Carolina Encouragement Center A Not-For-Profit Organization “Maximizing Business with a Completive Edge” F E B U A R Y
CEC OBJECTIVES:
CEC Overview
To Enhance the Ability of Small business owners to succeed in a competitive environment To Establish an understanding of business principles that will support growth for small business owners
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The CEC is especially designed for small, minority and women owned business that are interested in growing their companies by increasing profits through successful searches for bid opportunities and submitting writing proposals. The CEC is also very helpful for anyone in a highly established business or an individual who is seeking encouragement in the business development process. Since its inception in 2003, the non-profit CEC (501)(c)(3), has led statewide outreach efforts to increase the probability for the survival and progress of small business through monthly training seminars. The training series is focused on business management principals, business infrastructure requirements, specific research
for procurement solicitations, and establishing sound business relationships.
ability to navigate the electronic procurement process and funding resources. The CEC reaches out to corporate professionals in the business community to share their wealth of knowledge and experience with our seminar participants.
The CEC training seminars have two main objectives to increase economic development in South Carolina . (1) To educate, motivate and encourage small business owners ad to enhance initiatives that have significant positive impact on their businesses and communities. (2) To further their
Gary A. Washington, CEC Chairman
CEC Seminars We offer seminars that provide procurement and business principle training that drive potential, success, and sustainability to businesses. Our Seminars are designed to “promote and encourage a successful entrepreneurial attitude among small and minority owned businesses, and to develop an entrepreneurial spirit in the youth of the state through education, training and partnership ”
We have hosted over 40 professional seminars annually, with additional classes added as needed to businesses and youth organizations statewide. The CEC has helped to secure 78-120 jobs and won approximately $11 MILLION in contract awards for seminar participants.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassion fail not. They are new every morning. Lam. 3: 21-23
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Over $11 Million in Contract Awards The CEC has secured more than $11 million in contracts for CEC class participants since its inception to include: Peck $300,000 CPI $850,000 My Girl Fly $30,000 Felons R Us $4,000 Allstate - $7,468 Choice Connections - $8,400 CH Williams - $225,000 GC Dreher - $5,400 Hamilton Electrical - $48,685 Jackson and Associates - $1,400 JMAC Construction - $500,000 McGee Trucking - $40,000 Pollard Painting - $12,572 Professional Grading - $52,000
Random Drug Screen - $1,887 The Deciding Factor - $1,775 First Class Construction - $24,000 Brown Chapel Baptist Church - $250,000 Authoritative Building Care, LLC - $10,600
CEC Collaborators and Partnerships
“Economic Progress Through
The Carolina Encouragement Center and Carolina Procurement Institute proudly supports and thanks the following companies for their continued partnership in the business seminars.
SC House of Representatives, The Honorable Joseph H. Neal, The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, SC Capitol Commission, U. S. Dept. of Commerce, SC State Budget & Control Board, U.
S. Small Business Administration, Columbia Metropolitan Airport,, City of Columbia, Mayor Stephen Benjamin, Allen University, MBD Media, LLC, Sistercare, Benedict College, Babcock Center Svc, Prudential, AT&T, Carolina Panorama
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Newspaper, Clemmons Law Firm, Eau Claire Cooperative Health, Precepts Staffing, SC Jobs Economic Development Authority, Workforce Investment Act, Allstate/The Bowman Agency LLC, SC Dept. of Education, Fort Jackson, First Class
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassion fail not. They are new every morning. Lam. 3: 21-23
Maximize Your Business Potential
Principle-Based Strategies to Achieve Business Success! Be sure to order your copy of Gary Allen & Michele Anne Washington's new book! A great read for any new or existing business owner. ___________________________________________________________ As an entrepreneur and president of three companies, Gary Allen Washington knows well the adversities and struggles that emerging and seasoned business owners face. Even before taking the giant leap into business ownership, Washington worked for and admired a successful entrepreneur who created jobs and served as a leader in her community. He watched her work and became increasingly interested in building his own companies and contributing to the economic development of his community. Gary is owner and president of Carolina Procurement Institute, Inc., (CPI) a business management and consulting company he started in 1998. His wife, Michele, is the vice president of the company. Gary built his successful small business by exhibOrder your Copy online at http://garyawashington.com/
iting a thorough knowledge of the procurement code and strength in all major areas of contracting and adhering to common sense business principles, largely based on scripture.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassion fail not. They are new every morning. Lam. 3: 21-23
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“Our Value is Connect to Your Growth” The CEC provides:
A series of Professional Business Training Seminars that focus on every aspect of business necessary for success.
Expert Procurement Instructor(s) and Speakers
Excellent Business Training Materials & Entire Power Point presentation
Representatives from Government, State and Industries
Bidding Opportunities
FREE SAM, 8A, SCDOT, HUBZONE Certification Information
Networking
Unique to CEC Training Seminars are bid opportunities for seminar participants Entrepreneurial outreach and employment for youth
Upcoming Seminars Through the CEC Training Seminars, we have assisted more that 1,200 small businesses.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014 “Strengthen Your Profit Centers Through Marketing Venues" 8 AM - Noon
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2014 “Game Plan for Business Success ” 8 AM - Noon
“Growing Your Business Through Procurement”
“How to Find and Submit Bids” 1 PM - 5 PM
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Register online at garyawashington.com/get_started.htm or Contact us at:
The Carolina Encouragement Center 1815 Gervais Street, Suit J Columbia, SC 29201 one: 803-933-9140 E-mail: gawcpi1@att.net http://garyawashington.com/cec.html
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassion fail not. They are new every morning. Lam. 3: 21-23