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GMEN 20 Years and CountingGrowing Entrepreneurship in Georgia
10 GMEN News
GMENs forecast for the next twenty years is explosive entrepreneurial growth across the state of
Georgia We are also pleased to project regional expansion across the entire Southeastern US
through our newest initiative the Southeast Association for Micro Enterprise (SAME) GMEN
members supporters and stakeholders are welcome to join us on this journey and are invited to
fully utilize our current training programs technology tools and convenings to enhance the
growth of the micro enterprise entrepreneurial community
Join GMEN today and become a voice for Micro Enterprise and small business development in
Georgia
Campaign Preview HTML Source Plain-Text Email Details
GMEN Top Ten January 12 2018
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9 GMEN Training Update
Reentry Training of Trainers at AEI-Start-Up Factory Lithonia GA
GMENAEIs Training of Trainers will be an interactive immersion training and learning
experience to create qualied Trainers for future and current classes of individuals both
currently and formerly incarcerated The training is limited to a small group of individuals
who will also be eligible to serve as GMEN Consultant Trainers across the state of Georgia at
correctional facilities The rst certication training will be held on January 26th At the AEI
Start-Up Factory - 7310 Stonecrest Concourse Lithonia GA 30038 For registration
information contact Erik Scott at gmenerikgmailcom
8 Research and Data
Microbusiness Macro-Impact Capitalizing onPotential
An estimated 10 million micro entrepreneurs could benet from the nancing and business
development services that micro enterprise programs provide according to a recent study
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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development services that micro enterprise programs provide according to a recent study
published by the Aspen Institute (SBA Oce of Advocacy 2005 ldquoSSA by the Numbersrdquo
Given that some entrepreneurs my not want or need services and that there are other
providers in the marketplace It is unreasonable to assume that programs should be serving
this entire market However even if one were to estimate that the eld should achieve
market penetration of 10 to 20 percent ndash or one to two million entrepreneurs ndash the eld is
currently only reaching between 75 and 17 percent of even that share according to the
studyrsquos authors This mismatch between the estimated size of the potential market and the
current scale is due to several factors including the scarcity of funding necessary to expand
services and the geographically-focused or target market-focused nature of programs for
whom ldquoscaling uprdquo is not a major concern httpswwwsbagovadvocacy
7 Small Business News
How Tax Reform Will Change Everything for Entrepreneurs
The four major changes from the nal tax bill aecting small companies and entrepreneurs
are 1) the decreases in the individual tax rate 2) the addition of a deduction for pass
throughs 3) the easing of capital investments expenses and 4) the decreases in corporate
tax rates Small and new business owners particularly those in early stages and those
competing with larger corporations can immediately reinvest the increased tax returns In
early stages when money is oxygen the returns represent a much lower risk form of capital
than credit for instance so entrepreneurs should reinvest Similarly smaller more agile
companies can take advantage of these gains faster than large corporations that need a
larger scale of accounting support to figure out their taxes Also small businesses that have putoff capital intensive investments that can significantly enhance productivity such as processimprovements in the supply chain can pursue these options right away
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improvements in the supply chain can pursue these options right away
SMALL BUSINESS INCENTIVES
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES Small Business IncentivesSmall business incentives mdash from tax relief to loan guarantees mdash make it easier to launch a
new enterprise in Georgia and grow a small company
These business incentives have helped Georgia earn top rankings in the number of new
businesses started According to the Kauman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity Georgia is
second in the nation as having the largest increase in entrepreneurial activity during the
past decade
To promote the growth of smaller companies Georgia oers
Small Business Tax Relief allows for faster depreciation on equipment deduction
where businesses can choose to claim the expense in year one as opposed to over
several years
Angel investor tax credits which encourage early investment in start-up companies
Qualied investors who provide angel funding in 2012 or 2013 can claim income tax
credits of 35 percent of their investment with total credits of up to $50000 allowed
per year
Financing of up to $250000 through the Entrepreneurial and Small Business
Development Loan Guarantee Program The program provides nancing (beginning at
$35000) to entrepreneurs and small businesses located in rural Georgia counties
Visit the One Georgia web site
S ll b i l lif f l l i ti ll th t t t dit
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 512
Small businesses may also qualify for many local incentives as well as the state tax credits
available to larger companies
Read more about tax credits
6 GMEN Program Updates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 612
The Continuing Education Contract Training Special Event hosted by GMEN and South West
Georgia United on January 10 2018 at the South Georgia Technical College campus in
Cordele Georgia reached maximum enthusiasm and capacity Instructors Christopher
McNaught and Juwan Platt of the BCKYRD Company (THEBCKYRDcom) focused on the
various social media networks as entrepreneurial marketing tools to grow your audience
andor customer base for any micro enterprise Attendees have already expressed interest
in continuing the training with additional events
GMEN Board Chair Robert B Cooke and Executive Director Elizabeth Wilson
5 Georgia Business News
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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Pinewood Atlanta Studio the largest lm sound stage complex in metro Atlanta could get
even bigger
On Nov 28 Pinewood Atlanta Studios proposed annexing 245 acres for a second media
center according to The Citizen
According to the Citizen landowner Betty Blake on Dec 19 proposed to have the acres
annexed into the city as residential and her request received a favorable recommendation
from the council At the meeting Blake said she has no current development plans for the
property 4 GMEN -- Member Spotlight
Douglas B Ammar has been associated with the Georgia Justice Project (GJP) since its
inception in 1986 ndash serving rst as a volunteer then as a sta lawyer in 1990 and since
1995 as the Executive Director
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995 as t e ecut e ecto
Doug has received the prestigious Annie E Casey Foundation Fellowship and a number of
other awards including most recently the Elbert P Tuttle Jurisprudence Award from the
Southeastern Anti-Defamation League The University of Georgiarsquos Milner S Ball Working In
the Public Interest Lifetime Achievement Award the Georgia Center for Nonprotsrsquo Evelyn
G Ullman Innovative Leadership Award Davidson Collegersquos John W Kuykendall Award for
Community Service and the Georgia Indigent Defense Councilrsquos Commitment to Excellence
Award
The Georgia Justice Project (GJP) envisions a world where a criminal history does not stand
in the way of a stable life With 26 years of experience GJP has developed a comprehensive
suite of services coupling holistic legal defense and social services with advocacy support to
address the barriers to economic stability faced by the criminally accused GJPrsquos cost-
eective approach helps lift Georgiarsquos criminally accused out of poverty GJPrsquos work was
featured in the 2012 edition of Forces for Good The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprots
by Leslie Crutcheld and Heather Macleod Grant GJP is funded exclusively through private
donations Visit wwwGJPorg for more
3 Funding Opportunities
Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta
Incorporated in 1977 as successor to Metropolitan Foundation of Atlanta established in 1951
in GA by bank resolution and declaration of trust - Since 1951 the foundation has been
connecting community members nonprots and other partners to strengthen the 23-
county Atlanta region through philanthropy Today the foundation is one of the largest
community foundations in the country working with more than 650 individual funds and
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50 000 to $190 million Together with
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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NCRC has been meeting with the Treasury Department since last June when theybegan a comprehensive review of the Community Reinvestment Act The proposals coming soon from Treasury may attempt to reduce bank obligationsto low- and moderate-income Americans by ldquoreviserdquo CRA in a way that willsubstantially water down the law - or even threaten the laws very existence NCRC
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50000 to $190 million Together with
its donors the foundation averages more than $75 million in grants annually to an
estimated 2000 nonprot organizations locally nationally and internationally
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta fullls the passions of donors by investing
in our region through grant making partnerships and advocacy To create meaningful
lasting change our eorts align via measurable objectives through focused ldquoImpact Areasrdquo
We practice what we preach ndash evolving beyond grant making strategy
httpswwwgdgdoprod1portalportaljspc=8693710ampp=8699963ampg=8699971
The deadline for this grant was updated The next deadline is February 2 2018 900 am pst
US $500 - $10000 Apply online
2 Action Alert
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substantially water down the law or even threaten the law s very existence NCRCalso noted an article in the The Wall Street Journal reported today that they anticipate themost dramatic overhaul of CRA in two decades Before the plans are announced Weurge you to sign the letter to Treasury to express support for the CommunityReinvestment Act This fundamental civil rights law is an essential and powerful toolto ensure financial institutions serve all credit-worthy individuals and communities To include your organization in NCRCs message to Treasury
Click here to sign the letter
1 Upcoming Events
January 26 2018 RITES Training of Trainers (for more information contact Erik Scott atgmenerikgmailcom
February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project andGMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information
coming soon)
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now
to join GMEN in 2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia 30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise
businesses and our local communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetSuite 250
Atlanta GA 30303
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
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g
9 GMEN Training Update
Reentry Training of Trainers at AEI-Start-Up Factory Lithonia GA
GMENAEIs Training of Trainers will be an interactive immersion training and learning
experience to create qualied Trainers for future and current classes of individuals both
currently and formerly incarcerated The training is limited to a small group of individuals
who will also be eligible to serve as GMEN Consultant Trainers across the state of Georgia at
correctional facilities The rst certication training will be held on January 26th At the AEI
Start-Up Factory - 7310 Stonecrest Concourse Lithonia GA 30038 For registration
information contact Erik Scott at gmenerikgmailcom
8 Research and Data
Microbusiness Macro-Impact Capitalizing onPotential
An estimated 10 million micro entrepreneurs could benet from the nancing and business
development services that micro enterprise programs provide according to a recent study
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 312
development services that micro enterprise programs provide according to a recent study
published by the Aspen Institute (SBA Oce of Advocacy 2005 ldquoSSA by the Numbersrdquo
Given that some entrepreneurs my not want or need services and that there are other
providers in the marketplace It is unreasonable to assume that programs should be serving
this entire market However even if one were to estimate that the eld should achieve
market penetration of 10 to 20 percent ndash or one to two million entrepreneurs ndash the eld is
currently only reaching between 75 and 17 percent of even that share according to the
studyrsquos authors This mismatch between the estimated size of the potential market and the
current scale is due to several factors including the scarcity of funding necessary to expand
services and the geographically-focused or target market-focused nature of programs for
whom ldquoscaling uprdquo is not a major concern httpswwwsbagovadvocacy
7 Small Business News
How Tax Reform Will Change Everything for Entrepreneurs
The four major changes from the nal tax bill aecting small companies and entrepreneurs
are 1) the decreases in the individual tax rate 2) the addition of a deduction for pass
throughs 3) the easing of capital investments expenses and 4) the decreases in corporate
tax rates Small and new business owners particularly those in early stages and those
competing with larger corporations can immediately reinvest the increased tax returns In
early stages when money is oxygen the returns represent a much lower risk form of capital
than credit for instance so entrepreneurs should reinvest Similarly smaller more agile
companies can take advantage of these gains faster than large corporations that need a
larger scale of accounting support to figure out their taxes Also small businesses that have putoff capital intensive investments that can significantly enhance productivity such as processimprovements in the supply chain can pursue these options right away
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 412
improvements in the supply chain can pursue these options right away
SMALL BUSINESS INCENTIVES
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES Small Business IncentivesSmall business incentives mdash from tax relief to loan guarantees mdash make it easier to launch a
new enterprise in Georgia and grow a small company
These business incentives have helped Georgia earn top rankings in the number of new
businesses started According to the Kauman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity Georgia is
second in the nation as having the largest increase in entrepreneurial activity during the
past decade
To promote the growth of smaller companies Georgia oers
Small Business Tax Relief allows for faster depreciation on equipment deduction
where businesses can choose to claim the expense in year one as opposed to over
several years
Angel investor tax credits which encourage early investment in start-up companies
Qualied investors who provide angel funding in 2012 or 2013 can claim income tax
credits of 35 percent of their investment with total credits of up to $50000 allowed
per year
Financing of up to $250000 through the Entrepreneurial and Small Business
Development Loan Guarantee Program The program provides nancing (beginning at
$35000) to entrepreneurs and small businesses located in rural Georgia counties
Visit the One Georgia web site
S ll b i l lif f l l i ti ll th t t t dit
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 512
Small businesses may also qualify for many local incentives as well as the state tax credits
available to larger companies
Read more about tax credits
6 GMEN Program Updates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 612
The Continuing Education Contract Training Special Event hosted by GMEN and South West
Georgia United on January 10 2018 at the South Georgia Technical College campus in
Cordele Georgia reached maximum enthusiasm and capacity Instructors Christopher
McNaught and Juwan Platt of the BCKYRD Company (THEBCKYRDcom) focused on the
various social media networks as entrepreneurial marketing tools to grow your audience
andor customer base for any micro enterprise Attendees have already expressed interest
in continuing the training with additional events
GMEN Board Chair Robert B Cooke and Executive Director Elizabeth Wilson
5 Georgia Business News
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 712
Pinewood Atlanta Studio the largest lm sound stage complex in metro Atlanta could get
even bigger
On Nov 28 Pinewood Atlanta Studios proposed annexing 245 acres for a second media
center according to The Citizen
According to the Citizen landowner Betty Blake on Dec 19 proposed to have the acres
annexed into the city as residential and her request received a favorable recommendation
from the council At the meeting Blake said she has no current development plans for the
property 4 GMEN -- Member Spotlight
Douglas B Ammar has been associated with the Georgia Justice Project (GJP) since its
inception in 1986 ndash serving rst as a volunteer then as a sta lawyer in 1990 and since
1995 as the Executive Director
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 812
995 as t e ecut e ecto
Doug has received the prestigious Annie E Casey Foundation Fellowship and a number of
other awards including most recently the Elbert P Tuttle Jurisprudence Award from the
Southeastern Anti-Defamation League The University of Georgiarsquos Milner S Ball Working In
the Public Interest Lifetime Achievement Award the Georgia Center for Nonprotsrsquo Evelyn
G Ullman Innovative Leadership Award Davidson Collegersquos John W Kuykendall Award for
Community Service and the Georgia Indigent Defense Councilrsquos Commitment to Excellence
Award
The Georgia Justice Project (GJP) envisions a world where a criminal history does not stand
in the way of a stable life With 26 years of experience GJP has developed a comprehensive
suite of services coupling holistic legal defense and social services with advocacy support to
address the barriers to economic stability faced by the criminally accused GJPrsquos cost-
eective approach helps lift Georgiarsquos criminally accused out of poverty GJPrsquos work was
featured in the 2012 edition of Forces for Good The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprots
by Leslie Crutcheld and Heather Macleod Grant GJP is funded exclusively through private
donations Visit wwwGJPorg for more
3 Funding Opportunities
Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta
Incorporated in 1977 as successor to Metropolitan Foundation of Atlanta established in 1951
in GA by bank resolution and declaration of trust - Since 1951 the foundation has been
connecting community members nonprots and other partners to strengthen the 23-
county Atlanta region through philanthropy Today the foundation is one of the largest
community foundations in the country working with more than 650 individual funds and
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50 000 to $190 million Together with
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 912
NCRC has been meeting with the Treasury Department since last June when theybegan a comprehensive review of the Community Reinvestment Act The proposals coming soon from Treasury may attempt to reduce bank obligationsto low- and moderate-income Americans by ldquoreviserdquo CRA in a way that willsubstantially water down the law - or even threaten the laws very existence NCRC
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50000 to $190 million Together with
its donors the foundation averages more than $75 million in grants annually to an
estimated 2000 nonprot organizations locally nationally and internationally
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta fullls the passions of donors by investing
in our region through grant making partnerships and advocacy To create meaningful
lasting change our eorts align via measurable objectives through focused ldquoImpact Areasrdquo
We practice what we preach ndash evolving beyond grant making strategy
httpswwwgdgdoprod1portalportaljspc=8693710ampp=8699963ampg=8699971
The deadline for this grant was updated The next deadline is February 2 2018 900 am pst
US $500 - $10000 Apply online
2 Action Alert
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1012
substantially water down the law or even threaten the law s very existence NCRCalso noted an article in the The Wall Street Journal reported today that they anticipate themost dramatic overhaul of CRA in two decades Before the plans are announced Weurge you to sign the letter to Treasury to express support for the CommunityReinvestment Act This fundamental civil rights law is an essential and powerful toolto ensure financial institutions serve all credit-worthy individuals and communities To include your organization in NCRCs message to Treasury
Click here to sign the letter
1 Upcoming Events
January 26 2018 RITES Training of Trainers (for more information contact Erik Scott atgmenerikgmailcom
February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project andGMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1112
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information
coming soon)
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now
to join GMEN in 2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1212
Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia 30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise
businesses and our local communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetSuite 250
Atlanta GA 30303
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 312
development services that micro enterprise programs provide according to a recent study
published by the Aspen Institute (SBA Oce of Advocacy 2005 ldquoSSA by the Numbersrdquo
Given that some entrepreneurs my not want or need services and that there are other
providers in the marketplace It is unreasonable to assume that programs should be serving
this entire market However even if one were to estimate that the eld should achieve
market penetration of 10 to 20 percent ndash or one to two million entrepreneurs ndash the eld is
currently only reaching between 75 and 17 percent of even that share according to the
studyrsquos authors This mismatch between the estimated size of the potential market and the
current scale is due to several factors including the scarcity of funding necessary to expand
services and the geographically-focused or target market-focused nature of programs for
whom ldquoscaling uprdquo is not a major concern httpswwwsbagovadvocacy
7 Small Business News
How Tax Reform Will Change Everything for Entrepreneurs
The four major changes from the nal tax bill aecting small companies and entrepreneurs
are 1) the decreases in the individual tax rate 2) the addition of a deduction for pass
throughs 3) the easing of capital investments expenses and 4) the decreases in corporate
tax rates Small and new business owners particularly those in early stages and those
competing with larger corporations can immediately reinvest the increased tax returns In
early stages when money is oxygen the returns represent a much lower risk form of capital
than credit for instance so entrepreneurs should reinvest Similarly smaller more agile
companies can take advantage of these gains faster than large corporations that need a
larger scale of accounting support to figure out their taxes Also small businesses that have putoff capital intensive investments that can significantly enhance productivity such as processimprovements in the supply chain can pursue these options right away
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 412
improvements in the supply chain can pursue these options right away
SMALL BUSINESS INCENTIVES
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES Small Business IncentivesSmall business incentives mdash from tax relief to loan guarantees mdash make it easier to launch a
new enterprise in Georgia and grow a small company
These business incentives have helped Georgia earn top rankings in the number of new
businesses started According to the Kauman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity Georgia is
second in the nation as having the largest increase in entrepreneurial activity during the
past decade
To promote the growth of smaller companies Georgia oers
Small Business Tax Relief allows for faster depreciation on equipment deduction
where businesses can choose to claim the expense in year one as opposed to over
several years
Angel investor tax credits which encourage early investment in start-up companies
Qualied investors who provide angel funding in 2012 or 2013 can claim income tax
credits of 35 percent of their investment with total credits of up to $50000 allowed
per year
Financing of up to $250000 through the Entrepreneurial and Small Business
Development Loan Guarantee Program The program provides nancing (beginning at
$35000) to entrepreneurs and small businesses located in rural Georgia counties
Visit the One Georgia web site
S ll b i l lif f l l i ti ll th t t t dit
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 512
Small businesses may also qualify for many local incentives as well as the state tax credits
available to larger companies
Read more about tax credits
6 GMEN Program Updates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 612
The Continuing Education Contract Training Special Event hosted by GMEN and South West
Georgia United on January 10 2018 at the South Georgia Technical College campus in
Cordele Georgia reached maximum enthusiasm and capacity Instructors Christopher
McNaught and Juwan Platt of the BCKYRD Company (THEBCKYRDcom) focused on the
various social media networks as entrepreneurial marketing tools to grow your audience
andor customer base for any micro enterprise Attendees have already expressed interest
in continuing the training with additional events
GMEN Board Chair Robert B Cooke and Executive Director Elizabeth Wilson
5 Georgia Business News
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 712
Pinewood Atlanta Studio the largest lm sound stage complex in metro Atlanta could get
even bigger
On Nov 28 Pinewood Atlanta Studios proposed annexing 245 acres for a second media
center according to The Citizen
According to the Citizen landowner Betty Blake on Dec 19 proposed to have the acres
annexed into the city as residential and her request received a favorable recommendation
from the council At the meeting Blake said she has no current development plans for the
property 4 GMEN -- Member Spotlight
Douglas B Ammar has been associated with the Georgia Justice Project (GJP) since its
inception in 1986 ndash serving rst as a volunteer then as a sta lawyer in 1990 and since
1995 as the Executive Director
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 812
995 as t e ecut e ecto
Doug has received the prestigious Annie E Casey Foundation Fellowship and a number of
other awards including most recently the Elbert P Tuttle Jurisprudence Award from the
Southeastern Anti-Defamation League The University of Georgiarsquos Milner S Ball Working In
the Public Interest Lifetime Achievement Award the Georgia Center for Nonprotsrsquo Evelyn
G Ullman Innovative Leadership Award Davidson Collegersquos John W Kuykendall Award for
Community Service and the Georgia Indigent Defense Councilrsquos Commitment to Excellence
Award
The Georgia Justice Project (GJP) envisions a world where a criminal history does not stand
in the way of a stable life With 26 years of experience GJP has developed a comprehensive
suite of services coupling holistic legal defense and social services with advocacy support to
address the barriers to economic stability faced by the criminally accused GJPrsquos cost-
eective approach helps lift Georgiarsquos criminally accused out of poverty GJPrsquos work was
featured in the 2012 edition of Forces for Good The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprots
by Leslie Crutcheld and Heather Macleod Grant GJP is funded exclusively through private
donations Visit wwwGJPorg for more
3 Funding Opportunities
Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta
Incorporated in 1977 as successor to Metropolitan Foundation of Atlanta established in 1951
in GA by bank resolution and declaration of trust - Since 1951 the foundation has been
connecting community members nonprots and other partners to strengthen the 23-
county Atlanta region through philanthropy Today the foundation is one of the largest
community foundations in the country working with more than 650 individual funds and
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50 000 to $190 million Together with
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 912
NCRC has been meeting with the Treasury Department since last June when theybegan a comprehensive review of the Community Reinvestment Act The proposals coming soon from Treasury may attempt to reduce bank obligationsto low- and moderate-income Americans by ldquoreviserdquo CRA in a way that willsubstantially water down the law - or even threaten the laws very existence NCRC
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50000 to $190 million Together with
its donors the foundation averages more than $75 million in grants annually to an
estimated 2000 nonprot organizations locally nationally and internationally
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta fullls the passions of donors by investing
in our region through grant making partnerships and advocacy To create meaningful
lasting change our eorts align via measurable objectives through focused ldquoImpact Areasrdquo
We practice what we preach ndash evolving beyond grant making strategy
httpswwwgdgdoprod1portalportaljspc=8693710ampp=8699963ampg=8699971
The deadline for this grant was updated The next deadline is February 2 2018 900 am pst
US $500 - $10000 Apply online
2 Action Alert
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1012
substantially water down the law or even threaten the law s very existence NCRCalso noted an article in the The Wall Street Journal reported today that they anticipate themost dramatic overhaul of CRA in two decades Before the plans are announced Weurge you to sign the letter to Treasury to express support for the CommunityReinvestment Act This fundamental civil rights law is an essential and powerful toolto ensure financial institutions serve all credit-worthy individuals and communities To include your organization in NCRCs message to Treasury
Click here to sign the letter
1 Upcoming Events
January 26 2018 RITES Training of Trainers (for more information contact Erik Scott atgmenerikgmailcom
February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project andGMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1112
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information
coming soon)
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now
to join GMEN in 2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1212
Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia 30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise
businesses and our local communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetSuite 250
Atlanta GA 30303
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
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improvements in the supply chain can pursue these options right away
SMALL BUSINESS INCENTIVES
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES Small Business IncentivesSmall business incentives mdash from tax relief to loan guarantees mdash make it easier to launch a
new enterprise in Georgia and grow a small company
These business incentives have helped Georgia earn top rankings in the number of new
businesses started According to the Kauman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity Georgia is
second in the nation as having the largest increase in entrepreneurial activity during the
past decade
To promote the growth of smaller companies Georgia oers
Small Business Tax Relief allows for faster depreciation on equipment deduction
where businesses can choose to claim the expense in year one as opposed to over
several years
Angel investor tax credits which encourage early investment in start-up companies
Qualied investors who provide angel funding in 2012 or 2013 can claim income tax
credits of 35 percent of their investment with total credits of up to $50000 allowed
per year
Financing of up to $250000 through the Entrepreneurial and Small Business
Development Loan Guarantee Program The program provides nancing (beginning at
$35000) to entrepreneurs and small businesses located in rural Georgia counties
Visit the One Georgia web site
S ll b i l lif f l l i ti ll th t t t dit
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Small businesses may also qualify for many local incentives as well as the state tax credits
available to larger companies
Read more about tax credits
6 GMEN Program Updates
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The Continuing Education Contract Training Special Event hosted by GMEN and South West
Georgia United on January 10 2018 at the South Georgia Technical College campus in
Cordele Georgia reached maximum enthusiasm and capacity Instructors Christopher
McNaught and Juwan Platt of the BCKYRD Company (THEBCKYRDcom) focused on the
various social media networks as entrepreneurial marketing tools to grow your audience
andor customer base for any micro enterprise Attendees have already expressed interest
in continuing the training with additional events
GMEN Board Chair Robert B Cooke and Executive Director Elizabeth Wilson
5 Georgia Business News
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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Pinewood Atlanta Studio the largest lm sound stage complex in metro Atlanta could get
even bigger
On Nov 28 Pinewood Atlanta Studios proposed annexing 245 acres for a second media
center according to The Citizen
According to the Citizen landowner Betty Blake on Dec 19 proposed to have the acres
annexed into the city as residential and her request received a favorable recommendation
from the council At the meeting Blake said she has no current development plans for the
property 4 GMEN -- Member Spotlight
Douglas B Ammar has been associated with the Georgia Justice Project (GJP) since its
inception in 1986 ndash serving rst as a volunteer then as a sta lawyer in 1990 and since
1995 as the Executive Director
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995 as t e ecut e ecto
Doug has received the prestigious Annie E Casey Foundation Fellowship and a number of
other awards including most recently the Elbert P Tuttle Jurisprudence Award from the
Southeastern Anti-Defamation League The University of Georgiarsquos Milner S Ball Working In
the Public Interest Lifetime Achievement Award the Georgia Center for Nonprotsrsquo Evelyn
G Ullman Innovative Leadership Award Davidson Collegersquos John W Kuykendall Award for
Community Service and the Georgia Indigent Defense Councilrsquos Commitment to Excellence
Award
The Georgia Justice Project (GJP) envisions a world where a criminal history does not stand
in the way of a stable life With 26 years of experience GJP has developed a comprehensive
suite of services coupling holistic legal defense and social services with advocacy support to
address the barriers to economic stability faced by the criminally accused GJPrsquos cost-
eective approach helps lift Georgiarsquos criminally accused out of poverty GJPrsquos work was
featured in the 2012 edition of Forces for Good The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprots
by Leslie Crutcheld and Heather Macleod Grant GJP is funded exclusively through private
donations Visit wwwGJPorg for more
3 Funding Opportunities
Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta
Incorporated in 1977 as successor to Metropolitan Foundation of Atlanta established in 1951
in GA by bank resolution and declaration of trust - Since 1951 the foundation has been
connecting community members nonprots and other partners to strengthen the 23-
county Atlanta region through philanthropy Today the foundation is one of the largest
community foundations in the country working with more than 650 individual funds and
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50 000 to $190 million Together with
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NCRC has been meeting with the Treasury Department since last June when theybegan a comprehensive review of the Community Reinvestment Act The proposals coming soon from Treasury may attempt to reduce bank obligationsto low- and moderate-income Americans by ldquoreviserdquo CRA in a way that willsubstantially water down the law - or even threaten the laws very existence NCRC
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50000 to $190 million Together with
its donors the foundation averages more than $75 million in grants annually to an
estimated 2000 nonprot organizations locally nationally and internationally
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta fullls the passions of donors by investing
in our region through grant making partnerships and advocacy To create meaningful
lasting change our eorts align via measurable objectives through focused ldquoImpact Areasrdquo
We practice what we preach ndash evolving beyond grant making strategy
httpswwwgdgdoprod1portalportaljspc=8693710ampp=8699963ampg=8699971
The deadline for this grant was updated The next deadline is February 2 2018 900 am pst
US $500 - $10000 Apply online
2 Action Alert
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substantially water down the law or even threaten the law s very existence NCRCalso noted an article in the The Wall Street Journal reported today that they anticipate themost dramatic overhaul of CRA in two decades Before the plans are announced Weurge you to sign the letter to Treasury to express support for the CommunityReinvestment Act This fundamental civil rights law is an essential and powerful toolto ensure financial institutions serve all credit-worthy individuals and communities To include your organization in NCRCs message to Treasury
Click here to sign the letter
1 Upcoming Events
January 26 2018 RITES Training of Trainers (for more information contact Erik Scott atgmenerikgmailcom
February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project andGMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1112
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information
coming soon)
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now
to join GMEN in 2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia 30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise
businesses and our local communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetSuite 250
Atlanta GA 30303
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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Small businesses may also qualify for many local incentives as well as the state tax credits
available to larger companies
Read more about tax credits
6 GMEN Program Updates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 612
The Continuing Education Contract Training Special Event hosted by GMEN and South West
Georgia United on January 10 2018 at the South Georgia Technical College campus in
Cordele Georgia reached maximum enthusiasm and capacity Instructors Christopher
McNaught and Juwan Platt of the BCKYRD Company (THEBCKYRDcom) focused on the
various social media networks as entrepreneurial marketing tools to grow your audience
andor customer base for any micro enterprise Attendees have already expressed interest
in continuing the training with additional events
GMEN Board Chair Robert B Cooke and Executive Director Elizabeth Wilson
5 Georgia Business News
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 712
Pinewood Atlanta Studio the largest lm sound stage complex in metro Atlanta could get
even bigger
On Nov 28 Pinewood Atlanta Studios proposed annexing 245 acres for a second media
center according to The Citizen
According to the Citizen landowner Betty Blake on Dec 19 proposed to have the acres
annexed into the city as residential and her request received a favorable recommendation
from the council At the meeting Blake said she has no current development plans for the
property 4 GMEN -- Member Spotlight
Douglas B Ammar has been associated with the Georgia Justice Project (GJP) since its
inception in 1986 ndash serving rst as a volunteer then as a sta lawyer in 1990 and since
1995 as the Executive Director
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 812
995 as t e ecut e ecto
Doug has received the prestigious Annie E Casey Foundation Fellowship and a number of
other awards including most recently the Elbert P Tuttle Jurisprudence Award from the
Southeastern Anti-Defamation League The University of Georgiarsquos Milner S Ball Working In
the Public Interest Lifetime Achievement Award the Georgia Center for Nonprotsrsquo Evelyn
G Ullman Innovative Leadership Award Davidson Collegersquos John W Kuykendall Award for
Community Service and the Georgia Indigent Defense Councilrsquos Commitment to Excellence
Award
The Georgia Justice Project (GJP) envisions a world where a criminal history does not stand
in the way of a stable life With 26 years of experience GJP has developed a comprehensive
suite of services coupling holistic legal defense and social services with advocacy support to
address the barriers to economic stability faced by the criminally accused GJPrsquos cost-
eective approach helps lift Georgiarsquos criminally accused out of poverty GJPrsquos work was
featured in the 2012 edition of Forces for Good The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprots
by Leslie Crutcheld and Heather Macleod Grant GJP is funded exclusively through private
donations Visit wwwGJPorg for more
3 Funding Opportunities
Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta
Incorporated in 1977 as successor to Metropolitan Foundation of Atlanta established in 1951
in GA by bank resolution and declaration of trust - Since 1951 the foundation has been
connecting community members nonprots and other partners to strengthen the 23-
county Atlanta region through philanthropy Today the foundation is one of the largest
community foundations in the country working with more than 650 individual funds and
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50 000 to $190 million Together with
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 912
NCRC has been meeting with the Treasury Department since last June when theybegan a comprehensive review of the Community Reinvestment Act The proposals coming soon from Treasury may attempt to reduce bank obligationsto low- and moderate-income Americans by ldquoreviserdquo CRA in a way that willsubstantially water down the law - or even threaten the laws very existence NCRC
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50000 to $190 million Together with
its donors the foundation averages more than $75 million in grants annually to an
estimated 2000 nonprot organizations locally nationally and internationally
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta fullls the passions of donors by investing
in our region through grant making partnerships and advocacy To create meaningful
lasting change our eorts align via measurable objectives through focused ldquoImpact Areasrdquo
We practice what we preach ndash evolving beyond grant making strategy
httpswwwgdgdoprod1portalportaljspc=8693710ampp=8699963ampg=8699971
The deadline for this grant was updated The next deadline is February 2 2018 900 am pst
US $500 - $10000 Apply online
2 Action Alert
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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substantially water down the law or even threaten the law s very existence NCRCalso noted an article in the The Wall Street Journal reported today that they anticipate themost dramatic overhaul of CRA in two decades Before the plans are announced Weurge you to sign the letter to Treasury to express support for the CommunityReinvestment Act This fundamental civil rights law is an essential and powerful toolto ensure financial institutions serve all credit-worthy individuals and communities To include your organization in NCRCs message to Treasury
Click here to sign the letter
1 Upcoming Events
January 26 2018 RITES Training of Trainers (for more information contact Erik Scott atgmenerikgmailcom
February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project andGMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1112
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information
coming soon)
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now
to join GMEN in 2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1212
Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia 30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise
businesses and our local communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetSuite 250
Atlanta GA 30303
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 612
The Continuing Education Contract Training Special Event hosted by GMEN and South West
Georgia United on January 10 2018 at the South Georgia Technical College campus in
Cordele Georgia reached maximum enthusiasm and capacity Instructors Christopher
McNaught and Juwan Platt of the BCKYRD Company (THEBCKYRDcom) focused on the
various social media networks as entrepreneurial marketing tools to grow your audience
andor customer base for any micro enterprise Attendees have already expressed interest
in continuing the training with additional events
GMEN Board Chair Robert B Cooke and Executive Director Elizabeth Wilson
5 Georgia Business News
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 712
Pinewood Atlanta Studio the largest lm sound stage complex in metro Atlanta could get
even bigger
On Nov 28 Pinewood Atlanta Studios proposed annexing 245 acres for a second media
center according to The Citizen
According to the Citizen landowner Betty Blake on Dec 19 proposed to have the acres
annexed into the city as residential and her request received a favorable recommendation
from the council At the meeting Blake said she has no current development plans for the
property 4 GMEN -- Member Spotlight
Douglas B Ammar has been associated with the Georgia Justice Project (GJP) since its
inception in 1986 ndash serving rst as a volunteer then as a sta lawyer in 1990 and since
1995 as the Executive Director
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 812
995 as t e ecut e ecto
Doug has received the prestigious Annie E Casey Foundation Fellowship and a number of
other awards including most recently the Elbert P Tuttle Jurisprudence Award from the
Southeastern Anti-Defamation League The University of Georgiarsquos Milner S Ball Working In
the Public Interest Lifetime Achievement Award the Georgia Center for Nonprotsrsquo Evelyn
G Ullman Innovative Leadership Award Davidson Collegersquos John W Kuykendall Award for
Community Service and the Georgia Indigent Defense Councilrsquos Commitment to Excellence
Award
The Georgia Justice Project (GJP) envisions a world where a criminal history does not stand
in the way of a stable life With 26 years of experience GJP has developed a comprehensive
suite of services coupling holistic legal defense and social services with advocacy support to
address the barriers to economic stability faced by the criminally accused GJPrsquos cost-
eective approach helps lift Georgiarsquos criminally accused out of poverty GJPrsquos work was
featured in the 2012 edition of Forces for Good The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprots
by Leslie Crutcheld and Heather Macleod Grant GJP is funded exclusively through private
donations Visit wwwGJPorg for more
3 Funding Opportunities
Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta
Incorporated in 1977 as successor to Metropolitan Foundation of Atlanta established in 1951
in GA by bank resolution and declaration of trust - Since 1951 the foundation has been
connecting community members nonprots and other partners to strengthen the 23-
county Atlanta region through philanthropy Today the foundation is one of the largest
community foundations in the country working with more than 650 individual funds and
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50 000 to $190 million Together with
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 912
NCRC has been meeting with the Treasury Department since last June when theybegan a comprehensive review of the Community Reinvestment Act The proposals coming soon from Treasury may attempt to reduce bank obligationsto low- and moderate-income Americans by ldquoreviserdquo CRA in a way that willsubstantially water down the law - or even threaten the laws very existence NCRC
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50000 to $190 million Together with
its donors the foundation averages more than $75 million in grants annually to an
estimated 2000 nonprot organizations locally nationally and internationally
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta fullls the passions of donors by investing
in our region through grant making partnerships and advocacy To create meaningful
lasting change our eorts align via measurable objectives through focused ldquoImpact Areasrdquo
We practice what we preach ndash evolving beyond grant making strategy
httpswwwgdgdoprod1portalportaljspc=8693710ampp=8699963ampg=8699971
The deadline for this grant was updated The next deadline is February 2 2018 900 am pst
US $500 - $10000 Apply online
2 Action Alert
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1012
substantially water down the law or even threaten the law s very existence NCRCalso noted an article in the The Wall Street Journal reported today that they anticipate themost dramatic overhaul of CRA in two decades Before the plans are announced Weurge you to sign the letter to Treasury to express support for the CommunityReinvestment Act This fundamental civil rights law is an essential and powerful toolto ensure financial institutions serve all credit-worthy individuals and communities To include your organization in NCRCs message to Treasury
Click here to sign the letter
1 Upcoming Events
January 26 2018 RITES Training of Trainers (for more information contact Erik Scott atgmenerikgmailcom
February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project andGMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1112
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information
coming soon)
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now
to join GMEN in 2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1212
Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia 30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise
businesses and our local communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetSuite 250
Atlanta GA 30303
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 712
Pinewood Atlanta Studio the largest lm sound stage complex in metro Atlanta could get
even bigger
On Nov 28 Pinewood Atlanta Studios proposed annexing 245 acres for a second media
center according to The Citizen
According to the Citizen landowner Betty Blake on Dec 19 proposed to have the acres
annexed into the city as residential and her request received a favorable recommendation
from the council At the meeting Blake said she has no current development plans for the
property 4 GMEN -- Member Spotlight
Douglas B Ammar has been associated with the Georgia Justice Project (GJP) since its
inception in 1986 ndash serving rst as a volunteer then as a sta lawyer in 1990 and since
1995 as the Executive Director
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 812
995 as t e ecut e ecto
Doug has received the prestigious Annie E Casey Foundation Fellowship and a number of
other awards including most recently the Elbert P Tuttle Jurisprudence Award from the
Southeastern Anti-Defamation League The University of Georgiarsquos Milner S Ball Working In
the Public Interest Lifetime Achievement Award the Georgia Center for Nonprotsrsquo Evelyn
G Ullman Innovative Leadership Award Davidson Collegersquos John W Kuykendall Award for
Community Service and the Georgia Indigent Defense Councilrsquos Commitment to Excellence
Award
The Georgia Justice Project (GJP) envisions a world where a criminal history does not stand
in the way of a stable life With 26 years of experience GJP has developed a comprehensive
suite of services coupling holistic legal defense and social services with advocacy support to
address the barriers to economic stability faced by the criminally accused GJPrsquos cost-
eective approach helps lift Georgiarsquos criminally accused out of poverty GJPrsquos work was
featured in the 2012 edition of Forces for Good The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprots
by Leslie Crutcheld and Heather Macleod Grant GJP is funded exclusively through private
donations Visit wwwGJPorg for more
3 Funding Opportunities
Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta
Incorporated in 1977 as successor to Metropolitan Foundation of Atlanta established in 1951
in GA by bank resolution and declaration of trust - Since 1951 the foundation has been
connecting community members nonprots and other partners to strengthen the 23-
county Atlanta region through philanthropy Today the foundation is one of the largest
community foundations in the country working with more than 650 individual funds and
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50 000 to $190 million Together with
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 912
NCRC has been meeting with the Treasury Department since last June when theybegan a comprehensive review of the Community Reinvestment Act The proposals coming soon from Treasury may attempt to reduce bank obligationsto low- and moderate-income Americans by ldquoreviserdquo CRA in a way that willsubstantially water down the law - or even threaten the laws very existence NCRC
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50000 to $190 million Together with
its donors the foundation averages more than $75 million in grants annually to an
estimated 2000 nonprot organizations locally nationally and internationally
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta fullls the passions of donors by investing
in our region through grant making partnerships and advocacy To create meaningful
lasting change our eorts align via measurable objectives through focused ldquoImpact Areasrdquo
We practice what we preach ndash evolving beyond grant making strategy
httpswwwgdgdoprod1portalportaljspc=8693710ampp=8699963ampg=8699971
The deadline for this grant was updated The next deadline is February 2 2018 900 am pst
US $500 - $10000 Apply online
2 Action Alert
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1012
substantially water down the law or even threaten the law s very existence NCRCalso noted an article in the The Wall Street Journal reported today that they anticipate themost dramatic overhaul of CRA in two decades Before the plans are announced Weurge you to sign the letter to Treasury to express support for the CommunityReinvestment Act This fundamental civil rights law is an essential and powerful toolto ensure financial institutions serve all credit-worthy individuals and communities To include your organization in NCRCs message to Treasury
Click here to sign the letter
1 Upcoming Events
January 26 2018 RITES Training of Trainers (for more information contact Erik Scott atgmenerikgmailcom
February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project andGMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1112
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information
coming soon)
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now
to join GMEN in 2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1212
Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia 30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise
businesses and our local communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetSuite 250
Atlanta GA 30303
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 812
995 as t e ecut e ecto
Doug has received the prestigious Annie E Casey Foundation Fellowship and a number of
other awards including most recently the Elbert P Tuttle Jurisprudence Award from the
Southeastern Anti-Defamation League The University of Georgiarsquos Milner S Ball Working In
the Public Interest Lifetime Achievement Award the Georgia Center for Nonprotsrsquo Evelyn
G Ullman Innovative Leadership Award Davidson Collegersquos John W Kuykendall Award for
Community Service and the Georgia Indigent Defense Councilrsquos Commitment to Excellence
Award
The Georgia Justice Project (GJP) envisions a world where a criminal history does not stand
in the way of a stable life With 26 years of experience GJP has developed a comprehensive
suite of services coupling holistic legal defense and social services with advocacy support to
address the barriers to economic stability faced by the criminally accused GJPrsquos cost-
eective approach helps lift Georgiarsquos criminally accused out of poverty GJPrsquos work was
featured in the 2012 edition of Forces for Good The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprots
by Leslie Crutcheld and Heather Macleod Grant GJP is funded exclusively through private
donations Visit wwwGJPorg for more
3 Funding Opportunities
Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta
Incorporated in 1977 as successor to Metropolitan Foundation of Atlanta established in 1951
in GA by bank resolution and declaration of trust - Since 1951 the foundation has been
connecting community members nonprots and other partners to strengthen the 23-
county Atlanta region through philanthropy Today the foundation is one of the largest
community foundations in the country working with more than 650 individual funds and
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50 000 to $190 million Together with
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 912
NCRC has been meeting with the Treasury Department since last June when theybegan a comprehensive review of the Community Reinvestment Act The proposals coming soon from Treasury may attempt to reduce bank obligationsto low- and moderate-income Americans by ldquoreviserdquo CRA in a way that willsubstantially water down the law - or even threaten the laws very existence NCRC
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50000 to $190 million Together with
its donors the foundation averages more than $75 million in grants annually to an
estimated 2000 nonprot organizations locally nationally and internationally
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta fullls the passions of donors by investing
in our region through grant making partnerships and advocacy To create meaningful
lasting change our eorts align via measurable objectives through focused ldquoImpact Areasrdquo
We practice what we preach ndash evolving beyond grant making strategy
httpswwwgdgdoprod1portalportaljspc=8693710ampp=8699963ampg=8699971
The deadline for this grant was updated The next deadline is February 2 2018 900 am pst
US $500 - $10000 Apply online
2 Action Alert
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1012
substantially water down the law or even threaten the law s very existence NCRCalso noted an article in the The Wall Street Journal reported today that they anticipate themost dramatic overhaul of CRA in two decades Before the plans are announced Weurge you to sign the letter to Treasury to express support for the CommunityReinvestment Act This fundamental civil rights law is an essential and powerful toolto ensure financial institutions serve all credit-worthy individuals and communities To include your organization in NCRCs message to Treasury
Click here to sign the letter
1 Upcoming Events
January 26 2018 RITES Training of Trainers (for more information contact Erik Scott atgmenerikgmailcom
February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project andGMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1112
Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information
coming soon)
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now
to join GMEN in 2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
httpsus7adminmailchimpcomcampaignsshowid=2076925 1212
Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia 30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise
businesses and our local communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetSuite 250
Atlanta GA 30303
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
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NCRC has been meeting with the Treasury Department since last June when theybegan a comprehensive review of the Community Reinvestment Act The proposals coming soon from Treasury may attempt to reduce bank obligationsto low- and moderate-income Americans by ldquoreviserdquo CRA in a way that willsubstantially water down the law - or even threaten the laws very existence NCRC
several supporting organizations ranging in size from $50000 to $190 million Together with
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substantially water down the law or even threaten the law s very existence NCRCalso noted an article in the The Wall Street Journal reported today that they anticipate themost dramatic overhaul of CRA in two decades Before the plans are announced Weurge you to sign the letter to Treasury to express support for the CommunityReinvestment Act This fundamental civil rights law is an essential and powerful toolto ensure financial institutions serve all credit-worthy individuals and communities To include your organization in NCRCs message to Treasury
Click here to sign the letter
1 Upcoming Events
January 26 2018 RITES Training of Trainers (for more information contact Erik Scott atgmenerikgmailcom
February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project andGMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
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Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information
coming soon)
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now
to join GMEN in 2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
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Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia 30303
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Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetSuite 250
Atlanta GA 30303
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substantially water down the law or even threaten the law s very existence NCRCalso noted an article in the The Wall Street Journal reported today that they anticipate themost dramatic overhaul of CRA in two decades Before the plans are announced Weurge you to sign the letter to Treasury to express support for the CommunityReinvestment Act This fundamental civil rights law is an essential and powerful toolto ensure financial institutions serve all credit-worthy individuals and communities To include your organization in NCRCs message to Treasury
Click here to sign the letter
1 Upcoming Events
January 26 2018 RITES Training of Trainers (for more information contact Erik Scott atgmenerikgmailcom
February 26 2018 Justice Day at the Capital sponsored by the Georgia Justice Project andGMEN
Monday February 26 2018 ndash 900 AM to 100 PM ndash The Georgia Freight Depot
Register here for the 7th annual Justice Day at the Capitol
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information
coming soon)
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now
to join GMEN in 2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
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Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia 30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise
businesses and our local communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetSuite 250
Atlanta GA 30303
Add us to your address book
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4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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Save the Date for Micro Enterprise Day at the Capital February 27 2018 (more information
coming soon)
February 28 2018 Rural Policy Day - The Freight Depot Atlanta GA
GMEN 2018 Conference Save the Date Coming Soon
If you missed out on any of the funding training advocacy or networking opportunities in 2017 plan now
to join GMEN in 2018 Click here to renew your membership or join GMEN at the 2017 rates
4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia 30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise
businesses and our local communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetSuite 250
Atlanta GA 30303
Add us to your address book
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4192018 Campaign Overview | MailChimp
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Office +1 (678) 515-3346 Fax 404-344-2601 Address 233 Mitchell Street Suite 250 Atlanta Georgia 30303
Copyright copy 2018 Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) All rights reserved You are receiving this email as part of our events distribution list Thank you for your support of micro enterprise
businesses and our local communities
Our mailing address is Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN)
233 Mitchell StreetSuite 250
Atlanta GA 30303
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