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.
Speakers
Allen Thomas, SBA; Michael Julian Bond, Atlanta City Council, Terri Denison, SBA, Gourav Pani, GoDaddy, Dr. Randal Pinkett, BCT Partners, Clyde Higgs, Atlanta Beltline, and more.
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
Nyala Allen
High Yield Realty
Nikki Arsenault
GMEN
Shayla-Kinyon Bass-Briggs
GMEN
Sonya T. Bates
GMEN
Melisa Beauchamp
Impact Accounting Partners
Michael Julian Bond
Atlanta City Council
Sonia Booker
GMEN
Ricky Brown
Next Step Staffing
Charlton (Charlie) Cerbone
Flowvine
Terri Denison
SBA
Pearl Fils-Aime Graham
A Lady Named Pearl
Nakita Hemingway
GA House District 104 Candidate
Shenae Holmes
Independent Consultant
Clyde Higgs
Atlanta Beltline
N. Jean Hundley, PhD
Boys2Men Home for Youth
Jeanie Hunter
Synergy Development Partners
Anikka King
LISC
Stephanie M Kirkland
Identity Dynamics
Patricia Luna
LISC
Rachel Manggrum
Space By Wholistic Grace
Angela McTair
Harlem Zen
Gourav Pani
GoDaddy
Katrina Taylor Parks
Independent Consultant
Ray Pennie
ACE
Sharon Perrin
Impact Accounting Partners
Sherrie Philon, Ed.S
Philmore Academy
Dr. Randal Pinkett
BCT Partners
Kiplyn Primus
Primus Marketing Works
Cherdon Reynolds
She Prints IT
Cheryle Moses Reynolds
Camrose Creative Services
Angela Riley
EDA
Janice Laws Robinson
J Laws Insurance
Dale Royal
LISC
Erik Scott
GMEN
Tamay Shannon
W2S Marketing
Adam Smith
GMEN
Michael Syphoe, Sr.
Syphoe and Company
Jai Tee
Communication Services
Allen Thomas
SBA
Angela Walton
GMEN
Natalie Williams
NAW4
Elizabeth Wilson
GMEN, Executive Director
PROGRAM
GMEN 25th Anniversary Conference, September 26-30, 2022. Register today!
GMEN’s 25th Anniversary Conference Breakfast | Atlanta City Councilmember Michael Julian Bond, Speaker
Welcome to GMEN's 25th Anniversary Conference 2022 celebrating our past, present and future. We are kicking off GMEN25 with breakfast featuring Atlanta City Councilmember Michael Julian Bond as our keynote speaker.
30min
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
GMEN’s History and Initiatives: 1997 – 2022 | Elizabeth Williams, Executive Director, GMEN Board and Staff
Elizabeth Wilson, Executive Director, GMEN Board, Staff
25mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
GMEN Partner and Entrepreneur Spotlights | Shakirah DeMeisier, RICE NAV-GA Program Manager, Kimberly Lawson, Operation HOPE, and Brandon Simpson, SW GA United Empowerment Zone Small Business Development Specialist
GMEN Partner and Entrepreneur Spotlight with Shakirah DeMeisier, Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship NAV-GA Program Manager, Kimberly Lawson, Operation HOPE Financial Well-Being Counselor and Brandon Simpson, Southwest Georgia United Empowerment Zone Small Business Development Specialist.
15mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
GMEN25 Keynote Speaker – Allen Thomas, Administrator, Southeast Region, Small Business Administration (SBA)
GMEN25 Keynote Speaker - Allen Thomas, Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, Small Business Administration (SBA) | Lunch salads provided.
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
GMEN NAVGA Overview | Angela Walton, Hub Officer, SBA NAVGA
GMEN NAVGA Overview/Session
45mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Closing the Racial Wealth Gap: Access to Capital with Ray Pennie, ACE and GMEN with the new Flex Fund
Closing the Racial Wealth Gap - a conversation with Ray Pennie, Chief of Business Advisory Services Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) and GMEN representative with their new Flex Fund.
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Ray Pennie
https://aceloans.org/03:30 pm
MDO 2022 Training Series
Opens with a GMEN spotlight video of an MDO that has worked with the organization for years. Training conducted by GMEN staff.
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
03:30 pm
Technology Series
Technology Series
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
One-on-One Entrepreneur/Business Consultation – Appointment Only
Whether you have a question business funding, marketing for your business, or how to build your social media presence, you will have 30 minutes to talk with an expert by appointment. Register today.
60min
In-Person and Virtual
Beginner
10:00 am
GMEN Continental Breakfast
30mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
10:30 am
GMEN25 Videos
GMEN25 Congratulations Videos
10mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Racial Economic Equity In Small Business Funding: A Playbook Developed by LISC | Anikka King, Economic Development Program Officer, LISC
Racial Economic Equity In Small Business Funding: A Playbook developed by LISC | Anikka King, Economic Development Program Officer, LISC
45mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Anikka King
Anikka King has joined LISC Jacksonville as Economic Development Program Officer, returning to what she calls “home” after having recently lived in Jacksonville for more than 16 years. King will lead economic development initiatives for LISC Jacksonville with a strong focus on enhancing the local network of Financial Opportunity Centers (FOCs). As part of developing LISC’s strategic […]
ESG 101: What is Environmental, Social and Governance?
ESG 101: What is Environmental, Social and Governance?
15mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Why the Business of Voting is Everyone’s Business | Nakita Hemingway, Candidate for GA Agriculture Commissioner | National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day - Why the Business of Voting is Everyone’s Business
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
How Does Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Impact Entrepreneurship? | Cheryle Renee Moses, President, Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce, Katrina Mitchell, Chief Community Impact Officer, United Way of Atlanta
How Does Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Impact Entrepreneurship? A conversation with Cheryle Renee Moses, president of Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce with moderator - Katrina Mitchell, Chief Community Impact Officer, United Way of Atlanta | Lunch provided.
30mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Small Business Administration (SBA) Equity Initiative | Terri Denison, District Director, SBA
GMEN Session, Terri Denison, District Director, SBA - Small Business Administration (SBA) Equity Initiative
45mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Microenterprise Development (MDO) Training Series
60min
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Technology Series | Entrepreneurs and Free/Affordable Social Media Marketing Strategy
Technology Series - Entrepreneurs and Social Media Marketing Strategy
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
GMEN 2022 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
GMEN Women’s Conference 2022 | Celebrating the Leading Group of Entrepreneurs in the US | Hosted by Kiplyn Primus
Welcome to GMEN Women's Conference
600mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
GMEN Women’s 2022 Conference Welcome/Introductions | Sonya Toomer-Bates, GMEN Program Manager | Sonia Booker, GMEN Women Instructor, Elizabeth Wilson, GMEN Executive Director
30mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Sponsors LISC | Patricia Luna, LISC Program Officer
10mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
GoDaddy and GMEN Women Press Conference – Media Only
30mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
GoDaddy Meet & Greet with Gourav Pani, President, GoDaddy US Independents – Invite Only
45mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Identity and Wellness | Capacity Building for Success | Stephanie Kirkland, CEO and Founder, Identity Dynamics LLC Rachel Manggrum, OWNER, Space By Wholistic Grace Angela McTier, CEO and Founder, Harlem Zen
Identity and Wellness | Capacity Building for Success | Stephanie Kirkland, CEO and Founder, Identity Dynamics LLC Rachel Manggrum, OWNER, Space By Wholistic Grace Angela McTier, CEO and Founder, Harlem Zen
Entrepreneur SPOTLIGHT | Capacity Building for Success | Tonya Hicks, CEO, Power Solutions, Inc.
Entrepreneur SPOTLIGHT | Capacity Building for Success | Tonya Hicks, CEO, Power Solutions, Inc.
60mins
RICE
beginner
GMEN Women Keynote | Capacity Building for Success | Janice Laws Robinson
How to work hard for an idea, and even harder for a dream!
30mins
RICE
beginner
12:15 pm
Women Entrepreneurs Spotlight
Women Entrepreneurs Spotlight Video
15mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
GMEN Women’s Luncheon with Keynote Speaker | Gourav Pani, President, GoDaddy US Independents
GMEN Women's Luncheon with Keynote Speaker | Gourav Pani, President, GoDaddy US Independents
60min
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Scaling & Sustaining | Capacity Building for Success
Tamay Shannon .. CEO, W2SMarketing
Jeanie Hunter .. Principal, Synergy Development Partners, LLC
Natalie Williams .. CEO, NAW4 Integrated Business Solutions, LLC Angela Riley .. Economic Development Specialist - EDA50mins
RICE
beginner
Then and Now | Capacity Building for Success
Learn how GMEN Women participants are leading the way for women and building a legacy. Moderator: Sonia Booker
Nyala Allen,. Owner, High Yield Realty Services, LLC & Associate Broker, KW
Cherdon Reynolds, CEO, She Prints IT
Charlita Nunn, CEO, Gold Rock Enterprise LLC
Pearl Fils-Aime Graham Founder, Lady Named Pearl Leadership Academy
Tanjuria Willis, Founder, Atlanta Sustainable FashionRICE
beginner
TAP2GMEN TA Team | Capacity Building for Success
Closing gaps with tangible Solution through Technical Assistance Facilitator: Sonya Toomer-Bates & Elizabeth Wilson Introduce TAP2GMEN TA Team Spotlight TA Businesses Anna Taylor - Cute Shuttle LLC Mobile App, Thomas Andrews - Thomas Michael LLC Video Commercial “My pleasure... and thank you so much for saying that, Sonya! Our team is incredibly grateful for your team’s organization in this process and the quality of work, Khadijah Baynes - The Beauty Industry LLC Mobile App, David Walker - StarWalker Industries LLC .. Commercial .. Continued to work with TA after closing deliverable, Jennifer Price - The Atlanta Beer Boutique Accounting & Mobile App, Fredrick Reitz - Safesky Accounting Services.
30mins
In-Person
Beginner
Business Development & Finance Training Series | Adam Smith, Natalie Williams, Melisa Beatcomp, Katrina Taylor Parks
Legal, Business Strategy, Accounting, Workforce/HR
60min
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Technology Training Series | Jai Tee, Shenae Holmes, Avolian Bingham, Sonya Bate
Branding, Website, GoDaddy, IT
60min
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
04:00 pm
GMEN Women’s Graduation & Spotlight
Facilitators: Sonia Booker, Sonya Toomer-Bates, Nikki Arsenault
120min
In-Person
Beginner
Reception Celebration – Grads and Alumni (Women ONLY)
120min
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Re-entry from Incarceration through Entrepreneurship Services (RITES) Project Conference 2022
The Re-entry from Incarceration through Entrepreneurship Services (RITES) Project was developed to create tools, training sessions, roundtables and collaboration opportunities to assist Returning Citizens in starting and developing business enterprises.
390 mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
10:00 am
Continental Breakfast
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
10:00 am
RITES Introductions
10mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
10:10 am
Roundtable #1
50mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
11:00 am
Roundtable #2
45mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
12:00 pm
RITES Lunch and Listen
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
01:00 pm
RITES Sessions Introduction
10mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
ERAP Overview | Shayla-Kinyon Bass-Briggs
20mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Opportunities for ReStart Graduates and Returning Citizens through NAV-GA
30mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Trauma-Informed Care and Returning Citizens featuring Dr. Charlie Cerbone
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
TAP2GMEN Opportunities for ReStart Graduates and other Returning Citizens
15mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Inspirational Video – Charlie’s Success Story
15mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
03:30 pm
RITES 2022 Closing
15mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Microenterprise Development (MDO) Training Series
MDO training - Day #1 of the series.
60mins
In-Person/Virtual
Beginner
03:30 pm
Technology Training Series
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
GMEN 25th Anniversary Awards Gala 2022 | City of Atlanta Atrium | Hosted by Joyce Littel | Orchestra by McClendon Performing Arts Institute
Join us at the City of Atlanta Atrium - Joyce Littel, host, music provided by McClendon Performing Arts Institute, awards, light appetizers, anniversary cupcakes, guest speakers, gift bags, giveaways, GMEN25 Memory Lane – photos, videos and reflections | Past and present founders, employees, board members and funders to attend.
180mins
In-Person - Location TBA
Beginner
10:00 am
Continental Breakfast
15mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Emerging Technologies: Entrepreneurs Digital and Financial Solutions for Tomorrow
Panel/Discussion: Emerging Technologies: Entrepreneurs Digital and Financial Solutions for Tomorrow
45mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
From Solopreneur to Employer | Panel | Sherrie Philon, Founder/Principal | Philmore Academy for Science and Arts
Panel/Discussion: From Solopreneur to Employer with Sherrie Philon, Founder/Principal | Philmore Academy for Science and Arts, Stone Mountain, Georgia and
45mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Sherrie Philon, Ed.S
Sherrie Philon, Ed.S has served in the field of education for over 23 years, as an educator, educational leader, and mentor. Her career began in elementary school but transitioned after 3 years into teaching middle grades Math for 8 years. Her passion for teaching Math prompted her to pursue her Master’s degree in Mathematics where […]
Power Luncheon – Powering Entrepreneurs in the Future | Clyde Higgs, President, Atlanta Beltline
Power Luncheon - Keynote Speaker – Powering Entrepreneurs in the Future - Clyde Higgs, President, Atlanta Beltline
90min
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
Owning the Building Your Business Is In and the Land it Sits On | Panel Discussion | Michael Syphoe, Principal, Michael Syphoe Consultants; Corey Brooks, CEO, BriteBubbles
To democratize capital for underserve entrepreneurs, success in the future must include unconventional partnerships and tactics.
45mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
The Next 25 Years: Emerging Technologies and the Future of GMEN – Moderated by Elizabeth Wilson
Panel/session on how emerging technologies are creating diverse opportunities for all businesses and organizations to push forward for the next 25 years.
60mins
In-Person - RICE
Beginner
GMEN: The Next 25 Years Dinner Celebration
GMEN VIP dinner, music, recognitions and the GMEN25 experience, past and present founders, employees, board members and funders invited
180min
In-Person - RICE
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!
