I Learn, Explore, Advance and Develop (iLEAD) 104 hours ISSUE Each year, approximately 200 new refugees settle in Charlottesville. The key element

toward regaining independence begins with securing a job so they can take on the responsibility of supporting themselves and their families in a new country.

SOLUTION We met with the refugees from the International Rescue Committee twice a week to help with resume building, mock interviews, and communication skills. We focused on helping them learn job-specific skills and practical English.

IMPACT 24 refugees participated in iLEAD’s workshops. 8 participants received jobs in various locations, including Chipotle and Boar’s Head Inn.

High School Academic Business Competition (HSABC) 254 hours

ISSUE Cybercrime is an illegal industry costing businesses and individuals $13-15 billion dollars annually. Many of us do not know how to protect ourselves from these cyber-attacks.

SOLUTION We held the second annual High School Academic Business Competition with support from Google. High school teams were asked to design projects to educate their local communities about the dangers of cybercrime and present their accomplishments to a panel of industry leaders.

IMPACT Teams of 4 students from 7 high schools in Virginia participated. An estimated 20,000 community members learned about the negative effects of cybercrime. The Department of Homeland Security distributed cyber security toolkits for participants and their communities.

Microfinance Initiative 152 hours

ISSUE Many potential small business owners have the motivation, skills, and ability to introduce a new business idea to the market, but lack the resources or knowledge of where to turn for assistance.

SOLUTION We worked to empower potential business owners in our community through small loans and small business training opportunities.

IMPACT We provided entrepreneurship education to a two-person owned cupcake startup. We wrote a business plan, analyzed income, and searched for potential funding resources.

High School Interview Workshop 62 hours

ISSUE Students in high school are o!en unaware of the proper interview etiquette when searching for their very first jobs.

SOLUTION We held a workshop for local high school students in partnership with Alpha Kappa Psi, a business fraternity. We held mock interviews with the high school students and then gave them constructive feedback. They also learned about elevator pitches and participated in a competition among themselves.

IMPACT 39 high school students came to the UVA McIntire School of Commerce to participate in the workshop and elevator competition.

Jewelry for Hope 215 hours ISSUE According to the International Fund for Agricultural Development, 78% of the Kenyan

population lives in rural areas and 46% lives in poverty. A small amount of funding goes a long way to improve the standard of living in a community in Kenya.

SOLUTION We obtained handmade jewelry from the Kitui Development Center in the Watoto Village in Kenya. We then found innovative ways to sell the jewelry, with the goal of raising funds for the Kenyan community development projects.

IMPACT We collected over $1000 in donations via multiple fundraisers. We partnered with student organizations to raise awareness about the living conditions in Kenya. We also hosted a talk by the founder of the Kitui Development Center about the hardships women face in Kenya.

Sam’s Club Step Up for Small Business Challenge 135 hours

ISSUE Michael Zhu, an entrepreneur, decided to open a new frozen yogurt shop in Charlottesville. Berry Berry Frozen Yogurt faced strong competition from established businesses.

SOLUTION We focused on expanding Berry Berry’s customer base and building its brand. We built a website for Berry Berry and launched online profiles on Facebook, Yelp, Foursquare, and Google Maps. We ran creative marketing campaigns utilizing these platforms.

IMPACT There are now over 3,000 unique visitors to Berry Berry’s Facebook page each week. Berry Berry’s monthly revenue has doubled since the store opened in September.

Earth Hour: Beyond the Hour 151 hours

ISSUE According to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), “humanity is currently using natural resources faster than they can be renewed. For more than three decades, we have been living beyond the carrying capacity of our planet.”

SOLUTION We participated in the international Earth Hour event sponsored by WWF. We engaged our community through a lively and educational concert that featured 8 performing groups.

IMPACT Over 100 people came to the event. We also established connections with other sustainability groups at our university so as to expand this event in future years.

Community Service – IRC Fund and Donation

ISSUE The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Charlottesville seeks household items and clothing for refugees. The center struggles to obtain these items throughout the year.

SOLUTION We held independent fundraising events. We also worked with the university community, sororities and fraternities, and Resident Advisors to gather donations.

IMPACT We collected bedding, dishes, warm winter clothes, and more for the IRC and the refugees. This project also strengthened our relationship with the IRC.

Business Advisory Board

Brad Brown Associate Professor, McIntire School of Commerce

Denise Egan Director of Career Development, McIntire School of Commerce

Adelaide King Associate Professor, McIntire School of Commerce

Kal Majumdar AVP Educational Outreach Committee, Project Management Institute

Sunil Nadesan Volunteer, Project Management Institute

Jarrett Spencer Senior Sales Representative, Liberty Mutual

Frank Squillace Vice President of Member Services, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce

Gerald Starsia Senior Associate Dean for Administration, McIntire School of Commerce

Weiqi Tian Enactus Alumni

Chris Wilcox-Elliot – Sam Walton Fellow Assistant Dean of Student Life & Global Programs, McIntire School of Commerce

Enactus at UVA Income Statement for the Year Ending March 23rd, 2013

Beginning Balance $229.02 Revenue University Funding $2,677.50 Grants & Awards $14,720.00 Project Revenue $1,160.80 $18,558.30 Expenses Projects $2,635.53 Media Team $713.85 Travel and Competitions $2,345.00 Admin $558.00 $6,252.38 Net Income $12,534.94

Corporate and Community Partners