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Gateway to Entrepreneurial Tomorrows Case Statement

Equal access to economic resources and possibilities is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy.

Historical lack of equal access to education, funding and guidance, deny underserved minorities and low income families the chance to start their own businesses and share in the American dream of financial independence.

What is needed is a level playfield where businesses can grow based on their own strengths, rather than on economic, ethnic or racial barriers.

GET — a 501 c (3) nonprofit organization — is a free service to foster entrepreneurship across urban areas in the Mid Hudson Valley region.

GET fills the gap in existing services by starting its work at the basic early stages of the business ladder: the germination period where ideas are formed.

GET services target underserved minorities and low income families, and helps them start their own business through:

Free confidential consultations and technical assistance
Business and entrepreneurial training
Access to regional opportunities
Individual mentorship
Micro-loan funding

In its first year of operations, GET assistance resulted in 30 running businesses representing 69 jobs.

As of April 2007, our second year of operation, GET is working with 124 different projects, of which 50 are already in business.

GET was formed out of a study done by Marist College School of Management and Mid Hudson Pattern for Progress that identified the need for an organization rooted in the community it serves, and with the mission to foster entrepreneurship and thus, advance the economic development of the region.

Initial funding for the program was provided by The Dyson Foundation. GET needs to raise annual funds in the order of $400,000 to support its free services, training workshops, and growing programs.

Your support is much needed and appreciated. To learn about our sponsorship program call us today at 845-790-5004. Thanks!

Meet the

Board of Directors

Enrique Rob Lunski, Ph.D.
President of

Recipient of two Congressional Awards for his contributions to the cultural and economic development of the Mid Hudson Valley region of NY state.

(Left to right)Chairman, Ed McCormick with Vice Chairman, Andres Fortino

These dedicated and community minded individuals bring their successful business backgrounds to GET's commitment to successful business startups.

Chairman
Mr. Edward L. McCormick
President, McCormick Management Consulting
Vice-Chairman
Dr. Andres Fortino
Associate Provost & Westchester Dean, Polytechnic University
Secretary
Ms. Linda MacIsaac
Social Development Director, City of Poughkeepsie
Treasurer
Mr. James W. Closs
Vice-President, Stissing National Bank
Director
Mr. Mike DiTullo
Executive Vice President, Hillside Companies
Director
Mr. Joe Lepore
President, L.C.S. Facility Maintenance
Director
Mr. David S. MacFarland
President, Riverside Bank
Director
Mr. Charles North
President, Poughkeepsie Area Chamber of Commerce
Director
Dr. Ann Davis
Marist College School of Management
Director
Mr. Robert Wright
President, Nubian Directions
Director
Ms. Donna Johnson
President, DJ Consulting Services
Director
Ms. Jasmin Miranda
City Of Newburgh
Director
Ms. Maureen Kangas
Grand Hotel
Director
Mr. Jim Moss
Former Chairman, Times Herald Record

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