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106 MACONMAGAZINE.COM SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Dr. Ulrica Jones Owner - Eventual Success, LLC | Chair - SCORE Middle Georgia | Certified Professional in Learning & Performance 478.396.2061 drulrica@eventualsuccess.org ulrica.jones@scorevolunteer.org eventualsuccess.org | middlegeorgia.score.org Tell us about your professional background. I received my doctorate in Education with a specialization in Adult Education from the University of Georgia. During that time, I researched the various adult learning processes used in accessing information. I have worked over 20 years all over the world creating positive learning environments for growing professionals. How has your background shaped your current business? Eventual Success specializes in building relationships within all levels of the organization to assist professionals in reaching their desired success. I think it is crucial for business professionals to always be learning; always sharpening their skills. That mentality is also what attracted me to SCORE. Tell us about SCORE as a local business resource. SCORE Middle Georgia is a non-profit resource partner of the Small Business Administration. Middle Georgia clients are now able to connect with SCORE volunteers at branch locations in Macon and Warner Robins. We are part of an organization of over 11,000 volunteers and 320 chapters nationally. For 50 years, it has assisted entrepreneurs in starting and growing small businesses providing educational resources, workshops, face-to-face counseling and local events - our State of Small Business Summit is on May 5 at Middle Georgia State University and the Women in Business Summit is in September. The State of Small Business Summit is free to attend. What have you learned in your role at SCORE? Cross-generational coaching is essential. SCORE is a unique blend of the know-how and experience of executives with the gumption and excitement of young entrepreneurs. You are hard-pressed to find that kind of partnership. How do you feel about the current climate for women in Macon? Macon is growing with industries that can benefit from women entrepreneurs. They have made a powerful contribution to the nation's economic growth, more than ever, and many areas are witnessing women emerging at the forefront of innovation. Twenty-first-century leadership skills, such as cooperation, communication, and sharing are more commonly associated with women. Many of our most powerful CEOs in Macon are women. We have women legal and medical experts who are leaders in their fields. We need to continue to tell our stories and encourage and share our mutual successes. Women In Business ***