Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative, Inc. Celebrates 39th Entrepreneurial Training Academy Graduating Class

The Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative, Inc, (GCMI) celebrated the completion of its 39th Entrepreneurial Training Academy (ETA) Graduating Class June 21, 2006 with eight graduates.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) July 8, 2006 -- The Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative, Inc, (GCMI) celebrated the completion of its 39th Entrepreneurial Training Academy (ETA) Graduating Class June 21, 2006 with eight graduates.

The recent graduates of the ETA course are DeErik Green, Kimberly Jones, Connie Sayles, Adam Deters, Simone Edmonds, Andréa Richards, Teresa Singleton and Julia Bean.

The graduates completed the 10-week business training course designed to introduce them to small-business basics and enhance their awareness of business finances, business organization, and day-to-day operations.

The Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative is a partnership of human service agencies, local banks and businesses working together to provide economic empowerment opportunities to individuals and communities through job creation and self-employment opportunities. GCMI stimulates and supports entrepreneurship by offering professional training, business coaching, and financial resources as well as continuing support launching and maintaining successful businesses.

In partnership with the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency, City of Cincinnati, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, Chase JP Morgan Bank, Fifth Third Bank, PNC Bank and US Bank, GCMI serves all aspiring entrepreneurs regardless of race, gender, age, or prior business experience, educational level, location of business or type of business venture.

GCMI is a non-profit 501(C) 3 organization located in Cincinnati, Ohio and serves the Greater Cincinnati area. For more information about GCMI, call (513) 569-4816, ext. 2428 or visit online at www.gcmi.org .

Media Contact:
Willie Hill
(513) 569-4816, ext. 2428

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