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Brian Conyers, G.M. for the Radisson Lord Baltimore Hotel

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:46:09 UT

Bet you didn't know that the Radisson Lord Baltimore Hotel in downtown Baltimore has a black General Manager? And so does the Hyatt and the Hilton.

Tags: hospitality, hotels

FREE Mary Kay Facial and Brow Wax at XSCAPE Hair Studio in Owings Mills

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:41:33 UT

Jewel is offering a FREE Mary Kay Facial and Brow Wax with any Service.

Call Jewel today at XSCAPE Hair Studio, 9419 Common Brook Rd. in Owings Mills, MD. The phone number is 410.627.7404.

Tags: beauty, hair

Small Biz Expo Set for July '09

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:36:42 UT

SAVE THE DATE: Sat., July 11, 2009

Tags: small business

MDWIT's Joan Worthington to Speak at BMORENEWS' June 23rd Biz Soiree

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:20:50 UT

Tomorrow's June Biz Soiree will feature a litany of business and political leaders, including Joan Worthington.

Ms. Worthington will represent the Multinational Development of Women in Technology.

FMI on June Biz Soiree, click here.

Tags: business, technology, wbe

BMORENEWS.com and the HARAMBEE Dinner Club Present the June Soiree ‘09

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:17:59 UT

The speakers for June 23^rd’s event come from two groups: business and government.

From the world of business, the speakers include *Dawn P. Jackson of the Women Business Owners of Prince George’s County, *Charles Owens of the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce, *Pless Jones of the Maryland Minority Contractors Association, *Joan Worthington of Multinational Development of Women in Technology, and *Charles Johnson of the Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce.

The political/governmental speakers include *State Senator Verna L. Jones (Baltimore City), *State Senator Cathy Pugh (Baltimore City), *Delegate Michael Vaughn (Prince George’s County), *Delegate Barbara Robinson (Baltimore City), and the new Baltimore County MBE Officer – Damon Hughes.

Tags: black political economy, business, IT

June Soiree Speakers include Dawn P. Jackson

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:51:45 UT

Dawn Jackson is the President of the Women Business Owners of Prince George's County and will speak at the Tuesday, June 23rd Soiree at the Radisson Lord Baltimore Hotel (6 to 8 pm)

Tags: black business, black political economy

Greater Baltimore Black Chamber Holds Annual Gala

Sat, 30 May 2009 20:01:56 UT

The Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce (GBBCC) held its annual gala/fundraiser on Thursday night at The Forum Caterers. The keynote speaker for the evening was Congressman Elijah Cummings.

Tags: black political economy

THE RLJ COMPANIES RANK HIGH ON BLACK ENTERPRISE'S 'B.E. 100'S LIST' IN AUTOMOTIVE, BANKING, AND INDUSTRIAL/SERVICES

Thu, 21 May 2009 18:50:03 UT

The RLJ Companies, founded by Robert L. Johnson, owner of the NBA Charlotte Bobcats and founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), is pleased to announce top ranking of several of its portfolio companies in the "2009 B.E. 100s List," published annually by Black Enterprise magazine.

Tags: black business, black political economy

Maryland Minority Contractors Association's (MMCA) 2009 Member Directory

Sat, 16 May 2009 06:05:33 UT

Please support these local businesses, all of whom are members of the Maryland Minority Contractors Association

Tags: black business, minority business enterprises (MBE's)

"WOMAN POWER" to feature Dwauna Maura, Mon., April 27, 2009 (6 to 8 pm) at XSCAPE Hair Studio, 9419 Common Brook Rd. in Owings Mills

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:30:59 UT

Dwauna Maura was born in Baltimore, Maryland and she is an independent entrepreneur in the skin care and beauty industry where she is recognized as a top producer! She is a powerful and energetic speaker who speaks with passion and belief with the ability to transfer vision and victory to motivate and inspire audiences to achieve their goals. She is a woman of great vision and is the epitome of “Excellence In Action”.

Tags: black, business, health and beauty

"Woman Power" Set for Monday, April 27, 2009 at XSCAPE Hair Studio, Owings Mills

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:44:45 UT

Please RSVP to thejewelsalon1@verizon.net or call 410.504.5572.

Tags: baltimore county, beauty, community, health, Owings Mills, Politics, Randallstown, wealth

"Woman Power" Set for Owings Mills, 4.27.09; featuring dynamic and phenomenal women in Baltimore County

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:45:25 UT

This Monday from 6 to 8 pm, a dynamic line-up of powerful women will speak at “Woman Power” – a bmorenews networking and empowerment event planned especially for the woman. The location is XSCAPE Hair Studio, 9419 Common Brook Rd. in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Special guests include Maryland General Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Adrienne Jones, Diane Bell-McKoy (Pres. & CEO of Associated Black Charities of Maryland), Rosanna Miles (Maryland Healthcare For All), Shelonda Stokes (CEO of gREIBO Media), Doris McMillon (CEO of McMillon Communications, Author, and Member of the Women Business Owners of Prince George's County), Dr. Anne O. Emery (Educator & Founder of the Bluford Drew Jemison Academy), Darlene Adams (CPA and Founder of Adams & Associates), Patricia Henderson (Pres. of the Real Estate Brokers of Baltimore), Dawn Barnes (Owner/Operator of Little Repeats), DPN Group's Andrea M. Jackson, Lauren Shipley (Marketing Manager for the College Savings Plan of Maryland), Attorney Laticia Jones (Criminal Law/Traffic/Family Law/Civil Litigation), WEAA 88.9 FM's "Real Money" host Deborah Owens, Elena Siri of Elena Siri Crochet Fashions, Stacie Price of Visionary Financial Strategies, Kanika Feaster of www.TalkLounge.org, Leslie Frederick (Principal of Integrity And Trust Mortgage), Kristy Johnson of Shepreneur Magazine (www.shepreneur.com), Angela Lewis (President of Women of Worth), Quinn Conyers, Host of "The Quinn Conyers Show", Rev. Raiza Abdul Rahim, and Dwauna Maura (Sr. Sales Director with Mary Kay).

The hostesses for the evening are Jewel West and Deborah Wiggs, along with the rest of the staff at XSCAPE. Also, free beauty makeovers will be available.

FMI or to RSVP, email thejewelsalon1@verizon.net.

Tags: beauty, community, education, health, media, wealth

Delegate Jones to Headline Woman Power Event at XSCAPE Hair Studio, Monday, April 27, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:46:45 UT

Who is Speaker Pro Tem Adrienne Jones?

Besides being the headline speaker at "Woman Power" on Monday, April 27th from 6 to 8 pm, she is the Speaker Pro Tem for the Maryland General Assembly and also works for the Baltimore County Office of Fair Practices.

Tags: business, community, health, women

www.bmorenews.com's April Biz Soiree Stays True to Form

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:04:58 UT

Since 2002, bmorenews.com has been presenting monthly business and political networking functions from Baltimore to DC. Last night was no exception, as business owners and representatives from Howard, Anne Arundel and Prince George's County descended on the new Baltimore Hilton Hotel's Diamond Tavern for the April Soiree. The Soiree is an extension of the HARAMBEE Dinner Club and is designed to provide networking opportunities for attendees.

Tags: black business

Meet Rev. Walter Middlebrooks of the Anne Arundel County Black Chamber of Commerce, A Featured Speaker at the April Biz Soiree on Monday, April 20, 2009 at the New Baltimore Hilton's Diamond Tavern (6 to 8 pm)

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:42:14 UT

Meet Rev. Dr. Walter E. Middlebrooks has been an ordained pastor since 1978. His first appointment within the United Methodist Church was the Federalsburg-Denton Charge, in Federalsburg, Maryland. Dr. Middlebrooks is an organizer, teacher, planner, educator, and pastor. His greatest joy and passion comes from giving back to God’s people. His goals are geared towards creating a spiritual, cohesive, political, and economic force within the African-American Community.

Tags: black business, faith