January 2007
- Planning and Implementing the Construction Training Program
- Development a proposal to the North Carolina Institute for Minority Economic Development for printing equipment
- Regular Monthly meeting attendance 11
February 2007
- 3 Interns brought in to work on Training Program Monday - Friday, 9am -5pm -MMCA launched the Basic Math Skills Assessments Starting Feb. 20, 2007 -Monthly Meeting Attendance (?)
March 2007
- MMCA Board of Directors' Retreat March 10, from 8am - 3:00 pm at Urban League Building, Attendance 12 of 20.
- MMCA/AGC monthly meeting, MMCA Awarded (9) plaques to AGO General Contractors' for Networking Session - 2007
- MMCA hired Part-Time office staff Bonnie Floyd to work on Training Program
- The idea of a For-profit business was developed and introduced to MMCA members to establish a printing business
- Monthly meeting attendance (?)
April 2007
- MMCA Partnered with the Urban League of Central Carolinas and Charlotte Area Fund to provide training for MMCA's members and others individuals interested in Construction.
- Monthly meeting (12)
May 2007
- Blue Print Reading class in session (12) participants
- Members volunteered to serve on a Site Selection Committee for the For-profit business -Meeting with Attorney on incorporation of the for-profit business
- Monthly meeting attendance (12) and BOD meeting (9)
June 2007
- MMCA offers OSHA classes to members and other minority individuals (13) participants
- Name chosen for the For-profit business "Metrolina Reprographics, Inc. (MRI) -Metrolina Reprographics Printing Business initial stock offering
- Site Selection Committee makes a recommendation on the location for MRI. Monthly meeting attendance (16) and BOD meeting 10.
July 2007
- Metrolina Reprographics, Inc. announces its Grand Opening date -3rd Annual MMCA BBQ Fellowship 45 - 50 attended
- MMCA Monthly meeting (9), BOD meeting attendance (5)
August 2007
- Metrolina Reprographics opens for business on August 27, 2007 at 4520 North Tryon Street, Suite 7, Charlotte, N. C.
- MMCA/AGC monthly meeting
- MMCA completed updating our membership database
- Monthly meeting attendance (13) BOD meeting (7)
September 2007
- MMCA meets with City of Charlotte, Economic Development, Director Tom Flynn and Alicia Jolla, attendance (6)
- President Mike High proposes the EXPO as a fundraiser, projected $10,000 in sponsorship; outlines plans for EXPO
- MMCA/AGC monthly meeting, we discussed AGC's website features
- Monthly meeting attendance (9) and BOD meeting (6)
October 2007
- MMCA completes the Construction Training Program and submits report to Grantor for the $25,000 grant funds
- City of Charlotte, Director of SBO, Alicia Jolla guest speaker, and Council James Mitchell
- President announces the theme of EXPO "Bridging The Gap in Construction" -20th Anniversary of MMCA introduced 1988- 2008
- Monthly meeting attendance (13) BOD meeting (7)
November 2007
- MMCA's 2008 budget proposed and Election of officers announced -EXPO is rescheduled
- MMCA offers QuickBooks training at Urban League (4) participated -Monthly meeting attendance (10) BOD meeting (7)
December 2007
- MMCA received $7,500 from the North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development for the printing equipment
- MMCA requesting to use grant funds for printing services for MMCA's members and minority contractors
- 3rd Annual MMCA's Holiday Celebration attendance 25
What A Year 2007...







