!!
Business Contract Training Program (BCP)
January 29, 2015
READY TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH CONTRACTS!! This specialized program will help you acquire the knowledge and skills to successfully compete for contracts and business opportunities in  the federal and private sectors. 

This series begins with 5 weeks of class sessions at Atlanta Technical College. The training also includes specialized business workshops, mentoring and technical coaching.  We have a host of partners that will provide you with business resources. The total cost of the program is $350.00 and partial scholarships are available based on income. 

Click below for information and registration.  Space is limited to 15 participants.
Additional Information and Registration
YOU CAN BE A WEOP MEMBER!
There are so many reasons for joining WEOP as a member - here is a list of why you should join:  Great workshops, networking with your peers, discount on classes, free technical coaching, access to mentors, special discounts and much more!  Join our circle of women today!
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