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Celebrating Women in Business
On Thursday March 27, 2025, the Entrepreneurship Council hosted a workshop entitled “What you need to know… protecting your business & family from a legal standpoint.” In celebration of Women History Month, we celebrated Women in Business with our guest Speaker Christy Hayes Gill, Personal Injury Lawyer.
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On February 15, 2025, the Entrepreneurship Council hosted Entrepalooza 2025, an exciting event that brought together local businesses, organizations, and churches for an afternoon of networking, entertainment, and community engagement.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.