^“Helping Nonprofits
and Minority BusinessesGrow ^”

Grew the membership to 300 nonprofits and minority businesses by December 2013 and held a celebration in January 2014

Completed the 501(c)(3) Incorporations for 20 nonprofits

Held 2 Free Workshops for Home owners

Held 2 Women’s Entrepreneur Breakfasts

Held 1 Men’s Entrepreneur Breakfast

Secured 4 Hotels as members

Held 3 Free Workshops on How to Start a Nonprofit

Held 2 Free Workshops on How to Start a Business

Created a robust training schedule to include Understanding the Grant Process, the Power of Databases, Branding vs. Marketing, Getting Ready for the Proposal, Microsoft Office in the Cloud, and Board Roles and Responsibilities. 

Created an On Location Program to bring visibility to businesses in the County

Created 9 Committees to include Technology, Construction, Renovation and Energy, Housing and Homeownership, Legislative, Health, Membership, and Grants

Secured key 8 strategic partners