Affiliations for J.R. Atkins & Something Different Companies

Social Media Club of Dallas

The Social Media club of Dallas Mission: 
In looking at what is most important to us, it would seem most appropriate to focus our efforts on the four areas of our core mission:
J.R. Atkins, Member of the Social Media Club of Dallas1. Expand Media Literacy
2. Share Lessons Learned Among Practitioners
3. Encourage Adoption of Industry Standards
4. Promote Ethical Practices through Discussion and Actions

From here, it is important to note that anyone in the advisory group (and any member of the community) may propose projects for the club to support. Over the next few weeks we will need to formalize the governance on how we choose which projects get our formal support, but for now we are going to keep it simple and ask for your help in making these first 4 projects, that support our 4 missions a success. You can stay up to date on them here on the blog or over on the Social Media Club Special Projects page on the wiki.

MTBC – Metroplex Technology Business Council

J.R. Atkins is a member of the MTBCJ.R. Atkins has been apart of the MTBC for several years. The Metroplex Technology Business Council (MTBC) is the largest technology trade association in Texas. It is dedicated to the promotion of the high tech industry in the Dallas/Fort Worth region. The MTBC accomplishes its mission by fostering a supportive business environment for technology companies and members of the technology community through leadership, advocacy, education and cooperative initiatives. The MTBC does this by “Connecting People, Inspiring Ideas”.

MIT Enterprise Forum DFW Chapter

The MIT Enterprise Forum, a non-profit, volunteer-run organization, promotes the formation and growth of innovative and technology-oriented businesses in communities worldwide. The MIT Enterprise Forum was founded in 1978 by the MIT Alumni Association, and the local chapter, the MIT Enterprise Forum of Dallas-Fort Worth, was created in 1986.
 
J.R. Atkins Member, MIT Enterprise Forum - DFW ChapterThe Enterprise Forum, through a series of educational programs about entrepreneurship, provides networking, leadership opportunities, and connections to supporting communities. Participation in the Enterprise Forum is open to any one who is interested in technology entrepreneurship: executives, business leaders, venture capitalists, industry and technology experts, and emerging entrepreneurs, as well as to all MIT graduates.
Events feature local entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, business leaders, scientists and engineers – as well as video and satellite links to industry and technology visionaries presenting in other chapters around the world.
 Link to “Effective Pitching Program of 02/09/10″

E-Myth World Wide

I have been an unofficial evangelist for The E-Myth, by Michael Gerber, since 1993 when I read it the first time. My associate and I spent a year studying the material and holding each other accountable to applying the principles of The E-Myth.
 
J.R. Atkins beleives in the E-MythSince then, I have given the book as a gift numerous times, recommended it to clients and told E-Myth stories in my workshops and speeches. If you have not read the updated book, The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It then you might consider it.
 
If you are open to joining an E-Myth Study group, please let me know. I envision gathering in an office conference room, in Dallas, with a group of 8 to 12 business leaders who are studying and applying E- Myth principles. The first 4-6 weeks we will meet weekly, and then go to a monthly format for about 6 months or when ever.

The Dallas Business Club

The Dallas Business Club is an association of MBA alumni chapters in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that represent some 22 elite international and local MBA institutions. The primary mission of the DBC is to provide a forum for J.R. Atkins is an Inner Circle Member in the Dallas Business Clubpersonal and career development and social interaction of its eligible alumni. The DBC also supports alumni involvement in the Dallas Fort Worth non-profit community.

The DFW World Affairs Council

The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth is a dynamic organization that brings international awareness and J.R. Atkins is a member of the DFW World Affairs Councilcross-cultural understanding to the North Texas community and presents distinguished international figures year-round for in-depth interpretations of global events.

Other Associations & Organizations

  • Texas A&M Association of Former Students, Century Club
  • Dallas A&M club
  • Sales & Marketing Executives International
  • Dallas Advertising League
  • Dallas Chapter of the American Marketing Association