On Monday June 18th at City Hall in downtown Durham, Mayor Bill Bell recognized eMerging Entrepreneurs’ Chairman T.J. Breeden for his recent White House “Champions of Change” acknowledgement. The DC honor is aligned with President Obama’s “winning the future” initiative in response to T.J.’s effort in support of veterans’ economic advancement and entrepreneurialism. eMerging Entrepreneurs, Inc. will be co-hosting “Momentum 2012,” the state’s first veterans-focused Small Business Symposium, Hiring Fair, and College Recruitment Assembly at Fort Bragg on June 27th. The event is free to all in the military community. Click here to watch the video of T.J.’s speech.
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Contact: April Ellerbe
New Century Planning
(919) 295-2013 | phone
april.ellerbe@newcenturyplanning.net
www.charlottein2012.com/multimedia/press
On behalf of eMerging Entrepreneurs, Inc., I would like to congratulate our clients at New Century Planning for acquiring one of the nation’s most prestigious awards: managing one of twelve official delegate welcome events for this summer’s 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC.
“At a press conference held at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in uptown Charlotte on Tuesday May 22nd, the city’s 2012 Convention Host Committee announced the 13 event planning companies selected to manage welcome events for the 2012 Democratic National Convention Delegates…” One such firm recognized was Durham’s very own April Ellerbe of New Century Planning, whose emerging event management firm was selected to host delegates from Nevada, New Mexico, Guam, American Samoa, Wyoming, and Utah at the Historic Duke Mansion of Charlotte.
To download the press release, click here.
Update: Feature Article in “The City Insight” magazine.
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UPDATE: To view the White House’s “Champions of Change” panel discussion video in its entirety, download the press announcement or White House press statement, read T.J.’s contribution to the White House blog, and review his Official White House biography, please click here.
Announcement:
Because of the efforts that T.J. Breeden has made in his leadership role as Chairman of eMerging Entrepreneurs, Inc.; both in support of the 2012 Momentum Expo and his organization’s veterans advancement program, T.J. has been selected by the White House’s Office of Public Engagement to be recognized as a 2012 “Champion of Change,” as part of President Obama’s “Winning the Future” initiative. This is a tremendous honor, as the award extends him the privilege of taking a private tour of the White House, meeting with members of the White House Executive Leadership and leading members of Congress, in addition to participating in a panel discussion in the Eisenhower Suite, through which he will be given the opportunity to share his organization’s mission for this summer’s veteran’s career expo with high-ranking members of the Obama Administration, members of Michelle Obama and Jill Biden’s “Joining Forces” initiative, the Department of Defense, Wounded Warrior Project, among others. Additionally, the Champions of Change staff will also publish a photo, profile, and extended write-up on T.J. and his organization for the White House website, as well as stream the panel discussion LIVE on the White House website . “It is a tremendous commendation to have simply been nominated, let alone to be awarded the distinction of being recognized alongside so many worthy individuals who have committed themselves to being of service to the welfare of others. Even still, the contributions that our organization attempts to make in support of our veterans cannot bare comparison to the level of sacrifice that our service-members, reservists, and their families make every day on behalf of our freedom. Thus, I am humbled by this opportunity to share our work in an effort to galvanize support for our returning men and women in uniform, as they attempt to navigate through the difficult process of transitioning from active duty, to civilian life.”
— an excerpt from T.J. Breeden’s White House blog contribution, entitled: “Momentum: Passing the Baton of Service”
As part of President Obama’s “Winning the Future” initiative, the White House’s Office of Public Engagement has introduced a series through which they acknowledge the efforts of ordinary Americans who strive to make a difference in their communities. The above mentioned “Champions of Change” selection chose 11 national representatives from hundreds of nominees whose daily efforts impact the lives of our men and women in uniform. Visit: www.whitehouse.gov/champions for more information about the program & its past honorees.
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For more information, visit: www.stayclassy.org/classy-awards
On behalf of the entire eMerging Entrepreneurs team, I am proud to announce that our organization has been nominated for a CLASSY Award in the “Best New Charity” category. The CLASSY Awards is the largest philanthropic award ceremony in the country, recognizing the greatest philanthropic achievements by charities, socially conscious businesses and individuals nationwide. 
The CLASSY Awards were started by in 2009 with a very simple goal - to put a public spotlight on amazing charitable efforts in the San Diego community. Now in its fourth year, the CLASSY Awards have become the largest philanthropic awards ceremony in the country, and a celebration of the changing face of philanthropy in our world. It recognizes nonprofits who are operating as efficiently as lean corporations, and for-profit enterprises who have built social responsibility into the essence of their mission and products. It celebrates creative applications of technology in a sector that has never been known for its technology adoption, and young progressive leaders who could become the next generation of wealthy CEOs, but instead have dedicated their lives to improving the lives of others.
To view our official nomination page, Click Here. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact: T.J. Breeden
eMerging Entrepreneurs, Inc.
(919) 886-4711 | phone
info@momentumexpo2012.com
www.momentumexpo2012.com
Fort Bragg, May 2, 2012: eMerging Entrepreneurs, Inc., in association with New Century Planning, is proud to present “Momentum 2012”: North Carolina’s first Military-focused Small Business Symposium, Hiring Fair, & College Recruitment Assembly; providing those in our military communities with direct access to hiring firms and employers, small business tools & entrepreneurial resources, opportunities to speak with university recruiters & advanced education counselors, and information regarding federal/state servicing programs in an effort to advance the professional ambitions of active duty servicemen and women, veterans, and their spouses. 
The 2012 Momentum Expo will be held on June 27th, 2012 at the Officer’s Club on-base at the military installation campus at Fort Bragg, NC. The event is free for all veterans, military retirees, reservists, transitioning service-members, and their families.
“Momentum provides us a tremendous opportunity to show our support for those who have given so much in defense of our country” says T.J. Breeden, Chairman of eMerging Entrepreneurs, Inc.; a North Carolina based non-profit organization that offers small business training to military and minority communities. “Our committee leadership hopes to assist in the grassroots efforts to improve upon the economic conditions of those within our military community.”
