NBMBAA-DC WBS 2007 Entrepreneurship and Franchising

Programs & Resources - Wealth Building Series

Entrepreneurship and Franchising

Date:

August 11 , 2007

Time:

9:30AM – 3:00PM

Location:

Georgetown University Alumni House

3604 O Street, NW (Corner of 36th and O Streets)
Washington, DC 20057

The path to launching a new product or service often begins with an idea and modest means of an entrepreneur. Most successful entrepreneurial journeys include building a team, developing a compelling product or service, obtaining funding, and finally bringing the product or service to market. The 2007 DC Chapter National Black MBA Association seeks to bring together experts and entrepreneurs to share their knowledge with workshop participants. A tentative agenda is presented below:

9:30AM – 10:00AM		Registration; Continental Breakfast
10:00AM – 10:15AM		Greetings and Introductions
10:15AM – 11:30AM 11:30AM - 12:00PM		Session 1: Starting Up Confirmed Panelists: Michelle Hughes, Manager of Financial Services, Prudential Laura Truncellito, Agent, Prudential Alpha Roberts, President and Founder, National Association of Minority Government Contractors (NAMGC) Angela Robinson, Attorney at Law, A.S. Robinson & Associates, PLLC Jacqueline Bruno, Vice President, PNC Bank Ardra O'Neal, Founding Partner, The O'Neal Firm Franchising Basics Benjamin Litalien, CFE Georgetown University Academic Advisor for Entrepreneurship & Franchise Programs and President and CEO - Social Franchise Ventures, LLC

12:00PM – 1:15PM		Networking Lunch
1:30PM – 2:00PM		Entrepreneur Spotlight
2:00PM - 3:00PM		Marcus Johnson, JD, MBA Chairman and CEO - Marimelji Entertainment Group, LLC Session 2: Success Stories They did it, you can too! Our panelists are all successful entrepreneurs who have created businesses. At our session, they will share their inspiring stories and give specific advice on fundraising, capturing your first customer, and conquering the fear starting your own business. Confirmed Panelists: Che Brown, Partners in Learning Tracy Williams, Entrepreneur/Resources Strategy Consultant, Marketing Werks Wendy McAllister, Entrepreneur, Evolution Consulting Group, Inc. Jeanette King, President and CEO, Strategic Resolution Experts, Inc. Kenneth C. Kelly, PMP, Managing Principal and Co-Founder, Strativia Software Isaac Walker, Jr., CEO, Walker Consulting Group LLC Ms. Cleve Mesidor, President, Mesidor Strategies, LLC
2:45PM – 3:15PM		Closing & Wrap Up

For more information, please contact the Business and Economic Development Committee Chair.