Skool Daze Young Professionals Night
April 30, 2012 by Urbanham
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Join us on Thursday, May 17, 2012 for Skool Daze – Young Professionals Night.
Young business owners this is an opportunity for you to come out and meet a business mentor.
4pm – 8pm. Then stick around for the Skool Daze after party with DJ C-DUBB.
$2 drink specials, plus free appetizers sponsored by Wing Out Express.
Hosted by the YP Night’s presenting sponsors – The Birmingham Times, What’s Happening Birmingham and Urbanham.com.
For inquiries call (205) 304-1482.
Steel is located on the corner of 1st Avenue and 23rd Street North.
The Business Empowerment Series
April 13, 2012 by Urbanham
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On Wednesday, April 18, 2012, Alabama State University’s College of Business Administration will host its monthly Business Empowerment Seminar at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome Banquet Room. This month’s featured speaker is Attorney Deitra Crawley.
Ms. Crawley advises both domestic and foreign entities in the practice areas of defense contracts, international trade, corporate and business law, mergers and acquisitions, and international dispute resolution.
Additionally, Ms. Crawley conducts executive level training, builds compliance programs and designs corporate policies and procedures that meet tailored business needs while satisfying regulatory
requirements. Ms. Crawley will be speaking on the topic of the regulatory framework
necessary to conduct business internationally.
A representative from the Alabama Development Office (ADO) will provide an overview of “International Business in Alabama”.
Also in attendance will be a U.S. led Turkmenistan delegation consisting of political and civic leaders. This particular delegation is sponsored by the U.S. Congressional Open World Program, which is one of the most effective U.S. exchange programs with the fifteen (15) breakaway republics of the former Soviet
Union. The Open World Program both supports Congressional outreach to Eurasia and conducts exchanges that establish lasting professional relationships between the up-and-coming leaders of Open World
countries and Americans dedicated to showcasing U.S. values and democratic institutions. This delegation will be led by the International Services Council of Alabama, Inc. (ISC), which is the diplomatic entity that facilitates like delegations interested in visiting the State of Alabama.
We look forward to seeing you on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012 for the Business Empowerment Seminar!
JaLysa N. Smith
Executive Administrative Assistant
DBE/SS
334.229.6028
2012 FREE CAREER FAIR AND ENTREPRENEURS SEMINAR
March 30, 2012 by Urbanham
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Even though the economy shows signs of recovery, many dedicated and experienced professionals still find difficulty gaining meaningful employment opportunities. To assist these gifted individuals, THE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SERVICE will host its 2012 CAREER FAIR AND ENTREPRENEURS SEMINAR.
WHEN: Saturday, April 14th, 2012
8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
WHO: Metropolitan Birmingham and surrounding cities
WHERE: The Campus of The Guiding Light Church
1800 John Rogers Drive
Birmingham, Alabama
WHAT: CAREER FAIR WITH COMPANIES OF ALL SIZES
ENTREPRENEURS SEMINAR DISCUSSING
- “Basics in Starting a Business”
- “Managing Your Business”
- “Created to Excel”
- “Financing Your Business”
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! All are welcome for this FREE CAREER FAIR AND ENTREPRENEURS SEMINAR on Saturday, April 14th, 2012, 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. There will be a media team on site to assist with your live Saturday morning newscasts, as well as, sound bytes from the seminar facilitators before, during, and after the event. For assistance with your media needs contact, Leria Jordan at 838-1386, Ext. 213 or email leria.jordan@guidinglight.org.
YP Night @ Skool Daze
March 13, 2012 by Urbanham
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Join us for Young Professionals Night, THIS THURSDAY @ Skool Daze.
It’s Young Professional Night featuring the best networking opportunity in the city! Mark your calendar as we network with the YPs of Finance!
Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 4pm – 8pm at Steel.
$2.00 Drink Specials plus free appetizers sponsored by Wing Out Express.
Followed by the Skool Daze After Party with DJ C-Dubb in the Mix!
Hosted by Urbanham.com, B Positive Magazine, What’s Happening Birmingham and the Birmingham Times.
The Business Empowerment Series at ASU
March 4, 2012 by Urbanham
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Alabama State University – The College of Business Administration (COBA) & The Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Change (CEIC) present The Business Empowerment Series on Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 5pm – 7pm.
Dunn-Oliver Acadome Banquet Room featuring guest speaker Eugine Tinker, President/CEO of Certified Technical Experts, Inc., Montgomery, AL.
Vision Beauty Distributors presents its First Annual Natural Hair & Health Expo
March 1, 2012 by Urbanham
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Visions Beauty Distributors presents its First Annual Natural Hair & Health Expo hosted by Isis Jones.
Featuring Educational workshops, health screenings and exhibits.
Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center from 12pm – 6pm.
The Cahaba Grand Conference Center is located at 3660 Grandview Parkway(Off of HWY 280) – Birmingham, AL.
Tickets on sale at leading salons for $20.00.
For more information or both information contact Jeffery at (205) 567-3397, Victor (205) 567-2086.
Open to the public.
Urban Economic Forum: Helping Entrepreneurs Create an Economy Built to Last
March 1, 2012 by Urbanham
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Earlier this month, the White House Business Council and SBA held an Urban Economic Forum in New York City to help small businesses create an economy built to last. The Urban Economic Forum is a multi-city series designed to connect urban entrepreneurs and business owners to local and national resources and networks they need to start, grow and create jobs. The next city we are hitting up is Birmingham, Alabama on March 5.
The Urban Economic Forum in Birmingham will be live streamed at White House Live and you can follow and join the conversation on Twitter, use the hashtag #UrbanEconForum. The forum kicks off at 10 AM EDT with Birmingham Mayor William Bell. Next up, we’ll have three panel discussions:
- Profiling the Urban Entrepreneur
- Investing in Urban Entrepreneurs
- The Case for Urban Entrepreneurs
Speakers and panelists for this forum include:
- Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President, White House
- Marie Johns, Deputy Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
- Ari Matusiak, Executive Director, White House Business Council, White House
- Chris Masingill, Federal Co-Chairman of the Delta Regional Authority
- Susan Matlock, President and CEO, Innovation Depot
- George French, President, Miles College
- Joshua Watkins, Executive Director, Birmingham Angel Network
- Kim Nelson, Executive Director of eGovernment, Microsoft
- Bill Horton, President, Regions Bank
- Christopher C. Womack, Executive Vice President and President of External Affairs for Southern Company
The next Urban Economic Forum is scheduled for March 22 in Los Angeles, California. Stayed tuned for more information.
Let’s show our support for the Magic City Black Expo
February 23, 2012 by Russ McClinton
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Urbanham.com has supported the Magic City Black Expo since its inception and it has always proven to be a very positive experience.
I always look forward to the opportunity to meet African American business owners and those corporations and businesses that come out to showcase their products and services and support this great event.
I encourage each of you to come out this Saturday on February 25th and support this great event. Be prepared to show your support by attending the expo, spending money with the merchants and bringing a few of your friends.
The Magic City Black Expo will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the BJCC East Exhibition Hall 3.
11am – 7pm // $10 Admission // Kids 12 & Under are Free.
For more information call www.MagicCityBlackExpo.com.
SHOP BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES – Live Entertainment & Fun-Filled Kid Zone
Skool Daze Business Card Exchange and Mixer!
January 29, 2012 by Urbanham
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At this special edition of Skool Daze we want to know what you do! It’s our annual Business Card and Exchange Mixer and we need you in the house from 4pm – 8pm networking and sharing information about your business. Kicking off the new year with positive connections.
This is the week of the A.G. Gaston Conference so pay your respect to one of the world’s most respected African Americans in business by attending the conference and then close out the week sharing your business with potential customers and partners.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 4pm – 8pm at Steel 1st @ 23rd.
Initiate strategic B2B partnerships, promote your products and services, sell your goods and more!
$2 drink specials and free appetizers sponsored by Shelby’s!
Stick around for the Skool Daze After Party with DJ C-Dubb In the Mix and Shouting out your Business All Night!
Hosted by B. Positive Magazine, Urbanham.com, What’s Happening Birmingham and the Birmingham Times.
Dennis Kimbro and Melvin Gravely to speak at the 2012 A.G. Gaston Conference
January 26, 2012 by Urbanham
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Economic Empowerment Through Enterprise Development
The purpose of the A.G. Gaston Conference:
- Promote the achievements of successful black business and community leaders.
- Provide programs that promote the development of small businesses
- Promote business-to-business relationships
- Promote wealth accumulation through business ownership
- Promote business ownership as a strategy that transforms communities and creates jobs, economic development and hope.
Conference Location:
February 14-15, 2012
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC)
East Meeting Rooms
2101 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35203
Time:
- Tuesday, February 14, 2012 (11:00 am – 4:00 pm)
- Wednesday, February 15, 2012 (8:30 am – 1:00 pm)
Registration Cost:
- Full Conference Registration -$ 100.00
- On-site Registration – $ 150.00
- Single Day Registration – $ 75.00
To register online click here or to register by phone call (205) 250-6380
Guest Speakers:
Conference Sponsors:
- Alabama Power
- Regions
- Wells Fargo
- AT&T
- Alagasco
- State Farm Insurance
- Foundation Capital
Conference Hosts
- Robert Dickerson Jr., Birmingham Business Resource Center
- Gaynelle Adams Jackson, Advanced Planning Services, LLC
Conference Schedule
Arthur George Gaston, a wealthy businessman and civil rights activist, was born on July 4, 1892 in Demopolis, Alabama to Tom and Rosa McDonald Gaston. He was raised by his former slave grandparents Joseph and Idella Gaston. In 1905 Arthur Gaston moved to Birmingham where he attended the Tuggle Institute for black children. In 1910 he joined the army and during World War I served overseas in France. After his honorable discharge from the military, Gaston worked for Tennessee Coal and Iron Company in Fairfield, Alabama. While employed at the mine, Gaston became an entrepreneur, selling meals and affordable burial insurance to the black community.
