The 2nd Wednesday of every month, Lunch and Learn at the WTAMU Enterprise Center features entrepreneurs that have taken their business idea from concept to success. Successful entrepreneurs address topics including business expansion, marketing, financial planning, advertising and much more. Advanced Online Registration is required, cash will no longer be accepted at the door. Limited Seating is available, so reserve your space today!

Wednesday, September 8th
Noon to 1 pm
$10 per person

Featured Speaker: Jill Dana, McDonalds

Jill, along with her husband Hassan, have owned and operated McDonald’s restaurants for fifteen years. They grew their franchise from one location to currently owning seventeen restaurants in the Amarillo area. 
 Jill is the President of the Amarillo Area Cooperative of McDonald’s Owner/Operators and a member of the Women’s Owner/Operator Network.

Jill served as a Board Member of the Don Harrington Discovery Center from 2005 to 2008. She is currently a Board Member of the Amarillo Ronald McDonald House and the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce.  Jill also serves as a member of the Amarillo Area Foundation Women’s Philanthropy Fund, Texas Tech Community Connections Advisory Board for Women’s Health, and the BSA Women’s Circle.

Jill and Hassan have two sons, Osman and Kareem, who are also active in the business.
 
The Dana’s are the recipients of many awards from McDonald’s,  some they are most proud of are: the People Development Award, the Mentor Award, and the Ronald Award for local store marketing.

The Dana’s are supporter of the arts in Amarillo and enjoy the Symphony, Ballet and Opera.

The Dana’s believe in the Power of Education for our youth and sponsor area scholarships.  Celebrate Education (2009),  Channel 10 Power of Knowledge,  and McDonald’s  Employee Scholarships.

L&L Business Highlight of the Month:

Michael Norris, Owner

Norris Audio Video Systems, L.P. designs, sells, installs, and services quality audio, video, stage lighting, digital signage, security, emergency mass notification, and home theater systems. We know that a lot of companies do that, so what sets us apart? First, we listen. We give ample time to ask questions, listen carefully to your answers, and fully understand what you are trying to accomplish with the systems you are considering. Next, we call on our experience to bring suggestions that can take your systems to a higher level than you might have expected. When you have decided exactly what you want, we install your systems with precision, test for top performance, and train you to operate them with ease. If service is needed we respond promptly with courteous trained technicians to get you back in operation quickly. Norris AV is a locally owned business. For more information visit www.norrisav.com

Highlighted Businesses are chosen from a drawing of attendees at the previous month's Lunch & Learn. Lunch and Learn at the WTAMU Enterprise Center is a networking event that connects WTAMU Enterprise Center Clients, Entrepreneurs and Service Providers throughout the Panhandle.

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