To get involved or learn more about ETC!, please contact the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce at 770-253-2270 or info(at)newnancowetachamber.org.

Champion: John Avery, Onboard Now

Purpose: Provide a reference for business owners in Coweta

Champion: Rob Brass, Minuteman Press

Purpose: Study the feasibility of putting business incubator facilities in Coweta

Champion: Carol Chancey, WLTZ-TV

Purpose: Build public awareness of and support for ETC!

Champions:  Jim Carter, J. Carter & Associates Consulting

Don Chapman

Purpose: Identify and promote resources specifically for minority owned businesses

Champion: Craig Heiser, Cardinal Gates

Purpose: Interview at least 150 entrepreneurs to gather their ideas and perspectives

Champion: Bonnie Garrison, Coweta County Schools

Purpose: Identify potential entrepreneurs at high schools and build support for them

Champion: Andy Sharp, Newnan Utilities

Purpose: Find and clarify all resources available to Coweta entrepreneurs

Champions: James Jordan, Jordan, Kinsey & Jordan, LLC

Purpose: Provide “preferred” status to qualified businesses that support entrepreneurs

Champion: Larry Shaffer, Express Personnel

Purpose: Connect experienced entrepreneurs with new ones

Champion needed!

Purpose: Identify barriers and challenges for small businesses and find ways to overcome them

Champion: Marche’ Boykin, Newnan Career Center

Purpose: Measure impact of ETC! in Coweta

Champion: Robyn Whelchel, Random Tasks, Inc.

Purpose: Create an online resource for small businesses

Champion: Tonya Whitlock, West Central Technical College

Purpose: Evaluate and package business education programs

Champion: Nelda DeMoss, Sew Exclusive, Inc.

Purpose: Identify and promote resources specifically for women-owned businesses