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MASON ENTERPRISE CENTER

George Mason University

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WHAT IS THE MEC?

• A network of programs and resources that helps clients start, build and grow successful businesses.

• We offer assistance with strategic and operational planning, marketing, finance, access to capital, government contracting, as well as access to technology, and incubators.

• Through our University-based expertise and proven marketplace experience, we help thousands of businesses achieve their goals while positively impacting local economies.

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WHO IS MEC?

• Suite of 6 business assistance programs• Staffed by Mason employees• Supported by Mason students• Enhanced by subject matter experts,

Mason faculty, consultants and volunteers• Connected to a network of providers,

businesses and partners

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HOW DO WE DO . . . . . . WHAT WE DO?

• Business Incubation• 5 Regional Locations

• Counseling, mentoring, training• Virginia SBDC Network• Virginia PTAP• Mentor Protégé• International Assistance

• Contacts and connections

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WHERE IS MEC?

5 NoVA Locations*

Fairfax (HQ)

Leesburg

Springfield

Prince William

Fauquier - Warrenton

* plus statewide SBDC (29) and PTAP (4) locations

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MEC Annual Metrics Summary

MEC by the Numbers for 2013:

21,000+ Number of entrepreneurs & businesses assisted and supported

5,000+ Number of jobs created or retained across Virginia

990+ Number of classes, forums, and conferences held throughout Virginia

32 Number of MEC operating locations across Virginia

5 Number of regional offices in Northern Virginia

1 Where MEC ranks in Virginia in terms of turning entrepreneur’s

dreams into job-producing companies

2013 - Named “Top 10 U.S. & Top 20 Global University Business Incubator”

2013 – Received NBIA “International Business Soft Landing Designation”

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BUSINESS INCUBATION

Fairfax

Loud

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QUESTIONS

Jody KeenanManaging Director, MEC

State Director, Virginia SBDC Networkjkeenan@gmu.edu

703-277-7727