Black Business Professional Network “Premiere Event” Scores a Success
Our sincere thanks and appreciation to all who attended the “Premiere Event” of the Black Business Professional Network on Thursday, October 19th.
The event, attended by approximately one-hundred guests, by all accounts, was an enormous success. The crowd was a diverse mix of business owners, community leaders, and professionals of all levels from staff to executive. They shared information, excellent food and drink and an inviting atmosphere (provided by event host and sponsor, Metro Coffee and Wine) and lingered long after the 8:00pm ending of the event to take advantage of the breezy evening on the Metro patio. Many commented on the opportunities for future business that came from the networking interactions. This is exactly what the Black Business Professional Network was established to do.
We were honored to have Mayor Fredd "Glossie" Atkins greet our guests. Thanks also to the various organizations from the broader community who joined us to show their support including The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, SCOPE (Sarasota County Openly Pursues Excellence), Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, The Newtown Redevelopment Office, West Coast Center for Human Development, The United Nations of America Association of Sarasota-Manatee, Trinity Christian Fellowship and Anexio,Inc., along with many guest who represented other companies and organizations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
Guests were greeted by the Advisory Board members of the Black Business Professional Network including Traci Hill-Femister, dreamBuilders, LLC., Melanie Thomas and Shavon Reed, Melecho Productions, Jackie Woods, ReMax Properties, Martin Taylor, Lionhead Productions. Advisory Board companies also sponsored the event along with Metro Cafe and Wine and Anexio, Inc., the BBPN website host and designer.
Again, thanks to all for coming out. We welcome your feedback on all our events. Comments can be sent to info@BlackBusinessPro.com. Let us know if we can use your comments on our webpage to let others know that the Black Business Professional Network is a community worth being a part of.
A full introduction to the Black Business Professional Network and its purpose was presented through a speech by DeWanda Smith-Soeder, Founder and President. Read more at www.BlackBusinessPro.com
UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 – 11:30 am Luncheon The 61st United Nations Day - Michael’s On East, 6:00 pm Evening Event – A Model UN Simulation, Sudakoff Hall, New College
United Nations Day is celebrated globally every October 24th and The United Nations Association of America, Sarasota- Manatee Chapter presents Sarasota Proclaims! The 61st United Nations Day – “The New UN: Nation Building.” Sponsored by Comcast Spotlight, BlueCross BlueSheild and the UNA- USA, the celebration kicks off with an 11:30 am luncheon featuring key note speaker Dr. Jerry Pubantz, Professor of Political Science, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Dr. Pubantz is an expert and author on foreign policy, international relations and the United Nations. Patricia Singletary, UNA Sarasota-Manatee chapter member and head of fundraising will present Dr. Pubantz. The luncheon will be followed by A Model UN Simulation presented by the UNA Young Professionals as “Delegate” to the UN Security Council Debate: Iran – Nuclear Weapons held at the Sudakoff Hall, New College, 5845 General Dougher Place, Sarasota, 6:00 pm. The program is FREE and open to the public. Reservations for both the luncheon and the evening event can be made at: (941) 923-2108
Tuesday, October 24, 2006, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Jump Start Your Business With Almost No Money
Are you tired of working for someone else and looking for a change? Have you ever wanted to start you own business and don’t have the money? Come to the free Jump Start Your Business seminar and learn about becoming an entrepreneur. Seminar will be facilitated by JoOni Jones, Marketing Consultant – On Call Business Solutions, a business consultancy that specializes in creative marketing strategies for new and start-up businesses. Seminar will be held at the Newtown Redevelopment Office, 1782 martin Luther King Jr. Way (Across from Goodwill), 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Call to register: Lori (941)-373-7764 or JoOni at (941) 373-0892
Monday, October 30, 2006 – 7:00 pm Ritz Chamber Players at FSU Center for Performing Arts, Asolo Theatre
The United Nations Association of America, Sarasota-Manatee Chapter presents, The Ritz Chamber Players an Enchanting Musical Evening to Benefit: “Liberian Adopt- A- School Project” The Ritz Chamber Players are comprised of accomplished African-American musicians who bring fresh, new energy to the classical music genre. Members of the Ritz Chamber Players include some of the most notable musicians of our time. Many perform with prestigious musical organizations worldwide. This concert will feature Sarasota resident, Ann Pilot, Principal Harpist with the Boston Symphony! The concert will be held at the historic Asolo Theatre located at the FSU Center for Performing Arts, Sarasota, Florida 34243, 7:00 pm. Tickets: $50 (Orchestra- includes Artists’ Reception), $35 (Mezzanine), $25 (Balcony) Asolo Box Office: (941) 351-8000 / (800) 361-8388 5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243. For more information www.asolo.org
Thursday, January 11th – April 5th 2007, Two 1st For Fulton Ross – Exhibition: “Fulton Ross • Fresh Paint,” The Thrasher Horne Center for the Arts (THCA), Orange Park, Florida
When “Fulton Ross • Fresh Paint” opens January 11th 2007 at The Thrasher Horne Center for the Arts (THCA), (Jacksonville) Orange Park, Florida, it will be an important event for both the artist and the presenting organization. For Sarasota resident and working artist Fulton Ross, the exhibition will be her first in Northeast Florida; for THCA the event will be the first exhibition by an African/American artist to be produced in the Center’s three-year history. The exhibition will run from January 11th – April 5th with hours Monday-Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information on Fulton Ross and her works, visit www.FultonRoss.com. Read full article. (pdf)
Melecho Productions Airs the “Premiere Event” of the Black Business Professional Network
Watch for the television airing of the “Premiere Event,” coming in November. The Black Business Professional Network’s first event will be featured on “Center Stage,” Melecho Production’s television show which airs on Comcast Channel 21. Melecho Productions is a full service television and video production company with over twenty years of experience. Center Stage airs Saturdays at 9:30pm on Comcast, Channel 21. For more information on the show send e-mail to CenterStage@melecho.net. For more about Melecho Productions visit their webiste at www.melecho.net
Thursday, November 16, 2006 – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, The Black Business Professional Network 3rd Thursday Event - Location and Time TBA
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