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Getting Your Business Online

Getting Your Business Online

On Thursday January 30, 2025, the Entrepreneurship Council hosted a presentation entitled “Getting Your Business Online.” The speaker was Bridgett Perkins of Thryv. 

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Giving Back, Teaching Youth Financial Literacy

Giving Back, Teaching Youth Financial Literacy

On Thursday December 29, 2024, the Entrepreneurship Council sponsored a Youth Financial Literacy Program put on by Mrs. Carrie Wilson and CCW Financial Solutions.  The event was called “Financial Literacy Extravaganza.” 

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Dinner and Awards Night 2024

Dinner and Awards Night 2024

On Thursday, October 5, 2024, the Entrepreneurship Council hosted the Annual Dinner & Awards Night.  This was our first Award Ceremony since prior to COVID.  The event was held at Troy University Dothan Campus.

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Financing Your Business 2024

Financing Your Business 2024

On Thursday, July 18th 2024 the Entrepreneurship Council hosted a seminar on Financing Your Business.  The speakers included Sarah Osmer from SmartBank, Brent McMahan from Small Business Administration (SBA), and Angie Sweatman from The Bancorp.

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Entrepreneurship Council Credit 2024

Entrepreneurship Council Credit 2024

On Thursday June 28, 2024, the Entrepreneurship Council hosted a presentation entitled “Developing and Establishing Credit.” The speaker was Carrie Wilson of CCW Financial Solutions LLC (DBA Carrie Wilson Consulting).

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Non-Profit 101

Non-Profit 101

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, the Entrepreneurship Council hosted a presentation for Non-Profits.  The title of the event was “Non-Profit 101” and the presenter for the night was Dr. Michael C. Threatt, COO of Dothan Housing and Owner of Elevate Housing Solutions, LLC.  Dr. Threatt covered information on what you need and what to expect when setting up a Non-Profit Organization.  He also covered various things you need to do to setup your non-profit organization for success and how to run it correctly.  From establishing the a board of directors to what websites you can use to find grants and what websites to use to help with writing your grants. 

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Developing a Successful Business Plan

Developing a Successful Business Plan

On Thursday, March 2, 2024, the Entrepreneurship Council hosted a presentation on Developing a Successful Business Plan.  The speaker was Dr. Richard Voss of Troy University Dothan Campus and Sorrell College of Business.  The presentation covered what should be in a business plan and what a business plan is used for.

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Women In Entrepreneurship 2024

Women In Entrepreneurship 2024

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, the Entrepreneurship Council hosted Women in Entrepreneurship: Celebrating Women’s History Month.  This was a panel discussion at Troy University-Dothan Campus in the Sony Theatre Our.  The goal of this event was to shed light on Women Entrepreneurs in the Wiregrass Area.  Learn who they are, what they do, and how the started their businesses.  Panelists include Tammie Potter (T&T Potter LLC, India’s Tiny Tots Daycare, Breakfast at Tammie’s, and more), Promise Bennett (Bennett Brands Company), and Kishia Saffold (Kiddie Care Learning Center & Short Stuff Photography).  We will ask questions and members of the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions as well.  After the event we held a networking session with food provided by one of our panelists Mrs. Tammie Potter, owner of Breakfast at Tammie’s.

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Setting Up A New Business

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.

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