The University of Georgia Terry College of Business Entrepreneurship Department and Entrepreneurs Lounge cordially invite you to a speaking event featuring Nancy J. Lewis and Kenneth Washington the evening of Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the Terry Buckhead campus. The topics for the evening are developing networking and personal development skills and taking the exciting leap into entrepreneurship.
Nancy Lewis is a leading motivational and inspirational keynote speaker, trainer, author, and registered corporate coach, and she will start the evening’s events. She is the president of Progressive Techniques, Inc. based in Fayetteville, Georgia where the theme of her organization is “Developing a Better YOU!”
Nancy works with organizations that want to develop their people potential and with employees who want more fulfillment in their lives and careers. Some of her notable clients include Delta Air Lines, Inc., Chick-fil-A, Inc., Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., FORD Motor Company, AT&T, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Georgia State University, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Education, Kimberly Clark Corporation, and Georgia Institute of Technology.
Nancy is the co-author of Sisters Together: Lessons Learned That Have Anchored Our Souls, a compilation of short stories from multi-cultural women sharing how they moved from adversity to victory. She is the author of Things To Do To Be A Better YOU and a contributing author in Career Compass for Women.
Kenneth Washington will conclude the evening by inspiring the audience with his experience as a successful serial entrepreneur. Kenneth is a young entrepreneur who will change your life. Over the past 23 years, he has been engaged in wide variety of industries and ventures, which have combined to provide a solid foundation and spring boarded him into the life of an Entrepreneur. His work experience includes engagements at companies such as FDIC, Rollins Corporation, Equifax, UPS Supply Chain Solutions and The Home Depot, where he held such titles as Senior Asset Manager, Senior Business Analyst and Senior Financial Analyst.
Kenneth’s entrepreneurial ventures include a Shell Food Mart C-Store, a logistics/ transportation company, Italian and Thai restaurants, and staffing agencies focused on both industrial and communications clients. In total, Kenneth’s companies currently employ over 200 individuals across multiple states and are continuing to grow at a record pace even during the current tough economic times.
Kenneth will speak about his entry into Entrepreneurship and dispel the myth that Entrepreneurship is a risky decision. Plan to attend and find out first hand how easy and logical it is to make that move!
The evening will begin at 6pm with Nancy Lewis and will conclude with an opportunity to network at 8pm. There will be a short intermission with the opportunity to network before Kenneth Washington begins his presentation.
Admission of $10.00 cash or check will be accepted at the door, however, the first thirty attendees to register by email will gain free admission. Please RSVP via email to Michelle Conkle m_conkle@bellsouth.net.
We encourage you to attend this evening that will be sure to inspire, encourage, empower and entertain you as you connect with other professionals and entrepreneurs in the Atlanta community. We also encourage you to join the “Entrepreneurs Lounge” group on LinkedIn.
We hope to see you at this exciting event!
