Business News
TGR: July Biz Soiree Continues the Pace!:
Last night, for me, was simply magnificent. BMORENEWS’ monthly business networking affair was truly a keeper, and apparently gave just about all who attended a reason to smile. The real beauty was hooking-up people in certain industries, like real estate, with others in the same industry. Read in Full >>
Who Is She? PG Chamber's Pres. & CEO Rhonda Slade to speak at July Soiree:
The Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce announced Rhonda Slade as the new interim President & CEO back in November 2008.
Having formerly served as the Chamber’s Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Slade upholds the Chamber’s mission of advancing the interests of business in Prince George’s County. As the interim President & CEO, Ms. Slade toils arduously to serve the needs of the Chamber’s members by providing business and professional development opportunities, playing a strong advocacy role on the local, state and federal levels and creating opportunities to heighten the Chamber’s visibility throughout the community.
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Mill Tech CEO Terrence Williams, PG Chamber's Rhonda Slade, Odessa Hopkins among features at July Soiree:
These Soirees are an extension of the HARAMBEE (Swahili for "all pull together") go back to the fall of 2002. Speakers have included elected officials from all three levels of government, business leaders and entrepreneurs. From Kevin Johnson of Commercial Interiors to Delegate Herman Taylor of Montgomery County, these events are designed to provide access to opportunities.
Whether the topic is The State of MBE's or slots or contracts for the $1.8 billion expanion of BWI-Marshall Airport, these events encapsule the interrelationship of politics and economics.
On this Tuesday (7.21.09) at Velleggia's Italian Seafood Restaurant (110 Water Street) from 6 to 8 pm, the July Biz Soiree will convene. All are welcome to attend this FREE business networking affair. Please RSVP to 443.858.2684.
July 21st Soiree to feature Odessa Hopkins: Business Networking at its Finest:
The Tuesday, July 21st Business Soiree is all set and ready to go. It will be from 6 to 8 pm and held at Velleggia's Italian Seafood Restaurant at 110 Water Street in Downtown Baltimore. RSVP to 443.858.2684.
Featured guests include Wendell Sutton of the Governor's Office of Minority Affairs, real estate gurus Marcel Umphery and his partner - Mike Jones, Eric Stewart of e Media and e Mortgage Solutions, and a wonderfully charismatic dynamo from the Prince George's County/Washington area - Ms. Odessa Hopkins.
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July SOIREE is Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at VELLEGGIA's Italian Seafood Restaurant from 6 to 8 pm:
This is exclusively for the business-minded. Prime networking opportunity to blend with movers and shakers in the Baltimore and DC markets. Topics will include real estate and Maryland's Stimulus Package. This includes, of course, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act as administered under President Barack Obama. Come, listen, learn and network at this BMORENEWS Exclusive event.
Admission is FREE, however, please RSVP by calling 443.858.2684.
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Tuesday, July 21st Soiree at Velleggia's to feature Eric Stewart:
BMORENEWS.com presents - in conjunction with a litany of strategic partners - the July Soiree on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Velleggia's Italian Seafood Restaurant at 110 Water Street from 6 to 8 pm.
One of our featured speakers is a home-grown product of whom so many are proud, Eric Stewart.
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Brian Conyers, G.M. for the Radisson Lord Baltimore Hotel:
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. Read in Full >>
FREE Mary Kay Facial and Brow Wax at XSCAPE Hair Studio in Owings Mills:
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.
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MDWIT's Joan Worthington to Speak at BMORENEWS' June 23rd Biz Soiree:
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.
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BMORENEWS.com and the HARAMBEE Dinner Club Present the June Soiree ‘09:
The speakers for June 23rd’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.
June Soiree Speakers include Dawn P. Jackson:
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)
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Greater Baltimore Black Chamber Holds Annual Gala:
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.
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THE RLJ COMPANIES RANK HIGH ON BLACK ENTERPRISE'S 'B.E. 100'S LIST' IN AUTOMOTIVE, BANKING, AND INDUSTRIAL/SERVICES:
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. Read in Full >>
Maryland Minority Contractors Association's (MMCA) 2009 Member Directory:
Please support these local businesses, all of whom are members of the Maryland Minority Contractors Association Read in Full >>
