Entrepreneurship Focus for Pitt Black MBA Network Presented by: Pamela Rich-Wheeler

Overview Committee Members Typical Challenges Entrepreneurship Programs Institute for Entrepreneurial Services The Business Center for Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise Objectives Specifically for Pitt Black MBA Network Creating a Seamless Partnership

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Pamela Rich-Wheeler Executive Director, The Business Center for Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise 15+ years Business Development and Corporate Experience MBA, ‘90 Michael LeBlanc Managing Partner/Owner, Pican Restaurant 10+ years Corporate Experience MBA, ‘72 Kelly Gary Burks President, Management Solutions Consulting Group, Inc. 15+ years Corporate Healthcare and Small Business Management MBA,’90

TYPICAL CHALLENGES Financial/Business Plan Financial Projections Financial Controls Services Financial Projections Preparation Accounting System Review/Training Personal/Business Credit History Commitment Level Certification/Advocacy Services Cont… Credit Counseling Action Plan with clearly defined targets and dates Technical Assistance - Contract Completion and Certification

Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence - Services Consulting Education (life-long learning for executives) Institute Centers Agricultural Entrepreneurship Center for Women in Business Entrepreneurial Fellows Program Pantherlab Works Small Business Development Center Student Entrepreneurship

The Business Center - Services Small Business Workshops (i.e. QuickBooks, Credit Strategies, etc.) Monthly Seminars First Friday Seminars (i.e. Meet the Press, etc.) One-on-One Coaching (8A certification; financial projections and interpretation) Enterprising Woman Business Plan Competition Networking Events Collaborative Partner Services

Objectives Specifically for the Pitt Black MBA Network Creating Business Networking Opportunities (job creation, contract opportunities at Pitt and elsewhere) Securing Seats on Corporate Boards Increased Networks Established Short and Long Term Goals for Pitt Black MBA Network Access to Ongoing Training Create a Pitt Black MBA Network Directory

Creating Seamless Partnership Mission Focused/Share Like Missions Win-Win-Win Opportunity Seamless Support Increase market awareness of Partner services

Questions 7500 Germantown Avenue, Elders Hall Suite 113 Philadelphia, PA Pamela Rich-Wheeler Executive Director (215) x2 (215) (fax)