| Contracts and Capital is the Sports & Entertainment division of Contracts & Grants, LLC. Founded in 1995 by CEO Linda Chatmon, the Contracts & Grants team has been responsible for more than $13.2 billion in contract negotiations and awards. Contracts and Capital Sports & Entertainment provides active, former, and retired athletes (including student) with entrepreneur and business development and resources to assist with transitioning into and out of collegiate and or professional sports. What Is ACE?Under the umbrella of Contracts & Capital is our flagship program, ACE. ACE is an entrepreneur development program that enables Athletes, Celebrities, & Entertainers to build long-term wealth through entrepreneurship. We currently have two initiatives under the ACE program:
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We provide business development and strategic planning for ACE member-run businesses. |
We manage the launch of a new business to ensure it’s already “standing” when the client assumes control |
We manage the acquisition of an existing business. |
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We provide information driven forums designed to provide student athletes especially with the information they need to transition into collegiate or professional sports |
We manage and administer commercial and government contracts. |
We provide day-to-day operations support for new businesses |
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OperationsThe 8 to 14 Initiative provides Entrepreneur Development to active, former, and retired professional athletes by using their existing relationships to launch new athlete-owned businesses and position existing athlete-owned businesses for massive growth. The initiative was created by Contracts & Capital founder Linda Chatmon, and 2x NBA champion Josh Powell, 8 to 14 allows professional athletes the opportunity to create for themselves a new definition of success, beyond the field and the court. With the average professional career in sports typically lasting five years or less, most athletes are retired at the same time their non-athlete peers are hitting their professional strides. 8 to 14 helps to streamline the process of launching and building businesses that enable 8 to 14 athletes a chance to build lifelong wealth through entrepreneurship, in lieu of returning to school to re-career. Josh Powell is passionate about helping people. With an astounding 17 years of experience playing professional basketball in pro leagues all over the world, his global network is quite expansive. 8 to 14 will partner with Josh’s nonprofit 21 Ways to Give Foundation by contributing 10 percent of all funds received from the 8 to 14 campaign to help further the 21 Ways mission. As well, 8 to 14 will sponsor and support other key activities and events. 8 to 14 bridges the gap between businesses, athletes and sports programs. Josh will play a key role in ensuring the campaign works to support the community in the process. |
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How It WorksContracts & Capital works with professionals with shorter than average occupational life cycles to leverage relationships to start and or grow businesses as a way to build financial security and lifelong wealth. The 8 to 14 Initiative provides Entrepreneur Development as a means to go From Winning Fans to Winning Contracts. |
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We are continually building our roster of Athletes, Celebrities, and Entertainers, as well as our network of businesses, organizations, and government agencies that will partner with ACE members. |
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Josh PowellProfessional Basketball - NBA, Big3
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AhmadProfessional Football - NFL
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Maurice "MOE" LeggettProfessional Football - NFL, AFL
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Marquez WilliamsProfessional Football
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Who We AreContracts and Capital Sports & Entertainment provides entrepreneurship development training for high-profile individuals with shorter-than-average career lifecycles. Build lifelong wealth. Contracts and Capital Sports & Entertainment is a division of Contracts & Grants, LLC. | Contact Usinfo@contractsandgrantsllc.com Phone: (678) 916-0444 |