History of Stepping Out, Inc. 20112011 The University of Tennessee Begins Evaluation of The A.P.T. CompanyThe University of Tennessee begins evaluation of The A.P.T. Company. 2011 The A.P.T. Company Holds First Out-of-State SessionThe A.P.T. Company holds first out-of-state session in Virginia. 20122012 Stepping Out Moves to New LocationStepping Out moves into new building at 3441 West Andrew Johnson Hwy. 2012 University of Tennessee Completes 3rd Pilot Study of A.P.T.The University of Tennessee completes 3rd pilot study of A.P.T. 20132013 A.P.T. Officially Becomes Service with United States Patent and Trademark OfficeA.P.T. officially becomes service marked as A.P.T. – Automatic Positive Thinking with United States Patent and Trademark Office. 2013 First Annual ‘Rise Up Higher Gala’ Fundraiser HeldHeld the first annual ‘Rise Up Higher Gala’ fundraiser 2013 University of Tennessee Presents A.P.T. to Positive Psychologist in CaliforniaPartner with University of Tennessee to present A.P.T. to positive psychologist in Los Angeles, California. 2013 A.P.T. – Automatic Positive Thinking Book is ReleasedThe A.P.T. – Automatic Positive Thinking Book is copyrighted and released 20142014 First Strawberry Shake 5k & Fun Walk HeldStepping Out holds first Strawberry Shake 5k & Fun Walk as opening for the Hamblen County Strawberry Festival held by WCRK/WMTN Radio 20152015 M.E.N. Managing Emotions Non-Violently Becomes State CertifiedM.E.N. Managing Emotions Non-Violently becomes state certified through the Tennessee Coalition to end Domestic Violence. Page 6 of 7 1 … 5 6 7
