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Black Economic Council – 2009 Supplier Diversity Conference

On Thursday, August 27th the Black Economic Council will hold their first annual Supplier Diversity Conference. The Black Economic Council (BEC) is a community advocacy organization based in Oakland, CA with the purpose of increasing financial literacy and procurement opportunities for Black owned and Minority businesses in corporate and public sector contracts.

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Nuance Marketing is Certified as a Minority Business Enterprise

Atlanta based Nuance Marketing receives official certification as a Minority Business Enterprise by the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council. Also shares insight on how to grow your business through supplier diversity. Nuance Marketing is a strategic marketing, communications, public relations and management consulting firm.

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Let’s Do Business 2 – Supplier Diversity Conference with Leaders in the Banking Industry

This event brings together the largest financial institutions with a vested interest in the development of diverse businesses like yours. Participating banks include; Bank of America, Bank of the West, Citi, City National Bank, Comerica, JP Morgan Chase, HSBC, Promerica, Torrey Pines Bank, US Bank, Union Bank of California and Wells Fargo. Along with the financial institutions they will bring their first tier suppliers for matchmaking and networking opportunities.

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The Construction Skills Development Institute – A Model for Youth and Community Development

Around the country, state and municipal governments are promoting “shovel ready” projects that will yield immediate stimulus package dollars and begin to change the landscape of tough economic times. With a long term view on impacting the community, the Greater Atlanta Economic Alliance is laying strong foundations in the lives of young people with their innovative mentoring and development program called the Construction Skills Development Institute.

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Honored to Receive Award for Minority Business Advocacy

On June 4, 2009 I was humbled to be among a distinguished group of honorees recognized at a reception on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. by the National Council of Asian American Business Associations (NCAABA).

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Consumer Reports Video Retracting iPhone 4 Endorsement

While the creative genius of the FaceTime commercial is being celebrated and lauded for it’s emotional connection, Consumer Reports has […]

Five Reasons Why iPad Isn’t Just a Big iPod

Admittedly, I’m an Apple enthusiast.  Fact is, I take deep cultural issue with the word “boy” in “Apple Fanboy”, so […]

THE GRIO’S 100: History Makers in the Making List Released

Malcolm Gladwell (Author) named to theGrio.com's Top 100 History Makers in the Making

NEW YORK – February 1, 2010 – To mark the launch of their new black history section , theGrio.com (www.thegrio.com) […]

Riot Outfitters Returns to CES Bigger and Better

Directing the manufacturing muscle of Detroit toward electronic accessories is a booming business for Rochester Hills, Michigan-based Riot Outfitters. With […]

Riot Outfitters New Accessories Hit Best Buy, Launch Retail Site and Prepare for CES 2010

Detroit Michigan’s Riot Outfitters recently launched their new line of iPod and iPhone products available in Best Buy stores nation […]

Heineken Red Star Soul Tour Uses Social Media to Create A Premium Brand Experience

Heineken’s Red Star Soul created strong brand connections with VIP invitation only concerts with the biggest names and emerging artists in Hip-Hop and R&B including Ludacris, Big Boi, Common, T-Pain, Melanie Fiona and T-Pain in 9 cities around the country.