“PROUD 2017 RECIPIENT OF MD GOVERNOR’S CITATION AWARD IN MAKING IMPACT IN MD ECONOMY & COMMUNITY SERVICE”
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WHEN GREAT MINDS GATHER , THE iMPOSSIBLE CAN BE ACHIEVED!
-Changing The Narrative of the Next Generation's Mindset & Economic Development-
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WETATi, located at and in partnership with Nyumburu Cultural Center, University of Maryland, College Park, MD. hosted its' Stellar Annual 2018 Entrepreneurship Convention, Competition, and Scholarship Awards Gala at the Ritchie Coliseum and the Adele Stamp Student Union,
(Colony Ballroom), UMCP; respectively.
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THIS IS HOW WE DO IT...CHANGING THE MINDSET
& ECONOMIC NARRATIVE OF THE NEXT GENERATION.
WETATi-POWER!
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“Nothing is impossible to achieve if you believe and work towards it. You don’t need everybody to succeed. No one can stop YOU but YOU!”-
Ambassador Dr. Margaret Dureke , Founder, President & CEO of WETATi, & Presenter
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“Who is the greatest asset in the world? “Me” said the students-
-Tim Adams, President and CEO of SA-Tech. Inc . Honorary Convention chair, Speaker, scholarship & Awards Keynoter , Community Leader & Philanthropist
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“Your Future depends on you, so you must start now to create it”- Dave Guerra, President & CEO of Puente Technology, Opening Keynoter, Sponsor
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"This is a great program, our students learned a lot and I am very impressed and we will continue to support the program. It was an honor to participate and see what these young students are capable of creating":-
Steven Baker, College park academy Middle school principal
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WETATi, is an Award-winning (2017 RECIPIENT OF MD GOVERNOR'S CITATION AWARD IN MAKING IMPACT IN MD ECONOMY & COMMUNITY SERVICE) nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and empower the youths, students, next generation and the millennial about the importance of creating their own opportunities through a mindset shift and changing their narrative from a job seeking to an entrepreneurship mentality using the multifaceted practical and experiential programs with our strategic partners. WETATi is working with several communities Elementary, Middle, and High schools, Colleges, Universities and millennial.
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“Decide early what you want to do in life because the earlier you start, the greater the chance that you will be successful”
Jim Coleman,- Prince Georges’ County Economic Development- convention presenter
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“You must be willing to wear many hats and be ready to work hard now so you can succeed early”
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Mikaila Ulmer, Shark Tank Entrepreneur, convention Youth Entrepreneur Keynoter/awardee
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"Just because you are young doesn't mean that you can't start now to build your business. I started when I was 11 and today, I am an author of a book called '
Chasing Seconds'
and my modeling and acting career have taken off because I started early.-
Destiny Dureke, Presenter & President of WETATi Generation "Z".
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Take the chance now to start something because the worst chance to take is the one you didn't take.-
Ambassador Dureke
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“Who is the greatest asset in the world?? “Me” said the students-
Honorary Convention chair & Keynoter-Tim Adams & President and CEO of SA-Tech. Inc.
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“Please dream big, please believe in yourself
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-Delegate Diana Fennell,
Democratic member of the
Maryland
House of
Delegates
, representing District 47A; presenter & supporter
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Business Idea Pitch presentation Judges
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WETATi Next generation Business Idea Pitch presentation Judges
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WETATi Junior Business Idea Pitch presentation Judges
WETATI 2018 entrepreneurship competition
Finalists' Presenters
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Business Idea Pitch presenter
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Business Idea Pitch presentaters
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“Your Future depends on you, so you must start now to create it”-
Dave Puente, President & CEO of Puente Technology, Opening Keynoter, partner & Sponsor
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Business Idea Pitch presentater
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“Education is good but what you do with it is more important…you must find a way to start your own business sooner…. I started my first business when I was 15 years old.” Today I have multiple businesses in addition:
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Dr. Florence Etop, Professor of Physics, Bowie State University & WETATi Director of E-STEM Programs
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Lunch at convention was sponsored by Brandon Hurst, Owner: Chick-FiL-A, Inner Harbor, Baltimore
All drinks/chips by Pepsi; Presenters food by Whole Foods
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"Tthis is a great program. I love it."-
Lydan Dorman: 1st VP and Executive Director Foundation Office, MD Regional Health, -Sponsor & Attendee
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WETATi Anne Reese Carswell Scholarship & Awards Gala -Day 2
"My life's motto is, if I can help someone, then I know my life was not in vain. Being an Ambassador of WETATi allows me to live out this belief because it is in alignment with my mission in life. That is why I love and glad to be a part of WETATi"-
This years' convention is the biggest and best so far. Am sure the impact on the youths and all that attended will be life changing. I am confident that WETATi is on track to helping the next generation change their economic narratives from job seeking mindset to creating their own opportunities mentality-
Anne Reese Carswell, Associate Director, Nyumburu Cultural Center, UMCP & godmother of WETATi
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WETATi 2018 Entrepreneurship Competition
WINNNERS
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This is a great program, our students learned a lot and I am very impressed and we will continue to support the program. It was an honor to participate and see what these young students are capable of":-
Steven Baker, principal College park academy Middle school
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WETATi Next Generation Entrepreneurship competition 1st Place Winner
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WETATi Next Generation Entrepreneurship competition 2ndPlace Winner
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WETATi Next Generation Entrepreneurship competition 3rd Place Winner
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WETATi is an opportunity for each one of you that was created by Ambassador Dr. Dureke that had the vision and foresight….Somebody had an idea and was able to create it and bring that idea into reality into what we see, taste and touch; and each one of you have that same power to create, innovate and then bring it to reality”
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Luis Borunda, Deputy Secretary of State of Maryland:- The first Hispanic in Maryland history to serve as Deputy Secretary of State.
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WETATi Junior Entrepreneurship competition 3rd Place Winner; 2nd & 1st place winners were not present
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"When I started my company, I just believed that I can do it. I didn’t have any money. When I went to the bank to ask for a loan, they laughed at me and said you have nothing, how do you expect to do this? I said to them, I have a solid business plan and if I don’t succeed, I will get a job and pay you back. They believed in me and gave me the loan."-
Tim Adams
, President and CEO of SA-Tech. Inc . , Honorary Convention chair, Speaker, scholarship & Awards Keynoter.
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Bowie State University Students -Recipients of WETATi-Anne Reese Carswell Scholarship awards- photo up!
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Nayeem Ali, UMCP student, second year recipient. Nayeem is a young man with an impeccable integrity & has characteristics of successful people- He is the
ONE TO WATCH.
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Odri Rumaindo:-Prince George's Community College -Recipient of WETATi-Anne Reese Carswell Scholarship award
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Michal Angelo: Prince George's Community College -Recipient of WETATi-Anne Reese Carswell Scholarship award
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OUTSTANDING CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD
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Presented To
Ramsey Harris
On Behalf of PNC Bank
For Their Indefatigable Commitment To Ensuring Students In “Low To Moderate Income” Homes/Communities Are Given A Fair Chance
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THE ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAILBLAZER ACHIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE AWARD
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Presented To
Brandon Jaruad Hurst
For His Exemplary Entrepreneurship, and Trailblazing in Business and Leadership
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EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
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Presented To
Dr
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Ronald Zeigler
For His Excellent Leadership in Education and Contribution in Sustaining and Strengthening Culture With The Black Students At UMCP Community Through The Nyumburu Cultural Center
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EMPOWERED YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
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Presented To
Mikaila Ulmer
For Her Exceptional Achievement as an Empowered Youth Entrepreneur
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ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS AWARD
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Presented To
Vanessa Cabrera
For Her Distinguished Entrepreneurial Leadership in Business and Achieving the impossible
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VISIONARY LEADERSHIP PRINCIPAL AWARD
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Presented To
Rhonda Simley
For Her Exceptional Belief of “Grooming Greatness” in the Prince George’s County Public
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DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
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Presented To
Howard Miller
For His Exceptional Community Service Achievement, His Commitment and Dedication To Serving Others Unconditionally, and Going Above And Beyond To Help Others Along The Way
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Entrepreneurship
Education
Cyber Security
E-STEM
Competition
Workforce Development
Business Development
Business Retension & Expansion
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Above & Beyond Certificate of Appreciation
TO Dave Guerra For Your Commitment and Dedication in Serving Others in Their Time of Need
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Entrepreneurship Education and Leadership Game Changers Recognition
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TO Steven Baker Principal, College Park Academy Middle School In Leading the Way in Changing the Economic Narrative 4 the Next Generation
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Above & Beyond Certificate Of Appreciation
TO Kim Barry For your Dedication and Commitment of Service to Others
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2018 Empowered WETATian Award
TO Janel Brown For Overcoming Daunting Challenges and Adversities to Achieve the impossible
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Deputy Secretary of State Luis Borunda, presents a proclamation to WETATi on behalf of the Governor of Maryland Hogan
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Dr. Florence Etop Leading the Bowie State University students entrepreneurship education mandate in the school of sciences
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...And they showed up, were Inspired, had loads of Fun and made great connections:
WETATi- POWER!
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Coming together with a shared vision for the good of the community, is the first step to creating economic prosperity for all stakeholders
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Eduardo Hayden office of the Governor
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Mikaila, Shark Tank entrepreneur & convention keynoter & awardee, Tim Adams, Mikaila's mother D'Andra & Amb. Dureke
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Mik
aila Ulmer, Shark Tank Entrepreneur, convention Youth Entrepreneur Keynoter/awardee
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Tim Adams & KJ of SA-Tech Inc.
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David Seyler, VP: Old Link Bank, Presenter, Partner & Sponsor
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Thomas Shipley, Entrepreneur in Residence, University of Baltimore: Judge & Supporter
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Mega Food, Presenter & Sponsor
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"I am both proud and thankful to have been part of the convention and look forward to working with you in the future!!!"-Anna Allworth- Presenter/Mega Food
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT WETATi
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“ It’s important for PNC to support organizations like WETATi that are in the trenches advocating for our young people because if we don’t take a stand and advocate for the future and success of the next generation, we will be in bad shape. It’s our honor and privilege to support WETATi and will continue to closely work with WETATi”
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Ramsey Harris,
Vice President East Territory LMI Business Advisor, PNC Bank, Baltimore; Presenter, partner & Sponsor
-"A simple thank you email is not enough to express how very; very grateful I am for all the efforts you have put into making our sponsorship of your event successful!! And for your all around support of our products. After being at the convention and gala, I was very impressed with the WETATi organization, so I would also like to praise you for the awesome work you are doing!!! I am both proud and thankful to have been part of the convention and look forward to working with you in the future!!!
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-Anna Allworth- Presenter/Mega Food ; Presenter &
Sponsor
"I am so happy that everything worked out well for the WETATi convention. From what I saw, it is a stellar event that will change the lives of many young and aspiring entrepreneurs.-
Regina Hines, Convention presenter-Patent and Trade mark Attorney"
"I see the tremendous amount of work that you and your organization are doing for our community....I have officially nominated WETATi as a recipient for the Truett Cathy's True Inspiration Award."-
Brandon Hurst: Owner/Operator, Chick-Fil-A Baltimore Inner Harbor; Presenter, partner, sponsor, awardee
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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS, PARTNERS, AND ANY ONE WHO HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THIS CONVENTION OR SUPPORTED WETATI IN ANY WAY.
WE COULDN'T SPELL S'CCESS WITHOUT "U"!
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO MGM INNER HARBOR, MD. WE APPRECIATE
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