Black Enterprise articles from December 2003

Black Enterprise archives from December 2003

Holiday gift giving.(Web Features)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... 'Tis the season to be jolly. Gathering for the holidays can be both rewarding and stressful. Catching up on what's going on with out-of-state relatives and putting on a few pounds after devouring the turkey, stuffing, yams, and collard greens...

Association listing.(Web Features)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... When just starting out in business or conducting research, working with people who have common interests can help guide you through murky waters. Visit blackenterprise.com's Directory of Associations. Search the entire directory or list by...

Resource line.(Web Columns)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Whatever your professional or entrepreneurial needs, you can find advice at blackenterprise. com. Interactive Media Editor Lewis' column provides useful resources for business owners, corporate executives, and budding investors. lewisl@...

Purchasing power.(Web Columns)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... With your hectic lifestyle, browsing for bargains can be a chore. Before you break out your credit card, Associate Editor Sykes will help you get the best bang for your buck. sykest@ blackenterprise.com

Franchise finder.(Web Tools)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Want to become an entrepreneur but don't know where to start? Use our FREE Franchise Finder[TM], your ultimate business startup resource, to locate franchise and business opportunities. Select franchises that interest you based on the category...

Free Microsoft Money 2003.(Web Tools)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... ShareBuilder and blackenterprise.com are offering investors an innovative way to invest online through automatic, recurring, dollar-based investments. With this limited time of offer, we'll send you a free copy of Microsoft Money 2003,...

Taking it to the next level.(Black Enterprise Peport)
December 1, 2003... Once again, BLACK ENTERPRISE is a finalist in Folio's Editorial Excellence Awards competition. This is the third consecutive year (and the fourth time in the past seven years) that our magazine has been recognized among the very best in...

About this issue.(Editorial)
December 1, 2003... Associate Editor Tanisha A. Sykes patiently sits at her desk swamped beneath a stack of biographies. One stack of bios is of people in the business industry. Another stack is of people in politics. Some of the bios are of people you've heard...

New balance.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR NEW LIFESTYLE section [September 2003]. BLACK ENTERPRISE has always served as an informative media for business and investment. Now, the Lifestyle section seems to add balance to the magazine. I especially enjoyed the...

Well spoken.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... I WAS DELIGHTED TO SEE THE QUESTION AND your answer to T. Hill in the September 2003 issue of BE ["And Still I Rise," Help Yourself, Motivation]. Toastmasters is a good start for people who need to develop their basic public speaking skills. I...

Car values.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... I ENJOYED YOUR SEPTEMBER 2003 ARTICLE "Budgeting For A Future." However, I was disappointed to see that DeShawn James' net worth of $91,565 was overstated. James' assets included a 1998 El Dorado at $15,000 and a 1998 Ford Contour at $8,000....

It's about time.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... SOME TEN YEARS AGO, WHEN I WAS A HIGH school student, I wrote your magazine in regards to starting a magazine for young people so that they could read about black business. I never received a response, but I am glad that you finally got around...

Retirement plan.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... I AM A 58-YEAR-OLD GRANDMOTHER, LOOKing forward to retirement. Your magazine is excellent. I get great information on retirement, home ownership, investment, history, and a lot more. I subscribe and will continue to subscribe when I retire....

A new standard.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... IT WAS SO REFRESHING TO READ ABOUT FIVE women who are succeeding in the BLACK ENTERPRISE 100S, in your August 2003 issue ["She's The Boss"]. We always expect women to set standards in parenting, so there should be little wonder they are...

Focus on health.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THIS MONTH'S health package ["One Life to Live," August 2003]. I am hoping to see more detailed information in the near future regarding our nation's number one cause of death, heart disease. It is especially affecting...

Great Advice.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... I READ THE ARTICLE "ORGANIZING A LIFE Together" in the June 2003 issue. The advice that Walt Clark gave to the couple about refinancing their house saved me from a major mistake. I was in the process of refinancing my home and taking out money...

Sizing up the candidates: B.E.'s primary guide reveals what you can expect from the Democratic agenda.(Washington Report)
December 1, 2003... As 2004 election approaches, the fates of most candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination may he decided in the critical contests of January and February--the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries. This...

Crackdown on mutual fund abuse: SEC director, Paul Roye, discusses investigating alleged improper mutual fund trading.(National News)(Interview)
December 1, 2003... Wall Street top regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission, is looking to crack down on U.S. firms that are improperly trading mutual funds. This past September, the SEC launched an inquiry into the trading practices of U.S. securities...

A new deal for SBK-Brooks: B.E. investment bank completes $233 million bond offering.(B.E. 100s)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... SBK-Brooks Investment Corp. (No. 6 on the BE INVESTMENT BANKS list with $2.2 on in senior/co-senior managed issues) completed a $233 million bond financing transaction for the Ohio State University--the largest senior-managed underwriting...

In memoriam.(NewsBytes)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
December 1, 2003... * Bertram Lee a Washington, D.C. businessman and brief co-owner of the Denver Nuggets, passed away earlier this fall of a brain aneurysm. He was 64. The Norfolk Virginia, native appeared on this March 1988 cover (shown below) sharing with...

Measuring progress: a look at the economic strides of African Americans in recent decades.(Facts & Figures)
December 1, 2003... Have African Americans Progressed economically over time? That's a no-brainer. How much we have progressed, however, is another question. the 1960s are remebered for the civil rights movement and the pivotal 1963 March on Washington that...

Rethinking refinancing: with mortgage rates on the rise, does it still make sense to refinance?(Real Estate Strategies)
December 1, 2003... Thirty-year fixed mortgage rates reached a 30-year low this past June when they dipped below 5%. It's no wonder most homeowners had high expectations as they hurried to refinance their existing loans, hoping to put some extra cash in their...

Market upswing: portfolio manager Ted Parrish is banking on financial and healthcare sectors for long-term growth.(Private Screening)
December 1, 2003... Theodore L. Parrish is confident the U.S. economy is headed for a robust turnaround in the next 18 months. Not only does the money manager believe the recovery is real, he thinks it will be sustainable since companies are more likely to spend...

Chemical balance: former Deutsche Bank analyst John Moten got the right reaction from his portfolio of picks.(Stock Update)(John Moten)
December 1, 2003... John Moten has worked in the securities industry for more than 16 years covering chemical manufacturers for most of his career. So, it's not surprising that he was bullish about chemical stocks. In general, chemical companies thrive when...

Rough ride to recovery: black-owned mutual funds brace for a bumpy bull ride.(B.E. Black Fund Watch)
December 1, 2003... Welcome to a whole new world. The stock market has rellied over the last few months after three years of gloom and doom surrounding a weak dollar, war with Iraq, and the highest unemployment rates in years. As a result, black-owned funds faced...

Where are the 529 plans?(Ask B.E.)(state-sponsored college savings plans)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... QA I am the 30-year-old father of an 11-year-old daughter and I haven't started saving for her college education yet. I've heard of 529 plans, but where can I go to get more information about them? --D. Singleton New York It's...

Demolition man: this entrepreneur builds his business by tearing things down.(Making It)(Jamie Potter of Cut Core Demolition Co.)(Interview)
December 1, 2003... Ask Jamie Potter how his small business grows revenues each year, and he'll tell you his answer is simple--by tearing things down. Potter's company, Los Angeles-based Cut Core Demolition Co., specializes in demolition, and site cleaning. A...

Taking it outside: outsourcing can be a great time saver--but mind the costs.(Management Advice)
December 1, 2003... After launching "The Little Coupon Book" franchise throughout metropolitan Atlanta, C. Michael Greer Jr. set out marketing his venture. Greer, whose company publishes a monthly business-to-business coupon book supported by advertising,...

Deduct now, pay later: new provisions provide a tax break for business owners.(Small Business News)
December 1, 2003... The 2003 tax law has been billed as a bonanza for investors, thanks to reduced rates on dividend income and long-term capital gains, but a sizable chunk of the $350 billion in promised tax cuts is available to business owners too (see "Avoiding...

Built for speed: Baba Garba looks to take his broadband business abroad.(Making It)(Infonit L.L.C.)
December 1, 2003... Like many immigrants, Baba Garba saw the U.S. as the land of opportunity when he came here from Gabon in 1993. Seven years later, he created opportunities of his own with Infonit L.L.C. Launched in December 2000, the full-service Niles,...

On a mission.(Savvy Solutions)(designing mission statements)
December 1, 2003... QA What type of information is included in a mission statement? How long should it be? --J. Jones Via the Internet A mission statement is just that--a statement. It should convey the goal and ideals of the company and its employees...

Let it roll: Reginald Bowser bends over backward to create convenient 401(k) transfers.(Black Digerati)(RolloverMarket service)
December 1, 2003... If you've ever attempted to roll over your 401(k), you know it's no simple two step. The process is often a daunting one, involving reams of paperwork, arcane language, and an interminable wait. One company, RolloverSystems Inc., promises to...

Naked at work: pssst! The boss is watching.(On The Shelf)
December 1, 2003... Technology makes employees more productive, makes work easier, and makes our workplaces better. Right? Perhaps. In his book The Naked Employee: How Technology is Compromising Workplace Privacy (Amacom; $24.95), Frederick S. Lane III argues that...

This isn't your teenage daughter's diary: web logs are a big hit with everyone, just be careful what you write.(Inside Tech)(ClickZ Weblog Business Strategies Conference & Expo)
December 1, 2003... Blogging, short for "Web logging," brings journaling to the Web. Through special software that allows users to write "directly" in the blog--no Web creation skills required--blogging has been popular for years among late-night types. Blogging...

Let 'em rip: create music to go.(Tech 1-2-3)
December 1, 2003... The holidays bring red punch, good cheer, and brand new MP3 players. Now, how do you vacuum the music off those clumsy, smudgy, music CDs and shake it into MP3 format? You "rip" the CDs with ripping software. Didn't get an MP3 player? Take...

Old cell phones.(Cyberwise)
December 1, 2003... QA My company is in the process of upgrading cell phones for employees. Problem is, we don't have enough office space to store any more old equipment. Any idea what I can do besides just tossing them out? --C. Palmer Houston ...

When your job really makes you sick: why you need to develop a high Adversity Quotient.(Making Connections)
December 1, 2003... It was as if the very life was being sucked out of me. The expectation was for me to give, give, give, produce, produce, produce, and I had nothing left to give. It was just entirely too much;" says Erica Benson, 33, who today works from home...

A rap for manners: Angelo Ellerbee refines the rough on urban artist.(Career At A Glance)
December 1, 2003... Angelo Ellerbee refines the rough edges on urban artists Urban music stars seem to thrive off hardcore personas. Aspiring rap and R&B acts, however, are taught to trade in foul language and bad manners for proper social etiquette by Angelo...

Bridging the gap.(Since You Asked)(job searching)
December 1, 2003... I am in my 40s and was laid off from a finance/banking position. Out of work for 15 months, I have become very frustrated with job searching. I am constantly told that I am overqualified for certain positions. I have networked, self-assessed,...

Todd Brown.(On The Move)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... has been named vice chairman of ShoreBank Corporation and chairman of the board of directors for the company's banking operations in Chicago and Detroit. He is charged with creating and implementing new approaches to expanding urban community...

Alphonso Maldon Jr.(On The Move)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... has been appointed to lead operations at the newly opened FleetBoston Financial office in Washington, 3.C. Malden will direct Fleet. One of the nation's largest government banking depositories, in better serving a growing government client...

Connie L. Lindsey.(On The Move)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... has been appointed deputy business unit head of world-wide operations and technology for Northern Trust. In this newly created position, Lindsey will oversee finance business continuity, and strategic planning, She will also work closely with...

Anthony O. Boswell.(On The Move)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... has been appointed senior vice president of ethics compliance and US, government relations for AMEC, an international engineering services firm with headquarters in the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and North America. Boswell's...

Larry Nelson.(On The Move)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... was recently named senior vice president and associate general counsel, development for Wendy's International. He will oversee legal matters related to the development of Wendy's restaurants in the U.S. and abroad, including franchising and...

Convention calendar.(Calendar)
December 1, 2003... * National Black Caucus of State Legislators 27th Annual Legislative Conference December 1-6 Houston 202-624-5457 www.nbcsl.com * 30th Annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Memorial Conference December 4-7 ...

Reaching for financial success: our 2002 financial fitness contest winners are achieving their goals with sound advice and a little moxie.(Black Wealth Initiative)
December 1, 2003... SOMETIMES, ALL IT TAKES IS SOMEONE TO SHOW YOU THE WAY. There's nothing like good advice and a game plan to give you the gumption to take action. And, when it comes to your finances, courage is often needed to admit mistakes and begin mopping...

Avoiding year-end tax traps: making the right moves before December 31 can shave thousands off your bill to Uncle Sam.(Tax Planning)
December 1, 2003... Alternative Minimum Tax Last year, Thomas and Gloria Gordon were looking forward to a vacation and making a few home improvements, but Uncle Sam bad oilier plans. Thomas, a phychologist in private practice who also manages an...

Big time on the small screen: although few African Americans have the authority to green-light TV projects, many are creating top-notch entertainment and gaining influence within the networks.(The Business Of Entertainment)
December 1, 2003... Although few African Americans have the authority to greenlight TV projects, many are creating top-notch entertainment and gaining influence within the networks A CAREER OF SCRIPTS, SHOW TAPINGS, AND WORKING WITH STARS WAS THE last thing...

Tech the halls: before hitting the online shopping malls, check out these cutting-edge stocking stuffers.(Holiday Gift Guide)
December 1, 2003... ILLUSTRATION BY CECIL G. RICE These days, technology is as much a fashion statement as it is a means of getting business done. If you don't believe this, consider a tool like the cell phone, which has evolved from resembling a weighty...

The hot list: from entertainment and technology to politics and finance, these 50 top players under 40 represent our editor's picks.(Cover Story)(BLACK ENTERPRISE's Hot List)(Directory)(Cover Story)
December 1, 2003... They're young, bold, innovative, and powerful. These characteristics--and more--have earned members of an exclusive cadre of professionals and entrepreneurs a spot on BLACK ENTERPRISE's Hot List--50 individuals under the age of 40 who are...

Beating the dream-busters: don't let loved ones keep you from living your dream.(Attitude Enhancement)
December 1, 2003... Our long-cherished dreams are certainly worth their weight in gold, but when friends and family members decide to add their two cents, the price of pursuing our dreams can suddenly seem too high to pay. While our spouse, parents, relatives, and...

B.E. successpert speaks.(Motivation: your guide to maximizing your most valuable asset - yourself)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Achieving any cherished dream is hard enough, but it can be nearly impossible when you are bombarded with negative energy from supposedly well-meaning friends, family, or professional contacts. Living other people's expectations of you can be...

In full view: appreciating life's little moments, one encounter at a time.(Common ground)
December 1, 2003... Exhaust the little moment. --Gwendolyn Brooks I am one of the lucky ones. I work mostly from home, but luckier still: I love what I do. But that doesn't mean it's easy. A few years ago, I was working on my first book. The effort...

Help me, Oprah!(Help Yourself)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... I believe I was born to do my part in the social and spiritual fight toward achieving world peace. But I need help. I have written an appeal to Oprah Winfrey for an opportunity to appear on her show to perform a song that I wrote about world...

Gift boxes: cool, new toys for the consumer in your life.(2003 Consumer Holiday Buying Guide)(Buyers Guide)
December 1, 2003... The holiday season is here. Time to make your list and check it twice. Don't know what to buy? We've got you covered. Try adding one or two of these toys to your list. You'll definitely be everyone's favorite person this year. GRIND, BREW,...

Home for the holidays: traveling on the cheap to see loved ones.(Secret Savings)
December 1, 2003... T is the season for holiday travel! As millions of people take to the air this holiday season, get ahead of the pack by planning a trip that will save you time and money. * Reserve early. "Book no less than two weeks in advance for an...

Santa's little elf.(Ask Your Advocate)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... I'd like to save some money on gifts this holiday season. I'm very creative and I thought about making gifts instead of buying them, which can be very expensive. Could you offer some advice on the types of gifts I could make for my loved ones...

Paper jam: Curtis Sherrod's hip-hop history session.(Personal Passions)(All Things Traffic Inc.)
December 1, 2003... After you've determine the occasion, place, and date, there's little need for a part flyer--except may be a scrap paper to jot down a name and number after the party. But for 39-years-old Curtis Sherrod, owner of a unique staffing service in...

Well, well, well: Hawaii's warm toast to good health.(Travelogue)
December 1, 2003... If work-a-day blues are flaying your nerves and stress is threatening your physical well-being, the remedy may not be found in a bottle, box, or medicine cabinet. It may be time for a wellness vacation to the tropical beauty of the Hawaiian...

Customer officer: haberdasher Frank Pena dresses clients to suit.(In Fashion)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The goal is to get up in the morning and not have to worry that Something is not going to fit right," says Frank Pena, haberdasher for Tom James, an international company specializing in bespoke items for men and women. Custom clothing...

Beantown flavor: columnist Adrian Walker gives us a taste of Boston.(City Profiles)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Columnist Adrian Walker give us a taste of Boston Boston maybe considered the "Cradle of liberty" by African Americans. but this harbor city once served as a home for abolitionists and the Underground Railroad. Today, what outsiders...

Boston around town.(Directory)
December 1, 2003... ACCOMODATIONS * For "the most discriminating of travelers. Walker suggests the Bostonian classic XV Beacon, This boutique hotel with only 68 rooms is a triple treat, landing on Walker's top bar. restaurant, and hotel lists, "Its a perfect...

Stiletto rock: Kim Bondy stylishly kicks up her heels.(The Enthusiast)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... A high heel shoe is good for [shedding] at least 5 pounds,"says Kim Bondy. Well, of that isn't reason enough to fall in love with a high end stiletto, Bondy, a shoe aficionado and vice president of special programming for CNN, could probably...

Broadcast news: B.E. breaks ground with new TV program.(New Ventures)(Central City Productions Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... This fall, BLACK ENTERPRISE teamed up with the television production company Central City Productions Inc. (CCP) to create a new syndicated program called The Black Enterprise Report. Produced as a half-hour weekly series devoted to covering...

Register for the B.E. Ski Challenge today.(Extra Options)
December 1, 2003... There's still time to register for the 2004 Black Enterprise/AXA Advisors Ski Challenge. Taking place this Feb. 11-16, 2004, at the Vail Cascade Resort & Spa in Vail, Colorado, the Ski Challenge promises to offer breathtaking views and an...

This is the remix.(about this article)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
December 1, 2003... So you're chillin' in your room, head bobbin', fingers poppin', listening to your favorite joint on the radio. But wait--the DJ flips it, and out comes, "This is the remix...." And it's hot. Like B2K's hot track. Girlfriend: Pied Piper Remix,...

I love this magazine!!!(Teenpreneur Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... Hi, my name is Ashley Gaddy. I am 13 years old. I've been wanting to start my own business, but I never knew where to start or how. At first I thought it was impossible for me to own my own business, until I discovered this magazine. This...

Teen Biz? Piece of cake!(Tenpreneur Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... I am a 17-year-old teenpreneur with a cake business called Jessica's Cake Delights. I make and sell cakes and cupcakes. 1 started my business in February 2002, and it's still going strong. I went from selling just nay six-inch cake rounds...

What makes owning a business fun? a lesson learned.(Holla Back!)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... "The enjoyment of having something that I can call my own. There's not a set salary. There are options of what I can make through giving people art. It challenges me to think deeper into the psychological state of others and what they want."...

Hip-Hop scotch.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Hey, I'm Andrea in Meca Park in Houston, Texas. We've got of lots of verb here Some games we even make up. Here's are we call "Hip-Hop Scotch". It's old school meets new school. You draw boxes. But instead of numbers, you write in dance moves....

From landscaper to landowner.(entrepreneurship)(Airyque Ervin)
December 1, 2003... Airyque Ervin thought landscaping was an ideal first business. But owning land, selling it, and buying more would prove a more fruitful (and profitable) venture Think starting a business on your own may be too much to handle? Why not make...

The beginning of a whole new friendship.(you're the boss)
December 1, 2003... Wanna start a company? Choosing the right business partners can held make vour company a success--from the start! Starting a business takes time, guts, and oftentimes, partnering with those who share a passion for pushing the business...

Books.(You're the boss)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)
December 1, 2003... Time, talent, and tenacity are part of becoming a succesfull entrepreneur. However, with your busv schedule, you may have little of each to spare. For respiration, read Stretch Your Wings: Famous Black Quotations for Teens, edited by Janet...

Organizations.(You're the boss)(Future Business Leaders of America)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... There's the drama, sports, and chess clubs, but they don't personify you. None of them quite seem to say business--except one, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). The FBLA is a nonprofit organization of students preparing for careers...

Fun facts.(you're the boss)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Less than 5% of high school and college students learn basic financial skills such as saving, budgeting, and investing. Source: Financial Finesse via the National Coalition of Girls Schools' Website This past summer, the youth labor...

Sony Ericsson's T310/T316 mobile phone.(Cool Tools)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2003... Sony Ericsson has packed a ton of fun features into its new T310/T316 phone. The color screen phone comes equipped with a five-way navigational joystick for improved game play on more than 40 games. And with vibrating force feedback, you'll...

Make it happen!(Books)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)
December 1, 2003... Whatever you want to be in life, wherever you want to go, you're just going to have to make things happen! Start by picking up the book Make Things Happen: The Key to Networking for Teens by Lara Zielin (Lobster Press, $9.95). The book uncovers...

Goldmining for internships!(you're the boss)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... If you want hands-on experience in the workforce, get an internship. Paid, unpaid, and for school credit, internships provide valuable professional work experience. Here's how to get started: 1. Research: Contact companies, visit internship...

The extracurricular student.(careers)(Nicole Bostic)
December 1, 2003... Nicole Bostic, won a $10,000 college scholarship by getting great grades, playing sports, and writing essays about her favorite books No one would argue that getting a college education can be pretty expensive. So we could all agree that...

Scholarships.(careers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Microsoft Underrepresented Minority Scholarship Criteria * Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or 4.0 (out of 5.0); must be enrolled full time and pursuing a computer-related bachelor's degree, Recipients must complete summer...

Programs.(careers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Hey you! Yeah, were talking to you. Do you have a penchant for learning new things, or have a burning desire to better yourself? Well. check out the F.L.A.M.E (Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere) program. Established by the United...

Websites.(careers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... TeachingKidsBusiness.com An online business-coaching site, Teaching KidsBusiness.com offers a virtual introduction, for kids ages 9-14, to running a business. Teenstartups.com Want to learn the value of the service your company...

Wheels in motion: Ian Hardman take rims to the next level.(v.i.peeps)(Davin Wheels)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Ian Hardman and his partners drive their passion for automobiles and business into Davin Wheels, the Providence, R.I.-based company that developed the first continuous motion wheel. Hardman's brain was spinning with the idea of becoming an...

FYI.(v.i.peeps)(Davin Wheels)(Sprewell Racing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... FYI Some call them "Sprewells." Although NBA player Latrell Sprewell was among the first to purchase the wheels, and his company, Sprewell Racing, is a retailer for Davin Wheels, he is not affiliated with the company and does not design their...