Black Enterprise back issues from July 2006:
The best companies for African Americans.
Jul 01, 2006 ... Throughout the month we'll provide expanded coverage of the ...
Web tools.
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Resource line.
Jul 01, 2006 ... Whatever your professional or entrepreneurial needs, you can find advice at blackenterprise.com. Interactive Media Editor Philana ...
Tribute to a trailblazer, hero, and friend.(Darwin N. Davis Sr.)
Jul 01, 2006; ... On April 16, 2006, a true hero went on to glory. With the death of Darwin N. Davis Sr. on that Easter Sunday morning, the black business community lost a true trailblazer and great champion--and I lost my best friend, "Double D." Darwin was part of the generation of black ...
The truth about diversity in advertising.(Black Enterprise)
Jul 01, 2006 ... For the second year, BLACK ENTERPRISE has unveiled its list of corporate diversity leaders. There's good news and bad news. We'll give you the good news first. After researching the largest 1,000 companies and 50 global entities with strong U.S. operations over the past several ...
Home maintenance is key.
Jul 01, 2006; ... In the article "Preparing to Buy A Home" in the March 2006 issue, I noticed that it talked about preparing a budget, but didn't give details. As someone with a 15-year mortgage who is about to make my Sinai payment, I think you need to advise new homeowners to build plenty of flexibility ...
Varied options for success.(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2006; ... I OWN A MARKETING FIRM THAT SPECIALIZES IN CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP marketing and fulfillment. The name of my company is Kharisma Creative Solutions Inc. and it's located in Ajax, Ontario, Canada (just outside of Toronto). I have been a reader of BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine for over ...
The economics of success.(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2006; ... I HAVE BEEN A SUBSCRIBER TO BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine since my graduation from Howard University in 1989. Earl G. Graves St. was the commencement keynote speaker that year, and he offered a free six-month trial subscription to all Howard University graduates that year. I'm an ...
A better perspective.(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2006; ... I commend BE on providing insight into mental illness with Back Talk in the April 2006 issue. Bebe Moore Campbell's responses hit home. My 12-year-old son is currently an in-patient in a psychiatric hospital. He has bipolar disorder. Mental illness does not affect only the ...
Stamping out ignorance.(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2006; ... IT IS ESPECIALLY NOTABLE THAT A business magazine is discussing the issue of mental illness, as it constitutes half of the top 10 causes of disability worldwide (Back Talk, April 2006). I am a social workprofessor (and single parent) with a successful career, and I have manic ...
Keeping us well-equipped.(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2006; ... AS A PROUD SUBSCRIBER TO BLACK ENTERPRISE MAGAZINE, I JUST HAD TO give credit where it's due. I have been reading BE for years and have acquired a lot of vital information from it. I'm the owner of a successful independent record label in Augusta, Georgia, and the information I've obtained ...
Keep making career moves.(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2006; ... IT WAS VERY INTERESTING AND ENLIGHTENING TO READ THE PERSPECTIVES and experiences of the new managers regarding their new responsibilities ("Congratulations, You're a Manager! Now What?" April 2006). In the future, would it be possible to highlight constant promotions to acclimate young ...
Industrial/Service 100 list.(Correction notice)
Jul 01, 2006 ... Due to a printing error, the companies that were ranked between No, 21 and No. 40 were excluded from the June 2006 issue. The correction (right) provides you with the omitted ...
Fighting town.(Service industries)(Table)
Jul 01, 2006 ... <Pre> FIGHTING TOWN This Last Chief Year Year Company Location Executive 2122 Anderson-DuBose Co. Solon, CH Warren Anderson 2223 Thompson Hospitality Herndon, VA Warren M ....
Top designer advances: Ralph Gilles speeds ahead at Chrysler.(DaimlerChrysler AG. Chrysler Group's Ralph V. Gilles)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006; ... If Ralph V. Gilles were an off-road vehicle, he would be "Trail Rated," a badge of honor bestowed on Jeep 4x4s that meet stringent requirements and perform under challenging conditions. Gilles, 36, was recently promoted to vice president of Jeep/Truck and Component Design for ...
MV transportation loses contract bid: awarding practices spark federal investigation.
Jul 01, 2006; ... A federal investigation is probing whether a multimillion-dollar government contract recommended for a BE 100s company but awarded to a white-owned firm--at a higher cost--was a case of bid-rigging. Last November, Springfield, Massachusetts-based Pioneer Valley Transit ...
Where's the CBC now? Observers say Caucus has little power in Republican-controlled congress.(Congressional Black Caucus Foundation)
Jul 01, 2006; ... There once was a time when members of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke and people listened. That time has come and gone Today, the group, with a few exceptions, has very little power to shape and influence legislation that affects African Americans. Thirty-plus years after ...
Unionization decreasing among black workers: big fight brewing as companies cut pension and healthcare costs.
Jul 01, 2006; ... Union membership among blacks has dropped by almost 50% in the last two decades according to a study by the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Economic and Policy Research. The study found that 31.7% of all black workers were unionized in 1983, but only 16.6% were in 2004. Last ...
Concessions Miami wins $150 million contract: firm wins open-market bid to provide concessions at Miami International Airport.(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006; ... The Miami-Dade County Commission voted unanimously to award black-owned Concessions Miami a 10-year, $150 million deal with Miami International Airport. Per the agreement, Concessions Miami will begin construction, financing, subleasing, and management of eight dining facilities within the ...
Is millennium digital media calling it quits? Company sells off majority of cable subscriber accounts.(Millennium Digital Media, Wave Division Holdings L.L.C.)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006; ... Millennium Digital Media (No. 41 on the BE INDUSTRIAL/SERVICE 100 list with $102.3 million in sales) recently signed an agreement to sell roughly 75,000 of its cable subscriber accounts to Wave Division Holdings L.L.C., an Internet and phone services company in Kirkland, Washington, for an ...
NYC burial ground declared national monument.(New York City)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006; ... A slave burial ground in lower Manhattan has officially been declared a national monument by President Bush. More than 400 remains from the 17th to 18th centuries have been discovered at the site, dubbed the ...
Minar Products, maker of all-natural soap and toothpaste, has taken its first steps toward national distribution.(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006; ... Minar Products, maker of all-natural soap and toothpaste, has taken its first steps toward national distribution. Based in Chicago, Minar's products will now be available in Jewel-Osco stores in Chicago and in Walgreens stores in Illinois and Indiana. "These deals are important because it ...
Terri Franklin and her Accents of Color pantyhose line finally have a leg in the door at major retail stores.(Nordstrom)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006; ... Terri Franklin and her Accents of Color pantyhose line finally have a leg in the door at major retail stores. Nordstrom stores now carry the hosiery line made for women of color. Select T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores will debut the line this fall. Franklin's goals are "to expand the line ...
Trade schools sapping pockets dry? Those seeking associate degrees are racking up as much debt as those in four-year schools.
Jul 01, 2006; ... African Americans graduating with associate degrees from for-profit institutions such as trade schools are racking up nearly as much debt as those graduating from public four-year colleges. Furthermore, the technical school graduates tend to earn less and are therefore getting limited ...
Moving on up: equity from your first home can be your ticket to finding a place that's bigger and better.(Brittie and Andrae Crawford)
Jul 01, 2006; ... It's easy to understand Brittie and Andrae Crawford's excitement about buying a new house. They had outgrown their starter home, a three-bedroom, 1,900-square-foot property in Long Beach, California. "There was no garage, and you had to go outside to do the laundry," says Brittle, 33, an ...
Capital improvements: Michael Manns likes companies that benefit from corporate spending.
Jul 01, 2006; ... In today's market, high value growth companies with sustainable earnings are the best bets, according to Michael Manns, senior vice president and senior portfolio manager at Phoenix Investment Partners' Engemann Asset Management in Pasadena, California. Manns and his team of industry ...
Think long, think right: by relying on trend-setting firms, Larry Folmar realized positive results.
Jul 01, 2006; ... In the year since he selected a portfolio of five stocks for BLACK ENTERPRISE, Larry Folmar, president and chief executive officer of Southfield, Michigan-based Folmar Financial Group Inc., maintains that the U.S. economy has been extremely volatile. Contributing factors include the ...
Midyear money moves: sometimes staying ahead of the market means sticking with a proven investment plan.
Jul 01, 2006; ... When the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to slow economic growth and keep inflation at bay, Wall Street gets jittery. But for individual investors keeping close tabs on their portfolios, patience may translate into solid returns. That's the thinking of experts like Farmer, a ...
Financing rental property.(MONEY MATTERS)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006; ... RENTAL PROPERTY Q A I am a 33-year-old female seeking to increase my wealth through real estate investing. I have great credit but little money to put down. I do not want to take money out of my current home. I read an article where a person received 100% financing ...
Paving her way: movie producer carves out a low-budget niche to make big strides in Hollywood.(Effie T. Brown)
Jul 01, 2006; ... Being able to produce quality movies on tight budgets is a source of pride for Effie T. Brown, 34, president and founder of Los Angeles-based Duly Noted Inc. In fact, she enjoys the responsibility and challenges that come her way as her full-service movie production firm handles everything ...
Balanced learning: the key to the Primrose School franchise model is an innovative approach.
Jul 01, 2006; ... In 2004, Angelo and Melissa Pettis called the Primrose School Franchising Co., hoping to open a childcare facility. They were turned down. "Primrose has a screening process," Angelo, 34, says, admitting that he and his wife, 38, didn't clearly present how they would finance an ...
Major League Baseball: everything vendors need to know to hit one out of the ballpark.(Especially for You Gift Baskets)
Jul 01, 2006; ... When Debra Harris, president of Especially for You Gift Baskets, was asked by Major League Baseball to fill an order worth $50,000, she was ready to play ball. The custom-designed gift-basket maker created and delivered more than 300 gifts for organizers, players, and their wives who ...
PEOs to the rescue: Professional Employer Organizations help entrepreneurs get back to business.
Jul 01, 2006; ... It's no secret that the fun of running a company is not in the details. Managing human resources paperwork, payroll, and recruiting all take time and money away from actual business. That's why Geary Broadnax decided to seek help with the details. He turned to a PEO: a ...
Nonprofit resources.(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006; ... Q I am an African American woman and my business is Pillars of Dreams Inc., which is a nonprofit organization that provides permanent supportive housing for homeless and disadvantaged women and their minor children. My question is how does a nonprofit organization find the resources to ...
Watch your tone: Vernon Irvin says video will usher in the next wave of mobile content.
Jul 01, 2006; ... Ringtones began as a novel way for cellular phone users to personalize their incoming calls, but they have rapidly grown into a huge cash generator for musicians and mobile operators seeking to boost revenues. Now, ringtones are the most popular type of content purchased and downloaded ...
Unleash your PDA'S power: become more productive by tapping into your personal digital assistant.
Jul 01, 2006; ... Like most personal digital assistant users, Anthony Griffin, the Beverly Hills plastic surgeon seen on ABC-TV's Extreme Makeover, primarily used his handheld device as an electronic address book and calendar. But after he attended a Franklin Covey time management seminar that included PDA ...
Avoiding the 'phishing' hook: new online scares and virus attacks undermine your business.(E-BUSINESS)
Jul 01, 2006; ... There was a time when the biggest online threat was a virus that spread to every name in an address book and pollinated multiple computers. Known as worms, they were an inconvenience but were fairly simple to eradicate with a clean sweep from an updated anti-virus program and a lecture to ...
Resources for E-business templates.(CYBERWISE)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006; ... Q I have been considering starting a virtual business to provide technical services or possibly an online retail Website. Where can I find resources that provide e-business templates for Websites to include database back-ends? --P. Nesby Woodbridge, VA I found an ...
Leading the orchestra: conductor Michael Morgan creates beautiful music.(CAREER PROFILE)(Biography)
Jul 01, 2006; ... While most kids get a kick out of flailing their arms about and mimicking the gestures of a conductor, Michael Morgan was inspired to make a career out of performing such acts at the tender age of 9, "I decided I would be a conductor, just from seeing someone pretend to conduct on ...
The art of persuasion: how to get what you want from employers, clients, and staff.(MAKING CONNECTIONS)
Jul 01, 2006; ... As vice president at Baltimore-based T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., Jerome Clark, 45, has found that selling is a critical part of managing more than 400 clients and over $11.5 billion. Throughout his career, he's learned that all business exchanges involve sales--not just products and ...
Seeking science.(SINCE YOU ASKED)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006; ... Q I currently attend Florida A & H University. I am majoring in chemistry and plan to pursue pharmacy. I have three years before I graduate, but I was wondering what opportunities exist in science. I go to career fairs and the amount of people looking for people with chemistry degrees ...
Convention calendar.(POWERPLAY)
Jul 01, 2006 ... The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives 30th Annual Conference and Exhibition July 7-12; Cincinnati; 703-658-1529; www.noblenational.org NAACP 97th Annual Convention July 15-20; Washington, D.C.; 410-580-5780; www.naacp.org 10th Annual ...
General Electric Co.(ON THE MOVE)(appoints Eric LaBat)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006 ... 1 Eric LaBat has been named chief marketing officer for the Rail Services unit of General Electric Co. In this newly created position, LaBat is charged with overseeing studies of consumers ...
E. Ramone Segree has joined The Jackie Robinson Foundation as vice president and chief development officer.(ON THE MOVE)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006 ... 2 E. Ramone Segree has joined The Jackie Robinson Foundation as vice president and chief development officer. A veteran fundraising executive, Segree brings a range of experience. He most recently served as president of his own ...
Technology Products Division of Sony Electronics.(ON THE MOVE)(Tanya M. Diggs )(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006 ... 3 Tanya M. Diggs has been promoted to general manager/director of corporate marketing for the Information Technology Products Division of Sony Electronics. In her new ...
Robert Dixon has joined the National Hockey League as senior director of finance.(ON THE MOVE)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006 ... 4 Robert Dixon has joined the National Hockey League as senior director of finance. He is charged with overseeing all of the NHL's financial reporting, including general accounting and budgets and forecasts. He also serves ...
Nickelodeon Networks.(ON THE MOVE)(appoints Marsha E. Williams)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006 ... 5 Marsha E. Williams has been promoted to senior vice president of research and planning at Nickelodeon Networks. A nine-year veteran of the company, Williams is credited with establishing Nickelodeon as the leader in information and ...
The value of appreciation: The Phillips family is using property as the foundation for reaching their financial goals.(BLACK WEALTH INITIATIVE: THE VALUE OF APPRECIATION)
Jul 01, 2006; ... BRANDON PHILLIPS LEARNED THE value of being financially independent by watching his father, who owned a carpet store. "My dad was a person who worked hard," says the 31-year-old native of Pasadena, California, "but I always appreciated the flexibility he had with his timer He had time for ...
What to expect at closing: knowing the process can take the mystery and fear out of owning real estate.(HOMEOWNERSHIP PART 5 OF 5)
Jul 01, 2006; ... WHEN TAMEKA JONES AND DEMETRIE Hylick were rushing to the meeting to close on their two-bedroom townhouse, the Baltimore couple was both excited and fearful. Engaged to be married in July 2007, the two were elated to buy their first home, but they were pressed for time because their ...
Cake man: creating edible works of art for high-profile clients.(PROFILE)(Raven Patrick De'Sean Dennis III)(Biography)
Jul 01, 2006; ... IT WAS A FRIDAY AFTERNOON IN 1992. Raven Patrick De'Sean Dennis III was moving about his New York apartment, preparing to host a Sunday dinner for a choir from Benedict College. Then the telephone rang. An executive chef named Conrad pleaded with Dennis--known as Cake Man ...
The 40 best companies for diversity: our second annual listing reveals the top performers in supplier, workforce, management, and board diversity. A bonus: We identify the leaders in marketing spending to reach black consumers.(SPECIAL REPORT)(Company rankings)
Jul 01, 2006; ... IN THE MIDST OF MARCHES, protests, and battles for equality, in 1969, D. Parke Gibson's The $30 Billion Negro was published. It was a book that presented African Americans as a viable consumer market--a $30 billion market that had been ignored by Wall Street and Madison Avenue, "In those ...
Hitting a high note: accomplished composer overcomes dyslexia.(TRIALS & TRIUMPHS)
Jul 01, 2006; ... Give Darryl S. Duncan three simple words such as "funky," "mid-tempo," and "urban," and he'll compose a full musical score. The 43-year-old composer, songwriter, and producer is gifted enough to take a client's instruction and create a melody in his head. Yet, something he does with so ...
Tune in to yourself: when you listen to yourself, good things start to happen.(PEAK PERFORMANCE)
Jul 01, 2006; ... For most of her adolescence, Asha Tyson was labeled a problem child by family members and teachers. Her family said she was skinny, ugly, and that nobody wanted her. Her teachers thought she was dumb, especially since she had a D average in high school. What's more, Tyson says she was ...
A new direction.(PEP TALK)(managing foster home cares)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006; ... Q I work with the Department of Juvenile Justice, but I've had dreams of opening up a foster home/ after-care program for troubled kids. I have written down plans, gone over them several times, and spoken to people about them, but I'm not getting anywhere. Can you point me in the right ...
Living the glamorous life: how to look like a millionaire without breaking the bank.(CONSUMER LIFE)
Jul 01, 2006; ... Everyone likes to live the glamorous life. But what if you don't have a six-figure income? What if, in fact, you have two kids, a mortgage, and make $60,000 or less? Either you have to spend less or make more--or both! If making more is not in your near future, focus on spending less ...
Making the grade: new scoring system introduced by credit agencies.(CREDIT MANAGEMENT)
Jul 01, 2006; ... When you think about your credit score, Fair Isaac Corp.'s three-digit FICO score most likely comes to mind. But if the three credit-reporting agencies have their way, a new grading system may soon take effect. The new scoring model, called "VantageScore," is the joint effort ...
Starting a scholarship.(ASK YOUR ADVOCATE)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006; ... Q Where can I locate information regarding the "how-to's" of starting a scholarship to make sure that I cover all of the legal aspects? A. Burnell-Thomas Via the Internet A According to www.idealist.org, there are quite a few things you can do to get your ...
The tea spot: Lisa R. Campbell brews a perfect cup.(THE ENTHUSIAST)(Urban Tea Party)
Jul 01, 2006; ... Two flavorful international experiences sparked a passion for tea in Lisa Campbell. "You must try this, child," offered a cafe owner in Jamaica back in 1998 who was serving the ruby-tinged, South African Rooibos (pronounced roy boss) tea. Then three years ago, a trip to London that ...
Where the old world meets the new: southwest England offers romance, nostalgia, and some little-known black history.(FIRST-CLASS TICKET)
Jul 01, 2006; ... Usually, London is the focal point for all news out of England. But if you want to know where transatlantic slavery began--or to experience the English countryside of romantic, historical novels--you'll have to fly 120 miles to the southwest, starting at Bristol. Situated on the ...
It's all in the mix: DiAunte Robinson's summer drink specials.(EXECUTIVE ENTERTAINING)
Jul 01, 2006; ... What's your favorite drink? Odds are you have more than one. And even if you don't, there's great probability that "the usual" now comes in several flavored varieties. Mixologist DiAunte Robinson (www.mixologistdiaunte.com), who works at one of New York City's swankiest bars and also pours ...
Get ready for summer's hottest networking exchange!(GOLF & TENNIS CHALLENGE)
Jul 01, 2006; ... Now is the time to start making plans to attend the hottest leisure/networking event of the year--the 13th annual Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge! This legendary event attracts more than 1,200 of the nation's top African American business executives looking for a lively ...
Back talk: with Colin Powell.(Interview)
Jul 01, 2006; ... No longer on the world stage since his retirement in 2004, former Secretary of State Colin Powell is channeling his energy into efforts that hit closer to home. As founding chairman of America's Promise, Powell challenged the nation to provide social resources and educational ...