Business News
The Fly Wire's Marcy Crump Among Featured Speakers at April Biz Soiree '09 (4.20.09) at the New Baltimore Hilton's Diamond Tavern, 401 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore - 6 to 8 pm:
Baltimore Native Marcy Evans Crump is the founder of The Flywire, Inc., a Baltimore-based multi-media company. Evans-Crump’s primary mission is to promote the Baltimore metropolitan scene and all of its hidden treasures and talents, and highlight phenomenal Baltimoreans. Read in Full >>
The Award-winning Gloria Berthold Larkin of Target Gov Among Featured Speakers at April Biz Soiree, Mon., April 20, 2009 at New Baltimore Hilton, 401 West Pratt St. in Baltimore; Set Menu Available; Parking Available in the hotel garage:
President of Marketing Outsource Associates, Inc. (MOA) and its division, TargetGov, Gloria Berthold Larkin is an author and business consultant who can help take the right business to the next level. Read in Full >>
MB&CRD, GBBCC and www.bmorenews.com present April Biz Soiree:
And the best goes on! On Monday, April 20, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm at the New Baltimore Hilton's Diamond Tavern (www.diamondtavern.com), the Minority Business & Consumer Resource Directory (www.mbcrd.com), the Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce (www.gbbcc.biz) and www.bmorenews.com will present the April Biz Soiree. The Soiree is an extension of the bmorenews.com's HARAMBEE Dinner Club which began in the fall of 2002. Since then, special featured guests have included Sen. Ben Cardin, then-candidate for Maryland Lt. Governor - Michael Steele, Attorney General Doug Gansler, and Commercial Interiors President Kevin Johnson. Read in Full >>
TGR: March Soiree ’09 – Business Networking at its Finest: ‘Tis Good When Brethren Dwell Together’:
March Soiree '09: Business-networking at its finest!
Support black business. After all, it is the engine of the community and a top supporter of the concept of family.
Stay-tuned to www.bmorenews.com for details on our next business-networking event.
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Montgomery’s Delegate Taylor Hosts State’s 1st-ever MBE Night in Annapolis:
The State of Maryland served as witness Tuesday night as the first-ever Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Night unfolded at the Lowe House Office Building’s Multipurpose Room. Hundreds, including members of the Maryland Legislature and state government, attended.
At the center of it all was Montgomery County Delegate Herman Taylor, a small business owner himself, who has been on the front lines for the minority business community in Maryland.
SBA Applauds the Economic Stimulus Plan:
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will have a significant impact on small businesses and on the credit crunch, providing tax incentives and financing opportunities that will help them create jobs.
Declines in SBA lending volume last year, which are continuing in FY 2009, reflect problems in the broader credit markets, and present a significant hurdle to small business seeking credit. This tightening is due to a variety of factors, including a deteriorating economy, a lack of liquidity in the banking system, the reluctance of many lenders to extend new loans, weaker finances at small businesses, and uncertainty about taking on new debt on the part of many entrepreneurs.
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Meet Steve Umberger of the SBA:
Stephen D. Umberger, District Director, is responsible for the delivery and management of the
U. S. Small Business Administration’s financial, business development, and government contracting programs throughout the state of Maryland, with the exception of Prince George’s and Montgomery counties.
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Larry Collins Among Featured Guests at March Soiree '09 - Business Networking at its Finest!:
On Tuesday, March 24, 2009 (6 to 8 pm), bmorenews.com and its partners will present the March Soiree '09 - Business Networking at its Finest! - at the new Baltimore Hilton's Diamond Tavern featuring Baltimore City State's Attorney Patricia Jessamy and a host of business professionals from Howard County, including Larry Collins. Collins is the Executive Director of the Howard County Tech Council. Read in Full >>
BIZ PROFILE: Meet Doris E. McMillon:
Doris E. McMillon is the President and Chief Strategist Officer for McMillon Communications, Inc., a full-service communications and marketing firm specializing in strategic positioning, branding and effective communications. Read in Full >>
Madame State's Attorney to Speak at March Soiree '09:
The State's Attorney for Baltimore City, Pat Jessamy, will deliver comments at the March Soiree '09 at the New Baltimore Hilton. RSVP to 443.223.8759.
Born in Hollandale, Mississippi, on July 26, 1948. Jackson State University, B.A. (history & political science), 1970; University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 1974.
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MEET GLORIA MAYFIELD BANKS:
Who is Gloria?
Gloria Mayfield Banks has consistently beaten the odds to achieve phenomenal success in her life and business. She defied Dyslexia to earn a college degree and a Harvard MBA, left an abusive marriage and a corporate career at IBM 20 years ago to sell lipstick – quickly ascending to Elite Executive National Sales Director with Mary Kay, Inc. Today, Gloria earns millions in a worldwide networking sales business and travels the globe from her Baltimore home to speak with audiences seeking her People Building advice on how they can create a better life for themselves. Read in Full >>
BMORENEWS Welcomes Be Framed!:
BMORENEWS.com would like to take the time to welcome Be Framed to the family.
FMI, please visit Be Framed at 8115 Liberty Rd., or call 410.655.6468. They are open Tuesday through Saturday.
10th Annual Minority Business Summit Underway:
Last night before a packed audience, Visionary Marketing Group's LaRian Finney and company laid down the darn thing! Finney, who has been providing this type of business forum for the past 10 years as a way to give back to the community, stayed true to form.
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Soiree ’09: “Special Thanks” from www.bmorenews.com:
“Special Thanks” to all who supported and attended BMORENEWS’ 6th Annual Black Business Week Soiree at the Baltimore Hilton on Tuesday. Over 200 attended. Read in Full >>
Invitation to MBE Night in Annapolis:
Montgomery County Delegate Herman Taylor cordially invites Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) to MBE Night in Annapolis on Monday, March 16th. This first-ever event will provide the Minority Business Enterprise sector with valuable information pertaining to current legislation and emerging opportunities. Read in Full >>
