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This sector of society is where we expend energies for the continued growth and development of our economy in order to provide for and nurture our families and communities. The mission, strategic views, and tactical actions of the Business and Economic Sector are as follows:
Jones Center for Advanced Strategic Studies
The Center for Advanced Strategic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania convenes two to three times per year. It is a gathering of senior executives from across America and the world to discuss issues paramount to business and to forecast the possible futures that exist in society. As a member of the Jones Center, Christ Church sends associates to these all-important annual meetings to determine strategic futures, the impact on religion, and the necessary steps we should take as a church to impact society.
Center for Business Excellence
In 2007, the Center for Business Excellence was launched. The Center will consist of senior level public executives who will teach various courses central to the development of career professionals. It will also serve as an educational vortex for congregants and for the broader community, providing such services as access to capital, mentoring and advice regarding academic pursuits. The Center will also partner with business sector enterprises for the purposes of the sharing of the gospel and impacting the greater society.
Wharton Partnership
The Wharton Small Business Development Corporation at the University of Pennsylvania focuses on the review, examination, projections, management and implementation of business and economic plans. In 2006, Christ Church will formulate a partnership with Wharton to facilitate the presentation and review of select congregants' business plans for completeness and possible access to capital. Plans will be reviewed for conciseness, completeness, assessment of the competitive environment and management insight for business continuation.
Montclair Chamber of Commerce
In 2005, Christ Church, under the leadership of Dr. Ireland, received a coveted Montclair Chamber of Commerce award for its ingenuity and demonstrated return to the community.
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