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Entrepreneurship Focus for Pitt Black MBA Network

Presented by: Pamela Rich-Wheeler. Entrepreneurship Focus for Pitt Black MBA Network. Overview. Committee Members Typical Challenges Entrepreneurship Programs Institute for Entrepreneurial Services The Business Center for Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise

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Entrepreneurship Focus for Pitt Black MBA Network

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  1. Presented by: Pamela Rich-Wheeler Entrepreneurship Focus for Pitt Black MBA Network

  2. Overview • Committee Members • Typical Challenges • Entrepreneurship Programs • Institute for Entrepreneurial Services • The Business Center for Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise • Objectives Specifically for Pitt Black MBA Network • Creating a Seamless Partnership

  3. COMMITTEE MEMBERS • Pamela Rich-Wheeler • Executive Director, The Business Center for Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise • 15+ years Business Development and Corporate Experience • MBA, ‘90 • Michael LeBlanc • Managing Partner/Owner, Pican Restaurant • 10+ years Corporate Experience • MBA, ‘72 • Kelly Gary Burks • President, Management Solutions Consulting Group, Inc. • 15+ years Corporate Healthcare and Small Business Management • MBA,’90

  4. Financial/Business Plan Financial Projections Financial Controls Services Financial Projections Preparation Accounting System Review/Training Personal/Business Credit History Commitment Level Certification/Advocacy Services Cont… Credit Counseling Action Plan with clearly defined targets and dates Technical Assistance - Contract Completion and Certification TYPICAL CHALLENGES

  5. Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence - Services • Consulting • Education (life-long learning for executives) • Institute Centers • Agricultural Entrepreneurship • Center for Women in Business • Entrepreneurial Fellows Program • Pantherlab Works • Small Business Development Center • Student Entrepreneurship

  6. The Business Center - Services • Small Business Workshops (i.e. QuickBooks, Credit Strategies, etc.) • Monthly Seminars First Friday Seminars (i.e. Meet the Press, etc.) • One-on-One Coaching (8A certification; financial projections and interpretation) • Enterprising Woman Business Plan Competition • Networking Events • Collaborative Partner Services

  7. Objectives Specifically for the Pitt Black MBA Network • Creating Business Networking Opportunities (job creation, contract opportunities at Pitt and elsewhere) • Securing Seats on Corporate Boards • Increased Networks • Established Short and Long Term Goals for Pitt Black MBA Network • Access to Ongoing Training • Create a Pitt Black MBA Network Directory

  8. Creating Seamless Partnership • Mission Focused/Share Like Missions • Win-Win-Win Opportunity • Seamless Support • Increase market awareness of Partner services

  9. Questions 7500 Germantown Avenue, Elders Hall Suite 113 Philadelphia, PA 19119 Pamela Rich-Wheeler Executive Director (215) 247-2473 x2 (215) 215-247-2477 (fax) www.thebizctr.com

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