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MASON ENTERPRISE
CENTER
George Mason University

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WHAT IS THE MEC?
• A network of programs and resources that helps clients start,
build and grow successful businesses.
• We offer assistance with strategic and operational planning,
marketing, finance, access to capital, government contracting,
as well as access to technology, and incubators.
• Through our University-based expertise and proven marketplace
experience, we help thousands of businesses achieve their goals
while positively impacting local economies.

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WHO IS MEC?
• Suite of 6 business assistance programs
• Staffed by Mason employees
• Supported by Mason students
• Enhanced by subject matter experts,
Mason faculty, consultants and volunteers
• Connected to a network of providers,
businesses and partners

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HOW DO WE DO . . .
. . . WHAT WE DO?
• Business Incubation
• 5 Regional Locations
• Counseling, mentoring, training
• Virginia SBDC Network
• Virginia PTAP
• Mentor Protégé
• International Assistance
• Contacts and connections

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WHERE IS MEC?
5 NoVA Locations*
Fairfax (HQ)
Leesburg
Springfield
Prince William
Fauquier - Warrenton
* plus statewide SBDC (29) and PTAP (4) locations

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MEC Annual Metrics Summary
MEC by the Numbers for 2013:
21,000+ Number of entrepreneurs & businesses assisted and supported
5,000+ Number of jobs created or retained across Virginia
990+ Number of classes, forums, and conferences held throughout Virginia
32 Number of MEC operating locations across Virginia
5 Number of regional offices in Northern Virginia
1 Where MEC ranks in Virginia in terms of turning entrepreneur’s
dreams into job-producing companies
2013 - Named “Top 10 U.S. & Top 20 Global University Business Incubator”
2013 – Received NBIA “International Business Soft Landing Designation”

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BUSINESS INCUBATION
Fairfax
Loud

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QUESTIONS
Jody Keenan
Managing Director, MEC
State Director, Virginia SBDC Network
jkeenan@gmu.edu
703-277-7727