eMerging Entrepreneurs, Inc.
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Tax ID: 27-3539188
DUNS Number: 965032449
Federal CAGE (NCAGE) Code: 65TG4
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eMerging Entrepreneurs, Inc. is proud to announce that it’s Chairman and Executive Director, T.J. Breeden, has been selected to receive the North Carolina division of the Small Business Administration’s 2013 “Veteran Entrepreneurship Advocate of the Year” award, in recognition of the organization’s efforts to advance veteran’s small business development and entrepreneurship across the state. The award comes as part of the NC-district of SBA’s “Small Business Week” awards program; after a competitive 4-month evaluation of several qualified nominees from across the region whose programs are geared toward assisting with the expansion of entrepreneurialism within North Carolina’s veterans, reservists, transitioning service-members, and military spousal community.
“I’m honored to have been chosen for the 2013 “Veteran Entrepreneurship Advocate of the Year” award, and am extremely excited about how it will impact our organization’s ability to serve North Carolina’s veterans community, ” says T.J. Breeden. “This recognition only strengthens our commitment to furthering our mission in providing our veterans with access to the types of career resources that will accelerate their successful transition into entrepreneurial endeavors. I’d like to thank the SBA for their continued leadership in this effort as we press forward in service of those who have given so much in defense of our country.”
“We’re excited to announce the official relaunch of our ”20/20” Web-based Training program. We’ve added a new grid feature and infinite scrolling design that not only allows clients to peruse our library of updates from the home screen, but offers the option of sharing content via social media outlets. We’ve also enhanced the training modules, giving you access to resources ranging from a library of 20+ business plan templates, to a training calendar that outlines upcoming CED, SBA, & SCORE workshops to aid in advancing the development of your project.”
We’re excited to have been asked to participate in Seymour Johnson Air Force Base’s 2012 “Family Day” program for active duty service-members, reservists, veterans, and their spouses; held at the Corrosion Control Hangar on October 27th in Goldsboro, NC. The program allowed us to not only extend the reach of our “Momentum” Career Series (through which our firm attempts to directly engage the needs of local, North Carolina military installations), but it also allowed us to further our mission of sharing information and entrepreneurial resources with those in our military community who are attempting to navigate through the difficult process of transitioning from active duty service, to civilian life. For a full list of participating agencies or for more information about the event, please contact the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Communications Department. | Click here view the event photos on Facebook.
Just a few months earlier, nearly 200 service-members of the US Army Reserve Center in Cary, NC attended our workshop on Small Business Development, Government Contracting, Military Employment Resources, and Workforce Readiness at the Army Reserve Center of Cary, NC. The event was the first installment of our workshop series, allowing us to further our “2012 Momentum Expo;” a platform developed with the help of New Century Planning to establish a pathway by which our veterans, reservists, and military spouses can gain access to on-the-spot hiring opportunities, entrepreneurial resources, and educational information to help launch their careers post military service.
We’d like to issue a special thanks to TheLadders.com; one of the nation’s most comprehensive job-matching firms; for providing us with Military Employment Guides and free membership cards for accessing their database of executive-level positions. And of course, we are especially grateful to the Army Reserve Center’s leadership for allowing us the opportunity to share resources for the benefit of assisting our men & women in uniform as they attempt to transition into the next stage of their careers.
eMerging Entrepreneurs, Inc. Chairman, T.J. Breeden was recently featured on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Now,” to speak about his 2012 White House “Champions of Change” acknowledgement, as well as the organization’s “Veterans’ Economic Advancement” initiative, which is highlighted by its 2012 “Momentum” Series of small business expos and career fairs catered to transitioning service-members, veterans, reservists, and their spouses.
“Our men and women of the US military are the most talented among us. The message we hope to convey is that ‘you’re not in this thing by yourself…’ After you’ve served, and you’ve committed your time, and you’ve done so much in support of us, now it’s our turn to take the baton and run with it!! The one thing I that wanted people to know (during my recent visit to the White House) is that we (civilian organizations) care and want to support our veterans… and if we can provide a way for them to be able to provide for their families, to find a job, start a business, or to go back to school… if we can be the resource for that, then we would have done OUR duty.”
To view the broadcast in its entirety, click here.
In conjunction with President Obama’s “Winning the Future” initiative.
Official Bio, Press Announcement, & Personal Contribution to the White House Blog:
”MOMENTUM: Passing the Baton of Service” by T.J. Breeden.
Click here to view the White House panel discussion in its entirety.
Click here to download the full Press Announcement (released 5/28/2012).
Click here to download the White House’s Official Press Statement.
Click here to view T.J. Breeden’s White House “Champions of Change” Biography.
Click here to read T.J. Breeden’s contribution to the White House Blog (also below).
Media Features:
WRAL - article and evening news feature.
Durham Herald Sun - featured article.
NC Dept. of Commerce’s “SYNC Newsletter” article.
“The City Insight” feature article.
Stripes.com “Champions of Change” article.
National Veterans Transition Services announcement.
The Laurinburg Exchange: ‘Change Maker”.
“On Thursday, May 24th, the White House Office of Public Engagement honored eleven individuals within the veterans’ community; those who served in Vietnam as well as those whose organizations support veterans’ advancement; who are Champions of Change. These individuals have shown continued support for efforts to end veterans’ homelessness, boost veterans’ employment, treat problems with substance abuse, and develop treatment programs for those dealing with PTSD.”
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“TJ Breeden is being recognized as a Champion of Change for his dedication to service and his continued support for efforts to boost employment among veterans.” 
“On behalf of eMerging Entrepreneurs, Inc., I am honored to have been selected for the White House’s “Champions of Change” project, as part of President Obama’s “Winning the Future” initiative. It is a tremendous commendation to have simply been nominated, let alone to be awarded the distinction of being recognized alongside so many worthy individuals who have committed themselves to being of service to the welfare of others. I am perhaps most excited about the prospect of joining forces with others of like-minded purpose in advocacy of those who have sacrificed so much in defense of our country.”
”Even still, the contributions that our organization attempts to make in support of our veterans cannot bare comparison to the level of sacrifice that our service-members, reservists, and their families make every day on behalf of our freedom. Thus, I am humbled by this opportunity to share our work in an effort to galvanize support for our returning men and women in uniform, as they attempt to navigate through the difficult process of transitioning from active duty, to civilian life.”
”eMerging Entrepreneurs, Inc. is a North Carolina based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides Small Business Training and Entrepreneurial Developmental services to military and minority communities. We operate strictly as a grassroots organization; partnering with state & federal agencies, chambers of commerce, and military installations in an effort to provide training & resource services to underserved entrepreneurial communities. The focus of our program comes in response to growing bipartisan, legislative efforts by the Obama Administration and members of Congress (i.e. the “Vow to Hire Heroes Act”as well as “The American Jobs Act”) to spearhead job growth and economic stimulation amongst returning veterans, amidst what many consider the harshest period of joblessness and socio-economic decline of this generation. These troubling conditions called our organization into action, and in support of these initiatives (as well as the President’s recently-signed Executive Order supporting the educational ambitions of our men and women in uniform), our firm (in partnership with New Century Planning) boldly took it upon ourselves to coordinate an ambitious, one-day career fair catered specifically to the professional needs and interests of not only our service-members, but their families as well.”
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What resulted was the creation of the “2012 Momentum Expo,” which is North Carolina’s first military-focused Small Business Symposium, Hiring Fair, & College Recruitment Assembly; providing those in our military community with direct access to hiring firms and employers, small business tools & entrepreneurial resources, opportunities to speak with university recruiters & advanced education counselors, and information regarding federal/state servicing programs in an effort to advance the professional ambitions of active duty service-members, veterans, and their spouses.”
”The inaugural expo; which will be held on June 27th, 2012 at the military installation campus at Fort Bragg: home of the 82nd Airborne and US Special Operations Forces; is the first in a series of career-based programs our organization plans to coordinate this year. Hosting the event at one of the country’s most prominent installations will allow us to best serve the military community, as we seek to assist in accelerating economic recovery amongst those who have given so most in the name of service and duty. Most importantly, registration is free for all veterans, military retirees, reservists, transitioning service-members, and their families; as we hope to provide a pathway through which our soldiers can successfully transition into full-time positions, entrepreneurial ventures, and educational opportunities.”
“Through the development of this project, we have often been asked: “what does Momentum mean?” Very simply Momentum represents our long-term commitment to being a driving force in support of initiatives that boosts economic prosperity, educational advancement, and entrepreneurialism amongst those who have already given so much for our country. It means to willingly build upon the moral impetus of selflessness, generosity, and sacrifice displayed by our men and women in uniform. It means to pledge to do our very best in mirroring the values of those who defend our flag at the point where their service is completed, and ours begins.”
“The Momentum Expo is an extension of our firm’s commitment to assuming responsibility for the welfare of others; where the baton of service is passed from our service-members onto us. It provides us the appropriate outlet through which we can demonstrate our appreciation, and we as an organization are dedicated to doing so with the same pride and respect as those whom we support.”
To read more about the White House selection and announcement, visit the eMerging Entrepreneurs, Inc. press page. To learn more about the 2012 Momentum Expo, visit: www.momentumexpo2012.com.
