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You’re invited to the next GBBCC Meeting to feature Erich March, black restaurateurs:
What: Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce General Meeting
When: Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Time: 6 to 8:30pm
Where: Forum Caterers, 4210 Primrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD
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Op/Ed: MD/DC MSDC's Ken Clark Speaks: "It's Half-time: Improvise, Adapt and Overcome":
As corporate members, certified minority businesses and Council staff, we have reached a psychological, if not fiscal, half-time. Like team coaches, we are all taking stock of the past six months and making plans and adjustments for the second half. Read in Full >>
Brother Rashid of Metropoliten, a men's boutique newly re-located from Upton to The Shops at North & Charles:
Brother Rashid is still providing clients with the finest in men's wear. From jeans to premium T's to the latest in action footwear, this astute entrepreneur originally from Phillie is continuing to bring Baltimore his best. Further, he will be opening a second location soon at Eastpoint Mall. Read in Full >>
Meet Yvonne Dupree of Dupree Insuance Services:
Yvonne Dupree of Dupree Insurance Services offers life insurance and mortgage protection to consumers can better handle those difficult times in life. Read in Full >>
Op/Ed: Injustice No. 2: WBE's Get Fleeced In State Bid:
Over at the Maryland Transportation Authority (MdTA), another super duper injustice has occurred. Sisters and brothers, I mean, this is bigger than the Maryland Aviation Administration/Shuttle Bus debacle because three out of four contractors who submitted hard bids on an $89 million road construction contract met the stated minority and women business enterprise goals and the winner did not in a recent bidding process. The issue is that the recommended prime contractor with the lowest bid did not meet the stated minority and women business enterprise goals and requested a waiver. Read in Full >>
Investment Banking 101 Part One: What is an Investment Banker?:
When most people have a legal question, they consult the advice of an attorney. If they have a tax problem, they consult a CPA. Who do you call if you have a question concerning raising capital? Most would respond, “ I’d call my local banker” and would be technically right in their answer. However, this limits your source of funding to just one. A better reply would be to contact an investment banker. These individuals have numerous relationships with traditional (banks) and non-traditional (private lenders, wealthy individuals, or insurance companies) funding sources and can help you determine which is right for your situation and needs. Read in Full >>
Old Towne Mall Renovation Pt. I of a Series: Sojourner-Douglass College to Renovate Historic Business District:
Jamal Mudbi-Bey, Director of Community Development at the ever-historic Sojourner-Douglass College, discusses the latest news regarding the renovation of East Baltimore's Old Towne Mall. Read in Full >>
The HARAMBEE Dinner Club Continues ... "SURVIVING TRYING TIMES":
BMORENEWS.com announced today the line-up for the upcoming HARAMBEE Dinner Club on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 from 6 to 8 pm at Milton's Grill, 336 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. This event is being brought to you, in-part, by BMORENEWS.com, Cain Contracting, Chesapeake Urology's Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, and BVFR & Associates. Read in Full >>
Carlton Douglass of Douglass Funeral Homes in Baltimore Confirmed with Honorary Doctorate:
Baltimore Funeral Director and Mortician Carlton Douglass confirmed with Honorary Doctorate Degree. Douglass, who's funeral home was featured in HBO's "The Wire", has been serving Baltimore families - and beyond - for decades. Read in Full >>
Phyllis Wheatley Offers $65/Week Daycare for Summer of '08:
Located at 2221 Wheatley Drive (Baltimore, MD 21207) in the Dickey Hill Forest Apartment Complex just off of Windsor Mill Road, Hardnett says that childcare will cost only $65 through the rest of the summer. One must, however, sign-up/register by August 1, 2008. FMI, please call 410.448.3443. Read in Full >>
Metropola10: Rashid's 'The Basement Boutique' Moves from Laurens St. to The Shops at North & Charles:
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Washington, DC Councilman/Former Mayor Marion Barry - 6.20.08:
Discusses campaign that kicks-off on 6.21.08, support for Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon Read in Full >>
Aberdeen Mayor Michael Bennett - Verizon/Harford County/The State of Maryland/BRAC - Maritime Institute, BWI, 6.18.08:
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The HARAMBEE Dinner Club: Monday, June 30, 2008 - 6 to 8 pm @ BaltimorePho.com - 1116 Hollins St., Baltimore:
Join BMORENEWS.com on Monday, June 30th from 6 to 8 pm at Baltimore Pho Restaurant at 1116 Hollins Street. Full menu and bar open for HARAMBEE D.C. attendees. Limited seating. RSVP to contact@phenomenal-events.com or call 1.443.223.8759. Read in Full >>
Randy Dennis Emcees the 5th Annual Maryland Washington Minority Contractors Association Breakfast:
Wayne Frazier, President of the MWMCA, does it again. With a "Who's Who" list of politicians and business people, including Maria Welch, the MWMCA's 5th Annual Breakfast is a success. This year's honorees included Comptroller Peter Franchot, MD Democratic Chair Mike Cryor, and Montgomery County Exec Isiah "Ike" Leggett. Read in Full >>
