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About Us

The Entrepreneurship Council is a grass-roots education and advocacy group for entrepreneurs. It has worked in creative partnership with other organizations with overlapping interests, notably the Mixson Business Center, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Dothan, Wallace Community College, and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Innovation at Troy University. The organization began in 2010 as the Entrepreneurship Group, one of several focus groups of the annual Economic Summit on Jobs, spearheaded by Dothan Mayor Mike Schmitz. Since 2014, the Entrepreneurship Council has operated autonomously, regularly coordinating entrepreneurial education and hosting networking events in the community.

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Developing a Successful
BUSINESS PLAN

Thursday, March 28, 2024 • 5:30 P.M.
Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce
102 Jamestown Blvd | Dothan, AL 36301

The Entrepreneurship Council will be hosting a workshop on “Developing a Sccessful Business Plan” Speakers will be Dr. Richard Voss of Troy University Dothan Campus and Sorrell College of Business.  Dr. Voss will cover the strategic process of developing a business plan with a purpose.  You will also be able to ask questions.

Admission is FREE, but we ask for a donation of $10. Money will help the Entrepreneurship Council provide events like this in the community and help with other projects/programs provided by the Entrepreneurship Council. The Entrepreneurship Council is a 501 (c) 3 Organization.

This event is sponsored by SmartBank through the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, Computer Printing Etc., and Troy University Dothan Campus Sorrell College of Business.

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2024 Calendar of Events

Volunteers Welcome

Fill free to contact Mackroyce Corbitt, Jr. at (334) 655-0417 If you would like to help with planning events, day-to-day operations, and raising funds for the Entrepreneurship Council.  We will be more than glad to discuss how you can be a part of our team to educate the community on how to start and grow a successful business.

February Events

  • February 19, 2024
    Entrepalooza

    1p.m. – 5p.m.
    Troy University – Dothan Campus
  • Februay 29th • 5:30 p.m.
    First Workshop
    Setting Up A New Business
    Presenter Cameron A. Metcalf CPA, J.D.
    Metcalf & Company, LLC

March Events

  • March 12th • 6:00 p.m.
    Women in Entrepreneurship
    Panel of 3 Women from very different businesses.  Featuring Precious Bennette, Kishia Saffold, and Tammie Potter
    Troy University – Dothan Campus
  • March 28th • 5:30 p.m.
    Second Workshop
    Developing a Successful Business Plan
    Presenter Dr. Richard Voss
    Troy University – Dothan Campus

April Events

  • April 25th • 5:30 p.m.
    Non Profit 101
    Presenter Dr. Michael C. Threatt
    Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce
    102 Jamestown Blvd, Dothan, AL

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Developing a Successful Business Plan

Thursday, March 28, 2024 • 5:30 P.M.
Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce
102 Jamestown Blvd | Dothan, AL 36301

The Entrepreneurship Council will be hosting a workshop titled “Non Profit 101.”  The Speaker will be Dr. Michael C. Threatt, COO of Dothan Housing and Owner of Elevate Housing Solutions, LLC.

Dr. Michael C. Threatt is a next-generation leader and scholar-practitioner with 18- plus years in the affordable housing industry’s public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He spent his career working for public housing authorities (PHAs) in Alabama and Florida. Of those 18 years, 11 years have been in leadership, with eight (8) years working in executive leadership roles as either a Vice President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), or Chief Operating Officer (COO). As the COO at Dothan Housing (DH), Dr. Threatt is responsible for the agency’s day-to-day operations, including streamlining affordable housing programs through technology and analyzing intelligence data to support the PHA’s long-term sustainability. He also oversees the four (4) nonprofit organizations under the DH’s umbrella and is a Birmingham Business Journal Leadership Trust member.

Under his leadership, DH has not only joined the top 4% of PHAs in the country but has become a model PHA in Alabama and America. Dr. Threatt is humbled about helping DH become one of the best PHAs in the country as a Moving to Work (MTW) Expansion agency under the Landlord Incentives Cohort #3 and becoming a HUD-recognized Continuum of Care (CoC) under the Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (SEACH). He obtained his Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) from West Chester University (WCU) in 2020 and is a recent graduate of Rutgers University and PHADA’s Executive Director Education Program (EDEP).  Dr. Threatt is also the author of the affordable housing game-changing book on the Section 8 Program, The Price of Bureaucracy . He is an Adjunct Instructor for Troy University’s School of Social Work and Human Services. He teaches courses in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program specializing in Organizational Leadership and Management.

Admission is FREE, but we ask for a donation of $10. Money will help the Entrepreneurship Council provide events like this in the community and help with other projects/programs provided by the Entrepreneurship Council. The Entrepreneurship Council is a 501 (c) 3 Organization.

This event is sponsored by SmartBank through the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, Computer Printing Etc., and Troy University Dothan Campus Sorrell College of Business.

News

Setting Up A New Business

On Thursday, February 29, 2024, the Entrepreneurship Council hosted a presentation on Setting Up A New Business: Accounting, Tax, and Legal Steps.  The speaker was Cameron A. Metcalf CPA, J.D. of Metcalf & Company, LLC located in Dothan, Alabama.  The event was held at the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce and was sponsored by Computer Printing Etc., The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, SmartBank, and The Sorrell College of Business.

Entrepalooza 2024 at Troy University Dothan Campus

On Thursday, February 19, 2024, the Entrepreneurship Council held the first Entrepalooza Business and Job Fair.  It was held at Troy University Dothan Campus.

2023 EC presents Web Design and Marketing

On Thursday, August 31, 2023, the Entrepreneurship Council provided a training on Web Design and Marketing, what you need to know.  The presenter was Mackroyce Corbitt, Jr. of Computer Printing Etc. and Mackroyce Web Design. 

EC holds Workshop/Seminar on Financing your Business

On Thursday, July 28th 2022 the Entrepreneurship Council hosted a seminar on Financing Your Business.  The speakers included Rachel Armstrong from Regional Planning, Jeff Williams from Smartbank, Brent McMahan from Small Business Administration (SBA), and Beau Strong from Southern Development Council.

SmartBank Teaches about Credit

On Thursday, June 29, 2023, the Entrepreneurship Council hosted workshop on credit with Southeast Alabama Regional Vice-President Emily Jernigan from SmartBank.  The purpose of the event was to give members of the community more Insite on what credit is and how it affects businesses wishing to obtain a loan.  Mrs. Jernigan also touched on things that credit can effect outside of business, such as insurance rates, car payments, and even getting your lights turned on.

EC Networking Event at Ann Rudd Art Center in Ozark

On Thursday, June 10, 2023, the Entrepreneurship Council hosted a networking event at the Rudd Art Center in Ozark, Alabama.  The event was in conjunction with the annual photographer’s exhibition and contest.  Various artist from Ozark and around the Wiregrass presented their images to be judged and viewed by visitors to the event.  Winners received prizes.

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