GMEN 25th Anniversary Conference 2022
MDOs, Non-Profits, Small Businesses and Solopreneurs
GMEN 25th Anniversary Conference 2022 will present the past, present and future of GMEN growing businesses in the southeast region. Sessions during the conference will provide GMEN history, microenterprise development organization (MDO) and small business training, focus days on GMEN Women and RITES, as well as an anniversary gala. REGISTER TODAY!
GMEN25 - Past, Present and Future
The GMEN 25th Anniversary Conference will celebrate the organizations journey over 25 years, and the growth vision for the next 25 years.
Keynote Speakers
Andre Dickens, City of Atlanta Mayor, is one of the many exceptional speakers during GMEN 25th Anniversary Conference 2022.
Virtual and In-Person
GMEN 25th Anniversary Celebration and Conference is in-person and virtual for MDOs, start-ups, small businesses and non-profits with a closing gala.
GMEN 25th ANNIVERSARY- September 26-30, 2022
We have an exception group of guest speakers for GMEN 25th Anniversary Conference, September 26-30, 2022. Register today!
#GMEN25 Speakers
GMEN
Nikki Arsenault
GMEN
Sonia Booker
GMEN
Terri Denison
SBA
Andre Dickens, Mayor
City of Atlanta, Georgia
Clyde Higgs
Atlanta Beltline
Dianne Jennings
Global Mortgage Strategies Inc.
Ray Pennie
ACE
Cheryle Moses Reynolds
Camrose Creative Services, Inc.
Erik Scott
GMEN
Redelia Shaw
Life Media Projects
Michael Syphoe
Michael Syphoe and Company
Allen Thomas
SBA
Sonya Toomer
GMEN
Princella White
PK Connections LLC
Elizabeth Wilson
GMEN, Executive Director
PROGRAM
GMEN 25th Anniversary Conference, September 26-30, 2022. Register today!
GMEN’s 25th Anniversary Conference Kickoff Breakfast
Welcome to GMEN's 25th Anniversary Conference 2022 celebrating our past, present and future presented by Elizabeth Wilson, Executive Director, GMEN. We are kicking off GMEN25 with a power breakfast with Mayor Andre Dickens as our keynote speaker.
90min
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
How Does Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Impact Entrepreneurship?
Grab your lunch where you are and in-person with us for a GMEN a conversation about the racial equity in philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, policymaking and public engagement.
90min
Virtual
Beginner
01:45 pm
MDO Spotlight
A GMEN spotlight video of an MDO that has worked with the organization for years.
10min
Virtual
Beginner
02:00 pm
One-on-One Business Consultation
Whether you have a question business funding, marketing for your business, or how to build your social media presence, you will have 20 minutes to talk with an expert by appointment.
120min
In-Person and Virtual
Beginner
Session: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap for Entrepreneurs and Organizations
Guest speakers include Ray Pennie with Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE).
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
04:30 pm
Day 1 Closing – GMEN Staff
Day #1 closing of GMEN Women's Conference 2021.
15min
Virtual
Beginner
GMEN and Partner Organizations Thrive in 2022: It’s All About Entrepreneurship
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Luncheon: Black Women Entrepreneurship is Vital to the Success of America
90mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
01:45 pm
MDO Spotlight
15mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Microenterprise Development (MDO) Training Series
120min
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
02:00 pm
One-on-One Business Consultation
Whether you have a question business funding, marketing for your business, or how to build your social media presence, you will have 20 minutes to talk with an expert by appointment.
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Session: ESG 101: What is Environmental, Social and Governance?
What is Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), why is it important and how does it affect underserved entrepreneurs?
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
04:30 pm
Day 2 Closing – GMEN Staff
30mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
10:00 am
GMEN Women’s Conference 2022
Welcome to Day 2 (Day 1 Recap) – GMEN/SAME Board
15min
Virtual
Beginner
ACTIVATE. Establishing Your Brand in the World
Activate. With a good strategy, establishing your brand in the world can be done easier than you think. Identification, design and execution. | Panel and Q&A.
35mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
10:50 am
Women Entrepreneurs Spotlight
Women Entrepreneurs Spotlight Video
10min
Virtual
Beginner
ACTIVATE. Social Media, Internet and Video Are Your BFF’s
ACTIVATE. Kisha Solomon, GMEN and Robin D. Groover, Too Groovy Productions | Panel with Q&A
45mins
Virtual
Beginner
12:30 pm
GMEN Women’s Power Luncheon
GROW. Virtual Luncheon with Guest Speaker Karen Davis of Curry Davis Consulting Group.
60min
Virtual
Beginner
GROW. Three Words – Marketing, Sales, Repeat.
GROW. The strategy for growth of any business is marketing, sales and repeating that process. Join Dr. Deena Brown, Cheryle Moses, Camrose Creative Services and Redelia Shaw, Life Media Projects, for straight-forward tips to get your marketing and sales on the right path. Panel Discussion and Q&A.
60min
Virtual
Beginner
Microenterprise Development (MDO) Training Series
120min
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
02:15 pm
Women Entrepreneur Spotlight
Women Entrepreneur Spotlight
15min
Virtual
Beginner
GROW. Entrepreneurs Connecting with Local Leaders for Business Development
GROW. Representatives from business leaders, local chambers - Michelle Glover, Atlanta Black Chambers, Cheryle Moses, Gwinnett Black Chamber, Sareena Beasley, Bridge Forward Solutions | These panelists will also be judges for the GMEN Women's Entrepreneur Pitch Session. | Panel with Q&A.
45mins
Virtual
Beginner
Celebrating the Connection, Activation and Growth of GMEN Women
We are celebrating GMEN Women as they connect, activate and grow through our programs.
60min
Virtual
Beginner
GMEN Women Entrepreneurs Pitch Session – Guest Judges and Prizes
GMEN Women Entrepreneurs Pitch Session with guest judges and prizes.
60min
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Networking and Graduation of Women Entrepreneurs
Networking and SAME Graduation – Streamed live, tent(s), food truck, giveaways, music
90min
In-Person
Beginner
09:00 am
RITES Program Conference 2022
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
12:00 pm
RITES Lunch and Learn
90min
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Microenterprise Development (MDO) Training Series
MDO training - Day #1 of the series.
60mins
In-Person/Virtual
Beginner
02:00 pm
RITES Sessions
120mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
04:30 pm
RITES Program Reception 2022
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
How Will Corporate Social Responsibility Propel Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs?
120min
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
The Next 25 Years: Emerging Technologies Creating Diverse Opportunities
Panel/session on how emerging technologies are creating diverse opportunities for all businesses and organizations to push forward for the next 25 years.
120mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
01:45 pm
MDO Spotlight
15mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Microenterprise Development (MDO) Training Series
120min
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Session: Thinking Outside the Box to Democratize Capital
To democratize capital for underserve entrepreneurs, success in the future must include unconventional partnerships and tactics.
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Session: The Future Is Turning Solopreneurs Into Employers
120min
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
07:00 pm
GMEN 25th Anniversary Gala 2022
180mins
In-Person - Location TBA
Beginner
REGISTER
Join us for the 25th Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) anniversary celebrating building businesses in Georgia and the southeast region, September 26-30, 2022.
SPONSORS
We invite you to support GMEN as we celebrate 25 years of building businesses and preparing for the next 25!
