MILLENNIALS AT THE TOP (M.A.T.T.) April 2011 MILLENNIALS AT THE TOP (M.A.T.T.) BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS & MAKING COMMITMENTS Southeastern Chamber

is M.A.T.T.? Making a difference What The Millennials@TheTop Committee (M.A.T.T.) of the Southeastern Chamber of Commerce is a professional improvement committee intended to afford young professionals the opportunity to get an insider's view of the Southeastern Region. Circle member's have the option to make valuable acquaintances with peers from various cities and industries and have access to some of the most powerful networking outlets in America. What is M.A.T.T.?

As a member of M.A.T.T., you will have opportunities to: Claim affiliation with one of the productive and fastest growing organizations in the region. Interact with hundreds of young entrepreneurs and professionals from across the region. Advance and expand your career skills without going through regulatory reform Have the options to obtain committee and professional board training and exposure Be privileged to entrepreneurial based programs and developments to help kick- off future procurement contracting and bidding opportunities Gain a wealth of economical knowledge, networking skills and exposure Learn more about travel, tourism, discounted lodging and cultural attractions

PURPOSE Our Core Values: Stay Committed – Have substance and own your ability Build a Relationship and Renew - Create and seek new opportunities Patience – Time is rewarding Share – Learn to leave an inheritance of knowledge Smile – First and last impression Our key function is to help millennials face challenges by finding other people like them who understand what it is like to own a business and to expand their network through meeting people who can help them grow.

VISION Increase support of chamber (awareness) Support and encourage existing industry and businesses Develop new business mentoring program Business incubation program – revitalization Create a plan that can be implemented (w/action items, timelines) Coordinate business activity to develop synergy Promote small business environment Provide better promotion on the internet Use S.M.A.R.T Center for business Incubation Conduct business seminars The Millennials@TheTop Council (MATT) – has the vision of building the most influential beings in the community through commitment, competency, and character. MATT is the impetus of young professionals and entrepreneurs by igniting their ability to learn and grow from each other, leading to business success through ingenuity and perseverance.

Moving forward BUILDING A COMMUNITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP STRATEGIC GOALS Strive to use social events to build a sense of belonging to a community Series of presentations and seminars focused on career development, professionalism, and leadership Roundtable will allow entrepreneurs to freely exchange ideas on starting and operating a business, developing technology, commercializing products and services, pricing, raising capital, and other practical issues  

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