ABOUT US
The Coalition empowers members by providing, tools, expertise, and support allowing them to make informed decisions to build sustainable, profitable, and innovative businesses. We are focus-driven business association for and about the interests, problem solving, and marketing of the West End commercial district from historic West End to Lee + White and back again
MISSION / PURPOSE / VISION
MISSION WEMC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating a thriving business environment to achieve successful goals and actively contribute to the vitality of the greater West End community.
PURPOSE - to guide economic development and empowerment in the West End.
VISION - to create a sustainable cooperative that improves the business community’s economic competitiveness, visibility, positive growth, and professional development.
Become a Business Partner for New Growth and the Smart Development of the West End Business Corridor.
Membership is available to a
all types of businesses to include:
MEMBERSHIP
Just like Little 5 Points is known for its lively bohemian culture and Sweet Auburn for its esteemed Civil Rights heritage, the Historic West End offers a distinctive blend of Afrocentric history and culture with the vibrancy of the Beltline.
The recent development of the Lee + White business complex provides the perfect opportunity to launch a new and exciting marketing campaign to brand the West End as a sought-after destination for businesses, shoppers, and investors.
The best way to accomplish this is through collective, collaborative teamwork. Instead of going it alone, when we work together it's easier to:
• address mutual concerns like safety, crime, trash and debris,
• share best practices and resources for problem-solving and business development, and
• develop a central marketing platform to increase our customer base.
LEADERSHIP
WEMC is looking for leadership to provide expertise, time, treasury, and dedication of purpose ensure that the organization moves in a growth pattern of measurable results. In addition to officer rotation we are looking for committee chairs and individuals to work with the Main Street Program.
Membership is required to participate in a leadership role
PROGRAMS include Membership • Governance • Program • Finance • Marketing • Public Safety
Individual programs have chairpersons and groups of
volunteers to carry out the
tasks and obligations of the committees
Join WEMC TODAY to play a significant role in positioning the West End commercial corridor for an even more successful future.
Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Myrna Fuller
President
Freelance Graphic Designer.
Retired Executive Director,
Hammonds House Museum
Dionne Fraser
Main Street Coordinator
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Owner, Artist
Zinah Artistic Retail, LLC
Terry Ross
1st Vice President
Terry Ross
Owner
Lighthouse Communications
Deborah Ridges
Secretarty
Kabini
Vonda Henry
2nd Vice President
Accountant
VKH Accounting Services, LLC
Janice Andrews
Treasurer
Janice Andrews
Treasurer
Principal,
Unity National Bank Atlanta
Committee Chairpersons
Barbara Malone
Owner
Promotional Gift Source
Rita B. Gibson
Retired Executive Director
University Community Development Corp.
Leslie Rameriz
Owner,
House Of Ramirez,
Social Media Marketing Firm
Shara Kennedy, NP-S, AGNP, BA
Founder,
Just Schooling, LLC
