Welcome to the SBC Mentor ME Participant Portal
Your one-stop spot for all the information and resources you need to support your MWSBE-certification journey
Please bookmark this page for ease of access as you complete the Mentor Me program. We will use this space to post valuable contacts, program requirements, links to resources, etc.
If there is any further information you would like posted to this page, please let us know.
VIRTUAL 3-MONTH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS BOOT CAMP PROGRAM
Register by April 19 to secure the special $50 Mentor ME program fee
(apply coupon code MENTORME)
After April 20, the program fee will be $97
(apply coupon code MENTORME2)
Click here for a detailed program guide
Who’s Who
Marlon Smith
SBC Team Lead
Felice Hightower-Britt
SBC Mentor ME Facilitator
Alissa Nash
SBC Mentor ME Administrator
Elyshia Brookes
SBC Mentor ME Business Development Coach
Demond Raybon
SBC Mentor ME Business Development Coach
2021 SBC Mentor ME Participants List
Program Session Notes
The 12-Week Mentor ME program provides special educational and promotional opportunities as well as facilitated online sessions.
All online sessions will be held online, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm.
Join Online Session
https://www.airmeet.com/e/948ed360-90e9-11eb-80b8-0fc5f05fe6a7
Dates for each interaction are listed below, along with relevant information and a recording of completed online sessions.
February
Online SessionTopic: Introductory Session
Facilitators; SBC Mentor ME Team
Assignments
- Register and attend the Business Certification Summit on Feb 25th
- Check out the MWSBE Certification Requirements and other resources on the SBC website
- Complete the HUB Statewide Uniform Certification Application
- Send emails to your 2 Mentor Me business coaches
February
Business Certification SummitOnline event, from 1:00pm – 4:45pm
Link to be forwarded upon registration
March
Online SessionTopic: Doing Business with Mecklenberg County
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Guest: Mark Stewart – County Business Concierge
Assignment:
Set up individual coaching sessions with Mark via email:
mark.stewart@mecklenburgcountync.gov
March
SBC Winner's Circle PresentationTopic: PPP Money, EIDL Grants… What To Do?
Guest: David Worrell, Partner/CFO of Fuse Financial Partners, LLC
Featuring a promotional update of the Mentor ME Program by Felice Hightower Britt beginning at 29:10
March
Online SessionTopic: Capability Statement
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Guests: Jamila Davis and Malaya Abed
Presentation with Sample Capability Statements
Assignment:
Set up individual coaching session with
Jamila – jamila.Davis@mecklenburgcountync.gov
or
Malaya – malaya.Abed@mecklenburgcountync.gov
April
Online SessionTopic: Doing Business with the NCDoT
Guest: Elizabeth Cruz
Assignment:
Set up individual coaching session with Elizabeth Cruz – ecruz@ncdot.gov.
April
SBC Winner's Circle PresentationTopic: The Impact of the Mentor ME Program
Guests:
Felice Hightower-Britt, Mentor ME Director
Monica Hayes, Mentor ME Participant
Live broadcast begins at 1:00 PM (est)
Click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/LeakesSBC/
April
Online SessionTopic: Roundtable Mastermind Session
Facilitated by: Felice, Elyshia, Demond
Facilitated discussion celebrating successes & brainstorming solutions to challenges
Assignment:
Each person shares 2 commitments to compete by next group zoom
April
Online SessionTopic: Funding Sources
Guest: Fred Atiemo, Lending Program Manager – Mecklenburg County
Assignment:
Set up individual funding coaching session with Fred –
fred.Atiemo@mecklenburgcountync.gov
May
SBC Winner's Circle PresentationMay
Online SessionTopic: Program Wrap-Up and Debrief
Facilitated by: Felice, Elyshia, Demond
Facilitated discussion of participants’ experience with the Mentor ME program
Assignment:
Complete and submit SBC Mentor ME Post-Survey.