“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 2019 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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Who will
FIGHT for the Next Generation?- Ambassador Dr. Margaret Dureke, Founder, President & CEO of
WETATi
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George Davies, CEO of
TEDCO - Convention Keynote Speaker/ Sponsor/Partner
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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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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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"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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A millennial business owner and Operator of Chick-fil-A Baltimore Inner Harbor, Brandon Hurst, major Sponsor/Ambassador of WETATi not only did he sponsor and pay for a lot of things , he also made
TIME
to
SERVE
others and share his entrepreneurial experiences with students. No wonder then that he is on his way to open the very first Chick-fil-A in Brooklyn NY this summer.
CONGRATS Brandon!
The Whole WETATi Community is very proud of you and routing for your global success.
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WETATi Next generation Business Idea Pitch presentation Judges
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Ms. Lucretia Freeman Buster, WETATi Chief Business Development Officer, & President of
Lamb Consulting Group
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WETATI 2019 entrepreneurship competition
Finalists' Presenters
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Business Idea Pitch presenter
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Business Idea Pitch presenters
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“Your Future depends on you, so you must start now to create it”-
Dave Puente, President & CEO of Puente Technology LLC., Opening Keynoter, partner & Sponsor
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Business Idea Pitch presentater
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“Your Future depends on you, so you must start now to create it”-
Dave Puente, President & CEO of Puente Technology LLC., Opening Keynoter, partner & Sponsor
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Next Generation and Junior Competition Judges
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Starlet Hunter, Director Community Engagement,
MGM - Sponsor/Partner/ Judge and Presenter
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WETATi 2019 Convention Entrepreneurship Competition Judges
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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 & WETATi Ambassador
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Deputy Secretary Borunda & Ms. LeGina Grey; Competition Judges
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Ramsey Harris, Vice President,
PNC Bank - Sponsor/Partner/Speaker and Judge
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Lunch at convention was sponsored by Brandon Hurst, Owner: Chick-fil-A, Inner Harbor, Baltimore
All drinks by Pepsi Cola
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When Someone
BELIEVES
in
YOU
, it's
unconditional
; Dr. Margaret Dureke & Tim Adams, Founder, President & CEO of
SA-TECH INC.
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This is what WETATi Angel Ambassador looks like: Meet Mr. Dave Guerra owner of
Puente Technology
..making a difference and going "Above & Beyond"
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Principal Mr. Steve Baker of College Park Academy,
visionary and exemplary Principal; Leading the way, and advocating for career/life preparedness for students in addition to classroom education. ...
Above & Beyond the call of duty.
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David Seyler, VP,
Old Line Bank Presenting on Financial Literacy; Partner/Sponsor
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COMING SOON!!STAY Tuned!!
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Day Two of WETATi Scholarship, Awards Gala,
WETATiWood Red Carpet Photos and Videos coming soon.
More photos and videos would be available on our website soon. Please visit our site often to see and share more photos/videos and to be kept abreast of the goings on with WETATi and our strategic partners.
Thank You!
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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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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
"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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