PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR WORKSHOP(S) CAREFULLY. DO NOT REGISTER UNLESS YOU KNOW WITH A FAIR DEGREE OF CERTAINTY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND: A lot of planning, preparation and expense go into offering these workshops. Additionally, because of the large numbers of registrations we typically receive, we are often forced to turn others away once we've reached capacity. When you register, but fail to attend without extending to us the courtesy of canceling your reservation, you do a disservice to those we've had to turn away. We appreciate your understanding. 

 

	August 2008
9	Non-Profit Series I: Fundamentals for Legal Considerations for Non-Profit Organizations The Non-Profit Series is designed for social entrepreneurs that want to establish non-profit businesses and is delivered in three sessions. The first series discusses the legal and related aspects of forming and maintaining a non-profit organization in the state of Georgia. Registration is required! Credit or Debit card payments may be made to www.paypal.com (If you are a first time user you must sign up for the services first) Then send the payment to payments@weda-atlanta.org Payments must be received by August 6th to confirm your seat in the workshop. If you choose to pay at the door the fee will be $25. Please RSVP to guarantee your space Choose carefully as we do not refund if you change your mind.  We will meet our obligations under the Consumer Guarantees Act. Cost: $20 Time: 10:00 am-12:30 pm Location: The Metropolitan, 675 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Suite 2026 , Atlanta , GA 30310
12	Procurement Readiness Program    Women’s Economic Development Agency and Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit (MARTA) Authority Presents the Procurement Readiness Program for Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses. The program will be divided into two workshops on two different days. Part I-discusses the overview of MARTA’s procurement process, scope of the Authority’s contracting opportunities, and accountabilities and responsibilities of disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) firms. This workshop is NOT appropriate for start up businesses. Registration is required! Cost: Free Time: 1:00pm- 4:00pm Location: MARTA. Headquarters Building, Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, 2424 Piedmont Rd NE , Atlanta , GA 30324
14	Procurement Readiness Program   Women’s Economic Development Agency and Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit (MARTA) Authority Presents the Procurement Readiness Program for Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses. The program will be divided into two workshops on two different days. Part II-discusses hands-on session ~process of completing the Georgia Uniform Certification Application and Personal Financial Statements (GA UCP). This workshop is NOT appropriate for start up businesses. Registration is required! Cost: Free Time: 1:00pm- 4:00pm Location: MARTA. Headquarters Building , Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, 2424 Piedmont Rd NE , Atlanta , GA 30324
20	WBC/Microloan Orientation In partnership with Innovative Bank and ACCION USA , this workshop covers the requirements and application process for SBA-guaranteed Microloan of up to $50,000 Registration is required! Cost: Free Time: 6:00 pm-7:00 pm (English)           7:00 pm (Español) Location: The Metropolitan, 675 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Suite 2026 , Atlanta , GA 30310
	September 2008
4	Investing 101 This workshop we will help you understand: the mechanics of basic investment instruments, rewards and risk of basic investment, and how to match basic investment instruments with personal financial. Registration is required! Credit or Debit card payments may be made to www.paypal.com (If you are a first time user you must sign up for the services first) Then send the payment to payments@weda-atlanta.org Payments must be received by August 28th to confirm your seat in the workshop If you choose to pay at the door the fee will be $40.  Please RSVP to guarantee your space. Choose carefully as we do not refund if you change your mind.  We will meet our obligations under the Consumer Guarantees Act. Cost: $35 Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location: The Metropolitan, 675 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Suite 2026 , Atlanta , GA 30310
18	Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights Workshop This workshop is targeted to inventors, writers and those who wish to learn how to protect their company’s brand. The workshop discusses the fundamentals of trademark, copyright and patent issues, as well as the handling of related disputes.  Registration is required! Seating is LIMITED! Credit or Debit card payments may be made to www.paypal.com (If you are a first time user you must sign up for the services first) Then send the payment to payments@weda-atlanta.org Payment must be received by September 15th to confirm your seat in the workshop. If you choose to pay at the door the fee will be $25. Please RSVP to guarantee your space. Choose carefully as we do not refund if you change your mind.  We will meet our obligations under the Consumer Guarantees Act. Cost: $20 Time: 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Location: The Metropolitan, 675 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Suite 2026 , Atlanta , GA 30310
20	Non-Profit Workshop Series-II        Grant Writing Research 101 The Non-Profit Series is designed for social entrepreneurs that want to establish non-profit businesses and is delivered in three sessions. The second series will be held in a computer lab and interactively discusses the grants research and writing process. As well as discuss the demystifying common misconceptions about grants and free money for businesses and non-profits. Registration is required!Seating is LIMITED! Credit or Debit card payments may be made to www.paypal.com (If you are a first time user you must sign up for the services first) Then send the payment to payments@weda-atlanta.org Payments must be received by September 17th to confirm your seat in the workshop If you choose to pay at the door the fee will be $25.  Please RSVP to guarantee your space. Choose carefully as we do not refund if you change your mind.  We will meet our obligations under the Consumer Guarantees Act. Cost: $20 Time: 10:00 am-12:30 pm Location: The Metropolitan, 675 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Suite 2026 , Atlanta , GA 30310
24	WBC/Microloan Orientation In partnership with Innovative Bank and ACCION USA , this workshop covers the requirements and application process for SBA-guaranteed Microloan of up to $50,000 Registration is required! Cost: Free Time: 6:00 pm-7:00 pm (English)           7:00 pm (Español) Location: The Metropolitan, 675 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Suite 2026 , Atlanta , GA 30310
	October 2008
15	WBC/Microloan Orientation In partnership with Innovative Bank and ACCION USA , this workshop covers the requirements and application process for SBA-guaranteed Microloan of up to $50,000 Registration is required! Cost: Free Time: 6:00 pm-7:00 pm (English)           7:00 pm (Español) Location: The Metropolitan, 675 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Suite 2026 , Atlanta , GA 30310
	November 2008
5	Orientation: Atlanta Microenterprise Initiative (AMI) AMI is a comprehensive, 14-week seminar, taught in English, that helps emerging and new entrepreneurs learn how to start and manage a successful business, as well as how to determine funding needs and write a detailed business plan. Topics covered throughout the workshop series include business licensing and regulation; marketing, including primary and secondary research and analyses; business taxes, tax credits and other incentives; bookkeeping; sales/business development; operations; contract and equal employment opportunity laws; presentation skills; and business technology and e-commerce. Registration is required! Cost: Free Time: 6:00pm Location: Fulton County Central Library, One Margaret Mitchell Square ,  in the auditorium Atlanta , GA 30303
6	Demystifying the Business Financing Process Workshop This workshop seeks to help entrepreneurs understand the fundamentals of business financing, as well as the pros and cons of debt versus equity funding. Registration is required! Credit or Debit card payments may be made to www.paypal.com (If you are a first time user you must sign up for the services first) Then send the payment to payments@weda-atlanta.org Payments must be received by November 3rd to confirm your seat in the workshop. If you choose to pay at the door the fee will be $25. Please RSVP to guarantee your space Choose carefully as we do not refund if you change your mind.  We will meet our obligations under the Consumer Guarantees Act. Cost: $20 Time: 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Location: The Metropolitan, 675 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Suite 2026 , Atlanta , GA 30310
8	WBC/Microloan Orientation In partnership with Innovative Bank and ACCION USA , this workshop covers the requirements and application process for SBA-guaranteed Microloan of up to $50,000 Registration is required! Cost: Free Time: 10:00 am-11:00 am (English)           11:00 pm (Español) Location: The Metropolitan, 675 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Suite 2026 , Atlanta , GA 30310