ATHENA PowerLink®
Members of the ATHENA PowerLink® Advisory Panel for Dr. Tammy Kay Cassa of Cassa Family Chiropractic discussing how to help Tammy reach her business goals.
The ATHENA PowerLink® program was introduced to the Erie Community in 2000 and since has provided professional mentors to nearly 50 women business owners.
The ATHENA PowerLink® program is a business mentoring program designed to increase the growth and profitability of women owned businesses.
ATHENA PowerLink® strives to help women business owners navigate hurdles and barriers to growth such as achieving access to new networks, mentors, best business practices, staff/employee management issues, etc. previously unavailable to them.
The mission of ATHENA PowerLink® is to increase the growth and profitability of women-owned businesses. ATHENA PowerLink® promotes the overall mission of Athena International in supporting, developing and honoring women leaders, inspiring women to achieve their full potential and creating balance in leadership worldwide.
We would like to strongly encourage you to consider applying if you are interested in receiving expert advice and invaluable insight on growing your business enterprise.
Applications for the ATHENA PowerLink® program are due by October 15.
The ATHENA PowerLink® program is a business mentoring program designed to increase the growth and profitability of women owned businesses.
ATHENA PowerLink® strives to help women business owners navigate hurdles and barriers to growth such as achieving access to new networks, mentors, best business practices, staff/employee management issues, etc. previously unavailable to them.
The mission of ATHENA PowerLink® is to increase the growth and profitability of women-owned businesses. ATHENA PowerLink® promotes the overall mission of Athena International in supporting, developing and honoring women leaders, inspiring women to achieve their full potential and creating balance in leadership worldwide.
We would like to strongly encourage you to consider applying if you are interested in receiving expert advice and invaluable insight on growing your business enterprise.
Applications for the ATHENA PowerLink® program are due by October 15.
"Receiving an Athena PowerLink panel in 2014 has been a catalyst for growth for everyone at Verify!. Through my participation and the tireless efforts of those who served on the panel, we have been able to transform Verify! into a career for our staff members and an even more valuable asset to our clients. We have increased pay, opportunities, and benefits for our staff and since completing the Athena panel , we have hired an additional four full time staff members. I highly recommend this program for any woman- owned business looking to strategically grow.
- Erin Green, Verify! Services |
Members of the ATHENA PowerLink® Advisory Panel for Claudine's Consignment.
How Does It Work?A panel of expert volunteers advises a woman business owner on important issues specific to her business with the goal of increasing the development and success of her business. The program "links" a woman business owner with an Advisory Panel, recruited from their local community, to work with her at no cost for one year.
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What Are the Business Owner's Responsibilities?
- A willingness to accept the advice of the professionals on the advisory panel.
- A business plan or executive summary on the current status of your business and a description of your company's problems requiring assistance.
- An agreement to disclose appropriate business-related material including, but not limited to, financial statements and company literature.
Am I Eligible to Apply?
ATHENA Erie Chairperson, Linda Stevenson, and ATHENA PowerLink® Panel Recipient Melissa Sulkowski greeting guests at Melissa's business, Nurturinse Counseling & Wellness.
Business must be at least 51% owned and actively managed by a woman
Minimum of two (2) years in operation
Minimum of two (2) full-time employees (including the owner)
Annual revenues of at least $250,000 for retail or manufacturing business
Annual revenues of at least $100,000 for service businesses
Clearly defined company objectives/goals with explicit reasons for seeking ATHENA PowerLink's® assistance in meeting those objectives and goals
Applications are due by October 15.
Minimum of two (2) years in operation
Minimum of two (2) full-time employees (including the owner)
Annual revenues of at least $250,000 for retail or manufacturing business
Annual revenues of at least $100,000 for service businesses
Clearly defined company objectives/goals with explicit reasons for seeking ATHENA PowerLink's® assistance in meeting those objectives and goals
Applications are due by October 15.
OK, I applied. Now what?
If you are selected as a panel recipient, the cost of participation is $900. You will be contacted by Linda Stevenson, Athena Erie Chairperson, to set up an in-person interview with members of the ATHENA PowerLink® Governing Body.
