Thursday, March 15, 2007 KB Home Host BBPN 3rd Thursday Networking Event
The models of KB Home's Willowbrook Townhomes - Tuscany at Lakewood Ranch was the location for this month's 3rd Thursday event. Approximately 40 people attended the event including Black business owners, community leaders and professionals.
Joyce Walden of Integrity Financial Solutions along with Rich Cantwell gave the group tips on mortgages, financial planning and the state of the current market and how savvy consumer can navigate the terrain.
See Bradenton Herald Article: Network of support: BLACK BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS FIND WAY TO CONNECT - The full article will be available on the Web for a limited time: http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradenton/business/16920855.htm (c) 2007 Bradenton Herald and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved.
Thursday, March 8 - 24, 2007 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe a the Historic Asolo- DREAMGIRLS
Last week to catch this hot production!
Here's what the critics are saying...
Sarasota's WBTT ........ turns its hand at showcasing some of the considerable talent of local performers in its current production of "Dreamgirls". ....... Director Reggie Kelly draws on WBTT's own rich vein of talent to mount this ambitious production in the troupe's stunning new home at the Historic Asolo Theater. Two of the troupe's brightest stars are the musical's strongest performers. The always impressive Teresa Stanley is Effie Wgite ...... And the performer known as "Chadwick" explodes upon the stage as James "Thunder" Early ........ These two are standouts in a fine cast, which includes Michel Kinsey ......, Jnana Wilson ...... and troupe founder Nate Jacobs ..... the wellspring of energy and commitment in the many talented performers of WBTT is a joy to watch, and one suspects that Sarasota audiences will have a chance to boast that they saw them early in their illustrious careers.
PELICAN PRESS, Karen Mamone
Performance dates are as follows: 3/8 - 3/24, 2007 (TH, FRI, SAT,) at 8:00 PM, 3/10, 3/17 & 3/24 (SAT) at 2:00 PM. Tickets: Evenings- $28 EACH Matinees-$22 For Tickets and Information CALL (941) 360-7399. Student Rate and Group Rates available. ALL CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
Wednesday, March 21, 2007, 6:30PM Sarasota NAACP Community Forum
Sarasota County Branch, NAACP will facilitate a forum that will deal with issues surrounding the Newtown Easter Parade, celebrations after the parade and recent increases in teen involvement in violent and gun-related crimes. The forum will be held at the Robert L. Taylor Community Center (formally Newtown Rec.) at 1845 34th Street Sarasota, Fl. 34234 (941) 316-1331. Forum will begin at 6:30 pm.
For questions or additional information, contact Trevor D. Harvey, President of Sarasota County Branch, NAACP, at 941. 355.2097, or Pastor Kelvin L. Lumpkin, Director of Religious Affairs at 941.341.0888.
Friday, March 23, 2007 10AM Dr. Cheryl Smith - Presentation and Book Signing, North Sarasota Library
ASALH (Association for the Study of African-American Life and History) is sponsoring a presentation and book signing for Dr. Cheryl Smith. Dr. Smith recently shared excerpts from her informative and rich book Market Women:Black Women Entrepreneurs Past, Present and Future with BBPN networkers in February. She will be presenting more of her groundbreaking work and signing her book as well. Do not miss this presentation!
For more information contact the North Sarasota Library, . 2801 Newtown Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34234, 941. 861.1360
New Non-Profit Foundation - E3 and 10, Inc. Looking for Support
A Florida non-profit foundation devoted to the empowerment of lower income and at-risk youth in Southwest Florida through the arts, music instruction, business education and mentoring launched its Fund-Raising efforts on Saturday, March 17, 2007. E3and10 is a Florida not-for-profi 501(c) (3) corporation and the brainchild of three ambitious and dedicated young Black professionals who have a empowerment vision for youth. They need your support in making their vision a reality. Become a part of something big- give of your time, talent and dollars.
For more information about Saturday's Fund-Raising Brunch and how you can support this organization contact: Shelli Freeland Eddie, Esq at 941.321.7016. We all have a opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our youth.
Not just the best in award-winning coffees...
Statewide Recruitment of Minority Guardian ad Litems
The Guardian ad Litem Program of the 12th Judicial Circuit, which provides advocates for abused, neglected and abandoned children, has a critical need for new African American volunteers.
The 12th Judicial Circuit includes Sarasota, Manatee, and Desoto counties. On average, 1200 to 1250 children are in the dependency court system each month. Minority children make up approximately 30% of this population. Having an African American Guardian Ad Litem would be beneficial to the children, as they would have someone to relate to, in essence minimizing trauma to the child and helping them to better cope.
Volunteer child advocates join the Guardian Ad Litem Program from all walks of life: homemakers, business professionals, teachers, lawyers, medical professionals, factory workers, office personnel, retirees and more. Common sense, life experience and a strong desire to help children are the basic requirements for becoming a GAL volunteer.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and advocating for children in the community, call 861-4875 or contact BBPN Member, Tara T. Neely, Volunteer Supervisor, Guardian Ad Litem Program at 941.861.4867
Thursday, April 12, 2007 12-noon to 2PM Small Business Forum
Forum for small businesses and organizations that serve small businesses. Lunch provided North Sarasota Public Library 2801 Newtown Blvd. Facilitated by IRS Representatives with business organizations. Sponsored by Karen Magee and Associates, Inc. and GulfCoast Business Finance, Inc.
For more information and to RSVP (seating is limited) contact: Dru Jones at dru.jones@sarasotagov.com or call 941.373.7780 Check out the program flyer: 07-0412Workshop
Spelman Summer Science Program Opportunities for Female Students
Excellent opportunity for female students. The Howard Hughes Summer Science Program, sponsored by the Spelman College Biology Department, is for rising female 12th graders interested in pursuing careers in biology, biochemistry and other biomedical-related fields. The program is a five-week residential program taking place June 17, - July 20, 2007. This program is designed to provide participants with an integrative science educational experience and to develop their interpersonal skills.
Students that are eligible to apply to the program must be:
A rising 12th grade female student enrolled in an accredited high school program; Maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and able to attend the program for all five weeks students may not participate in other programs concurrently.
The application deadline for the program is March 30, 2007. For program application and information, interested students should visit the following website: http://rrped.spelman.edu/hhmi_summer_program.asp?user_id=2006&ca If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone (404)270-5855 or by
email: ttsmith@spelman.edu.
Sunday, April 15, 2007 2:00PM SARASOTA AWARENESS: STOP DARFUR GENOCIDE RALLY:
Join honorary chairs the Most Reverend Frank Dewane, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Venice, and Trevor D. Harvey, president of the Sarasota Chapter of the NAACP, on at Island Park on Sarasota’s Bayfront for a community rally to stop the genocide in Darfur.
Volunteers are needed to help work on the Steering and other organizing committees. For more information on this local rally, go to www.stopdarfurgenocidesrq.org.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 9AM - 9PM 8th Annual Randy Rankin Classic Golf
Tournament, Sponsored by The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Inc., Manasota Branch
Asalh (Founders of Black History Month) is sponsoring the Randy Rankin Classic Tournament in its 8th year. This is an annual fund raising event to provide scholarship monies for youth. Tee-Ads are available for purchase in the amount of $100. Your name will be placed at one of the 18 Tees on the golf course as a supporter of the event. This is an excellent way to participate in the event, especially if you are not a golfer. One-hundred percent of the proceeds will go towards scholarship funds.
The event will be held at the Palm Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota, Fl. Enjoy Golf, lunch & dinner - $100, Tennis & Dinner - $60, Card Games & Dinner - $60, Dinner Only - $50. Cash bar. For sponsorships, ticket purchases or more information, contact: Otis M. Jones, 941.918.1951
Strive for Excellence - Introducing E'Lan Executive Tampa Airport Shuttle
Image your name on that white card being held by the driver as you gather your luggage from the baggage claim. Outside awaits the 2007 Cadillac DTS of E'lan Executive Sedan. The rest of the story goes something like this... relax, take in the view over the Skyway Bridge, arrive at your home safe, sound and stress free.
For your next trip to or from Tampa Airport or other conventional services from a limousine company call Ned Burrell, E'Lan Executive Sedan, 941.331.1497 or e-mail to: Ned1006@juno.com.
EMPLOYMENT CORNER
This is a new feature we are trying out on the newsletter- Let us know how you like it! The Black Business Professional Network has recently experienced a surge in requests from employers across the region inquiring about our highly talented, competent, and much sought after diverse networkers. Soooo... We decided to support them in their efforts.
If your business or place of employment has positions available please send us the job descriptions and we will place them in the newsletter-Free. We are also in the process if creating a resume database for our future BBPN Job Bank, coming soon. If you would like you resume included in this database (that employers can search for potential hires) please forward your resume as an attachment to info@blackbusinesspro.com.
See a position that interests you? Just click on the Job Description link and make contact with your future!
Job Description Certified Teacher Position-Tallevast
Privacy Policy - Resumes: BBPN will not send your private information to anyone outside BBPN for profit. We will not publish your email address, your physical address or any additional data without your consent. By sending your resume into the resume database you are however allowing that information to be forwarded to prospective employers. Information you do not want disclosed via resume should not be included in information sent to the database. Employers posting job openings; it is your responsibility to notify BBPN of posting dates or when a position has been filled.
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