Survey Says..............

Are you interesting in participating in the Minority Networking Exchange Kickball League?
Other games will be open for discuss also.

Roller Skating Rink Name

I have almost completed my 2nd draft of my business plan. I want to open a Roller Skating Ring (Multiple Purpose Center) to the city of Pittsburgh.

I have most of my research complete. However, I haven't decided on a name I like.

Do you've any suggestions on what the name should be?

What's your biggest Fear?

Do you've a dream of being a business owner? Would you like to leave the comfort of your employment to become Entrepreneur? What are you waiting on? What is stopping you from fulfilling your dream? (Feel free to respond to these questions on this blog)

Vernard

Building a Winning Team

Successful entrepreneurs almost always have a winning team. Who is on your team? The Minority Networking Exchange will soon be announcing members of it's team. The members are experts in the following fields: Law, Business Development, Social Events, Microbusiness/Start Up, Graphic Design, Marketing/PR, Booking Keeping, Accounting and more......

Small Business Solutions

http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/ is a great resource for entrepreneurs looking for affordable ways to design and host a website. They've variety of other products that they offer.

Who's on your winning team?

Who's on your wining team?


Do you've a mentor? A lawyer? Accountant? Consultant? Great Employees?


Who's on your winning team?

Who is helping you become a successful Entrepreneur?

Free Brand New Laptop Computer

Are you interested in starting a business?

The Microbusiness Institute (MBI) at Pittsburgh Community Service Inc. is looking for people who're interested in starting their own business.

These classes/workshop are FREE and open to those who meet the CSBG eligibility requirements.

FastTrac Entrepreneur Training Program - 11 Week Course
(Meets Once a Week)

To become a successful entrepreneur you need passion for an idea, a business plan based on research & analysis and the persistence to pursue your dream. After completing this cutting-edge entrepreneurial development program you will have developed a workable and potentially fundable business plan. You will develop your own business plan.

If you successfully complete the program you will receive a BRAND NEW laptop computer and more.

To find out more requirements of the program contact:

Jasmine A. Ward
Executive Assistant/Microbusiness Institute (MBI) Specialist
(The Community Action Agency for the City of Pittsburgh)
1835 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Office: 412-392-6466
Cell: 412-610-5978
Email: jasmine@pghcsi.org

Doing Business With The Commonwealth

Are you thinking about doing business with the State of PA?

The Department of General Services through its Bureau of Procurement, buys a wide range of commodities and services on behalf of PA state agencies. They're many opportunities to Do Business With the State.

www.dgs.state.pa.us/procurement

www.emarketplace.state.pa.us

www.dos.state.pa.us/corps

www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us

Business Boot Camp 101

Business Boot Camp 101

One 4 hour Workshop Session (Saturday, May 8th 8:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Hill House Conference Room B.

You will learn about important topics vital to the start up of a new business. You
will also receive resources and tips that will help you navigate the road to become
a successful entrepreneur.

Continental Breakfast will be included.

Investment Amount: $50.00 per person

Contact me for more information:

Vernard
Admin@minnetexch.com
412.303.0808

Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss Project

I would like to congratulate Erica Glenn (Penn Hills, PA) for winning the Minority Networking Exchange (Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss Project). Erica has loss 25 pounds since the end of Janaury. She loss a total of 11.5% of weight. She received a cash
prize of $500.00.

Erica will be helping assist me with the next Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss Project beginning June 6, 2010.