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On today’s show, Mr. Copeland speaks to Dr. Alan Urech and Dana Barrett about his history of entrepreneurship – from starting his own trucking company to organizing for the Obama campaign, from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to DC Government Relations. He talks about the importance of being humble, working hard, and working with people who can compliment your strengths and compensate for your weaknesses. His top two book recommendations are The Millionaire Next Door and The Millionaire Mind. Mr. Copeland’s enthusiasm for his business is evident throughout the interview! Contact Dan at 404-897-3489 or e-mail 22dancopeland@gmail.com.

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Alan and Dana speak with Mary Ellen McClanahan, Director of Entrepreneur and Small Business Development at the Georgia Department of Economic Development. In her position, Mary Ellen helps find solutions and effective ways to build an entrepreneur environment and support small business. She served as President of two chambers of commerce in rural Georgia. Mary Ellen talks about the importance of Hartsfield-Jackson airport to business in Georgia, state tax breaks for small businesses, and her role in attracting companies to the Peach State from around the country. She also details the Mentor/Protege program in which large corporations will mentor small companies for one year at no cost.

Find out more at georgia.org/smallbusiness or contact Mary Ellen at 404-962-4820.

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On today’s edition of 200 Office Radio, Dr. Alan Urech sits down with Julie Brown. Julie is founder of Julie Bee’s, LLC – a social media consulting company. She is also currently volunteering with Next Steps Youth Entrepreneur Program (NSYEP) which provides entrepreneurial training for at-risk youth in the Atlanta area. The program uses the STEM method, harnessing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to train kids in strategic planning and business development. NSYEP is also using the Atwood Community Gardens to give the kids an appreciation for the farm to table movement and fight the influence of “food deserts” in Atlanta. You can find out much more about the program and all the great work they are doing by going to http://www.nextstepsyep.org/.

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Kadeem and Kejuan visit the Business Radio X studio to talk about their upbringing, inspirations, and their hopes for the future. They are determined to provide value to young, aspiring entrepreneurs and help them not only bring their ideas to fruition but to make them profitable. Kadeem was a student at Florida A&M University when he had the idea for the business and called his old friend Kejuan to help him get it started. Young Entrepreneur Atlanta helps people aged 12-24 to grow and scale their businesses. A great line from the interview is,”Your network determines your net worth.” Never underestimate the importance of building and maintaining a strong network of professional contacts! The Facebook group for Kadeem and Kejuan’s “I Want To Be An Entrepreneur” can be found here.

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Mr. Pennington is President of Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) and, in this edition of 200 Office Radio, he speaks to Alan Urech about his varied work experience and how it helps him serve the organizations 700 members. He also talks about why it’s important for Georgia to have the GEDA. One prime example he gives is the new Caterpillar plant which brought 1,400 new jobs to Georgia! Go to GEDA.org for more information or look them up on Facebook or Twitter!