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During the month of February 2006, SIB celebrated Black History and the Grand Opening of its "SISTERS-IN-BUSINESS.COM NETWORK. SIB paid special tribute to the "legacy and livelihood" of African-American Women Business Owners.
Today we would like to recognize all the strides and accomplishments made by the many women entrepreneurs throughout U.S. history; the contributions they have made to sisterhood, and their great value in the business economy, and society as a whole. More
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MAGAZINE: Tekelia Kelly's ‘Her Mark’ Article, February 2008, Chattanooga, TN
Tekelia
Kelly
by Nancy Henderson
"Exuberant" might be too mild a word to describe Tekelia Kelly. The minute you ask her about Sisters in Business, the company she founded two years ago to promote businesswomen in the marketplace, she starts talking faster. "My passion and my vision give me energy;' says the petite, outgoing entrepreneur with the startlingly firm handshake. "I want the community to be connected. I want everybody to win.”
A self-proclaimed "geek;' Tekelia majored in industrial engineering at the University of Memphis and, for 15 years, worked as a service engineer, project manager and information technology consultant. In 1995, she started her own computer training business, FYI (For Your Information), setting up programs for companies and schools. By 1998, she and her husband were ready to come back to Chattanooga, their hometown.
One day in early 2006, she and her sister were talking about how difficult it is for women to start and maintain their own businesses. "Well, the first thing that needs to happen;' she blurted out, "is that everybody needs to be connected." Inspired by the conversation, Tekelia went home, created the Sisters in Business (SIB) website and set out to offer advertising, training and networking events ranging from mixers to workshops to trade shows. The company, she points out, is "a for-profit business with non-profit outreach appeal." Members hail from all socioeconomic, cultural and professional backgrounds. Some own home-based. businesses, mom-and-pop stores and franchises; others are doctors, lawyers and high-level executives. "It is so beautiful to see;' says Tekelia. "You get all these different wonderful women, but they all have a heart of sisterhood."
A performer at heart, she's too busy to pursue theater work right now, but she makes time to sing on her church's praise team. And SIB gives her the creative elbowroom she's always craved. "When I was in the corporate world, I would always have to water myself down;' she says.” Now I can be all the things I'm shaped to be."
She is especially fired” up about AYES (Alternative Youth Economic Solutions-the acronym is pronounced a-yes), a training and internship program for teens and young adults, which is now being offered at Chattanooga State. It's a 3-Certificate job readiness for ages 15 and up. "There are certain parts of our culture that got lost in terms of mentoring and interpersonal skills.” Tekelia says, excitement rising in her voice. “The baton handoff got lost somewhere between adults and youth. It is my passion--can you tell I’m passionate?—to help bridge that.”
Click here for AYES Home Page!
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Tekelia C. Kelly Enterprises, LLC
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Tekelia C. Kelly Enterprises, LLC Tekelia C. Kelly is a Business and Information Technology Consultant, with over 15 years experience in Corporate Business. Her professional training includes a Bachelor of Science in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Masters-level coursework in Instructional Design and Technology. In addition to Sisters In Business (SIB) and AYES Youth In Business, Tekelia owns and operates FYI (For Your Information), an Education & Information Technology Solutions firm which provides Business Consulting; IT Project Management; Workforce, Career, Personal Development Training; Computer Technology Training, Tech-Ed Curriculum Coordination, K-12 Educational Teaching, and Tutoring services. FYI has served businesses, schools, colleges, and homes since 1995. Major service areas of TCK Enterprises are:
Education Technology (CHIPS Computer Camps, Classes, Labs, Tutorials, and E-Learning) Information Technology (Computer Hardware/Software Training, Inforware, Business & Technology Consulting) Network Marketing (Networking, Advertising, Marketing, Empowerment, eBroadcasting) Business & Workforce Development (Women, Men, and Youth Small Business)
Click here to visit the For Your Information (FYI) website. Click here to visit the Sisters In Business (SIB) website. Click here to visit the AYES Youth In Business (AYES) website.
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Sisters In Business.Net - Founded February 2006
Shown in picture from left to right: Kristi Haulsee-Chattanooga Chamber, Carolyn Miller-Warm Spirit, Don Wheeler-Talk Listen Communicate, Sadie Smith-Skin Balm, Inc., Teri Jeter-McAvoy-Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough (Sliver Sponsor), Joyce Holt-The Health Nut, Maelene B. Crutcher, Mack Kelly, Tekelia C. Kelly- Sisters In Business Founder/CEO, Rosalyn Hickman-Covenant Keypers, Treasa Newton-Woman's Way Journal (Gold Sponsor), Ferlencia Tuggle, Ferlencia's Floral Design, Councilman Manuel Rico, Ashley Doherty-Fire Eye Productions, Stephanie Sinkfield-State Farm Insurance Owner/Agent, and Dorothea Johnson-Inner Glow Skin Care Services. (Not shown Sliver Sponsors Walter Johnson and Lew Goss-Aquarium Foods, and Ginger Weeks, Aladdin Printing & Copying)
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Girls Inc Awards Women Leaders! SIB Empowers
Business Online
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Girls Inc Awards Women Leaders! Sisters In Business Empowers Business Online
Girls
Inc teens
participating in the Women’s
History Project,
along with their staff and board members, named 14 women who have changed
Chattanooga. In the spirit of Shirley Chisom,
the first African American woman to
run for president of the United States, the award models Ms. Chisholm
declaration of herself as a representative of all people and made a
commitment to serve as a leader who would remain “unbought and unbossed.
Sisters In Business Founder/CEO
Tekelia C.
Kelly (front row 4th from left in yellow suit ) was one of 14 women honored by
Girls Incorporated board, staff, and girls as leaders for having made
significant contributions to the advancement of women in the Chattanooga
community at Girls Inc annual UnBought and UnBossed awards program. The event
was held March 20 during in celebration of Women’s History Month at the
Chattanooga Choo Choo Imperial Ballroom .
UnBought and UnBossed is a tribute to the spirit and determination of Shirley
Chisholm, the first African American woman to run for president of the United
States. Ms. Chisholm declared herself to be a representative of all people and
made a commitment to serve as a leader who would remain “unbought and unbossed.”
Sisters In Business Founder and Owner Tekelia Cassaundra (Crutcher) Kelly was one of those honored with the "2007 Unbought and Unbossed" Award. Zsa Zsa Perryman, Assistant Account Executive of Waterhouse Public Relations and Coordinator for the Girls Inc Women History Team spoke during the event about the girls' journey for choosing women they desired to see receive the award. In the process of conducting their research, the girls indicated how they thought all nominees would be found in Google. A notion that was brought into alignment as Ms. Perryman guided the young women to "rediscover paper-based research". The technology-savvy, business-leadership quality girls took information gathered from the library and developed a MySpace page for their award winners. The MySpace page highlighted each honoree and was projected as a sidebar throughout the ceremony. The girls' product made for a very professional-looking presentation, and great example of how such a online medium can be used for education and presentation.
Upon acceptance of her award, Tekelia Kelly acknowledged and thanked her "smart, strong, and bold" Girls Inc teen awarder Jamecia Love, who also attends Boyd Buchanan School. She explained how delighted she was to learn from Jamecia while doing their email interview that Jamecia had attended Tekelia Kelly's CHIPS Computer Camp program about eight years ago as a 3rd Grader.
After thanking the Girls, Inc staff and board; table guests to inlcude Sisters in Business clients Dorothea Johnson (Inner Glow Skin Care Services) and Joyce Holt (The Health Nut); and parents Maelene (Branham) and Moses Crutcher, Tekelia closed referring to earlier statement made by Zsa Zsa Perryman's regarding the girls expecting find people in Google and humorously added "We can get you in Google!"
More about Girls Incorporated of Chattanooga:
Girls Incorporated of Chattanooga inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold by providing a healthy and positive environment where girls can enjoy being girls; by providing enriching programs that nurture their capacity for personal achievement, confident adulthood and economic independence; and by advocating for an equitable society.
Click here to read more about the Unbought and Unbossed Award ceremony and honorees.
Click here to see Girls Inc Women History Team "Facebook Project" on the Internet, or go to www.myspace.com/unboughtandunbossed.
Click here to read the Chattanooga Times Free Press Community News story on the event: http://www.timesfreepress.com/absolutenm/?a=12897&z= The article is on page 13.
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SIB
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African-American & Women History
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Success
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Shown in picture from left to right: Kristi Haulsee-Chattanooga Chamber, Carolyn Miller-Warm Spirit, Don Wheeler-Talk Listen Communicate, Sadie Smith-Skin Balm, Inc., Teri Jeter-McAvoy-Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough (Sliver Sponsor), Joyce Holt-The Health Nut, Maelene B. Crutcher, Mack Kelly, Tekelia C. Kelly- Sisters In Business Founder/CEO, Rosalyn Hickman-Covenant Keypers, Treasa Newton-Woman's Way Journal (Gold Sponsor), Ferlencia Tuggle, Ferlencia's Floral Design, Councilman Manuel Rico, Ashley Doherty-Fire Eye Productions, Stephanie Sinkfield-State Farm Insurance Owner/Agent, and Dorothea Johnson-Inner Glow Skin Care Services. (Not shown Sliver Sponsors Walter Johnson and Lew Goss-Aquarium Foods, and Ginger Weeks, Aladdin Printing & Copying)
Sisters in
Business Empowers
Legacy of African-American & Women History
with Celebration, & Girl's Inc Award
"Tekelia, We had a ball and already we have written 6 policies as a result of the contacts we made!" Stephanie Sinkfield, Owner/Agent State Farm Insurance Born out of need and desire to help empower, promote, and prosper women in business, Sisters-In-Business.Com was established as a web-based business networking service on February 14, 2006 by founder and owner Tekelia C. Kelly. Now along with its new and official website www.sistersinbusness.net, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce proclaimed February 15 as Sisters In Business Day during its 1st Year Anniversary celebrated on February 15, 2007 at the Development Resource Center (DRC) in headquartered location Chattanooga, Tennessee in the United Sates of America. "It was absolutely wonderful! I will download the [web cast] to hear the entire program. YOU DID AN EXCELLENT JOB. I AM PROUD TO BE A PART OF SIB." Rosalyn Hickman, Executive Director Covenant Keypers The now approximately 100-member network consists of Clients who are women who own and or operate a business be it professional service, home-based, self-employed, franchise, hobby, or ministry, Partners who are both male and female businesses in corporations, industry, community who support the network through sponsorships and offer their business services as preferred service providers.; vendors who exhibit at SIB tradeshows, Advertisers, and Event Sponsors. Sponsors of event were Woman's Way Journal (Gold Level) , Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough, Aquarium Foods, and Aladdin Printing & Copying (Silver Level). Says Sisters In Business Owner Tekelia Kelly, "The date of February 14 when business marks its beginning is significant for several reasons: one being it is on the day of Valentine, symbolic of the company's labor of love, second owner's mother in laws birthday who like owners birth mother, and grandmother were all pioneer sisters in business; and thirdly because February being Black history month as the company cited upon its first day in operation it sought to honor African American woman business owner continuing the great legacy of Black women entrepreneurs such as Madame C J Walker and so many others. |
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Tekelia Kelly's Professional Career
Mapco Sets Up Computer Training Center for Employees - 1998-04-27
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Mapco Sets Up Computer Training Center for Employees
In an era when work force development is a key initiative nationwide, Tulsa, Okla.-based Mapco, Inc., is trying to keep employees at its Memphis oil refinery PC savvy by establishing a technology training center.
The company, which recently merged with the Williams Cos., Inc., contracted the design and implementation of the center to the Memphis small business For Your Information, Technology & Training Consultants, an information technology company founded last year by entrepreneur Tekelia Kelly.
The Mapco technology center, which marks Kelly's first Fortune 500 client, is designed to provide training and continuing education to about 325 employees at the local refinery.
The center, with eight 300 Mhz Pentium PCs and three instructors, includes instructor-led Windows NT and Lotus Notes classes, and two software packages that the company is preparing to roll out at the Memphis operation. Other classes are being offered for software like Word, Excel and custom applications.
The company expects to offer a range of classes with programs like Access, MS Projects and Visual Basic slated to be added. Mapco officials also are interested in a computer-based learning platform, something that would allow more flexibility in employee training.
"We spend a lot of money on computing power," says Ron Davis, Mapco information technology manager. "But what we were finding is that our employees were only using 10% to 15% of its capacity."
Mapco maintains a network of about 230 computers at its Memphis facility, and employees - ranging from hourly workers to salaried engineers - are clamoring to take advantage of the center. In fact, one of the primary reasons Mapco launched the center is in response to employee requests.
Mapco has a series of "business improvement teams" that meet periodically, and among the most consistent and across-the-board requests voiced were for more computer training, says Ted Rasbach, Mapco human resources consultant.
"Tekelia (Kelly) deserves credit for implementing the program and getting it kicked off," Rasbach says. "It wasn't a one, two, three thing."
Kelly has spent about 14 years designing and analyzing computer systems, mostly while working for companies like Diesel Recon Co., First Tennessee, Federal Express Corp. and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Since 1995, she has been an independent technology consultant serving local small businesses and schools.
