What People Say About MEAPA

"I thoroughly enjoyed the TAG Workhop: 21st Century Collaboration.  I feel inspired to take what I learned to the next level."  Marie LaPorte

"I enjoyed the TAG Workhop: 21st Century Collaboration and learning about the Google wiki and shared documents!  I also enjoyed the discussions regarding collaboration and schools of the future."  Kathy Prenger

"Using Stories to Ask Questions is an amazing book! I thoroughly enjoying reading each of the sections and pausing at the conclusion of each to stop and really think about the answers to each of the questions. All of the quotes that begin the chapters and subsequent stories of growth, transformation, and discovery really spoke to me. How utterly inspiring and add to my collection as one of my ‘go to' books! I'm finding it difficult to find the words to even articulate on just how many levels your choice of references and overall subject matter applies to my everyday life and I can only hope to apply a small portion of what I discovered in reading this." Lisa Peterson Korchma, Yogawood

"Successful Mindset provides extensive opportunities for paticipants to explore unique techniques to improve yourself or motivate others.  In addition, many valuable resources are provided to continue to enhance your future growth.  The workshop is both engaging and enjoyable."  Laura De Noia Sullivan

"As always, Michael your presentation was right on time. Your topics were on national and local news over the weekend. I know this will engage our mentors with long-term relfection." M. W. Walker, CISCO Academy Instructor, Career and Technical Education, MaST Community Charter School

"You were absolutely correct that this assignment would lead me to a different value proposition.  It's amazing how different the one I originally had is versus what I have now.  The original one had no focus to it, and I realize that now.  This was a really hard assignment in terms of forcing me to think through things and be really sure how it was that what I'm offering is different from what's already out there. But it was a great exercise.  I'm sure you hear this all the time - but this is a great class. I can't tell you how much it has focused me and energized me.  Thanks so much for putting this curriculum together."  Julie Trexler, Drexel University

"Just wanted to express my thanks for providing such an informative meeting last night.  The food was great, and the information even better.  I have been paying for Google Adwords, Yahoo Search Marketing, and a few others, but I had not even thought of most of this free advertising, and how strong it could actually be.  We are fortunate to have these oppurtunities for building strategy against our competition. I think MEAPA is outstanding, and I look forward to the next meeting."  Don Savory, Advanced Energy Solutions

"MEAPA's TAG addresses the key areas affecting the strategic success of most organizations today and provides you with tools to bust through the mental roadblocks between goal setting and goal attainment." Lori Broyles, REI's Oklahoma City Women's Business Center

"As a tribally-owned Community Development Corporation, we have found the MEAPA message to be both timely and illuminating.  The direct and involving presentation of material helps us and our clients maintain an up-to-date perspective on the rapidly evolving world of electronic communication and the internet.  We trust MEAPA to help keep us at the cutting edge of human-networking technology." Robert Crothers, Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation Commercial Lender Officer

“Michael was an intelligent, energetic and positive instructor who explained details in a thoughtful manner. Michael respected all of the students and presented the subject matter in a direct and understandable voice. As a student, I gained confidence in my ability to operate a business and I saw the same development in other students. Michael also cares about the further development of his students and will follow up with words of advice and encouragement.” Felicia Middleton, Philadelphia Entrepreneur

“Peter’s Web 2.0 workshop opened my eyes to a plethora of web 2.0 tools, many I did not previously know about. It also helped me to familiarize myself with those I hadn't had time to learn. The best 6 hours I've spent in quite a while.” Attendee at NBIA Workshop

“Michael is a powerful thinker with a very provocative Big Picture. His presentations are exciting and motivating, and accessible to a wide range of audiences.” Tom Bryant, Ph.D.

“I have seen Michael Edmondson give presentations for his organization, MEAPA. He is thoroughly prepared, knowledgeable and creative. His presentation was enthusiastic and it was hard not to get caught up in his excitement for his community restoration initiatives; his audience was engaged.” Rita Christensen, President of iColorStudio

“Over the years Michael has provided lively and valuable presentations to my biotechnology students at Burlington County College. He clearly illustrates the dynamics involved with commercializing technology products in today's competitive global economy. His seminars always provide timely data, information pertinent to the students' lives and a few laughs. I have listened to his seminars many times and I learn something new every time. His lectures have been a wonderful addition to my curriculum.” Laura Anne Roselli, Biotechnology Program Coordinator, Burlington County College.

“I am very pleased with the speed and deep level of understanding that Michael Edmondson and MEAPA has brought to developing the crucial documents the Empowerment Group has contracted with him to deliver. Michael brings expertise and energy to our strategic effort that is infectious.” Angel Rodriguez, Executive Director, The Empowerment Group.

“I would like to thank Michael for the intense training for new entrepreneurs that he provided. And I would also like to say that of 10+1 The Creative Economy Marketing Equation empowered me to think differently and clearly.” Russell Snow President Visuallykool.com.

“As soon as I picked up the book I knew it was a perfect fit. BioStory is very practical and valuable in detailing the steps to evaluate a market and truly empowers the reader to assemble a concise and compelling story.” Joe Bell, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

“Communicating your story with persuasion is the number one factor as to whether you are successful or not, no matter how good your product is. I got the book and read it in a weekend. The originality of the ideas and the advices on how to make your points that are proposed in the book are right on target to help you realize the persuasives you are missing. Good value for the price. Worth the time.” Dr. Eugene Roussel, CEO, BioTHER Corporation.

“Oklahoma is making significant investments in biotechnology R&D and its commercialization and BioStory will provide keen insight for researchers and entrepreneurs as they seek to obtain capital for their biotech companies.” C. Michael Carolina, Executive Director, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).

"Many people over the past several years have attempted to bring a bit of hope and sanity to the challenges we face as citizens of an increasingly complex technological age.  Books written about changing cultural and economic dynamics forced upon us by unprecedented technological change seem to flood the shelves of bookstores (both online and traditional) these days.  However, I am not sure that many of those books do a better job of empowering people with the knowledge and ability of how to adapt to this new world than 10+1: The Creative Economy Marketing Equationby Peter Abramo and Michael Edmondson...what I appreciate about this book are the practical steps they give to assist people in rekindling the American virtues of independence and hope and how one can adapt successfully in an economic world of almost infinite choices and challenges. Way to go guys. Great work!"  Kent Brooks, Chief Technology Officer, Western Oklahoma State College