KB Homes to Host BBPN 3rd Thursday Event- March 15, 2007

Event Host: KB Homes - Tim Higgins, Sales Counselor
Presenter: Joyce Walden, Branch Manager
Integrity Financial Solutions

Joyce has been providing mortgage services to a diverse clientele since 1983. She was motivated to start her own business after witnessing the disparities people of color often experience in the mortgage industry. Since starting Integrity Financial Solutions, she has supported many with financial strategies to help them realize their dreams. At this event Joyce will offer some of her financial tips to navigating the financial abyss.

The models of KB Homes' Willowbrook Townhomes - Tuscany at Lakewood Ranch will be the location for this month's 3rd Thursday event. Come out and network with Sarasota's leading Black business owners, community leaders and professionals while taking in the amenities of this exquisitely designed gated community.

When: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Where: Willowbrook Townhomes-Tuscany
8863 White Sage Loop
Bradenton, FL 34202
941-388-6985
Cost: $10.00 (food and drink included)

RSVP at: info@blackbusinesspro.com

For a sneak peak and more information on Willowbrook Townhomes visit: http://www.kbhome.com/Community~CommID~01240142.aspx

Thursday, March 8 - 24, 2007 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe a the Historic Asolo- DREAMGIRLS
DREAMGIRLS, winner of six Tony Awards follows the journey of three talented singers as they gain fame and stardom. The show features the musical style of the 60's infusing it with Broadway style which tells a riveting story of glamour, ambition and heartache. See it LIVE ON STAGE in the inimitable style the WBTT is becoming noted for.

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

Friday, March 16, 2007 and Saturday, March 17, 2007 American Cancer Society - Relay for Life at Booker High School

Relay for Life is a community gathering where everyone participates in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event- because cancer never sleeps. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24hrs in length.

You can form your own team or join an intact team. We want you! Open ceremonies will begin at 6:00pm with a Victory Lap. At dusk there will be a Luminaria Ceremony where you may light a candle in memory or honor of a loved one who has battled cancer. For more information on the Relay for Life at Booker High School, contact Eleanor Ball, Director of Church Ministries, Truvine Missionary Baptist Church at: 941.355.4417

Sunday, March 18, 2007 1PM-4PM Howard Club of Southwest Florida, Inc. Presents Andrew J. Young, Jr.

Howard Club of Southwest Florida, Inc. presents Andrew J. Young, Jr. at Hyatt Sarasota. A diplomat and politician, he served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (1977-1979) and as mayor of Atlanta (1981-1989). Andrew J. Young, Jr. is also a former aide to the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Howard Club is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the support, sponsorship and scholarship towards educational opportunities for students to Howard University, Washington, D.C. The event will be held at the Hyatt Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota 34236 from 1-4PM. For more information and seating availability, contact Jackie Woods at: 941.356.4093

Saturdays, 10:00AM - 12 Noon 1490 WWPR-AM SportsTalk Live with Tony C"

Sarasota's own Tony Cornish is back, well at least we can hear his voice regularly Saturday mornings from 10:00am - 12 noon on 1490 WWPR-AM on the SportsTalk Live radio show. Last week Tony's guest was Pro Football Hall of Famer Leroy Roy Selmon who recently brought his Selmon's resturant business to Manatee County. Listen every Saturday morning while Tony gets up close and personal with guest giving us the inside scoop on sports, its personalities and plays! For more information and to find out what's in store this Saturday tune your dial to 1490 WWPR-AM or go to www.1490WWPR.com.

HURRY! Time is running out! Nominations are Needed! Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce - 2007 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards

Nominate a deserving Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce locally owned and operated member business in one of the following categories: Small Business of the Year, Young Business of the Year, Minority Business of the Year, Cultural Organization of the Year, Non-Profit Organization of the Year, Women Entrepreneur of Excellence, Think Green Business of the Year, Young Professional of the Year. (Self-nominations are also accepted) Businesses will be judged based on the following: innovation of product or service, response to adversity, business growth, contribution to community.

Winners will be announced at the Small Business Awards Luncheon to be held on june 4, 2007 at the Hyatt Sarasota. For more information, questions or to nominate a business contact Sue Ward: sward@sarasotachamber.com or phone: 941.556.4031

Looking to Relax and De-stress? Now Open for Business, Marybeth Spence, Liscensed Massage Therapist

Marybeth Spence, Formerly of Body & Spirit Day Spa and most recently The Ritz Carlson Members Spa Club has struck out on her own. After many years in the healthcare profession as a registered nurse, Marybeth has combined her medical expertise and nurturing manner with massage therapy to provide a much needed service to all the stressed out, over-worked or just need some pampering types. And felllas, this is not just for the ladies, men need pampering too!

She provides a deeply relaxing therapeutic massage.  Her touch is firm yet calming, soothing, and rhythmic. Swedish Massage $75.00 Hot Stone Massage $85.00 Call for an appointment today 941.224.7390.

University of Houston, FREE Engineering Camp - 11th Grade African-American Students

This is an opportunity for 11th grade students to attend a FREE engineering camp at the University of Houston from June 3 - 15, 2007. African-American  student participation is very much needed. Students that participate in this camp have been known to gain summer jobs. This camp helps students to develop good study habits and learn about engineering careers. Currently need at least 15 more students to apply.

The deadline is April 15, 2007 Students are encouraged to apply from anywhere in the United States Transportation is not provided. However, the camp is free. As a courtesy, staff members will pick up and return out of town students to the bus station, train station or airport for free. Please have your student to fill  out the application at http://www.egr.uh.edu/promes/?e=camps and mail it to the address listed on the brochure. If  you need further information please contact John Matthews, 713-743-4226.

Syracuse University, School of Architecture - Minority Scholarships

Dr. Mark Robbins Dean of Syracuse University's School of Architecture is desperately seeking young men and women of color interested in pursuing a five year professional degree in Architecture. Dr. Robbins is deeply committed to bringing diversity to his field and has scholarship money set aside to fully cover education costs for 10 students. The Latino enrollment in the school has increased substantially, but it is having difficulty attracting Blacks.

Syracuse  University's School of Architecture has a great reputation and this is an excellent opportunity! Please pass this on to everyone you know. Contact: Dr. Mark Robbins, Dean, School of Architecture 315. 443. 2255 or E-mail: robbinsm@syr.edu

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!

Community Housing Trust - Marketing Director
Job Description Community Housing Trust

Metro Coffee and Wine - Restaurant Manager
Job Description Metro Coffee and Wine

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.

empowered quote: "You continuing to live the dream. And, don't forget, that we either must learn to live together as brothers and sisters or ultimately we will perish together as fools. - Andrew J. Young Jr.

BLACK BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
15 Paradise Plaza, Box 335    Sarasota, Florida 34239
941.366.8403      info@blackbusinesspro.com
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