FOUNDER/BOARD CHAIR Name: Dar’shun Kendrick, Esq./M.B.A. Position: Founder/Board Chair Email: [email protected]Profession: Securities attorney of Kendrick Law Practice and Georgia legislator Why I joined MATC?: This organization was birth out of my frustration with being the only woman or only black person when capital was being discussed or given out by investors. Mission Statement: To EDUCATE and EMPOWER our business community, especially women and minorities, about how to access capital to grow their business and create generational wealth by EXPOSING them to sustainable programs, resources and experiences. www.minorityatc.org
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FOUNDER/BOARD CHAIR
Name: Dar’shun Kendrick, Esq./M.B.A.Position: Founder/Board ChairEmail: [email protected]: Securities attorney of Kendrick Law Practice and Georgia legislatorWhy I joined MATC?: This organization was birth out of my frustration with being the only woman or only black person when capital was being discussed or given out by investors.
Mission Statement: To EDUCATE and EMPOWER our business community, especially women and minorities, about how to access capital to grow their business and create generational wealth by EXPOSING them to sustainable programs, resources and experiences.www.minorityatc.org
Shared Values. Accountability, Excellence (not perfection) and Unity. Year Overview. The Good, The Bad, the Needs Improvement
Good- Economic Justice Forums, Full Board, 2 day strategic planning meeting Bad- Under 100 Member goal, High turnover, Not enough lead time for events Needs Improvement- Communications, sponsorship pipeline and conveying value
Programming Targets: (1) Higher learning (2) Women (3) OTP [outside the perimeter] (4) Economic justice/policy
Overall Vision Strong programming Office space 100 members High functioning board Expansive branding Capital campaign
2017 MATC PROGRAMMING
Name: Maurice JacksonPosition: Executive Vice-Chair/ VP of ProgrammingEmail: [email protected]: Entrepreneur, InvestorWhy I joined MATC?: To do what needs to be done!Mission Statement: To EDUCATE and EMPOWER our business community, especially women and minorities, about how to access capital to grow their business and create generational wealth by EXPOSING them to sustainable programs, resources and experiences.www.minorityatc.org
• Minority Entrepreneurs & Capital Access (MECA) Panel Discussions
• Broker-dealer/Angel Investor Roundtables
• Women’s Business Forum
• Socials
• Economic Justice
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:* Free/Discounted monthly events* VIP receptions with speakers* MATC branded email address* Access to a robust library of venture capital resources* Ability to participate in MATC pitch programsMANY, MANY, MORE…,
MEMBERSHIP 2017 FOCUSED AREAS:* Conversion of 5-10 members per month* Retain 95% of current membership* Increase membership engagement by 50%* Committees
MEMBERSHIP COST:$200 ANNUALLY (TAX-DEDUCTIBLE)$75 ANNULLY FOR STUDENTS
Name: Jennifer CallenderPosition: VP of Membership/Board ChairEmail: [email protected]: Director of Business Technology, Kaiser Permanente/Angel Investor, Pipeline AngelsWhy I joined MATC?: As a minority and female Angel Investor, joining MATC has allowed me to more purposefully serve as a catalyst in the disruption of access to capital for women and minorities. Mission Statement: To EDUCATE and EMPOWER our business community, especially women and minorities, about how to access capital to grow their business and create generational wealth by EXPOSING them to sustainable programs, resources and experiences.www.minorityatc.org
MEMBERSHIP
MATC Financials
Name: Carleton W. MotenPosition: CFOEmail: [email protected]: Certified Financial PlannerWhy I joined MATC?: Interested in the economic development of minority and women enterprises.Mission Statement: To EDUCATE and EMPOWER our business community, especially women and minorities, about how to access capital to grow their business and create generational wealth by EXPOSING them to sustainable programs, resources and experiences.www.minorityatc.org
•2016 In Review•2017 in Anticipation•Call to Action
Sponsor MATC
Name: Miriam WorthamPosition: VP of Partnerships and SponsorshipsEmail: [email protected] Profession: Financial Services and Community OutreachWhy I joined MATC?: I understand the importance of having a strong and vibrant minority business community.Mission Statement: To EDUCATE and EMPOWER our business community, especially women and minorities, about how to access capital to grow their business and create generational wealth by EXPOSING them to sustainable programs, resources and experiences.www.minorityatc.org
•Why Sponsor MATC?•Vision•2017 Needs•Goals & Benefits•Become a Sponsor
Name: Delroy C. WaltersPosition: Vice President of Communications Email: [email protected] Profession: Portfolio Administrator, Manheim Atlanta, 2W’s LLC Co-Partner, Co-Founder of Legacy Men.Why I joined MATC?: To join forces with an organization bridging the gap for aspiring minority business owners seeking to gain access to capital, and to serve as a connection to facilitate the growth and viability of the businesses within our communities.
Mission Statement: To EDUCATE and EMPOWER our business community, especially women and minorities, about how to access capital to grow their business and create generational wealth by EXPOSING them to sustainable programs, resources and experiences.www.minorityatc.org
Vice President of Communications ________________________________
• Deliver Monthly e-Newsletter (Quarterly enewsletters have content)• Promote Monthly MATC, Inc., Events: Daily, Weekly, Monthly *Events Calendar• Update Social Media Sites, including MeetUp• Send out MATC, Inc., Press Releases• Event Connector to Drive Membership
VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Name: Rod Echols PhD./M.B.A.Position: Vice President/Chief Technology OfficerEmail: [email protected]: Entrepreneur (Technology, Real Estate, BioMedical), AVP/Chief Architect Carolinas Healthcare SystemWhy I joined MATC?: To help other minorities leverage venture capitalist to grow their business.Mission Statement: To EDUCATE and EMPOWER our business community, especially women and minorities, about how to access capital to grow their business and create generational wealth by EXPOSING them to sustainable programs, resources and experiences.www.minorityatc.org
2016 MATC Technology Report
2016 Technology Investments
• Dynamic Website – Content Management Software
• Membership Management
• Event Registration & Management
• Document Management
• eNewsletter Management
• Survey & Pole Management
• eMail Account (for all members)
• Paypal Account Integration
• Venture Capital Research Tool
MAINTAIN COMPANY RESOURCES & ASSETS
CONSULT WITH BOARD TO ENSURE THE SPACE WE UTILIZE FOR OUR MEETINGS ARE ADEQUATE FOR OUR NEEDS
COMMUNITY ACCESS GRANTPILOT IN FEBRUARY (THEN MONTHLY ONCE APPROVED)BUSINESS GRANTENTRANTS MUST BE MEMBERSMINIMUM AGE OF BUSINESS IS 2 YEARS$1,000 GRANTSPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
Name: Travis Gaffney, M.B.A.Position: VP of Resources and LogisticsEmail: [email protected]: Managing Partner with Brothers ‘N’ Business, Inc.Why I joined MATC?: The purpose and mission of MATC is what drew me to join because many small businesses are formed by minorities and women and the lack of sufficient funding is a big concern.
Mission Statement: To EDUCATE and EMPOWER our business community, especially women and minorities, about how to access capital to grow their business and create generational wealth by EXPOSING them to sustainable programs, resources and experiences.www.minorityatc.org
