Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 

Madison County (MS) Alumnae Chapter has provided award-winning programs in the area of Economic Development, coordinating services that range from clothing and shoe drives to workshops and business expos. The chapter has been awarded Distinguished Service Awards at the Regional level for our Financial Fortitude Programs centered on presenting workshops and access to resources for entrepreneurs interested in small business and/or non-profit development and for our projects to promote awareness and advocacy for fraud prevention.

Related Projects

Financial Fortitude Workshops 

The chapter hosts free seminars with our community partners to promote small business development and to highlight local small business. Our goals are to help entrepreneurs understand the process of business development and to provide resources through engagement with community partners. Other workshops focus on financial issues such as home ownership and foreclosure, savings, investment and management, and providing information for startups and entrepreneurs. 

Black Money Matters

The chapter has partnered with Jackson State University- Women's Business Center  and Jackson State University - Small Business Development Center to host Black Money Matters. The event provided attendees with information concerning starting a business and how to obtain resources that are available for startups. Area small business owners and entrepreneurs also provided tips and shared some personal insights during their entrepreneurship journey.  Tips for creating longevity in black businesses through infrastructure building was provided. In addition, a discussion on the affects of stress and the importance of self care as business owners was also held.


Boots and Brims

Madison County (MS) Alumnae Chapter has partnered with the Uplift Incorporated (501c3) and Epsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., to coordinate and host Boots and Brims. Boots and Brims is a local fundraiser developed to provide financial support to community programs related to the Sorority’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust and to provide funds for scholarships. The event has quickly become a signature event hosting over 500 guests who enjoy food and fellowship in order to promote public service. The event has provided funds to support local youth education and equine therapy programs, as well as ongoing initiatives coordinated by the three host organizations. 
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