Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Academics
Center for Entrepreneurship
About the Center
The Atlanta Metropolitan State College Center for Entrepreneurship serves as a resource center for existing and future entrepreneurs. The center is operated by the faculty of the Division of Business and Computer Science and is located on the first floor of the Science lecture building in room 162.
The Center will offer credit and non-credit classes on various aspects of entrepreneurship including, but not limited to, management, accounting, marketing, and finance. The Center will also offer a wide range of activities, programs, speakers, and community outreach.
Mission
To provide existing and future entrepreneurs with the tools and skills needed to successfully establish, operate and grow a business.
Goals
The overarching goals of the Center are to be recognized as one of the premier centers in the field of entrepreneurship and to increase enrollment in the Business Administration degree program.
Objectives
- To foster entrepreneurial creativity, incubate viable concepts, and assist in the success of entrepreneurial ventures.
- To provide "low cost" educational opportunities to existing and future entrepreneurs.
- To provide networking opportunities.
- To provide opportunities to learn about effective and ethical business practices.
Did you know?
- Georgia continues to lead the nation in the number of small businesses being established? Small business owners-women, minorities, and home-based individuals fuel the economy.
- African American business grew to 1.2 million firms in 2002, up 45% from 1997; and they experienced the largest growth in revenues, up 30% from 1997 to $93 billion?
- 10.6 million firms are at least 50% owned by a woman or women? About 85-90% of the microenterprises are owned by women. In Georgia, women-owned firms accounted for 44.2% of Georgia's privately-held companies.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; U.S. Department of Commerce; Center for Women's Business Research.
If you have always wanted to start your own small business, but do not know where to turn, let the Atlanta Metropolitan State College Center for Entrepreneurship HELP YOU!
Our Services
- Business incubator*
- Entrepreneurial breakfast forums
- Seminars in entrepreneurial excellence
- Entrepreneurial skills workshops
- Mentor programs
- Entrepreneur conference
- Concept paper and pitch competitions
- Business plan competitions
- Business plan development workshops
- Pre-business workshops
- One-on-one business counseling
- Loan package preparation assistance
- Selling on the internet
- Specialized training and customized workshops
- Dress for success
- Toastmasters
- Legal and accounting clinics
*This is a form of mentoring in which workspace, coaching, and support services are provided to entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses at a free or reduced cost.
Classes and Events
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Contact Us
Bridgett Bell, Director
Atlanta Metropolitan State College Center for Entrepreneurship
Science Lecture Building, Room 162
1630 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30310-4498
404-756-4039
404-756-4833 (fax)
Email: cfe@atlm.edu
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