About Us
Dr. Gerald Austin, Sr. CFCP
Dr. Gerald Austin is the Founder and CEO of Mega International, a business consulting firm established more than 10 years ago, however, Dr. Austin’s experience spans more than 30 years. Mega International is a “one-stop-shop” for business resources and community revitalization. Its focus is to revitalize urban and rural communities by resourcing Small Businesses, NonProfits, Universities and Faith-based organizations by increasing their capacity to realize their vision for their communities.
MEGA’s solutions give executives the tools they need to make critical business decisions with greater certainty to enhance organizational success, capability, and capacity. Their structured and personalized approach allows them to leverage and broker relationships with access to the critical decision makers in D.C. and local municipalities nationwide. MEGA takes full advantage of their core strengths of diversity, innovative thinking, firsthand knowledge of how government business works and they dedicate themselves to providing strategic planning and practices that create lasting value.
Whether you are an entrepreneur with an idea, a civic leader facing the “Urban Paradox” of education, health, and economic development; perhaps in the process of starting a home business or an established business; we are ready to push you forward. We have resources and the experience to help you get started, grow and succeed.
Through our national and international network, we resourcefully provide all of the material necessary to get the results needed. Some of our services include strategic planning, program development, business plan writing, incorporation, non-profit set up and capacity building, grant writing, technology consultation, supplemental educational strategies, grass-root mobilization, web design, cross-cultural communications and more.
We build the capacity of minority business by assisting them with all of the industry certifications ranging SBA 8a, DOT, MBE, WBE, HUBZone, GSA, and others. Yes, we have the connections and the knowledge to get it done! From bookkeeping and HR services to keep you running smoothly to marketing strategies that will build awareness and increase profits; we will be there to take the weight off the shoulders of businesses. From beginning to end, together we can make it happen!
At Mega International, we understand the Urban and Rural Challenge and the dream to make a difference under difficult circumstances when dreams are big, but resources are small.
Educational Background
Dr. Austin holds a B.S. in Electronic Technology from DeVry University;
ThM from Grace Theological Seminary;
Doctorate Degree in Transformational Leadership/Community and Economic Development from Bakke Graduate University.
He is also a Graduate of Harvard University’s School for Religion, Values and Public Life, where his project was recognized as a “21st Century Model for Community Transformation. He has published numerous articles and white papers on the subject of Racial Reconciliation, Community and Economic Development, Cross-Cultural Communications, and Urban Family Life, many of which have appeared in several books around the country.
Dr. Austin teaches classes as an adjunct professor at several colleges and universities in the areas of Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Urban Missions, Leadership and Community Development, Cross-Cultural Communications, Church Planting, and Polity.
Awards & Publications
White Paper, The Role of the Church in Community Revitalization, 2008
Practical Nonprofit Board Governance and Operations, 2007
Contributing writer to A Mighty Long Journey, 2003
Featured in Birmingham Business Journal as Community Based Organizer, 2006
Named as Board Member of The Children’s Literacy Guild of Alabama, 2003
Served as Chairman for Alabama of the Business Advisory Council 2004-2005
Honored by ONB (Operation New Birmingham) for Community Service and Significant Contributions
made in the City Center in November 2003
Harvard University’s Center for Values in Public Life recognized The New City Center Project
was as a 21st century model of community transformation.
Featured in the January 2001 edition of Birmingham Magazine 50 People to Watch,
Family Life and Vocation, 2001
Appointed by the Governor of Alabama to serve on the Task Force for National and Community Service
Reach Us
To get your company on the right track – contact us today! All emails will be answered within 24 hours. For faster service contact us at the telephone number listed below.
854 Deerfield Court,
Stone Mountain, GA 30087-5484
Office: 1 (770) 927-7318
Mobile: 1 (205) 281-4446
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