MBE/EDGE Subcommittee Meeting
10/13/09
Minutes
In attendance: Betty Anzaldua,Tom Bebley, Lawrence Burns, Shanda Gore, Thomas Gutteridge (guest), Morris Jenkins, Gary Johnson,Greg Jones, Kara Mominee, Shaun Murray, Karl Parker, Jennifer Pastorek, Megan Reichert-Kral, George Robinson, Lorie Sarnes, Matt Schroeder, Debbe Skutch, Larry Sykes, Mark Urrutia, Rachael Wise (guest)
Mr. Burns welcomed subcommittee visitors to the group and asked if they could introduce themselves. College of Business Dean Dr. Gutteridge and new UT MB Incubator intern Ms. Rachael Wise spoke. Mr. Burns also welcomed new subcommittee member Mr. Greg Jones.
Dr. Gore stated that if members would like to be listed as a contributing member on the minority business incubator website then please contactMs. Mominee at .
Mr. Sykes inquired about the price for the incubator. Ms. Reichert-Kral answered $125 for the space, $140 for the data package, and $35/month for the Center for Family Business membership. Ms. Reichert-Kral stated that they are trying to work out different tiers for the data package since most clients will have different needs.
Action Item: Ms. Reichert-Kral will work out different tiers for next meeting.
Dr. Gore stated that parking is still under consideration. Clients may have to buy their own parking passes, but Ms. Reichert-Kral is still working on tenants getting two parking passes, and buying any additional needed. Ms. Reichert-Kral stated that the monthly downtown parking rate is around $65/month while an annual UT parking pass is only $103.
Action Item: Ms. Reichert-Kral will follow up with parking and update the group at next meeting.
Mr. Burns took a moment to thank everyone who helped with the MB Incubator, especially Mr. Johnson who helped with the carpeting and Mr. Bebley who helped with all the moving.
College of Business Dean Dr. Thomas Gutteridgepresented to the group. He suggested that the incubator clients serve as mentors and individuals of color for students to interact with. Dr. Gutteridge stated that he and his colleagues are trying to form a partnership between the Center for Family Business and The Center for Technological Entrepreneurship and Innovationin order to help the incubator’s clients.
Dr. Gutteridge also stated that he is working on how to give incubator clients the resources for sales, accounting, finance, and marketing.
Ms. Skutch stated that there is a newly developed course at UT called Entrepreneurship and Family Business where students are strictly assigned projects. Ms. Skutch suggested that Dr. Gore and Mr. Burns meet with the Board in order to see if students could do projects for the incubator clients based on particular needs of each client.
Mr. Burns stated that the Center for Creative Institution will help with social media networking efforts for incubator companies.
Ms. Pastorek stated that she talked with TPS administrator Mr. Al Stevens regarding TPS’ new software. They are currently still in the implementation phase but will keep Ms. Pastorek posted as they continue with the software. Ms. Pastorek will be attending a Vendor Collaborative Meeting on Monday, October 19. On November 17, UT will have a booth at a vendor seminar event in Columbus. This gives UT the ability to capture new vendors into the UT system.
Ms. Anzaldua recommended that this vendor contract sheet be put on UT purchasing site on November 17 for companies that do not benefit from doing business in Columbus.
Action Item: Ms. Sarnes will make this sheet available on purchasing website on November 17.
Dr. Jenkins recommended Mr. Burns present this information toMr. John Barrett, President of UT Faculty Senate.
Action Item: Mr. Burns will follow up with Mr. Barrett.
Mr. Burns announced to the group that UT is looking for a MBE printing company for an upcoming bid.
Action Item: If members know of any MBE printing companies, please have them contact Mr. Burns.
Dr. Gore inquired about meeting preferences. The subcommittee stated that they would prefer to meet monthly. We have a proposed date of December 15th at 3:30 p.m.
Mr. Burns suggested the goals and objectives created at the first meeting be reviewed during the upcoming November 3, 2009, meeting.
Action Item: Ms. Mominee will provide copies to the membership at that upcoming meeting.
Mr. Burns extended an invitation for the External Affairs suite at the UT vs. EasternMichiganUniversity football game on a first-come, first-serve basis. Game will take place Friday, November 20, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.
Action Item: Ms. Mominee will pass out tickets at November meeting.
The meeting concluded. Next meeting will be noon, November 3, 2009 in the Scott Park VIP Room.