WE TAKE ACTION: OUR VOICES, BUSINESS & FUTURE

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1 WOMEN S ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITY PROJECT, INC. CELEBRATES NATIONAL WOMEN S SMALL BUSINESS MONTH WITH A BUSINESS FORUM WE TAKE ACTION: OUR VOICES, BUSINESS & FUTURE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, :30 AM - 2 PM GEORGIA POWER CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS ARKWRIGHT AUDITORIUM

2 AGENDA MARCH 22, a.m. 10:00 a.m. OPENING & WELCOME Glenda Stinson, Supplier Development Consultant, Georgia Power Antionette Ball, CEO, Women s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project, Inc. MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES: Montina Portis, CEO & Founder, Creative Internet Authority 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. MODERATOR: Telisha Farrow Jackson Program Coordinator, UGA Small Business Development Center at Georgia State University PANEL DISCUSSION: Igniting Change: Initiatives Supporting & Advancing Women in Business Chevy Arnold, Executive Director, Growth Markets & Private Client Services, Ernst & Young, LLP Sara Brummel, North American Diversity Talent Acquisition Lead, Accenture Bridgett Ellgass, HOK, Architect & Consultant Crystal Khalil, Director Procurement, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 noon WEOP Talks: Thought leaders speak on topics important for women in business FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT Terri Gleaton, Vice President of Operations, Elite Realty Group Martina Jimenez Sperry, Associate Managing Director, Prudential WOMEN S LEADERSHIP & POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT Tarshish Jordan, CEO, Red Door Consulting Dr. Debra Henson, CEO, Jones Worley Dr. Nadine C. Wheat, Organizational Leadership & Graduate Business, Union Institute & University INTRAPRENEURS TRANSITIONING TO ENTREPRENEURS Katie Kern, COO & Partner, Media Frenzy Global Yolanda White, CEO, DAYO, LLC 12:30 1:30 p.m. POWER LUNCH SESSION: Business In Action Guest: Necole Parker Green, CEO, The Elocen Group WEOP s Sweet Moments 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS & NETWORKING City of Atlanta, Mayor s Office of Contract Compliance The Elocen Group Fulton County, Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance Georgia Power, Supplier Diversity UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Georgia State University Cadence Group Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Prestwick Companies Small Business Administration (SBA) U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization SPONSORS & Partners Georgia Power, Georgia Department of Economic Development, PNC Bank and UGA Small Business Development Center at Georgia State University

3 About WEOP The Women s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project Inc. (WEOP), is a 501(c)(3) agency founded in 1999 with the mission of developing and implementing programs and services that promote the economic sustainability of women. Our Mission is to promote the economic advancement of women utilizing technology based solutions, educational resources, training and entrepreneurship opportunities. WEOP clients are Women Owned Small Businesses, consultants, contractors, solopreneurs and women in nontraditional occupations. The organization has successfully served thousands of women annually since its inception, while also increasing its reach to women globally through online portals and social media platforms. Our successful expansion is due to spearheading innovative initiatives that leverage the use of technology. WEOP s programming includes specialized Business Contract Professional training (BCP), business round tables, peer mentoring sessions, financial planning and business assessments. WEOP is also a membership-based organization and launched women2contract.com an online portal featuring information related to contracting in the public and private sectors. WEOP has established strategic partnerships with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Fulton County Economic Development Division, Department of Labor/Women s Bureau, Atlanta Technical College, Lift Fund, Georgia Power and The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Georgia State University. Additionally, the agency has received financial support from the Georgia Power Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation, Microsoft Foundation, Hewlett Packard Foundation, Turner Broadcasting System (TBS), Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), Fifth Third Bank, PNC Bank, JE Dunn Construction, Dentons, GAP Foundation, the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Non-Profit Foundation. As a community-based organization providing the community with innovative programming for the last two decades. WEOP has closely researched and studied reports on the economic impact of women owned businesses and selfemployment trends related to women, especially women of color. The organization has gained acknowledgment and recognition on building a solid reputation and strong support network in delivering programs and special events. WEOP has been recognized by the Atlanta Business League (ABL) in the non-traditional business category; awarded Proclamations from the City of East Point and Fulton County Board of Commissioners; received statewide recognition as a Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) Pathfinder Organization; awarded the Audrey Nelson Community Achievement Award from the National Community Development Association (NCDA); featured articles in Essence Magazine and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. WEOP also received the 2015 Small Business Champion award from the Small Business Administration (SBA) Georgia District Office.

4 OUR MODERATORS, SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES OPENING SPEAKERS 9.30 A.M. 10:00 A.M. Montina Portis Antionette Ball Glenda Stinson Ashleigh Poff IGNITING CHANGE: Initiatives Supporting & Advancing Women in Business 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. MODERATOR Telisha Farrow Jackson Chevy Arnold Sara Brummel Bridgett Ellgass Crystal Khalil WEOP TALKS 11:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT WOMEN S LEADERSHIP & POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT Terri Gleaton Martina Jimenez Sperry Tarshish Jordan Dr. Debra Henson Dr. Nadine C. Wheat INTRAPRENEURS TRANSITIONING TO ENTREPRENEURS LUNCH SESSION WOMEN WHO INSPIRE SUCCESS STORIES 12:00 1:00 P.M. Katie Kern Yolanda White MODERATOR Hope Ford Necole Parker Green

5 WOMEN S ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITY PROJECT, INC. - presents - BUSINESS FORUM WE TAKE ACTION: OUR VOICES, BUSINESS & FUTURE IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL WOMEN S SMALL BUSINESS MONTH EVENT FEATURES Our speakers and industry experts will discuss the following business topics: Diversity & Inclusion Women s Leadership Economic Empowerment Afternoon roundtables on a range of business issues POWER LUNCHEON SESSION Business In Action FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, :30 AM - 2 PM GEORGIA POWER CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS ARKWRIGHT AUDITORIUM REGISTRATION FEE: $45 Registration and additional information: Moderated by HOPE FORD WXIA-TV 11 Alive Journalist NECOLE PARKER GREEN CEO The Elocen Group OUR EXTRAORDINARY SPEAKERS, MODERATORS AND PANELISTS INCLUDE: Bridget Ellgas Architect HOK Crystal Khalil Director Procurement North America Porsche Montina Portis Founder Creative Internet Authority (CIA) Martina Jimenez Sperry Associate Managing Director Prudential Yolanda White CEO DAYO SPONSORS