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Annual Report

October 1, 2014 -September 30, 2015


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Table of Contents

Impact4

Strategic Priorities3

Morgan Students5

Morgan Student Profile6

Supporters8

Highlights for the Year10

Alumni Support7

Media Outlets12

Reporting11

Funding for the Entrepreneurial Development & Assistance Center is made possible

by a grant from the United States Department of Education, Title III Program,

project management fee for providing support in the Department of Defense Mentor

Protege Program, conference registration fees and sponsorships, and donations

from supporters.

THANK YOU!


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Strategic Priorities FY 16 - 20

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The above strategic priorities are in line withobjectives of Title III, Morgan State Universityand School of Business Strategic Plans.

Title III Objectives

1: Provide resources (workshops,conferences, one on one, access to capital) to500 people/small businesses within thesurrounding community of Morgan StateUniversity and the State of Maryland.

2: Community Outreach Program to youthenrolled in elementary and high school:offering entrepreneurial activities that willcompliment academic enrichment and interestin pursuing higher education (250 youth);

Access to local entrepreneurs and activities(entrepreneurial) to help Morgan StateUniversity students develop entrepreneurialskills by applying theory to practical situations(250 youth).

Morgan State University Strategic Plan

Goal 1: Enhancing Student SuccessGoal 4: Growing Morgans Resources

Goal 5: Engaging with the Community

School of Business Strategic Plan

Assist local entrepreneurs and businessventures through informationdissemination, training programs, andconsultation provided by theEntrepreneurial Development and

Assistance Center (EDAC). Facilitate dialogue among practicing

entrepreneurs, academics, and studentsto encourage entrepreneurial solutions to

economic development issues within thelocal community.

Seek external funding for SBMentrepreneurial activities (EDACactivities).

Encourage student-run groups to engagein local community service activities

Filling the academicpipeline

Raising funds for initiatives

Impactful initiatives forcommunity economicdevelopment

Collaboration with otherschools on campus

Evaluating EDACs impact

Develop public, private,academic relationships


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Morgan Student Profile

Michael SpikesSeniorBusiness Marketing Manager

http://www.uoftaste.com/https://twitter.com/uoftastehttps://www.facebook.com/universityoftaste/https://www.instagram.com/universityoftaste/

Name of your companyUniversity of Taste

TitleFounder/CEO

Business StartedApril 2011

Services received from EDAC:ConsultationPromotional OutreachResources

Value of EDAC to your business:EDAC has really been there for me since

day one when I started UofTaste withthem being the first ones to invest in usvia the business pitch competitionfreshman year. Because of their support,we are constantly growing to become alifestyle company that has an awardwinning online publication, culture events,music events, and a respected streetwearline seen on Karmaloop including

2013 Forbes Most Promising CompanyFinalist. Also, we have been able to formevent partnerships with Howard Theatre,SXSW, & A3C Hiphop Festival for eventswhile creating ways to expand the brandon college campuses.

Your career goal:Creative Director/ Entrepreneur

How can EDAC help you now and inthe future?

I would love for EDAC to be able tomaintain more opportunities for alum tomentor young students including more

money competitions, special smallbusiness shopping days on campuswhere students can sell their stuff in thestudent center or a special area oncampus, and more well renownedspeakers.

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https://www.instagram.com/universityoftaste/https://www.instagram.com/universityoftaste/https://www.facebook.com/universityoftaste/https://www.facebook.com/universityoftaste/https://twitter.com/uoftastehttps://twitter.com/uoftastehttp://www.uoftaste.com/http://www.uoftaste.com/


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Alumni Support

Andrea Garris Jackson

Name of your company: DPN Group, LLC

Title: Principal

Business Started: 11/2008

Graduated from Morgan: 1993

Services received from EDAC: I've attended numerous

workshops at EDAC including a Quickbooks seminar, where I met

my CPA. In addition, I've had the opportunity to participate in

several conferences including the W.O.M.E.N. Conferences and Moms As Entrepreneurs

Conference. EDAC has also sponsored, provided resources and participated in two

conferences sponsored by my firm: the Maryland Military & Veteran Women Business

Conference (2014, 2015) and UNiCOMM 2013. The participation by EDAC in these two events

gave credibility to the conferences.

Value of EDAC to your business: EDAC has been a huge part of the growth of my firm in

providing resources (met my CPA at a workshop) and exposing DPN Group to networking

opportunities and other essential resources.

The importance of alumni giving back: Giving back allows alumni to build relationships that

may become long-term and lead to other opportunities to serve the community.

Andrea Garris Jackson

DPN Group, LLC

516 N. Charles Street, Ste 303Baltimore, MD 21201

(410) 347-7558office| (410) 905-4036cell

www.dpngroupllc.net

Twitter: @DiverseTrainer

LinkedIn: Andrea Garris Jackson

Facebook: DPN Group, LLC

Throughout the year, alumni participated in EDAC events by assisting students and giving back

via resources and their time.

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Thank You to All the Supporters for FY 2015

Areas participated

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Thank You to All the Supporters for FY 2015

Areas participated

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Media ReachEDAC uses various media outlets to reach & assist budding entrepreneurs and

small businesses.

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edacampus

Bi-Weekly column

Monthly email newsletter reaching

3,500 individuals

Weekly radio workshop

The EDAC Team

Omar S. Muhammad, Director

Yvette Racks,Administrative Assistant

Jasmine White, Intern

Sounding Board

Stanley Tucker, MMG Group

Deb Tillet, Emerging Technology Center

Dr. Paul Archibald, LCSW-C, ADS, C-

CATODSW, School of Social Work,

Morgan State University

Gina Watkins, Constant Contact

Jonathan Moore, Rowdy Orbit
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