Friday, May 28, 2010

On May 27, 2010 Black Business Works launched its first networking event in the Queens



On May 27, 2010 Black Business Works launched its first networking event in the Queens area. Over 40 small business owners participated in the launch. Phil Andrews, President of the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. was the special guest speaker. The topic for the Breakfast meeting was "The Importance of belonging to a network". Sherise Patterson is the President of the Queens Division of Black Business Works.

2004, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation reported that Black men and women are 50% more likely to start businesses than their white counterparts. The study also revealed that while millions of Black businesses are launched each year, many of those businesses fail. Entrepreneur Hanif Russell has seen this scenario of start-up and failure in the Black business community play out time and time again in his home state of New York, which also happens to lead the numbers in annual Black business startups.

That’s why in December 2008, frustrated with the lack of support within the Black business community, Russell launched Black Business Works.

Russell says black business failure often occurs because there isn’t a strong business network that focuses on the needs of black-owned businesses. He founded Black Business Works to be that strong network black businesses need to succeed.
Black Business Works facilitates the role of raising the awareness in the black community of black professional business services offered to the black community and beyond.

The organization’s services are designed to help black businesses become financially sustainable and garner support from the black community. Russell believes if more money is spent with black-owned businesses, then black businesses will have a better chance for financial stability and business growth. The community spending approach has been utilized within other communities with much success, with Black Business Works we will see more Black businesses succeed.

Visit http://www.blackbusinessworks.com for more information on upcoming events and to be placed on our mailing list for upcoming events.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

GW Monthly (Networking Event with A Purpose) Presents Thursday, May 27, 2010 NYC



GW Monthly (Networking Event with A Purpose) Presents Thursday, May 27, 2010 NYC

The purpose of GW Monthly Networking Event is build meaningful and powerful relationships which have a profound impact on economic development for all attendees.

GW Monthly Networking goal is for attendees to get to know, like and trust one another, thereby increasing the number of quality business transactions among the group.

Speaker: Stacie Grant

Topic: Creating Your Own Luck

Strategies To Increase The Success of Your Business

About Stacie Grant

Stacie N.C. Grant, Entrepreneur, Event Planner, Motivational Speaker is founder of C&G Enterprises. Her C&G Scholars Program provides life skills, leadership training, facilitation and coaching to various community based organizations, youth programs and women’s organizations. The success rate of the participants is a direct result of Ms. Grant's innate ability to inspire individuals to make the changes necessary to live their best lives.


TESTIMONIALS

I am very excited about becoming a member of the GW Monthly Networking Event. This network has been very instrumental in assisting me with my personal development and business goals. If you are not a member of the GW Network, I encourage you to join today.

– Karen Babb


I really enjoyed the GW Monthly Networking event, it was insightful, informative and most importantly I got to network with many business professionals. This event was awesome."

- Lucia Lucia Bennett, Mary Kay Consultant


"I love the GW Monthly Networking Event, there are so many successful and powerful men and women that attend who actually want to share resources and empower others. This network is a wonderful addition to my Empire Builders Wealth Alliance that I have formed.”

-Jacqueline Wilson

To view our photo album click on link here: http://gwmonthlynetwork.shutterfly.com/

Limited Seating RSVP A Must! No Exceptions.

To RSVP Via Telephone Contact: 1.888.340.3409

Georgia Woodbine georgiawoodbine@yahoo.com

Phil Andrews philandrews2001@yahoo.com


View GW Network Newsletter click here http://tinyurl.com/nu399b

You can now follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/gwnetwork


About Hosts:

Phil Andrews, Master Networker has lectured throughout New York State at various colleges and universities. He was the Vice President and Marketing Director of the Haircut Hut franchise for over a decade. He is also featured in a book published by, Mr. Robert H. Adams entitled, 15 years of Minority Business Development. Currently, he is the Public Relations Director for Hempstead Horn Newspaper, African Atlantic Genealogical Association, and 100 Black Men of Long Island. Mr. Andrews is a current member of the Caribbean- American Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc., Former Chairman of Public Relations for The United Black Men of Queens, Inc., and member of the New York Association of Black Journalist, National Black Public Relations Society of New York, and Urban League of Long Island Young Professionals.

In October of 1995, Mr. Andrews was presented the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce/Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year Award.

In 1998, he was presented with the Nassau Council of Chambers/West Indian Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year Award. He has also received a citation from the 18th Assembly District of Long Island New York, Assemblywomen Earlene Hooper Hill. In 2005 Mr. Andrews received a Proclamation for Outstanding Service to New York's 10th Congressional District presented by Congressman Ed Towns. Mr. Andrews has received Proclamations from former Nassau County Executive Thomas S. Gullotta, and former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Mr. Richard Guardino. In December 2005 Mr. Andrews was inducted into the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. as a Member Visionary.

Phil has served the community in multiple ways. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce, Roosevelt Kiwanis, 100 Black Men of Long Island, and the West Indian Chamber of Commerce as the Public Relation Director. Mr. Andrews currently runs a business network named the "Power Networking Business Seminar Series". As a certified mentor, he is looking forward to mentoring more young men as well as continuing to work and serve communities. Mr. Andrews was featured in the NY Report Magazine as one of the Top Networking Organizers in the NYC metropolitian area.


Georgia Woodbine, Products That Move You - Sparking an inspirational phenomenon wherever she goes, national bestselling author/motivational speaker/life coach - Georgia Woodbine shares her experiences, secrets to success and strategies from the entertainment industry that transitioned into her successful publishing company.

Ms. Woodbine is author of National Best Selling book “How To Make Big Bucks Without Selling Your Soul”, Jewels of Inspiration and Reflections: The Journey of Life, How To Choose Your Career Path, and has produced life changing audio CD’s "Make it Happen" and DVD's "Live By Your Design” and Fight For Your Life: How To Stimulate Your Own Personal Economy as well as other motivational/informational products that empower many in communities worldwide.

Ms. Woodbine is one of the world’s leading authorities in personal, business and spiritual development. Ms. Woodbine has appeared 98.7 Kiss FM Wake Up Club, Conversations With Mayor Ernest D. Davis, of Mt. Vernon, New York, Air America Radio, 93.5FM, 90.3FM - other credits include, Mt. Vernon Inquirer, Star Ledger Newspaper, Hempstead Times, Black Star News, International Epoch Times, Harlem Business Magazine, Roll Out Magazine, New York Trend Magazine, and many others. She has also been listed as one of the top ten books in 2006 by the #1 book club in the country.

She has been invited as a guest speaker at The Learning Annex in NYC, Time Warner, Georgian Court University, Stony Brook University, Rutgers University, Howard University, Medgar Evers College, as well as a long list of other network organizations and churches, just to name a few. She has also served as fellow panelist with other well renowned speakers such as: Dr. Dennis Kimbro, Dr. Farrah Gray and Terrie Williams.

Her credentials include 15 years of entrepreneurial business success as well as an extensive marketing background. She worked in the entertainment industry with over ten years of experience working for a variety of companies such as; Def Jam, PolyGram, WNYU Radio, WQHT-Hot 97, Black Enterprise Magazine, and the Apollo Theatre, where she honed her management, promotions, and marketing skills

Meal Included: Half Rotisserie Chicken Served with Corn Bread, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw.

Drinks Not Included.

Entire Group Must be ordering from Group Rate Menu

PLEASE PRINT ONLINE RECEIPTS FOR ADMITTANCE



Come out for an Beneficial Networking Affair

To view photos of prior events visit us online @ http://gwnetwork.weebly.com/


Location: Dallas BBQ 27 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Lower Level

Admission Online $20.00

$25.00 at Door

Sunday, April 4, 2010

GW Monthly (Networking with A Purpose) Presents Business Partner Series Wednes. April 28, 2010

GW Monthly (Networking with A Purpose) Presents
Business Partner Series Wednes. April 28, 2010

The purpose of GW Monthly Networking Event is build meaningful and powerful relationships which have a profound impact on economic development for all attendees.

GW Monthly Networking goal is for attendees to get to know, like and trust one another, thereby increasing the number of quality business transactions among the group.

Register online today @ http://gwmonthlynetworkingwithapurpose.eventbrite.com



Guest Speaker: Andrew Morrison, Business Coach




Topic: Identifying and Growing Any Business Idea
in 16 Weeks


Andrew Morrison is the founder of Small Business Camp – an entrepreneurial training and marketing services firm. He built a multi-million dollar company by providing innovative direct marketing services to Fortune 500 companies. He was featured in the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Network Journal and Crain’s Magazine 40 Under 40 and Advertising Age. He also appeared as a “Young Millionaire” on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Andrew hosted the “Money Making Mondays” radio show heard on 98.7 KISS-FM and serves as an adjunct faculty member at New York University and the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Come out for an Beneficial Networking Affair
To view photos of prior events visit us online @ http://gwnetwork.weebly.com/

Location: Dallas BBQ 27 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Lower Level

Admission Online $20.00

$25.00 at Door

Meal Included: Half Rotisserie Chicken Served with Corn Bread, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw.

Drinks Not Included.

Entire Group Must be ordering from Group Rate Menu

Register online today @ http://gwmonthlynetworkingwithapurpose.eventbrite.com

PLEASE PRINT ONLINE RECEIPTS FOR ADMITTANCE

TESTIMONIALS
I am very excited about becoming a member of the GW Monthly Networking Event. This network has been very instrumental in assisting me with my personal development and business goals. If you are not a member of the GW Network, I encourage you to do so today.
– Karen Babb
I really enjoyed the GW Monthly Networking event, it was insightful, informative and most importantly I got to network with many professionals. This event was awesome."
- Lucia Lucia Bennett, Mary Kay Consultant
"I love the GW Monthly Networking Event, there are so many successful and powerful men and women that attend who actually want to share resources and empower others. This network is a wonderful addition to my Empire Builders Wealth Alliance that I have formed.”
-Jacqueline Wilson

Limited Seating RSVP A Must! No Exceptions.

To RSVP Via Telephone Contact: 1.888.340.3409

Georgia Woodbine georgiawoodbine@yahoo.com

Phil Andrews philandrews2001@yahoo.com

View GW Network Newsletter click here http://tinyurl.com/nu399b

You can now follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/gwnetwork


Register online today @ http://gwmonthlynetworkingwithapurpose.eventbrite.com

Saturday, February 27, 2010

100 Black Men of America, Inc. Ring Bell at NASDAQ



100 Hundred Black Men of America Inc. members Thursday presided over the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing in the daily ceremonial ringing of the bell in recognition of February as Black History Month.

The national organization was represented by four members who serve as officers for the Long Island and New Jersey Chapters. During their visit to the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City’s Times Square, Long Island Chapter President Phil Andrews, Long Island Chapter Public Relations Director Warren Woodberry Jr., Long Island Chapter Board Member William B. Wise and New Jersey Chapter President Jerrid Douglas, were joined by Senior Executives from NASDAQ OMX. The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Thursday was broadcast on major business and news cable television network stations, world-wide.

To view the video visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/NASDAQ-OMX/108167527653

”As leaders in the African American community, 100 Black Men of America today was honored on the world stage of business for the work and commitment we do in improving the way of life for blacks worldwide,” said Warren Woodberry Jr., Long Island Chapter Publicity Chairman. “It is with great pride that our recognition this Black History Month honors the strengths and talents of our organization, and community, as we ring the bell at the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing.”

100 Black Men was founded as an organization in New York City in 1963. The national organization, 100 Black Men of America, Inc., began with nine chapters in 1986 as a national alliance of leading African American men of business, public affairs and government with a mission to improve the quality of life for African Americans, particularly African American youth. Today, under the direction of Albert E. Dotson, Jr., the organization has 116 chapters in the United States, England and the Caribbean.

The 100 serves as an international coalition focused on creating educational opportunities, promoting economic empowerment, addressing health disparities and creating positive mentoring relationships. NASDAQ OMX is the largest electronic screen-based equity securities trading market in the United States. With approximately 3,700 companies and corporations, it has more trading volume than any other stock exchange in the world.

For more information contact OHBMLI Chairman of Public Relations, Warren Woodberry Jr. 917-519-7745 or

warrenwoodberryjr@gmail.com

Photo caption: (Members from Left to Right) Long Island Chapter Publicity Chairman Warren Woodberry Jr. (2nd from Left), Long Island Chapter Board Member William B. Wise (3rd from Left), New Jersey Chapter President Jerrid Douglas (Center), and Long Island Chapter President Phil Andrews (Right).

Visit us @ http://100blackmenoflongislandinc.blogspot.com

Saturday, February 13, 2010

GW Monthly (Networking with A Purpose)Partner Business Series with Oronde Media Wednes, February 24, 2010


GW Monthly (Networking with A Purpose)Partner Business Series with Oronde Media
Wednesday, February 24, 2010


The purpose of GW Monthly Networking Event is build meaningful and powerful relationships which have a profound impact on economic development for all attendees.

GW Monthly Networking goal is for attendees to get to know, like and trust one another, thereby increasing the number of quality business transactions among the group.

Speaker: Fred Ford, Success Coach

Topic: Quantum Leaps or More of The Same: The Results Are Your Choice
Fred Ford is a speaker, author, and success coach, trained by “The Secret’s” Bob Proctor. He is the founder and CEO of Fred Ford LifeSuccess Company and the creator of “Our Daily Fred” an e-newsletter that reaches thousands of emails daily. Fred is the author of two books and is presently working on two others. He works internationally with entrepreneurs, authors, network marketers, and CEOs in personal development courses.

Come out for an Elegant Networking Affair


To view photos of prior events visit us online @ http://gwnetwork.weebly.com/

Location: Gran Piatto D'oro
1429 5th Avenue (Bet. 116th St. & 117th St.)
New York, NY 10035

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Lower Level

Admission Online $20.00
$25.00 at Door
Appetizers will be served / Cash Bar

PLEASE PRINT ONLINE RECEIPTS FOR ADMITTANCE

TESTIMONIALS

I am very excited about becoming a member of the GW Monthly Networking Event. This network has been very instrumental in assisting me with my personal development and business goals. If you are not a member of the GW Network, I encourage you to do so today.

Karen Babb

I really enjoyed the GW Monthly Networking event, it was insightful, informative and most importantly I got to network with many professionals. This event was awesome."

Lucia Lucia Bennett, Mary Kay Consultant

"I love the GW Monthly Networking Event, there are so many successful and powerful men and women that attend who actually want to share resources and empower others. This network is a wonderful addition to my Empire Builders Wealth Alliance that I have formed.”
-Jacqueline Wilson

Limited Seating RSVP A Must! No Exceptions.
To RSVP Via Telephone Contact: 1.888.340.3409

Georgia Woodbine georgiawoodbine@yahoo.com

Phil Andrews philandrews2001@yahoo.com
View GW Network Newsletter click here http://tinyurl.com/nu399b

Register online today @ http://gwmonthlynetworkingwithapurpose.eventbrite.com

You can now follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/gwnetwork

To View GW Network Year End Review Click Here:
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Register online today @ http://gwmonthlynetworkingwithapurpose.eventbrite.com

Sunday, January 3, 2010

100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. 35th Annual Scholarship Gala Invitation & honorees

100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. 35th Annual Scholarship Gala Invitation & honorees



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On March 20, 2009 One Hundred Black Men of Long Island, Inc. will be hosting its 35th Annual Scholarship Gala

Registration is available online @ http://obmli2010.eventbrite.com/

Don't forget to bookmark our blog @ http://100blackmenoflongislandinc.blogspot.com

Saturday, January 2, 2010

GW Monthly Networking Event Thursday, January 28, 2010 (Networking with A Purpose)NYC



GW Monthly Networking Event Thursday, January 28, 2010 (Networking with A Purpose)NYC

The purpose of GW Monthly Networking Event is build meaningful and powerful relationships which have a profound impact on economic development for all attendees.

GW Monthly Networking goal is for attendees to get to know, like and trust one another, thereby increasing the number of quality business transactions among the group.

Karen Taylor Bass, The PR Expert

Co-Founder of the Critically Acclaimed, "As Powerful As You Want To Be" ~PR Boot Camp

Topic: Brand You In 2010: Learn PR Tricks Publicity Gurus Won't Share

Location: Dallas BBQ 27 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Lower Level

Admission Online $20.00

$25.00 at Door

Register online today @ http://gwmonthlynetworkingwithapurpose.eventbrite.com


Meal Included: Half Rotisserie Chicken Served with Corn Bread, Yellow Rice, Cole Slaw.

Drinks Not Included.

Entire Group Must be ordering from Group Rate Menu

PLEASE PRINT ONLINE RECEIPTS FOR ADMITTANCE

We would like to welcome our newest members Karen Babb and Yvonne Gordon

TESTIMONIALS

"I really enjoyed the GW Monthly Networking event, it was insightful, informative and most importantly I got to network with many professionals. This event was awesome."

- Lucia Lucia Bennett, Mary Kay Consultant


"I love the GW Monthly Networking Event, there are so many successful and powerful men and women that attend who actually want to share resources and empower others. This network is a wonderful addition to my Empire Builders Wealth Alliance that I have formed.”

-Jacqueline Wilson

“It was a pleasure attending GW Monthly Networking Event. It was great meeting and talking to many of the attendees. This guest speaker was very helpful in answering many of my financial questions.”

- Vanetta L. Singletary


Limited Seating RSVP A Must! No Exceptions.

To RSVP Via Telephone Contact: 1.888.340.3409


Georgia Woodbine georgiawoodbine@yahoo.com


Phil Andrews philandrews2001@yahoo.com


View GW Network Newsletter click here http://tinyurl.com/nu399b

You can now follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/gwnetwork


To View GW Network Year End Review Click Here:

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