Business Evolution Program

How To Apply

We are proud that we can offer this service and confident that we will have a challenge selecting a recipient from the pool of outstanding applicants, specifically the GLAAACC membership. Interested companies must be able to participate for the full one-year term and must meet the program criteria. If you believe you qualify for this program, please follow our user-friendly application process.

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Become a Corporate Mentor

The Business Evolution Program (BEP) was designed to assist a GLAAACC small business (the mentee) to reach the next level of economic success by partnering them with one of our major corporate members.  Since the program’s inception, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Union Bank and AEG have successfully mentored local area businesses. 

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Current Mentee

Juniorversity, founded by Gwendolyn Crews, was founded to be unlike any other curriculum. Dr. Sabra Smith, who has a doctorate in education, along with numerous other educational degrees, discovered through her own personal research that existing teaching techniques do not appeal to the learning needs of every child, preventing some children from experiencing the wonder of learning.

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Past Mentees

"The guidance I have received in terms of sharpening my company’s profile and financial structure has exceeded my expectations."

- Roderick J. Byrd, DataOptek

Roderick (Rick) J. Byrd founded DataOptek Corporation, a Los Angeles based telecommunications network installation company in 1999 with one customer.  Today his company has grown to include among its client list, the U.S. Navy and Air Force, Concert Technologies, and Fox Studios. Visit DataOptek's website.

“My involvement with the BEP has been an amazing experience!”
- Tammy Dickerson, The Baker Group

The Baker Group, Inc. is a national boutique Event Management firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California, servicing corporate, non-profit and entertainment clients.  Established by entrepreneur Tammy Dickerson, TBG specializes in total event production - delivering professional, creative and cutting edge services to our clients.  Visit www.tbakergroup.com.

“I am developing a better infrastructure to grow my business.”
- Mary Ann Seymour, Discount Computer Supplies

At Discount Computer Supplies our mission is simple: "The Client Is Boss!". Our goal is to provide the most competitive pricing and the absolute best personalized customer service possible. We pride ourselves on expediting all orders placed with us as well as being your one stop shop for total office solutions.  Visit www.dscoffice.com.

“We saw revenue growth in excess of 30%.”
- Abdi Ahmed, Netserve Systems, Inc.

NetServe Systems is a high-tech consulting firm specializing in providing its clients with on-site and off-site Network Management, Software Development, Technical Support, Web design/development, User Training, and Project Management.  Visit www.netservesystems.net.

“We were able to double our revenues thanks to the BEP.”
- Bonique Edwards, Kaleidoscope Consulting

Kaleidoscope Consulting Group provides creative web and graphic design solutions for businesses of all sizes.  Our goal is to help businesses transform their marketing needs with vital, practical, flexible solutions that meet their own changing requirements as well as those of their customers.  Visit www.kconsultinggroup.com.