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WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITY PROJECT, INC.
PROMOTING EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project, Inc. (WEOP) 250 Georgia Avenue, S.E. Suite 213 Atlanta, GA 30312 P 404-681-2497 | www.weop.org
ABOUT WEOP The Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project Inc. (WEOP), is a 501(c)(3) agency founded in 1999 with the mission of developing and providing programs and services that promote the economic sustainability of women. Our Mission is to promote the economic advancement of women utilizing technology based solutions, educational resources, training and entrepreneurship opportunities. The organization has successfully served thousands of women annually since its inception, while also increasing its reach to women globally through online activities. Our successful expansion is due to spearheading innovative initiatives that leverage the use of technology. We publish “From A Woman’s Perspective,” an annual magazine featuring educational articles and launched women2contact.com, an educational online portal that features information related to contracting in the public and private sectors. We continue to WEOP’s annual March event utilize the World Wide Web to reach women globally and leverage our websites as an information destination. WEOP has established strategic partnerships with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Fulton County, Economic Development Division U.S., Department of Labor/Women’s Bureau, Atlanta Technical College, Georgia Power and Invest Atlanta. Additionally, the agency has received financial support from The Miscrosoft Foundation, Hewlett Packard Foundation, Georgia Power, Grady Hospital, Turner Broadcasting System (TBS), Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), Fifth Third Bank, JE Dunn Construction, First Non Profit Foundation, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank Georgia Department of Economic Development. WEOP has been recognized by the Atlanta Business League (ABL), awarded Proclamations from the City of East Point and Fulton County Board of Commissioners, received statewide recognition as a Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) as a Pathfinder Organization, awarded the Audrey Nelson Community Achievement Award from the National Community Development Association (NCDA) and recognized by Essence Magazine and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. WEOP was also received the “2015 Small Business Champion” award from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).Administration (SBA) and received the 2017 Women’s Program of the Year Award for the Georgia Microenterprise Network (GMEN).
PROMOTING EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
WEOP EVENTS 2018 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES WEOP’S ANNUAL EVENT (MARCH 2018)
An educational and business forum conducted in March to honor Women’s History Month for women owned and minority business enterprises supported by corporate professionals, supplier diversity officers and industry experts.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS FORUM (OCT 2018)
WEOP Workshop
A special event conducted in October to recognize “National Women’s Small Business Month.” This forum provides the opportunity for representatives from the corporate and private sectors to educate women owned and minority business enterprises on business opportunities and economic development.
BUSINESS MEETINGS Bi-monthly business meetings featuring entrepreneurs and industry experts facilitating work on a range of business critical topics, career development and supplier diversity initiatives.shops BUSINESS MEETINGS Bi-monthly business meetings featuring entrepreneurs and industry experts facilitating workshops on a range of business critical topics, career development and supplier diversity initiatives. WE-UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY Women2contract an online educational portal providing information and resources for women owned and minority business enterprises. FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT Activities include financial coaching, referrals to resource partners and specialized credit workshops on a range of financial topics to help prepare for business loans to access capital for business growth. SIGNATURE COURSE – (BCP) The Business Contract Professional (BCP) a signature-training program provides entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge to successfully identify and compete for prime and subcontracting opportunities with the federal government and private sector marketplace. ANNUAL MAGAZINE - From a Woman’s Perspective (FAWP) WEOP’s FAWP magazine features a range of topics that will motivate, educate and inspire women to achieve success. The publication includes articles on entrepreneurship, new technology, critical thinking, career and professional development.
PROMOTING EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
2017 EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
BENEFITS
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EMPOWER
n Name and logo will appear on WEOP’s main website for one year and listed on all program and registration materials n Logo will be featured on hold screens during the event n Name and logo featured in email marketing campaigns, press releases and online newsletters distributed to thousands of subscribers n Company featured in six (6) social media campaigns reaching thousands of subscribers n Company name and logo in program book distributed to attendees n Company name will be mentioned in articles published on WEOP’s blog n A total of ten (10) Complimentary event tickets n Company will be acknowledged during the opening and closing remarks
$5,000.00
INSPIRE
n Name and logo featured in email marketing campaigns and online newsletters distributed to thousands of subscribers n Logo on hold screens during event n Company will receive acknowledgement during the opening remarks n Five (5) complimentary event tickets n Company name featured in (3) social media promotions reaching thousands of subscribers n Company name featured on program book distributed to attendees n Name and logo will be included registration materials and highlighted on WEOP’s website as an event sponsor
$2,500.00
MOTIVATE
n Name and logo displayed on event registration page n Company will be acknowledged during the opening session n Logo on hold screen during the event n A total of three (3) complimentary tickets n
$1,500.00
SUPPORT
n n Complimentary tickets for two (2) guests n Company logo on program book n Thank you at the close of the event
$500.00 -$1,000
welcome donations of promotional items that can be distributed to event participants.
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WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITY PROJECT, INC.
SPONSORSHIP FORM o Yes, I would like to sponsor WEOP Event/Program or membership at the following levels: Program Sponsor: o $10,000 o $5,000 o $2,500 o OTHER: ______ Event Sponsor: o $5,000 o OTHER: ______ Publications: o $2,500 ______ o OTHER: ______ TOTAL: ________________
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Mailing Address Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project , Inc. 250 Georgia Ave., S.E., Suite 213 Atlanta, GA 30312 WEOP is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible. P 404-681-2497