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Response to Request for Proposal Temple Business Incubator, Temple TX

Program Assessment & Development Services March 19, 2012

3620 East Campbell Ave, Ste C |Phoenix, AZ 85018

602‐725‐1584 [email protected]

Response to Request for Proposal TBI Program Assessment and Development Services

Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group

Introduction Club Entrepreneur and Bridge Advisory Group are pleased to submit a proposal to the Temple Business

Incubator for Program Assessment and Development Services. We believe our experience in

establishing centers for entrepreneurial development is a natural fit for the needs and aspirations of the

City of Temple and Temple Business Incubator. It is evident that the Temple community has already

created a foundation for the growth and development of entrepreneurs by virtue of its commitment to

the establishment of TBI. We are excited about the opportunity to contribute to this important

economic development strategy for home growing local business and supporting entrepreneurship.

Club Entrepreneur started its first Club E Chapter in 2007 in Phoenix, AZ, in response to a growing need

for a community of support for entrepreneurs. Through a consistent delivery of programs that offers

entrepreneurs of all types a chance to come together to learn, to network and to collaborate, the Club E

model has a track record of proven success and can be replicated in communities across the country.

This proposal seeks to introduce you to the Club E approach to business incubation and demonstrates

the value of public private partnership when it comes to creating a successful entrepreneurial

development program.

Background & Team Qualifications We have a team philosophy when it comes to the growth and development of entrepreneurs. It goes

beyond simply offering office space for the fledgling company; our philosophy is based on the fact that

entrepreneurs need support and nurturing to achieve their goals in that very critical start up phase of

their business. To that end, we offer a team of experts in both entrepreneurship and economic

development to conduct your program assessment and develop your training and support services.

Peter Burns III

Our project lead is Peter Burns III who is the founder of Club

Entrepreneur and serial entrepreneur himself. At a young age he

established the first U.S. motorized bicycle (moped) rental and grew it

into an international chain of 100 units, creating the largest

recreational rental operation in the world. He went on to start more

than a hundred businesses and to establish the first College of

Entrepreneurship (Accredited Bachelors of Entrepreneurship) in the

U.S. at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. Burns was named Arizona FBLA Businessperson of The

Year 2007, “Power Players of Phoenix” ‐ Phoenix Business Journal Honoree 2006, “Top 100 U.S.

Entrepreneurs Under 30” by the Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs 1986‐ 1988 and was the

Youngest Participant in History, (29), of Harvard Business School’s Owners and Presidents Management

Program 1986‐1987. Burns was a founding member of (YEO) Young Entrepreneurs Organization 1987.

Burns has been featured in publications and television shows such as USA TODAY, Nations Business,


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group Entrepreneur Magazine, CNN, and FOX News. He has the keen ability to connect people to people and

people to resources in order to help other entrepreneurs access the tools for success.

Robert W. Johnson

Robert Johnson has been an entrepreneur his entire life. From a family

business to a career in investment counseling, Bob has been a part of

the start up of over 100 businesses. After receiving his CFP from the

College of Financial Planning in 1974, Bob spent 10 years of his career in

tax planning and syndications of new start up businesses in the

northeast. Having read hundreds of business plans, Bob brings a keen

eye to the training and development of the entrepreneur. He is

currently the lead in establishing a Club E Office business incubator in

College Park, GA (metro Atlanta) that boasts 250 members and the opening of its first facility this spring.

He coordinates the monthly Club E Chapter meetings for Atlanta and regularly leads Start Up Now

workshops teaching aspiring entrepreneurs how to start a business. Bob’s relationship marketing

approach to business development, in addition to his background in finance, makes him an exceptional

facilitator and mentor for your entrepreneurial community.

Barbra Coffee, CEcD

With more than 17 years of experience in public sector economic

development, Barbra Coffee brings experience in the creation of public

private partnerships for the purpose of entrepreneurial development.

She worked with Peter and Bob to establish the Club E Office in College

Park, GA by leveraging federal grant funds through the Small Business

Administration to support the creation of the City’s first entrepreneurial

development center. As a partner consultant with Bridge Advisory

Group, Barbra takes her public sector municipal economic development experience that extends from

Texas to Arizona to Georgia and shares best practices with communities looking to initiate programs for

business incubation and small business development. Her economic development career started in

nearby Marlin, TX where she was Main Street Manager from 1995‐1997. Her tact and diplomacy have

helped her achieve positive results when it comes to community consensus building.

Kevin Gullette, CEcD

Kevin Gullette brings 18 years of experience in public sector economic

development, having worked in city and county programs across NC, VA

and now GA. Kevin’s experience in connecting large industry with job

training programs and government incentive programs will be key in the

formulation of your local strategy to grow and develop industry sectors

that have been identified as targets for business attraction. His

knowledge of site selection requirements and how that relates to a


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group community’s ability to attract industry will add value to the preparation of recruitment strategies. Also a

partner consultant with Bridge Advisory Group, Kevin understands the importance of both the public

and private sector roles in a successful economic development strategy that includes business retention

and expansion, business attraction and entrepreneurial development.

Full resumes of key personnel are included at the end of the document.



Team Qualifications & Experience Relevant Projects:

Club E Office, Phoenix, AZ – Peter Burns established the first and second centers for entrepreneurial development in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The first opened in North Phoenix in 2008 during the beginning of an economic downturn when office and industrial properties were experiencing high vacancy rates. One such office developer saw the value of providing low cost space to Club E in exchange for bringing a much needed tenant to the site to activate the development and drive local business. Similarly, the City of Tempe recognized the opportunity and partnered with Club E to open a facility in their community as part of a sustainable approach to economic development in which cities grow local business and support the work of entrepreneurs so that they can launch industries in their own hometown. The Club E model created by Peter Burns and Robert Johnson was designed around building community among the entrepreneurs, creating a forum for support, exchange, resources and training. More than $6,000,000 in capital has been raised for start up businesses through Club E ‐ much of that coming from the packaging of successful SBA loans and Patriot loan programs. With the new Club E Office opening in College Park, GA this year, the organization expands its influence and reach while contributing to a local economic development strategy in a community that has been in decline for three decades. The commitment to locate in a revitalizing downtown area suggests the Club E model is not simply about comfort and convenience, but, rather, focused on being where the community needs it to be, serving the entrepreneurial community with the most need.

Institute for Entrepreneurship Curriculum ‐ A curriculum for teaching entrepreneurship was developed by Peter Burns in collaboration with other Club E members. It was developed for online and bricks and mortar universities to use as an accredited course in entrepreneurship. Through affiliations with local universities it is a college based program that teaches students a set of skills and techniques designed to enable those who desire to work for themselves to gain the ability to launch new businesses.

New Business Start Ups – Club E has assisted the start up of 15 businesses in Phoenix and 3 in Atlanta including the following:

AGI ‐ a green energy company started from a Club E meeting in which an inventor, his advocate and the eventual investor put together this business. In the past three years this company has grown and is poised to become a leader in the green industry field. TAP ‐ an international payment system comprised of a virtual account and prepaid debit card component which allows clients in 61 countries to receive and remit payments in 23 currencies. This business was started by 3 Club E members, who met at one of our facilities and collaborated to create this business. Started in September 2010, now with numerous clients, this business is well on its way to extreme profitability. Translight Pictures – Club E member Matthew Earl Jones obtained a comprehensive financing plan through support from Club E which subsequently raised $150,000 in startup capital from another Club E member facilitated by an introduction through Peter Burns. Translight Pictures was also a Club E Office tenant during the launch phase of the newly funded project.


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group Autos International ‐ Three members of Club E Atlanta started a wholesale auto business called Autos International, LLC. www.autosintlga.com. The company offers Club E members an opportunity to purchase vehicles from the local wholesale auction and save 15‐20% on vehicles over retail. To date over 40 vehicles have been purchased by members and referrals. Energy Solutions Group ‐ From a round table discussion at a Club E meeting it was decided to start a green energy company that offers products that can save people money and that are good for the environment. This company, Energy Solutions Group, LLC, www.esgllc.info has just entered into an agreement to be the exclusive distributor for GADER products in the Southeast. GADER products provide up to a 20% fuel savings and a 90% reduction in emissions from its GADER ER device. The Toner Superstore – This online discount toner and printer cartridge business was started by Club E members and resides at www.thetonersuperstore.com. The Toner Superstore will also have a retail space inside the new Club E Office in College Park, GA providing a much‐needed service for Club E members and residents of College Park.

E factor‐ Peter Burns is currently in negotiations to add e factor to the stable of services for Club E members. E Factor is an online entrepreneurial service program that provides benefits to over 1,000,000 members internationally. www.efactor.com

Project Approach Our approach to successful completion of a program assessment for TBI and the development of programs and services for business incubation at TBI will include the following strategy:

1. Gather information/Conduct Background research in preparation for a Resource Team Visit to Temple

2. Coordinate a Resource Team Visit in which the four key project personnel visit Temple and TBI to conduct a kick off meeting with staff to establish the vision and goals for TBI, conduct field research and conduct stakeholder interviews to include one on one meetings with key TBI staff, city officials and management, EDC staff, local SBDC personnel, local universities/colleges, existing TBI business owners, local industry executives and other key stakeholders as identified jointly with the TBI team.

3. Analyze community research 4. Draft Program & Implementation Plan 5. Issue Final Deliverable: Program & Implementation Plan

The Program & Implementation Plan will address at a minimum the following as expressed in the Scope of Services for this RFP: Pre‐Incubation Program

Formation of a Local Club E Chapter ‐ It is essential to build a local network of entrepreneurs as the foundation for the growth and development of the business incubator. Chapter membership is free and offers a monthly meeting for entrepreneurs. The meeting format


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group includes a guest speaker for 45 minutes on a relevant topic for entrepreneurs such as finance, marketing, or business plan writing. After the meeting there is a 30 minute network session where entrepreneurs can meet and greet each other and ask questions of the guest speaker. Experience has shown that offering the monthly meeting provides entrepreneurs an important opportunity to connect with others who are like themselves, engaged in an endeavor that offers them very little support or accountability. The relationships formed in the initial Club E Chapter often fill that gap and continue to inspire and motivate the new entrepreneur.

Incubator Program Establishment of the Club E Office ‐ The Club E Office model creates an environment where

entrepreneurs can collaborate and develop their business ideas with the help of others with

different skill sets. This is an important step in creating a physical place where entrepreneurs

can come to connect with other entrepreneurs in a business environment. Collaborative space

for small business owners is not a new concept. The ability to share equipment, conference

room and meeting space and even receptionist functions can be found in office buildings all over

the U.S. What sets the Club E Office apart from other facilities is the sense of community it

creates which is derived from its tenant business mix and tiered‐membership model which seeks

to attract entrepreneurs with a variety of skill sets that foster a collaborative, or, what we call,

an “open source entrepreneurship,” setting. An entrepreneur may come to Club E Office skilled

as a graphic designer

about to launch a new

web design company but

lacks the financial and

analytical skills to develop

a comprehensive budget

or financial plan for his

business. At the same

Club E Office there is a tax

accountant starting her

own practice, and she

needs helps creating a

website for her new

business. Instantly there

is a connection made

Club E Office, College Park, GA: top left, before; center, renovation concept rendering.


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group between the two to support each other’s weakest skill set and thereby strengthening both of

their business models. It may sound elementary, but this commitment to creating connections

and building community is strategic and deliberate in our approach to business incubation.

Access to capital – As every entrepreneur with a dream knows, finding start‐up capital is the

biggest challenge. Our approach to business incubation includes hands‐on assistance with the

entrepreneur in the areas of finding financing as well as preparing for lender conversations. We

can create a one stop shop for access to financing, linking the entrepreneur to several lending

sources, SBA programs including the SBA Veteran Patriot Express Loan program, and other

investor or equity sources. This project team brings the relationships necessary to make dreams

reality.

Accelerator Program

Facilitations of Start up Now Workshops – The best way to accelerate business starts is to host a

two day intensive workshop where entrepreneurs go through the actual process of building a

business. This includes writing a business plan, building a financial model, reviewing the

competition, and creating a marketing plan. The original two day session is followed by a

weekly session for four weeks to assist with the implementation of the business plan that was

developed during the workshop. Our team has offered 18 Start Up Now Workshops over the

last three years. Participants find the workshop extremely valuable as a way to kick start their

business from idea to reality. Some participants find out quickly if their business concept is

viable and often spend quality time revising their plan in order to achieve a higher likelihood of

success. These workshops can be offered free in partnership with a public sector agency or can

be offered for a nominal fee. The goal is to be inclusive and low cost to create ease of access for

the entrepreneur who is self‐financing their way to success at this early stage of their business.

Support Services

Support services will fall into two primary categories.

1. Entrepreneur/Small Business Support Our model provides connections to professionals that can help entrepreneurs and small business owners avoid the pitfalls associated with starting a new business. In addition, our Club E Office provides templates and strategy sessions with our Club E Director to formulate the business strategy for their new business. We also provide monthly seminars on particular topics like financing, social media marketing, franchising, licensing programs and best business practices. It will be important to meet the specialized needs in the community such as offering programs customized for returning Veterans in order to assist their transition into a civilian workplace or creating opportunities for military spouses and family members to find ways to explore employment or entrepreneurship during their period of residence in the community.


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group 2. Existing Business Retention & Expansion Efforts

Our approach includes the creation of a formalized business retention program that

includes interviews with major employers and large industry in the area. These

interviews with top plant managers and company executives give valuable insight into

the business growth and expansion plans and offer early warning signals in the case of

company challenges and hardship or impending change. Armed with this information,

the business incubator program can create programming around the local industry

needs that support their growth plans in a customized fashion. An example of meeting

the need of the warehouse and distribution industries in a community would be to

establish a partnership with a local community college to create a logistics training

curriculum if not currently offered in the region. In addition, take a look at the vendor

or supplier gaps as identified in the Temple EDC survey of employers in the region and

create an attraction program that seeks to recruit those types of businesses to the area

or encourage local entrepreneurs to fill the need. Having a comprehensive approach to

business incubation that is based on research and knowledge of the local economic

conditions ensures a win‐win for both the community and the entrepreneur.

Marketing program

Our marketing program consists of two primary methods for reaching the entrepreneurial customer‐ events and social media. By organizing and hosting monthly Club E Chapter meetings, Start Up Now workshops, and other business seminars and trainings, we gather prospective or current entrepreneurs and build the network. We utilize social media such as meetup.com, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to spread our message of upcoming events and opportunities. We invite entrepreneurs to attend our monthly Club E Chapter meetings, and then we use a market segmentation strategy to further define our marketing and promotional approach. The primary Club E market segments are:

Displaced Employees/Executives – This group represents those who have recently lost their positions and are seeking a way to support themselves and/or their families through business ownership. They are often acquired through programs such as "Start Up Now."

Online Business/ Social Network Users ‐ This market segment extends into the millions but will be attracted to Club E Office’s full‐service offerings that extend well beyond its closest competitors online. They are acquired through Internet marketing, Buzz Marketing, placement in high traffic sites, on competitor sites, and through viral marketing campaigns.

The Growing 50 and Over Entrepreneur ‐ This group seeks help to start a new career after already completing one. Their motivation might be to make more money or simply to continue working in order to stay active and engaged. Some may even want a business of their own because they have always wanted one but could not take the risk for family, financial or other reasons. They are acquired through contact with small business development groups, direct marketing to seniors, business tradeshows and events


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group Specialty Groups ‐ These groups include Minority‐owned businesses, Women‐owned businesses, Native American‐owned businesses, and businesses that are developed to bring economic improvement in low‐income areas. They are acquired through participation in specialty group tradeshows, focus groups, affinity organizations, and special programs designed to attract and appeal to these groups (i.e. special financing, grants, etc.)

Overall New Business Market ‐ There are more than 5 million new businesses generated each month. Most of these need a support structure and have no idea where they are going to get it. Most will fail if they do not get the support that is needed, thus billions of dollars are wasted each year when businesses fail. The objective is to penetrate this market through interacting with new businesses before they start, when they file for their business incorporation, for business financing and when they purchase "start‐up" business products. All of these are indicators of a business needing Club E Office resources. They are acquired through all resources mentioned previously plus contact with the SBA, local economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, military installations, social networks, networking groups (i.e. BNI), and Buzz Marketing. Events will also be used to attract this market.

Young Entrepreneurs ‐ This group includes Generation Y and Z and has special needs, thus must be approached differently. They are attracted to the collaborative working model, however, are less likely to be managed by a strict process. This group will participate because they have the freedom to join, participate at any level, spend what they want, and when they are ready, they will put forth the effort to be successful entrepreneurs. If positioned correctly, the Club E Office can benefit from the extreme creativity and vision of this demographic and will be able to participate in the businesses created by these individuals through Club E Acquisitions and may earn an equity stake in possibly the next "Google," "YouTube," or "Microsoft.” This demographic is acquired through Buzz Marketing, placing ads within their "space" such as MySpace.com, Facebook.com, Twitter.com, YouTube.com, Google, and other social networks where they interact. Use of blog sites and sites associated with technology (i.e. Apple iPhone aps) are ideal places as well.

In addition, spotlighting local successful businesses and entrepreneurs through awards events, e‐

newsletters and chapter meeting testimonials inspires others in the community to continue their own

progress and provides yet another way to recognize the achievements of individuals that helps garner

their business important publicity and exposure.

Review of Current Programs and Resources

Our team will take a thorough look at the existing programs available through local SBDC, EDC, Chamber

and universities or colleges in the region. We will identify opportunities for collaboration and uncover

gaps or weaknesses in programming. We will analyze existing funding sources for programs and draft

budgets and identify funding sources for the implementation plan. With an eye toward regionalism, we

will look at the best method for providing service to the target area which will also be further defined in

our final Program and Implementation Plan.


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group Program and Implementation Plan

We will create a Program and Implementation Plan for TBI which will include the following:

Guidelines and Delivery Methods for Pre‐Incubation, Incubation and Accelerator Programs Prepare a three year program delivery plan to include program descriptions, locations,

estimated costs, priority and sequencing, and prospective funding sources

Identification of Support Services and Guidelines and Delivery Methods for Support Services Prepare a three year program delivery plan to include program descriptions, locations,

estimated costs, priority and sequencing, and prospective funding sources

Marketing Strategy Prepare a marketing strategic plan in order to carry out the objectives of the above mentioned

programs and services to include a description of media to be utilized, estimated costs, priority and sequencing, and frequency

Identify target market and service area

Review of Current Programs Prepare a report of existing entrepreneurial and small business support program providers to

include a description of gaps or weaknesses and a list of opportunities for collaboration

Organizational and Management Structure Recommend three options for governance structure and propose management structure for the

TBI office and program delivery

Budget Summary Create a budget for the delivery of programs and services outlined in the Program and

Implementation Plan Establish a timeline for delivery of programs and services

Evaluation Tool Create a rubric for measuring incubator success and achieving progress milestones



Timeline



Cost Proposal

Fees Breakdown by Firm

Firm Role Description of Tasks Fees

Club Entrepreneur Lead role ‐ Project Management, Program Design and Implementation

Club Entrepreneur will assume the lead role for the project work of all subconsultants and the coordination with the City/TBI. Club Entrepreneur will develop the business incubation programs and implementation plan.

$7,440

Bridge Advisory Group Resource Review and Marketing and PPP Strategy

Bridge Advisory Group will conduct a review of current programs, conduct stakeholder interviews with existing resource providers and recommend marketing and implementation strategies. Bridge Advisory Group will assist in the creation of the Public Private Partnership strategies as required.

$4,080

Fees Breakdown by Task

Resource Team Visit * $5,760

Develop Program & Implementation Plan

$4,800

Creation of Final Report/Deliverables

$960

Total Project Budget $11,520

*Note: Does not include travel expenses for four personnel to travel to Temple for a three day resource team visit.



References

Sue Malone Founder Strategies for Small Business [email protected] 925 381 8409 www.strategiesforsmallbusiness.com Dolf de Roos Author, Investor, Educator [email protected] 602 332 8806 www.dolfderoos.com William E. Johnson, III Former City Manager, College Park, GA Current City Manager, Petersburg, VA 135 N. Union Street Petersburg, Virginia 23803 wjohnson@petersburg‐va.org 804‐733‐2301 Dan Henderson, CEcD Former Economic Development Specialist, City of Tempe, AZ Current Economic Development Manager, Town of Gilbert, AZ [email protected] 480‐503‐6891 Max Howard Motivational Speaker/Actor 8905 Club River Drive Roswell, Ga. 30076 www.thehabitofexcellence.com 770‐557‐1949 Tom Carpenter College Park Main Street Association, Board member 1876 Princeton Ave. College Park, Ga. 30337 [email protected] 404‐886‐2665



Resume: Peter J. Burns, III Peter J. Burns, III 3620 East Campbell Avenue, Suite C Phoenix, AZ 85018 602‐725‐1584 [email protected]

Peter Burns is a serial entrepreneur who specializes in the establishment and operation of niche market multi‐location businesses. He is an innovative business man who creates many new concepts from the ground up, such as the first integrated media‐rich commercial e‐mail marketing business, the “Insert‐A‐Zine” niche‐publishing concept and the first accredited College of Entrepreneurship at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. In recent years, Burns founded Club Entrepreneur, Club E Office, Club E Exchange and most recently, Club E Ventures. Club Entrepreneur is an association of entrepreneurs, which started with Burns’ initial 19 students from Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University. It has grown to over 10,000 nationwide, 7,000 in Arizona alone and is the largest network of entrepreneurs in the country. Club E Office is a co‐working office environment that encourages entrepreneurs to collaborate, share and grow. Through Club E Office, Burns offers entrepreneurs access to educational opportunities and resources through professional consultations, workshops, seminars and other events. Club E Exchange is a barter network that enables business owners to better manage their inventory and capacity while developing new business through non‐cash revenue exchange of products or services. Club E Ventures is the joint venture component of Club Entrepreneur. Club E Ventures structures formal joint venture (JV) opportunities that are deemed appropriate, financially viable, and aligned with Club E mission, vision and values. Because so many opportunities are presented to Club Entrepreneur regularly, Club E established an intentional, systematic process to analyze, approve, establish and operationalize JVs. Burns is also a dean at Andrew Jackson University, a fully accredited online institution, and Chancellor of the College of Entrepreneurship at Southern States University. Early in his career, Burns established the first U.S. motorized bicycle (moped) rental and proceeded to expand the initial operations on Nantucket and Sanibel Island, creating the largest recreational rental operation in the world. He was also a founding member of Young Entrepreneurs Organization (YEO). Along with the long list of his accomplishments, Burns has also been featured in scores of publications, radio interviews and television shows including The Arizona Republic, CNN, FOX News, FOX Business, Entrepreneur Magazine, Nations Business, the Phoenix Business Journal, The State Press, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. Accolades and Honors: • Phoenix Business Journal “Top 50 Power Brokers” • Arizona FBLA Business Person of the Year • “Power Players of Phoenix” – Phoenix Business Journal Honoree • “Top 100 U.S. Entrepreneurs Under 3o”‐ Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs (3 years) • Youngest Participant in History (29)‐ Harvard Business School’s Owners and Presidents Management Program • Finalist Chivas Regal’s “Entrepreneur of the Year” • Nominated Arthur Young’s “Youngest Entrepreneur of the Year”


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group Burns in the Press ‐

Articles:

Peter Burns on Fox Business News Your Money Your Questions

Radio Interviews Peter J. Burns, III on Rock Star Radio

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ivawritesnow/2011/01/12/kiva‐biz‐talk‐interviews‐serial‐entrepreneur‐peter

http://www.robmcnealy.com/tag/peter‐burns/

Club Entrepreneur Entrepreneurship Icons Michael Gerber and Peter J. Burns, III Plan National Rollout of Club Entrepreneur Chamber working on local economy New club to bring together like‐minded entrepreneurs Club Entrepreneur Club Entrepreneur geared to be inclusive, supportive Focus on values helps entrepreneurs soar Entrepreneurs Help Each Other

http://www.steve‐z.com/club‐entrepreneur‐denver‐chapter‐kick‐off‐meeting/

http://cascade.11alive.com/news/business/club‐entrepreneur‐global‐network‐launches‐local‐chapter‐

college‐park/68317

Peter J. Burns, III Serial Entrepreneur Forbes Profile of Peter J. Burns, III Putt‐putting down the road to riches – Peter Burns How Peter Burns Inspires Entrepreneurs All Over the World A wealthy University dropout Interview with: Peter J. Burns, III Can Entrepreneurs Rescue the U.S. Economy? Great Entrepreneurs – Peter Burns Young and in Charge The New Entrepreneur Factory Mopeds propel entrepreneur’s business career Club E Chapter forms in Goodyear: Entrepreneurs have a new home Bicycles and Nantucket Down economy still offers options for entrepreneurs Club mentors East Valley entrepreneurs Peter Burns opens new entrepreneurial program in San Diego Arizona Veterans Small Business Conference aims to help veteran‐owned businesses


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group http://www.helium.com/items/596488‐developing‐a‐reputation‐as‐a‐ubiquitous‐business‐whiz http://www.blazinaztv.com/2010/12/club‐entrepreneur‐peter‐j‐burns/

Peter J. Burns, III Spearheading Education in Entrepreneurship Peter Burns opens new entrepreneurial program in San Diego Peter Burns and the Institute for Entrepreneurship Arizona schools offer entrepreneurship programs A B.S. in entrepreneurship is anything but Going Glam: Learn what it really takes to start a glamorous business in college In School And Need Startup Funds? How Is $250 Million? Grand Canyon University creating college for entrepreneurs Institute for Entrepreneurship Celebrates First College of Entrepreneurship at Grand Canyon University Entrepreneurship college opens in Phoenix Entrepreneurship Education Taking Many Different Forms Grand plans: University proposing multimillion‐dollar Lake Havasu expansion Institute for Entrepreneurship Engages Investment Banker to Raise $250 Million in Grants for Student‐Initiated Businesses Grand Canyon offers classes on enterprise Gen Y makes a mark and their imprint is entrepreneurship Grand Canyon University Launching First‐Of‐Its‐Kind College Of Entrepreneurship Both entrepreneurial, managerial styles bring success University launches $1M entrepreneur fund Entrepreneurial bug bites more college students Programs teach entrepreneurism New ASU class teaching students how to create their own business Arizona schools offer entrepreneurship programs

https://asuwebdevilarchive.asu.edu/issues/2006/11/30/news/699101 Letter from Mark Jacobs, Dean of Barrett Honors College

Peter J. Burns, III Co‐working Space Creator The New Entrepreneur Factory Entrepreneurs have a new home Club E Network launching companies sMCbiz, Club E Reach Landmark Partnership Arizona Entrepreneurship Conference Institute for Entrepreneurship To Join DECA’s National Advisory Board My View: Entrepreneurship Conference offered many gems StartupNation Announces New Blog on Starting a Successful eBay® Business College Student Becomes an eBay Top Seller Entrepreneurs conference to emphasize networking Great ideas won’t fly unless you know how to network, says ‘referral queen’ Six eFactory sites to be housed in retail spaces eFactory, Green Street Plan Office Incubators Open House at Club E Headquarters! New chef to spice up Sheraton Downtown


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group http://www.cv‐vision.com/ovmt/pburns

Peter J. Burns, III Awards and Recognition Arizona Chapter of the FBLA Names Peter J. Burns III as Its Businessman of the Year The faces of entrepreneurs: Young, old alike share spirit Valley’s entrepreneurial scene can offer a bright future, with support Higher education leaders shining light on Arizona Jump‐starting the state’s economy

Videos:

Meet Peter Burns and learn about how Club E came about and where it’s going: http://www.cv‐vision.com/ovmt/pburns

Peter Burns You Tube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/PeterJBurnsIII?ob=0&feature=results_main



Resume: Robert W. Johnson Robert W. Johnson 3487 Marina Crest Drive Gainesville, Georgia 30506 678‐943‐2909 [email protected]

PERSONAL PROFILE

Self motivated individual with background in market research, marketing and sales, securities,

investment banking, finance, entrepreneurial start‐up businesses and project management. Career has

been highlighted by creation of innovative concepts and programs to revamp or enhance current and

new operations in need of more foresighted approach. Formed Advisory Services Corporation in 1977

to perform various consulting assignments for start‐up companies, resort industry clients, developers

and financial planning companies. In addition to the list below, Robert has worked for various clients on

small assignments on an ongoing basis over the last five years. A partial list of those clients appears at

the end of this resume. The following represents the major assignments and jobs of his work

experience.

EXPERIENCE

September 2009 ‐ Present

Managing Partner, Club E Atlanta‐ College Park, GA. Started Club E Network in Atlanta to develop a community of entrepreneurs. In 2010 started discussions to form a public/private partnership with the City of College Park, Ga. to develop an entrepreneurial development center.

October 2007 ‐ Present

COO, Foothills Development Corporation‐ Alpharetta, GA. Formed Development Company with local developer to take over existing golf course communities that are banked owned and in need of completion for residential and golf.

September 2004 ‐ Present

President, CEO, Resort Clubs International, Inc.‐ Alpharetta, GA. Merged Epic Golf into public company with intent to expand to additional markets and include a national membership program‐Trophy Club‐ClubShare.

February 2000 ‐ August 2004

Development, Marketing and Sales Consulting Savoy Resort‐ Miami Beach, FL ‐ Business and marketing plan for upscale hotel and resort converting to fractional interest. Deep Creek Country Club‐ Atlanta, GA ‐ Development, management and marketing agreement to operate a new to‐be‐built golf course. Landbank Development‐Atlanta, GA ‐Vice President of Development Company focusing on recreational and mixed use communities.


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group Georgia Golf Society‐ Atlanta, GA ‐ Multi‐club membership program for upscale golf courses in the Metro Atlanta area. Epic Golf ‐ Jacksonville, FL ‐ Own and operate a 2,000 member multi‐club membership program for 11 upscale golf courses in Northeast Florida.

July 1998 ‐ February 2000

Outback Sports‐ Tampa, Florida Directed the acquisition of Turnbull Golf, a multi club seasonal golf membership program in Florida; Served as National Sales Manager with specific responsibilities of building new markets; Developed nine new markets in Florida, Texas and Arizona; Helped build membership base from 3,000 members to 25,000 in 1.5 years.

November 1996 ‐ July 1998

Paradise Golf‐ Tampa, Florida Hired to update traveling golfer membership program known as “Club Share;” Researched and wrote marketing plan for “Club Share” Program; Developed one year Action Plan for implementation of program; Serve as ongoing marketing consultant for “Club Share” Program.

December 1995 ‐ October 1996

Vistana Resort‐ Orlando, Florida Hired to review development of national offsite sales centers in the United States; Researched entire U.S. market for industry leaders in offsite sales; Completed due diligence on top seven markets of Vistana’s current ownership base; Developed marketing and business strategy report for commencement of offsite sales; Secured Manager and opened first Offsite Office in Atlantic City, New Jersey; Introduced innovative two step sales program to improve cost efficiencies of new operations.

July 1995 ‐ November 1995

Brassie Golf Corporation‐ Tampa, Florida Hired as consultant to complete due diligence on new golf course acquisitions; Helped develop strategy to sell off remaining development land around company owned golf courses and introduced company to eventual land development company; Completed various golf course feasibilities for various projects under consideration for development by the company.

August 1994 ‐ June 1995

Resort Golf Clubs International‐ Tampa, Florida Hired to manage marketing and sales division of new start‐up company in the golf acquisition and development business; Developed innovative limited membership program for local private golf clubs to increase revenues with the sale of unused tee times to one‐year trial members; Developed National Membership Program for the traveling golfer to be used with national and regional golf resorts to increase revenues with member loyal customer base; Helped orchestrate the purchase of the company by Brassie Golf Corporation, a publicly traded company on the OTC with personal investment industry relationships.

August 1993 ‐ July 1994

Evergreen Development Group‐ Tampa, Florida


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group Hired as Project Manager for new resort golf development project in the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica; Completed due diligence of the country for potential development of project. Coordinated all professional disciplines in developing a unique environmentally sensitive master plan for development on the Pacific Ocean; Authored the business, marketing and financial plan and served as primary spokesperson with various financial institutions interested in financing the project; Project was put on hold as a result of company’s inability to complete land transaction on terms acceptable to financing institutions.

July 1992 ‐ July 1993

Synergy Plus Corporation‐ Naples, Florida Hired as head of market research for investment banking company specializing in capital formation for new start‐up companies; Developed business and financing plans for several start‐up companies. Developed marketing strategies for business clients interested in non‐conventional approaches to allow entry into existing market niches; Served as liaison with financial institutions and private lenders for designated projects.

March 1989 ‐ June 1992

Blakeslee Prestress Corporation‐ Branford, Connecticut Hired as Project Manager for Braemore Country Club, an 865 acre golf course community, the largest recreational development ever proposed in Connecticut; Hired and supervised all professional disciplines in the development of the master plan of the project; Orchestrated obtaining project zoning approvals in eight months after prior applications by another group had failed during the three previous years; Co‐authored documents to establish a new “Environmental Conservation Residential District” to comply with strict environmental regulations and site sensitivity; Formulated and wrote a creative financing approach for project in a difficult financial market; Negotiated with Connecticut Section of the PGA to use Braemore Country Club as the home of the Connecticut PGA. Developed a 150‐mile radius state membership program for use with Section PGA Professionals and their club members.

January 1987 ‐ January 1989

Alpine Cable Corporation‐ Orlando, Florida Hired as consultant to develop marketing and financing strategy for a new private cable company serving large commercial accounts such as hotels, resorts and apartment projects; Instrumental in arranging initial equity capital to form the foundation of the company’s capital base; Authored the business and marketing plan and implemented the program with the signing of the initial five commercial contracts in the Orlando market; Introduced company to investment banking firm that arranged the acquisition of the company by another cable industry company.

June 1982 ‐ November 1986

The Davenport Company‐ Hartford, Connecticut Co‐Founder of real estate development company involved in real estate acquisition and development in Connecticut and Florida; Completed historical restoration of 75,000 square foot office building in Hartford, Ct. and leased out property to State of Connecticut; Completed condo conversion of Hale Farms Apartment project in Glastonbury, CT; Personally syndicated $5,000,000 private placement for the development of a 480‐unit time‐share development in Orlando, Florida. Headed marketing and sales company for Bali Timeshare Resort in Orlando, Florida from July 1983 to the sale of the property in November of 1986.


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group July 1976 ‐ May 1982

P & I Equities Corporation‐ White Plains, New York Hired as Vice President of company specializing in financial planning and securities with OSJ (Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction) responsibilities of the Connecticut office; Served as regional marketing director developing unique financial seminar approach to teachers associations and 501c 3 organizations (hospitals); Hired and trained registered representatives to follow up on lead generation of the seminar program; Acted as primary seminar speaker for company in New York and Connecticut; Had responsibilities to review new private placements and complete due diligence on prospective clients and potential new issues; Personal sales to client base were in excess of $2,000,000 per year.

May 1974 ‐ June 1976

American General Capital Corporation‐ West Hartford, Connecticut Hired as District Manager to hire and train new registered representatives in the financial planning field; Responsible for personal sales and handling of sophisticated financial planning programs for individuals and companies; Developed innovative market timing program for qualified plans to allow ongoing monitoring of investment and changes between equity and debt instruments based on certain objective market criteria. This program was responsible for the largest single mutual fund investment in the history of A.G. Capital; In 1975 completed studies with the College for Financial Planning and received the designation as a CFP. At that time was recognized as the youngest CFP in the Northeast; Served as part of the faculty of the College for Financial Planning for study groups attempting to gain their certification as a CFP.

January 1969 ‐ April 1974

Investors Diversified Services (IDS)‐ Wethersfield, Connecticut Hired as registered representative to sell financial planning products to individuals and small companies; Participated in the development of new training programs for newly hired representatives; Served as President of the Hartford Chapter of the International Association of Financial Planners and served as guest speaker at many association functions.

June 1965 ‐ December 1968

Brookfield‐Johnson Dairy, Inc.‐ Westfield, Connecticut Served as President of family owned milk processing and delivery business from the time of graduation of college until the ultimate sale of the company; Implemented new inventory and accounting system for drivers and sub‐dealers to reduce theft and waste; Personally built customer base of milk route to twice the initial size during the time the industry was facing major competition from milk stores; Introduced two‐day delivery system to the Connecticut market. This changed conventional delivery of milk to households in the New England market over the next five years.

Education College for Financial Planning, Denver Colorado 1972‐1974 Received Certified Financial Planner degree. (CFP) LUTC (Life Underwriters Training Council) LUTC Certification‐ Business and estate planning program 1970‐1971. Disability planning for business 1972. Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut 1966‐1967. Dean Junior College, Franklin, Massachusetts 1963‐1965. Received Associates Degree.


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group Additional Client List Devils Tower Golf Club, Hulett, Wyoming‐ 2003‐ Golf course consulting. Position One, Inc., Atlanta, GA.‐1995‐1996‐Marketing plan for 1996 Olympic Games. Loon Brook Country Club, Colebrook, CT.‐ 1995 & 1996‐ Golf course feasibility and financing plan. Physicians Folio Pharma, Inc., Sarasota, FL ‐1995‐ Business Plan. Nick Price‐Steve Smyers Golf Course Design, Lakeland, FL‐ 1995‐ Golf course feasibility for Louisville, Kentucky project. Jamison Glen Country Club, Charlotte, NC ‐ 1994‐ Golf course financing plan. Osprey Country Club, Charlestown, RI ‐ 1990‐ Golf course financing plan.



Resume: Barbra Coffee, CEcD Barbra Coffee, CEcD 1782 Walker Avenue College Park, GA 30337 404‐713‐3961 [email protected] Education CEcD – Certified Economic Developer, June 2008 Graduate – OU EDI, December 2007

Master in Liberal Arts ‐ International Studies, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX. August 1995

Bachelor of Science in Radio‐TV‐Film, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX. May 1990 Professional Economic Development Experience Economic Development Director, City of College Park, GA

Manage comprehensive economic development program including business attraction, business retention & expansion, redevelopment and small business development activities for urban/airport area city in metro Atlanta. Manage a staff of three and oversee three budgets associated with Economic Development, Main Street Program and Development Authority totaling more than $1.5M. Recently expanded the city’s downtown enterprise zone, received $150,000 SBA grant award for the establishment of an entrepreneurial development center and was awarded $50,000 matching grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission for a Transit Oriented Development Plan for the city. Current projects include a $60M tourism project, an $11M SYSCO expansion project, a $3M electronics recycling project. December 2009 – present. Senior Development Manager, Economic Development, City of Goodyear, AZ Coordinated retail and hospitality business attraction efforts, generated leads, conducted research, marketing and public relations for one of the fastest growing cities in Arizona. Coordinated business recruitment and marketing efforts for city’s City Center project. Coordinated redevelopment, retention and assisted office/industrial recruitments. Creation of Redevelopment Area led to successful attraction of major regional cancer hospital. October 2006 – November 2009.

Consultant, Goodyear, AZ

Facilitated the creation and implementation of redevelopment programs and policies for municipalities throughout Arizona, specifically the City of Goodyear and the City of Eloy. September 2005 – September 2006.

Project Manager, Economic Development, City of Goodyear, AZ

Coordinated retail and hospitality business attraction efforts, generated leads, conducted business retention activities, research, marketing and public relations. Facilitated the adoption of the City’s Redevelopment Plan and Policy including the establishment of the Litchfield Corridor Revitalization Task Force. December 2003 – September 2005. Downtown Coordinator, Economic Development, Town of Buckeye, AZ


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group Directed activities related to Town’s downtown redevelopment program including marketing, promotions, business retention and recruitment. Published a newsletter, wrote grants and conducted board training. October 2003 – November 2003.

Executive Director, Old West End Association, Houston, TX

Coordinated redevelopment efforts for a corridor on the west side of downtown Houston; worked with a tax increment reinvestment zone, coordinated historic preservation efforts, promotions and public relations; business recruitment, volunteer coordination, grant writing, publishing a monthly newsletter, fundraising. August 1998 – May 1999, Jan 2000 ‐ May 2000. Main Street Project Manager, Marlin Main Street Project, Marlin, TX Coordinated downtown revitalization efforts for the City of Marlin – business attraction and retention, historic preservation, promotions and public relations, travel shows, festivals/events, volunteer coordination, grant writing, published a monthly newsletter. Applied for and was awarded a $250,000 Texas Capital Fund streetscape grant. August 1995 ‐ December 1997; Supervisor: Arthur Douglas

Other Professional Experience

General Manager, Sue’s Quilt Shop, Sugar Land, TX Managed daily operations of retail quilt shop with a staff of four and gross sales of more than $200,000 annually. Handled buying, inventory, marketing and website production. October 2002 – June 2003 Marketing consultant, Bailey Mercantile Inc., Bay City, TX Directed advertising and public relations efforts for quilt shop and retail computer outlet including press releasing, publishing a newsletter, event marketing, advertising and merchandising. January 1998 ‐ October 2002 Advertising Director, Kamin Furniture, Victoria, TX Handled in‐house broadcast production and placement for retail store; assisted graphic designer in production of print materials including weekly newspaper campaigns and direct mail brochures; coordinated downtown festival promotions. January 1994 ‐ May 1994

Air personality and public service director, KIXS FM, Victoria, TX

Morning show co‐host and public affairs programming producer and writer; handled multi‐track production and promotion coordination duties. May 1992 ‐ October 1993

Air personality and news director, KMKS FM, Bay City, TX

Afternoon drive announcer and morning news writer, producer and announcer. Also handled sales and promotional responsibilities. July 1991 ‐ April 1992

News director, KHLB AM‐FM, Marble Falls, TX

News writer, producer for five weekday newscasts and weekly public affairs program; announcer for three weekday newscasts; developed station promotions. May 1990 ‐ June 1991


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group Instructor, Texas Hospitality Training, statewide.

Coordinated, promoted and led a customer service training program for employees and employers; customized the program to fit industry‐specific needs or high school students. January 1996 – July 2003 Instructor, University of Houston Small Business Development Center, Houston, TX. Contracted to teach telephone etiquette, Microsoft Publisher and marketing courses for their business training division. January 1999 ‐ May 2000

Professional Affiliations International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Member 2004 – present IEDC Economic Recovery Volunteer, New Orleans, June 2007 Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA), Member 2010 – present CoreNet Global, Member 2010 – present National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP), Member 2010 ‐ present

Arizona Association of Economic Development (AAED), Member 2003 ‐ 2009 Member, AAED Events Committee, January 2007 – 2009 Member, AAED Fall Conference Committee, January 2004 – December 2004 International Council of Shopping Centers, AZ/NM State Alliance Co‐Chair, 2008 ‐ 2009

Member 2003 – present Panelist, Southwest Idea Exchange, March 2007 Urban Land Institute, Member 2003 – present

Leadership West, Member Class XI Board Member, July 2007 ‐ 2009

Texas Downtown Association, Member 1995 ‐ 1999 Central Texas Bluebonnet Travel Council, Member Representative 1995 ‐ 1998

Texas Travel Industry Association, Member Representative 1995 ‐ 1998 Travel & Tourism Research Association, Member Representative 1995 ‐ 1998 Preservation Texas, Member 1997 Marlin Chamber of Commerce, Member 1995 – 1997 Women in Communications, 1990 – 1991 Other Affiliations

College Park First United Methodist Church, Youth Education Leader, 2011‐present College Park Woman’s Club, Member 2010 ‐ present Sugar Mill Women’s Club, Parade Chair 2003

Friends of the Sugar Land Branch Public Library, Secretary, 2002 – 2003 Christ United Methodist Church, Sugar Land, TX, Communications Chair 2002 Bailey Mercantile, Inc., Director and Vice‐President of Marketing, 1998 – 2003 Marlin Public Library Board of Directors, Secretary 1997 American Heart Association, Falls Division President 1997

Communications Chair 1995 ‐ 1996 Awards & Recognition Outstanding Performance as a member of the Goodyear Action Team, 2005 Woman of the Year, Marlin, TX 1996



Resume: Kevin Gullette, CEcD

Kevin Gullette, CEcD 1782 Walker Avenue College Park Georgia 30337 678‐858‐5276 [email protected] Overview A Certified Economic Development professional with knowledge and experience in the efforts needed to ehance and revitalize local economies. Specific expertise includes strategic planning, budgeting, marketing, product development, tourism development, government/public relations and project financing

Professional Experience

CLAYTON COUNTY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Deputy Director, 2010‐Present Serve as the deputy director in charge of existing industry, marketing, outreach and project management. Established and formalized County's local economic development incentive program in an effort to make the County more competitive for new and expanding industries. Developed and established the County's existing industry visitation program utilizing strategic partners and the latest industry specific software for surveying, visitation and follow up programming. Managing the strategic marketing program from development and management of a branding exercise to the implementation of an electronic marketing platform. STANLY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Executive Director, 2008‐2010 Serve as primary recruiter for new industrial and commercial development. Manage staff and 9‐member Board of Directors, responsible for the development of marketing, product development and business retention and expansion strategies for Stanly County. Successfully expanded three local industries resulting in the creation of over 120 new jobs and over $15 million in new investment. Overhauled the board operations of the organization with the establishment of working committees. Established strong working relationships with economic development and workforce development service providers to proactively assist existing companies. Established critical working relationships with state and federal officials for obtaining assistance from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act programs CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG VIRGINIA Director of Economic Development and Tourism, 2007‐2008 Served as primary recruiter for new retail, commercial and office development. Managed staff of 7 tourism and economic development professionals on strategies, programs and initiatives in attracting new investment and visitors to the City of Fredericksburg. Select duties and accomplishments included the successful recruitment of over $330 million in new investment for the City, including an indoor water park conference hotel. Created and established the City's incentive program for attracting new investment using tourism and technology zones, the first use of the statutory tool in Northern Virginia.


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group Successfully led efforts for the first multi‐year funding mechanism for tourism efforts among the member counties and the City after several failed attempts. Developed a targeted business program for the downtown district. ANSON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Director, 2003‐2007 Serve as primary recruiter of new industrial investment as well as assist existing industries. Work directly with the county manager and the Board of County Commissioners to establish economic development policy and strategy. Select duties and accomplishments included the successful recruitment of over $190 million in new investment and the creation of 75 new jobs. Raised the awareness of the county by participation on regional boards and commissions. Led efforts for the Charlotte Regional Partnerships' Legislative Committee. HISTORIC SOUTH END, INCORPORATED Executive Director, 2000‐2003 Developed, managed and administered North Carolina’s only Business Improvement District located outside a conventional downtown. Served as primary contact for business, residential and governmental interests in relation to the district’s growth, development and long‐term vision. Worked closely with 15‐member Board of Directors to assist business and property owners with marketing efforts, special events and public sector advocacy. Select duties and accomplishments included attracting over $400 million in new investment within the district. DOWNTOWN SMITHFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Executive Director, 1998‐2000 Managed day‐to‐day operations of Main Street Community with a 15‐member Board of Directors. Maintained tenant database of over 300 business and property owners and established regular correspondences with potential redevelopment clients. DOWNTOWN RALEIGH ALLIANCE Interim President, 1996‐1997 Instrumental in creating a new downtown organization that partnered public interests with private development; established membership structure and solicited funds to support the new venture. DOWNTOWN RALEIGH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Project Coordinator, 1995‐1996 Served as support staff for Board of Directors of the downtown advocacy group; overhauled the internal operations of the office, including database development, automation of services and records management. Continuing Education INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL CERTIFIED ECONOMIC DEVELOPER (CEcD) Completed course work, testing and oral panel questions to obtain CEcD status, the highest designation in the economic development profession OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, Graduate 2006


Club Entrepreneur & Bridge Advisory Group MAIN STREET 101 Completed this four‐day course designed to acclimate Main Street Mangers on the four‐step approach toward downtown development. The course is provided and certified by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSE Completed the “Basic Economic Development Course” at UNC‐Chapel Hill. This one‐week training course provided instruction on the fundamentals of economic, industrial and business development. This course is accredited by the American Economic Development Council. Community Involvement Service on many Boards and Commissions, including leadership positions with the Oklahoma University's Economic Development Institute, Chambers of Commerce, Workforce Development Board, and Charlotte Regional Partnership. Other service includes positions on committees with the International Economic Development Council, local Arts organizations, and educational institutions

Education

Bachelor of Arts in History ‐ St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Laurinburg, NC December 1991

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