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"DOES IMAGE MATTER?" :: Black Wall Street RANDALLSTOWN :: Sat., May 4th :: 9:30a-1p :: Randallstown Community Center:

back by popular demand ...

DOES IMAGE MATTER?
Moderator: Pam Reaves.
Panelists include some of the most talented women around, including PR expert Toi Barnhardt, Radio One Sales Exec Ericka Alston, Adrienne Watson Carver – Owner of Studio A, Courtnye Lynch - Entrepreneur, and Marsha Woodland – Author/Speaker/CEO.

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Black Wall Street RANDALLSTOWN: Features Panel Discussions, Black Capitol Awards:

Honorees include Mr. Teddy Coates, Newest Member of Poly Foundation Board

It is with great pride, honor, and respect that Bmorenews and family recognize Mr. Teddy Coates, an active member and leader in the Greater Baltimore Community. He is an asset who continually engages his community with meaningful interaction.

From being president of Black Professional Men to leading the Poly All-Class Reunion, he has consistently been about the business of bringing his community together for the betterment.

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"Does Image Matter?" Panel at Black Wall Street RANDALLSTOWN, 9:30 am (SHARP) :: Pam Reaves, Moderator: Read in Full >>

Earvin "Magic" Johnson To Lead Powerhouse Line-Up Of CEOs At Entrepreneurs Conference in Columbus, Ohio - May 15-18:
BLACK ENTERPRISE will hold its 2013 Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo hosted by Nationwide Insurance on Wednesday, May 15, at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, with a powerhouse line-up of some of the nation's most accomplished and celebrated entrepreneurs. Kicking off the conference: Magic Johnson Enterprises Chairman and CEO Earvin "Magic" Johnson, who will share business insights and the secrets of his entrepreneurial success in a "Fireside Chat" with CBS Sports Analyst Clark Kellogg. The Fireside Chat with Magic Johnson is also presented by Nationwide. Read in Full >>

The Glover Report: Dr. Newton Says Super Bowl Has Highest Human Trafficking In USA:

The news business requires constant learning ... and reporting. Paul Reyes, a facebook pal, asked about human trafficking in Croatia this morning. He is correct, according to Dr. Patricia Newton.

Dr. Newton is hosting a Human Trafficking Conference later this year in Croatia.

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING CONFERENCE: Royal Circle Foundation: CROATIA, Aug. 20-22 :: JOIN US!!:

Royal Circle Foundation In Association With The The Black Psychiatrists of America Present An International Conference on Health & Mental Health Aspects of Human Trafficking:

August 20 - 22, 2013

Westin Zagreb Hotel - Zagreb, Croatia

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Carol Sankar Presents ... Saturday, July 27th in CHARLOTTE: Read in Full >>

ATL: Business Networking Wednesdays :: LITHONIA: Read in Full >>

Los Angeles Natural Hair Community Announcement: RAW 2 THE ROOTS NATURAL HAIR SHOW:
Los Angeles Natural Hair Community: Here's my BIG announcement (and why I haven't been posting b/c I've been working on this.) I am happy to announce....... Bronner Brothers, the largest private ...US African American Hair and Skin Care Producers, founded in 1947, has partnered with The Leimert Park Group as a Presenting Sponsor for our 3rd Annual Raw 2 the Roots Natural Hair Show in Los Angeles, which has the largest natural hair gathering on the West Coast! Please save the date! And feel free to contact us at leimertparfestival@gmail.com for sponsor, vendor, or volunteer opportunities. Read in Full >>

Free Moneywise Empowerment Seminar at The City Temple of Baltimore:
Faith, Family and Finance, A Moneywise Empowerment Seminar, will be held in Baltimore, MD on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at The City Temple of Baltimore located at 317 Dolphin Street at 9:00AM-4:00PM.The Moneywise Empowerment Seminar is the official national outreach program of the Moneywise public television series with Kelvin Boston, and has served more than 30,000 minority consumers in the United States and abroad. Read in Full >>

LifeBridge Health presents 4th Small Business Summit :: Tuesday, April 23rd: Read in Full >>

Bmorenews.com presents ... "Does Image Matter?" :: Wed., April 17, 2013 : 6-8p : Eden's Lounge: J. Wyndal Gordon to be Honored:
J. WYNDAL GORDON, ESQ. "The Warrior Lawyer" was born in Washington D.C., and raised in Maryland. He attended public schools in both Maryland and the District of Columbia. He graduated from Morgan State University and the University Of Baltimore School Of Law. Gordon was admitted to the bar in 1995 and opened his law office the same year under the benevolent tutelage of renowned Baltimore trial attorney, Edward Smith, Jr. He’s maintained a successful law practice ever since representing individuals and small businesses in a variety of legal matters. Read in Full >>

Black Wall Street RANDALLSTOWN :: Sat., May 4th :: 9:30a-1p :: Randallstown Community Center:

Back again, the "Does Image Matter?" panel has become a staple of the Black Wall Street events produced by Bmorenews - thus far - in Prince George's County and Pikesville. This time around, panelists include some pretty phenomena women to discuss women in the workplace. Panelists include Adrienne Watson Carver, Marsha Woodland, Courtnye Lynch, Marketing guru To Barnhardt, and Radio One's Ericka Alston.

The State of Black Business on Liberty Road panel will feature Timera Loftin - Owner of Loftin Love Daycare, Kim Bass Williams - Entrepreneur, and Jerome Stephens from Sen. Ben Cardin's office. The moderator is Adrienne Watson Carver, Owner of A Studio.

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Bmorenews presents "Does Image Matter?" at Eden's Lounge 4.17.13; J. Wyndal Gordon to be Honored, Panelist:

In addition, Bmorenews will recognize an icon in Baltimore – as youthful as he is. Attorney extraordinaire J. Wyndal Gordon, the Warrior Lawyer, is the man of the hour as we will take the time to thank him for all of his hard work on behalf of the disenfranchised.

https://www.facebook.com/events/559635647401459/?context=create

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Bmorenews presents ... "Does Image Matter?" :: Wed., April 17th :: 6 to 8 pm :: Eden's Lounge:

By Popular Demand: “Does Image Matter?” on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 from 6 to 8 pm at Eden’s Lounge in Baltimore (www.edenslounge.com). Come and hear what other business professionals are saying. This is a Special Presentation by Bmorenews.com and its Strategic Partners. With Pam Reaves moderating a women’s panel from 6 to 7 pm (Yes, a couple slots are open) and Marsha Jews moderating the men from 7 to 8 pm (Yes, again!), we will discuss image in today’s world. FREE food from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Baltimore. Bring your business cards. *Business networking at its finest!

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Traci Lynn :: Business Social :: Tues., April 23rd :: Gaithersburg: Read in Full >>

People For Change :: Business Networking :: 4/11/13:

The People for Change Coalition would like to invite you to a Business Networking event on Thursday, April 11, 2013 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at the Sheraton Silver Spring, 8777 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD.

The purpose of the event is to introduce you to the People for Change Coalition and discuss having a collective voice for small and minority businesses, access to capital, and ways to partner and share resources.

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GBBCC Wine & Pasta Reception :: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 6:30-9pm :: Rangos Building:

THE GREATER BALTIMORE BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MISSION

The GBBCC's mission is to provide support and leadership for the growth and development of black owned and operated businesses and to advocate for economic empowerment in the African American Community in the Greater Metropolitan Area.

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GBBCC Wine & Pasta Reception :: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 6:30-9pm :: Rangos Building:
Guest speakers include Paul Taylory and Joseph E. Morse, J.D. Read in Full >>

DC: SHOP FOR A CAUSE: Support The Washington Humane Society! (4/13/13):
Support local animals, support the Washington Humane Society and come to the 2013 Fashion for Paws runway show on April 13th at the National Building Museum.
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Black Wall Street Baltimore in Pikesville was a SUCCESS!: Read in Full >>

Legacy: Baltimore Celebrating Black Wall Street: Event to Honor Baltimore County Queen, Dr. Ella White Campbell:
It is with great honor that Bmorenews announces that Dr. Ella White Campbell will be joining us tomorrow for LEGACY: Baltimore Celebrating Black Wall Street during the Black Capitol Awards. We will honor this legend, responsible for helping develop the political capacity, growth and development in the African American community in Northwest Baltimore County, i.e. the Liberty Road corridor. Read in Full >>

Legacy: Baltimore Celebrating Black Wall Street: Event to Honor Dr. Sanford Siegel:
Dr. Siegel is concurrently a partner with Chesapeake Urology and its President and CEO. He has been in private practice urology in the Baltimore area for more than 25 years. As President of Chesapeake Urology, he has built the practice into one of the country's largest and highest quality urology practices, and the largest in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
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Keynote Speaker for LEGACY: Baltimore Celebrating Black Wall Street: Darrell B. Mobley, Acting Secretary, Maryland Department of Transportation:
BLACK WALL STREET KEYNOTE: Darrell B. Mobley was appointed by Governor Martin O’Malley to serve as Acting Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) effective August 1, 2012. As Acting Transportation Secretary, he oversees a $3.6 billion annual budget and 10,000-employee department. He has been the Deputy Transportation Secretary since the Governor’s initial appointment in January 2011. He also served as the Interim State Highway Administrator in 2011. Read in Full >>

"Does Image Matter?" Panel at Black Wall Street to feature Adrienne Watson Carver, 9:30 am (SHARP):
Bmorenews, Sisters4Sister Network, Inc., Sisters with a Plan, the Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce - along with the Entrepreneurial Development and Assistance Center at Morgan State University - will feature Adrienne Watson Carver on the "Does Image Matter?" panel at 9:30 am on Sat., March 30th at the Pikesville Library. The event is called LEGACY: Baltimore Celebrating Black Wall Street.
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Courtnye Lynch on “Does Image Matter?” Panel :: 9:30 am (SHARP) …. At LEGACY: Baltimore Celebrating Black Wall Street, 3/30/13:
People ask me all the time was I afraid to start a business...and THE HONEST ANSWER IS YES...ABSOLUTELY!! I was terrified BUT I also knew what I was doing was NOT working and would "FOREVER" keep me in my 10x10 cubicle! Now my time is truly MY TIME. Entrepreneurship has allowed me to define success on my own terms, travel the world, and blessed me with the opportunity to be the stay at home mom I always wanted to be. Read in Full >>

EDEN'S Lounge. Friday, March 29th. www.edenslounge.com:
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Sisters With A Plan, A Proud Sponsor of LEGACY: Baltimore Celebrating Black Wall Street, 3/30/13:
Sisters With A Plan, Inc. was established to create available housing to low economic women and families. Veria Horton is the CEO and founder of the organization. Horton along with her board, staff, volunteers and several supporters aim to make a difference in the housing industry for those in need and supports the ending of worldwide homelessness. Read in Full >>

Bmorenews, Sisters4Sisters Network Inc., and Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce to Honor Former Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith:

Mr. Smith has received numerous awards and recognition including:

The Daily Record Leadership in Law Award - 2011
The Good Scout Award - 2009
The Dundalk Renaissance Corporation, Renaissance Man of the Year - 2008
The National Association of Counties, County Courthouse Award - 2006
Greater Baltimore Committee Regional Visionary Award - 2005
St. Thomas More Society, Man for All Seasons Award - 1995
Wheeling Jesuit University Distinguished Alumnus Award - 1987
Black Renaissance Orchard Street Church Committee Recognition Award - 1982
Maryland Jaycees, One of the Five Outstanding Young Marylanders - 1973

Mr. Smith assists in complex litigation and business matters, land use, administrative law and governmental affairs.

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Legacy: Baltimore Celebrating Black Wall Street: Event to Honor Baltimore County Legend Dave Green:
Tickets are $30. RSVP to www.blackwallstreetbaltimore.eventbrite.com. Read in Full >>

Pam Reaves :: Pikesville Library :: Sat., April 20th: Read in Full >>

Legacy: Baltimore Celebrating Black Wall Street: Event to Feature Melanie Bonita, Author:

Both of Melanie Bonita’s books “Daily Dose of Determination” and “Daily Dose of Decisions” became #1 Amazon Bestsellers in the Kindle Hot New Releases in the Christian Prayer Books category.

Creative Praise International was birthed in 2008 out of obedience to the Holy Spirit. God has also given her a vision to help women be healthier through dance and gospel fitness workouts.

Melanie Bonita with her gospel fitness class has been featured in the news, magazines and on television internationally to include Newsweek Magazine, Yahoo News, CBS, and NBC just to name a few.

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Legacy: Baltimore Celebrating Black Wall Street: Event to Honor Business Heroes & Sheroes: CHARLES R. OWENS, PRESIDENT, NEW BALTIMORE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
Mr. Owens is a native Baltimorean, married with two adult children and two grandchildren. Charles has been involved in business development for much of his adult life. A product of the Baltimore City Public School System, Johns Hopkins University, and Dartmouth College, he has been in leadership positions of several organizations throughout the City. Read in Full >>