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To those that dream,

We are building something very special on the Westside.

A safe space to grow, to scale, to build, to collaborate, to try, to fail, and to fly.We are building the institution. Think of it as our University, our HBCU dedicated toeconomic mobility, growth, and scale - the epicenter of entrepreneurship, innovation, and business for our community. A place we can call ours, where we control the narrative and we control our own destiny. We do not seek to beat the odds: our mission is to change them. We invite you to join with us in realizing this vision.

In the heart of one of Atlanta’s Opportunity Zones, the Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE) will soon house more than 50,000 square feet of affordable co-working, convening, meeting, and maker space, along with a robust offering ofeducational, mentoring, networking, and capital resources - all dedicated to inspiring ideas, creating jobs, scaling companies, and increasing wealth in the community.

RCIE will be the largest center in the country, driven by impact, devoted to empowering African American entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Every great thing has a beginning: on May 1st, we will begin our journey towards making history. Because of your affiliation with one of our partner organizations, your expressed interest, or by nomination, we are pleased to invite you to apply to become one of our FOUNDING 100 MEMBERS.

We are in the earliest stages of our development and construction: however, we know that entrepreneurs and small business owners have “right now” needs. We want to meet those needs as we continue to build.

Founding Members will play a critical role in establishing the culture and the covenant that will set the tone at RCIE for generations to come. Each member will have access to needed work space, technical assistance, mentorship, and resources to grow and expand yourbusiness. Our focus is affordability. We will offer the most comprehensive co-working,incubator, accelerator model in the marketplace.

Details on membership are enclosed. Please submit your application no later than April 15th. As we continue to build and grow our space, this inaugural class will be the first of many, developing a collaborative community of BIG IDEAS and doers, more than 1,000 strong.

Through RCIE, we will build a prepared and capable pipeline of entrepreneurial leaders and sustainable businesses that will raise the collective prosperity of our city. We look forward to building with you.

Farther together,

James M. Bailey, President & CEOHJ Russell Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

@RCIEAtlanta @rcie_atlanta @russellcenter @Russell Center forInnovation & Entrepreneurship

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BASE MEMBERSHIP

Dedicated Desk - $100Podcast Room - $35/hr

Photo/Video Suite - $35/hrCompany Address & Mailbox - $25/month

Conference Rooms - Starting at $15/hrDedicated Office Space - Starting at $450/month

$100

OPTIONAL SERVICES

H.J. RUSSELL CENTER FORINNOVATION &ENTREPRENEURSHIPMEMBERSHIP PLATFORMA collaborative community of BIG IDEAS anddoers. Part of what differentiates RCIE’s modellies in its culture of capability, access, opportunityand collective entrepreneurial spirit, but mostimportantly its intentional focus on the WHOLEENTRPRENUER, the core of our membership platform methodology.

• 24/7 Secured Access

• Parking Available

• Affordable Hot Desk, Dedicated Desks and Office Space.

• High Speed Internet

• Conference and Meeting Space for Groups from 2 to 160

• Full feature copy and print shop

• Private call booths

• Podcast Room

• Photo Production Suite

• The Launch Pad: Innovation Studio - Makerspace and Production Lab

• Free Coffee, Snacks & other Good Stuff

A PLACE TO BE...• Strength Finders

Assessment andLeadership Development Training for every member

• Professional Headshots

• Technical Assistance provided by SBA & GSU/UGA SBDC Program

• In-Residence Program - Professors in Residence - Entrepreneurs in Residence - Investors in Residence

• Business Mentor Network

• RCIE College FellowsProgram

• Online Certificate andMicro-Masters Programs from Harvard Business School, Wharton, and MIT Sloan School ofManagement.

A PLACE TO GROW…• RCIE Capital Corridor

• BIG IDEAS LearningPlatform

• Black Business Book Club

• Professional ServicesAccess - Accounting, Legal, Marketing

• Peer Connections –Network System

• RCIE Legacy Speaker Series

• Monthly Paschal’s Power Lunch

• Toastmasters International

• Morning Yoga & Tai Chi

• Weekly BusinessRoundtables

• The “WHOLE ENTREPRENUER” Focusing on the mostimportant asset of anyventure...people. Wellness, Wealth, Health andHappiness

A PLACE TO THRIVE...

A PLACE TO THRIVE...

In addition to our core BIG IDEAS platform,the Russell Center for Innovation andEntrepreneurship in partnership with theSmall Business Administration (SBA), Georgia State University and the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC); will offer RCIE Members individual businessconsulting, training and technical assistance at no additional cost.

• The ABC’s of Entrepreneurship

• Human Resource Planning

• The Entrepreneurial Mind Workshop

• Marketing Assistance

• Understanding Business Entity Structuring

• Understanding Credit and Lending Expectations

• Access to Market Research Resources

• Business Continuity Planning

• Break-Evan & Financial Feasibility Analysis

• Website Design and Improvement

• Business Plan Assistance

• Social Media Marketing

• Income & Cashflow Projection Assistance

• Record Keeping Systems & Data Mgmt Assistance

For New Businesses &Startups

• Business Valuation & Business Health Check Up

• Record Keeping Systems & Data Mgmt Assistance

• Access to Market Research Resources

• Research on Regulatory Requirements

• Business Plan Assistance

• Strategic Planning

• Income & Cash Flow Projections

• Marketing Assistance

• Loan Proposal Preparation

• Human Resource Planning

• Accounting & Financial Management Assistance

• Cashflow Analysis & Ratio Comparison

• Business Continuity Planning

• Website Design and Improvement

• Quickbooks Assistance

• Social Media Marketing

For Existing Businesses &Experienced Entrepreneurs

InspireFrom Curiosity to ConceptThe very beginning of theentrepreneurial journey.

What is Entrepreneurship?Is it for me?

How do I get started?

DevelopFrom Concept to Company

You have a great IDEA...Now What?

Turn concepts into viableentities with pathways to

profit. Customer discovery, marketing, legal, accountingCreating MVP - ready to go to

market!

ExecuteFrom Company to CustomersA new way to look at growth

and scale. Experiential learning matched with technical

assistance, mentorship & theresources to create jobs and

grow revenues.

AcquireBuy, Sell, Merge, Acquire

Buying businesses remains the most compelling way

to build value in businesses. Learn how to structure deals,

buy and sell, and theFUNDamentals of scale.

SustainBuild the Biz – Stay in Business

As your business grows and changes, so will your needs to

sustain your company.Continuous technical

assistance & individual support when you need it.

The power of BIG IDEASRCIE’s experiential continuous learning platform, designed to

meet start-ups, scale-ups and small businesses where they are and help develop pathways to where they want to go!

FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS

What Does it mean to be a Founding RCIE 100 Member?Answer: The Founding 100 will play a critical role in establishing the culture and covenant that will set the tone for the Russell Center for Innovation andEntrepreneurship for generations to come. Although we are in the earliest stages of our development andconstruction we will be able to offer to our Founding 100 members immediateaccess to needed workspace, technical assistance, mentorship, access, andopportunity to grow and expand your business.

When is the application deadline?Answer: 11:59 pm on April 15

When does membership start?Answer: May 1, 2019

How do I apply?Answer: Applications will only beaccepted via an online application. Please visit: https://rcie.org/apply/

Where is The Russell Center forInnovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE) located?Answer: 504 Fair Street, SW Atlanta

How will I be notified if I’m selected to become a Founding 100 Member?Answer: Upon review, our team will bein contact with you to complete themembership intake process. If notselected for our Founding 100, yourapplication will be kept on file and you will receive priority notification asadditional space is completed andadditional membership opportunities are made available.

What if I have additional questions?Answer: Please email questions to: info@rcie.org. You can also signup for our emails at rcie.org to receive RCIE updates and event announcements. You can also follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.