Empowering Local Economies for Sustainable Growth
Our mission is to support communities in building sustainable small businesses, improving livelihoods, and fostering prosperity. Through entrepreneurship programs, we equip individuals with the tools and resources needed to succeed, creating a ripple effect of economic growth and development. By teaching essential skills and providing ongoing support, we aim to empower entrepreneurs to thrive and contribute to their local economies.
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BUILDING LOCAL ECONOMIES & PROSPERITY Our Mission: To help people in our communities build sustainable small businesses. To improve circumstances for themselves, their families and communities. CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP October 15, 2022
How would you like to have local business leaders express to your club statements like these? "Wow! From the slides to the books- everything was very helpful. And the benefit of having additional, ongoing training that Rotary arranged for us is very much appreciated. Learning along the way, but also having additional supporting video materials after class is great!" "Having identified my strengths and weaknesses gives me clear focus on what I need to work on. I feel very well supported and ready to begin tackling these areas. With (Notre Dame's) 80 Action Steps and (the book) Jump, I feel like I have a roadmap to follow. With the additional online learning opportunities we received I know I am starting leaps and bounds ahead of where most entrepreneurs begin." "I will absolutely recommend this program to anyone looking to start a business or improve their current business. This program is extremely well thought out and the pacing is excellent." "To be honest this class was phenomenal. I learned so much, gained confidence, and was sad when it ended. I will use all of the literature provided and knowledge received to hopefully provide you with one of the many success stories from our class. I really appreciate the opportunity to attend."
How would you like to have local business leaders express to your club statements like these? "I will be forever grateful for this experience, as it has changed my life and future. With the knowledge, tools, and resources gained, I will be able to open my business and serve in my community. Many, many thanks for everything!" I can't express how thankful I am for having this experience. It's a wonderful opportunity for so many to learn and share. I believe it will help our community grow stronger. Thank you." Out of the numerous projects that your club is now doing, how many do you have that your local residents talk to others like this?
PEACE PLUS MENTAL HEALTH ARE DIFFICULT TO BUILD IF YOU ARE CONSTANTLY STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE The phrase "teach a person to fish" is part of an ancient proverb that goes, "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime". The proverb's origin is unknown, but it's widely recognized and its message is relevant today.
TEACH A PERSON TO FISH BUILDS HOPE The proverb conveys the idea that it's more beneficial to teach people how to do things for themselves than to do them for them repeatedly. It can also be interpreted as a way to build confidence and independence in people, which can lead to more efficient operations, collaborations, understanding, communications, and peace.
Teach a person to become a successful Entrepreneur Goals: Foster the creation of new, profitable ventures by those facing economic or other disadvantages Assist existing small businesses owned by those in rural Ohio to becoming sustainable and growing Work with community members on the development of both the person as an entrepreneur and the business as a successful venture Identify and share best practices in poverty alleviation through entrepreneurship Measure and track the development and performance of entrepreneurs and their ventures based on program participation Celebrate entrepreneurial achievements of those facing/overcoming adversity
Some facts One of more than 35 communities in a global network Two Ohio sister community bootcamps in Cleveland and Dayton Southeast Ohio is the most rural community in the network Program starts with a 6-week bootcamp 6 Saturdays. 8:30am 1pm. Each session features lessons/exercises, at least 1 guest entrepreneur, and a panel of experts on given topics (e.g. law, web/social, banking, etc.) Continues for the rest of the year One-on-one coaching, mentoring Awards to companies for achieving activity milestones Reinforcement learning for 12 months with videos (1000 Hours) CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP October 15, 2022
Community Partners This is not just an Ohio University, Marietta College, Rotary show. LIGHTS Regional Innovation Network Marietta College Entrepreneurship Dept. Ohio's Winding Road Social Enterprise Ecosystem (SEE) Appalachia University of Rio Grande Small Business Development Center Voinovich School for Leadership and Public Service ACEnet Area 14 Workforce Development Board Athens County Foundation Building Bridges to Careers COAD Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Hocking College Rotary District 6690/ 1000 Youth This work is too important to not try to engage ANYONE who can add value CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP October 15, 2022
The Ultimate Service = Helping Other Thrive! Ask any of our July 2024 students if this was worth their time!
What did you learn by attending? https://youtu.be/vH-LbSJpJks Are there any questions at this point?
Dr. Jacqueline Khorassani, Marietta College, teaches the first and third sessions The Entrepreneurial Dream: How Entrepreneurial Are You? Planning, Thinking Strategically and Managing Your Risk: How Will a Business Model Canvas Help? Paul Benedict, Ohio University facilitates the 2nd and 4th sessions: What You Need to Know About the Numbers Getting Resources (including Money) When You Do Not Have Any Money Other Entrepreneurs teach sessions 5 and 6: "Customers Drive the Business" and "Operations Fundamentals, Technology, AI, eCommerce, Supply Chain Management
Additional Benefits for Students An expert Mentor will work with you for 12 months. Over 150 Mentors to choose from. Each class group can develop into an Advisory Board Students and your community will gain access to multiple professional experts in marketing, sales, accounting, legal, supply chain management, negotiating, procurement, ecommerce, funding, and leadership $2000 Incentive Grants (When Funds Available) One-on-One Consulting with OU Grad Students Community Connect Forum and C0-Marketing Program Business Made Simple + Sales Gravy Videos (1000 Hours of FREE TRAINING) SIDE HUSTLE ACCELLORATOR by Kim Perell. Reinforcement Learning!
1000 HOURS OF VIDEO TRAINING TO INCREASE THE 10 SOFT SKILLS MOST IN CURRENT DEMAND 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Resilience Strategic Thinking Negotiating Persuading Presenting Critical Thinking Mentoring High Emotional Intelligence Innovating Financial Management WE BUILD CONFIDENCE & SUCCESS WHICH LEADS TO GREATER PROSPERITY!
Who is eligible to participate? Anyone in the community who suffers from adverse economic, physical, or related circumstances is eligible to participate in the program. We focus on supporting community members living in poverty who have a dream of starting and growing a venture, including those who have already started a venture but are struggling.
THESE BOOTCAMPS ARE DESIGNED TO BE HELD WHERE A GROUP OF CLUBS HAS at LEAST 12 REGISTRATIONS. WHERE? A LOCATION CONVENIENT TO YOU! Cost:$0 of Club Funds. Your Club Cost is the Investment of Member Time to Market the Program. It Can Boost Area Business by 10-40%
How Can Your Club Have a Bootcamp and Community Economic Development? 1. Approach Your Local Businesses and Contacts to Tell Them About this FREE, Fantastic Opportunity, sponsored by Rotary District 6690. Get 3-5 Individuals to Register for This FREE Bootcamp. 2. The District will find Neighboring Rotary Clubs to Partner with Your Club to Organize a Bootcamp in Your Area. 3. Volunteer to be an Expert Speaker (45 Minutes) or Suggest Others You Know. 4. Be a Mentor to registrants that need your expertise in HR, Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Mental Toughness, Legal, Accounting, Engineering, Product Development, Financial Management,... 5. If you know someone that is hesitant to start a business and is afraid of possible failure, suggest this program to them! WE BUILD CONFIDENCE & SUCCESS WHICH LEADS TO GREATER PROSPERITY!
Need to know more? Center for Entrepreneurship Paul Benedict, benedict@ohio.edu Email John Martin: jmartin5319@gmail.com Call me: 614-578-3598 Questions? Thank you for the opportunity to work together!!!
