Black Enterprise articles from September 2006

Black Enterprise archives from September 2006

Getting into the ceo suite.(Ronald Williams appointed at Aetna Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Ronald williams, BE's corporate executive of the year landed the top spot at Aetna Inc., oneof the world's largest managed-care companies. Are you looking to design a career that will put you in the CEO suite? Check out the blackenterprise.com...

Top model advice.(career move)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Tyra Banks, B. smith, and Iman parlayed their modeling careers into entrepreneurial ventures. Go to blackenterprise.com/models to read their tips for business success.

Resource line.
September 1, 2006... Whatever your profesional or entrepreneurial needs, you can find advice at blackenterprise.com. Interactive Media editor Philalna Patterson's column provides useful resrources for business owners, corporate executives, and budding investors....

Giving up on college is not an option.(Publisher's Page)
September 1, 2006... The numbers are alarming. You've heard the figures and read the news reports: college costs have been skyrocketing, seemingly beyond the grasp of most Americans, and the middle class in particular. According to the College Board, tuition for...

Beauty and brains.(Norma Jean Darden)
September 1, 2006... When Norma Jean Darden was a student at Sarah Lawrence College in the early 1960s, she went to an open call for models for the college issue of Mademoiselle. She dressed up in a beautiful suit, patent leather shoes, and a red coat, and went in...

Religious hypocrisy.(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... Boy, I hope you heard the callers on The Michael Baisden Show about your article "The Business of Faith," (May 2006). Most callers think these preachers have gone too bar I have a friend who provides security for her preacher, drives new cars...

True community development.(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... I ENJOYED YOUR ARTICLE "THE BUSINESS OF FAITH" in the May 2006 issue. I'm proud of the way African American churches around the country are taking the gospel beyond the walls of their buildings and into the community. However, this current...

Great leadership all around.(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... BEING A NATIVE HOUSTONIAN AND FORMER MEMBER OF the United Methodist Church, I grew up watching the powerful impact Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell made, especially the phenomenal increase and growth of his congregation. Pastor Caldwell sparked a...

Corrections.(Correction notice)
September 1, 2006... * The first name of the subject in the photo caption on page 73 of the May 2006 issue ("Masters of Technology") is misspelled. The correct spelling is Ntiedo. * The location of Verizon Communications in "The 40 Best Companies for...

Rescue strategy.(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... As a motivational speaker and educational consultant, I realize the state of crisis paralyzing our African American youth, so I've gone back into high schools in underprivileged African American communities and dedicated my poetic writing and...

Pick a side, B.E.(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... I WAS A LITTLE TAKEN ABACK WITH THE JUNE 2006 issue. I enjoyed the article "Can Young Black Men Be Saved?" however, prior to that, on page 84, there is a letter of recognition to the founders of AllHipHop.com. Now according to your readers and...

Enough lip service.(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... CAN YOUNG BLACK MEN BE SAVED? OF COURSE. BUT we must move beyond lip service and focus on solutions. As the mother of a black son, I have no choice but to make sure systems work to promote my child's growth and well-being at each developmental...

The Burger King: C.H. James Restaurant Holdings is the fast-food chain's largest black franchisee.(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... CHARLES H. "CHUCK" JAMES III HAS SNATCHED UP ENOUGH Burger King restaurants to make him the fast-food giant's largest African American franchisee. Most recently, the chairman and CEO of C.H. James Restaurant Holdings L.L.C. (No. 74 on the...

Simeus Foods gets multimillion-dollar investment: Wal-Mart private equity fund seeks to support minority-owned businesses.(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... SIMEUS FOODS INTERNATIONAL INC. RECENTLY RECEIVED A $5 MILLION cash investment from Wal-Mart Stores Inc., making the minority-owned food manufacturer the first beneficiary of a private small business equity fund established by the national...

Business advocates applaud Maryland law: legislation allows the state to suspend contractors that engage in discriminatory practices.(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Minority business advocates are praising a new Maryland law that imposes stiff sanctions on state contractors found guilty of discriminatory practices. The legislation may become a blueprint for other states looking to level the playing field...

Debate over equal-opportunity education heats up: Supreme Court to weigh in.(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... FIFTY-TWO YEARS AFTER BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION, the Supreme Court has agreed to rule on lawsuits filed in Washington and Kentucky in which white parents claim school boards using numerical targets to maintain racial diversity in K-12 schools...

Making the Opryland Grander: Arthur Keith builds a brand while looking to increase black participation in hospitality.(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Arthur Keith, 44, senior vice president and general manager of Gaylor Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, is on a mission. The objective is twofold: make the property the premier resort and industry leader and expose...

Spelman College, celebrating its 125th anniversary.(donations from Marian Wright Edelman)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Spelman College, celebrating its 125th anniversary, announced it has received gifts totaling $7 million for need-based scholarship support. Boasting alumnae such as Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund,...

Tuskegee University received a grant from manufacturer 3M Corp.(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Tuskegee University received a grant from manufacturer 3M Corp. toward the construction of a new $12 million College of Business and Information Science to be named after Andrew F. Brimmer, renowned economist and former Federal Reserve Board...

Russell Simmons wants fans to understand money.(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Russell Simmons wants fans to understand money. Hip-hop culture is screaming "Get Your Money Right" through a nationwide financial empowerment tour of the same name, started by Russell Simmons, who wants to emphasize financial literacy for fans...

It's been a busy deal-making period for Earvin "Magic" Johnson.(Magic Johnson Enterprises )(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... It's been a busy deal-making period for Earvin "Magic" Johnson. First his Los Angeles-based Magic Johnson Enterprises launched Magic Johnson Travel Group in partnership with GOGO Worldwide Vacations, CruiseShipCenters, and Royal Caribbean...

Diversity university: minority enrollment at predominantly white colleges is increasing.
September 1, 2006... RACIAL DIVERSITY AMONG FIRST-year students is increasing at Ivy League institutions and other high-ranking, predominantly white colleges and universities. The number of first-year African American students for the 2005-2006 academic year...

The right match: by working with her adviser, this investor's portfolio is healthy and well-balanced.(Jacqueline Rhinehart of Merrill Lynch and Company Inc.)
September 1, 2006... JACQUELINE RHINEHART HAS TWO abiding money management principles: Never give a financial adviser total control of your portfolio and invest in what you know. Rhinehart fired two financial advisers before finding one who respected her...

Refinancing predatory mortgage loans: new fund rescues homeowners from usurious interest rates.
September 1, 2006... In communities across the country, predatory lenders, appraisers, and mortgage brokers to seek to exploit and trap uninformed potential homebuyers. Some predators sell overvalued properties using false appraisals, or deliberately lend more...

Withstanding market woes: Silas Myers' stock picks prove to have an enduring competitive advantage.
September 1, 2006... Higher interest rates, a slowdown in the real estate market, and rising energy and raw material prices confirmed reservations among investors about stock market performance. In the face of such uncertainty, Silas Myers, senior vice president,...

A place to call home: cover all your bases when looking for nursing care.
September 1, 2006... When someone you love needs nursing home care, finding the appropriate place can be financially and emotionally daunting. To help ease your burden when it comes to placement options, facility selection, and insurance, here are a few guidelines:...

Paying for college.(investments and planning of childrens education)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Q A I have two sons, one is eight and the oldest is 13. I recently came into a lump sum of money, a little over $15,000. I want to start a college savings for them. Should I look to invest in a 529 college savings plan, a prepaid state tuition...

Step into my office: full-service clinic owner grows her practice despite partner's exit.(Tara Long Scott, Foot and Heel Pain Institute of Michigan)
September 1, 2006... RUNNING A COMPANY IS DIFFICULT enough, but when a partner walks away with dozens of clients and opens a similar practice just down the road, the situation can get downright daunting. That's exactly what happened to Tara Long Scott, DPM,...

And the winner is ... Entering a contest can reward your business with much-needed prize money and positive publicity.(Henderson-Townsend, CEO of Mannequin Madness Inc.)
September 1, 2006... Traditional marketing methods such as advertising, direct marl, and telemarketing are frequently used in a small business' arsenal. But savvy entrepreneurs such as Judi Henderson-Townsend, CEO of Mannequin Madness Inc. in Oakland, California,...

Student aid: local business schools provide a wealth of talent.
September 1, 2006... The management at the Cannon House needed help planning the development of a new assisted-living center. The problem was they couldn't afford to pay the astronomical fees commanded by outside consultants. So the Seattle-based business turned to...

Finding cash for your business.(Beauty salons finance)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Q A I am in the process of writing a business plan for a hair salon that I want to open in about six months to a year. I'm not exactly sure if I should seek grant money or take out a business loan. Please help. --A. DaSilva Montclair,...

Honoring a mentor: IBM Fellow plans to use his status to expand IBM's black executive network.(Kerrie L. Holley)
September 1, 2006... FROM HIS SAN FRANCISCO BAY BASE, KERRIE L. HOLLEY innovates at the very top of his field. As IBM's chief technology officer for Services Oriented Architecture, Holley creates designs to mold computer software to fit the business needs of the...

Master of your domain: affordable and reliable automation systems offer complete control of your office and home.
September 1, 2006... How many executive does it take to turn off a light switch? None, if it were up to Tyrie Jamerson, partner and CEO of Near Future, an integrator at the forefront of the burgeoning field of office automation. His Dallas-based firm is responding...

Motorola Q vs. Palm Treo 700W: these smartphones are packed with features, but not everything is included.(Product/service evaluation)
September 1, 2006... Now that smartphones are jam-packed with features such as MP3 players, QWERTY keypads, video and still cameras, and e-mail, it's tough to imagine what they could be lacking. And yet, any missing feature can become a distinguishing factor when...

Game time.(Arcade games)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Q A I want to start an arcade business that caters to children up to 12 years old. I'll receive a bachelor's of business administration in approximately two years, Should I wait until I receive my degree before pursuing this endeavor? Where do...

Balancing passion and self-control: finding the right mix for a successful career.(Patrice L.Hill)
September 1, 2006... PATRICE L. HILL, A HUMAN RESOURCES BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR in the container industry, wanted to make her goals a reality. In her 30s, the Columbus, Ohio, resident constructed a five-year plan that included obtaining her bachelor's degree in...

The competitive advantage to being black: how your ethnicity can advance your career.
September 1, 2006... Diversity just doesn't address the issues associated with blacks in corporate America," says a black male vice president with a major financial institution in New York City. "When you unravel the implementations of diversity programs, black men...

Who will guide me?(African American executives)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Q A I am a 32-year-old male IT executive who has been a mentor and community volunteer in the inner city for at-risk young black males for the past 10 years. It has been fulfilling, but I have found the lack of senior black executives willing...

Venable L.L.P.(Karl Racine appointed as managing partner)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... 1 Karl Racine has been promoted to managing partner of Venable L.L.P. in Washington, D.C. With this appointment, Racine becomes the only African American to head a major national law firm. During his career, Racine served as counsel in the...

Edison International and Southern California Edison.(appoints Cecil House )(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... 2 Cecil House has been appointed vice president of operations support and chief procurement officer for Edison International and Southern California Edison, a purchaser of renewable energy. His responsibilities include identifying company-wide...

Phiderika Foust.(appointed as vice president of Scripps Networks)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... 3 Phiderika Foust has joined Scripps Networks in Knoxville, Tennessee, as vice president of business development. In her new position, Foust will be responsible for creating revenue growth opportunities to expand the reach of Scripps Networks,...

Association of Black Cardiologists Inc.(appoints Gerald DeVaughn)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... 4 Gerald DeVaughn has been appointed president of the Association of Black Cardiologists Inc., an Atlanta-based nonprofit. In this position, DeVaughn will be responsible for continuing the organization's mission of providing effective...

McDonald.(appoints James Collins )(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... 5 James Collins has been named general manager of McDonald's Greater Southwest Region. In this capacity; he oversees marketing operations, franchising, and training for more than 675 restaurants in a four-state area. He recently served as U.S....

Convention calendar.
September 1, 2006... 100 Black Men of America Inc. Fall Leadership Conference Sept. 7-10; Washington, D.C.; 404-688-5100; www.100blackmen.org National Congress of Black Women Inc. 22nd Annual Awards Brunch Sept. 10; Washington, D.C.; 301-562-8000; www.npcbw.org...

True net worth: the Smiths are taking steps to ensure that what they own outweighs what they owe.(Black Wealth Initiative)
September 1, 2006... IN THE SMITH HOUSEHOLD, SUNDAYS are reserved for three things: church, family meals, and business meetings. Since taking their marriage vows four years ago, Latrice Mosley-Smith and Ervin L. Smith, who reside in a suburb of Chicago, have looked...

Breaking bad habits: to achieve financial security, this single mother has to curb her indiscriminate spending and stop abusing money.(Financial Fitness BLACK ENTERPRISE Contest Winner No. 73)
September 1, 2006... DON'T ASK JENNIFER BOGAR HOW many pairs of shoes she owns. "There are at least 30 hanging on the closet door alone. I can't even think about how many are stacked in boxes," says the 30-year-old self-proclaimed slave to fashion--and debt, Bogar...

50 top colleges for African Americans: our exclusive ranking yielded some surprises and some staples. And this year, after we show you the best schools, we take a comprehensive look at how to make college affordable.(Statistical table)
September 1, 2006... FOR A KID GROWING UP IN THE INNER city, visiting a college campus can be an eye-opening experience. At any given moment, you may find yourself on a winding path with large sycamores, fallen pine cones, and ivy-covered buildings, leaving behind...

Aetna: the turnaround king: by focusing on employees and customers, Ronald A. Williams has designed a culture at Aetna where workers thrive and shareholders have been rewarded by a five-year stock increase of 600%.(B.E. CORPORATE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR)(Interview)
September 1, 2006... RONALD A. WILLIAMS IS NOT A CEO driven by power, influence, or celebrity. He makes few gestures when he speaks. His suits are not tailored; his shoes are soft-soled. He grants the press limited access and refuses to give details about his...

B.E.'s 30 hottest franchises for 2006 is one in your future? Minority outreach programs and trendy businesses make these franchises the best opportunities for your money.(FRANCHISING)
September 1, 2006... WHILE MOST SECOND-GRADERS WERE LEARNING TO WRITE THEIR name in cursive, at age 7, Johnny Williams was busy cutting his grandfather's hair. Little did he know that this early experience would lead to a career he loves. After several years of...

Models Inc.: after the lights went down on their runway careers, these former fashionistas stepped into the role of business owner.(Cover story)
September 1, 2006... "SO MANY GIRLS THINK MODELING IS a party. It's not. If you think it's a party, you're going to have a career for one or two years and then they're looking for the next new thing," says supermodel Tyra Banks, who stayed one step ahead of the...

When good exercise feels bad: common golf and tennis injuries and how to avoid them.(Special Section: Health and Fitness)
September 1, 2006... Many people looking for a recreational sport often turn to either golf or tennis. The game doesn't seem as rough or high-impact, and each requires individual focus, which can be challenging and relaxing at the same time. But players are still...

The family that plays together ... for these individuals, golf is a family affair.(Julia Baldwin)
September 1, 2006... For Julia Baldwin, playing golf has become almost as necessary as breathing. The 73-year-old local Detroit golf legend has been playing since she was 36 and doesn't miss a chance to hit the golf course. Her infectious love for golf spilled over...

Black Jewels Ladies Golf Association.(Rasheena Wilson )
September 1, 2006... It's no secret that developing your golf game can catapult you into the league of the big boys and onto the golf course where lucrative business deals are often negotiated. With this in mind, Rasheena Wilson headed to golf school where she...

The family that plays together ...: how to make tennis a family affair.(Special Section: Tennis)
September 1, 2006... The ranks of professional tennis are sprinkled with champions who honed their skills playing against their siblings while being coached by their parents. Venus and Serena Williams, MaliVai and Mashona Washington, Dontia and Angela Haynes, and...

Hitting a winner for breast cancer survivors.(Tennis Against Breast Cancer Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Maureen Rankine is dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer. The professional tennis instructor and former top-ranked player started Tennis Against Breast Cancer Inc. in 1996 to raise money for breast cancer education, early...

Rest, rejuvenation, and culture: The Chopra Wellness Center and The Spa at La Costa.
September 1, 2006... The Chopra Center for Well Being Imagine an oasis of tranquility in which the rigors of daily living recede and the perfect balance of mindbodyspirit emerges to maximize full human potential. The Chopra Center for Well Being is such a...

Always a winner: quality time with last year's golf and tennis champions.
September 1, 2006... Geraldine Tigner: Finding Her Focus "You never beat golf, you just play golf," says Geraldine Tigner, the 2005 Black Enterprise Golf Challenge champion. She views the sport as a microcosm of life. "It teaches you to stay in the moment and...

The rap doctor: free-styling lecturer is reaching young people through music.(EVERYDAY HERO)(Foundation for Youth International)
September 1, 2006... COOL, SOULFUL BEATS PLAY IN THE BACKGROUND as the rap songs, "The B Word," "Look-N Like a Hoochie Mama," and "Hand-Lin Yo Bid-Ness" blare from the radio. No, it's not the latest rap artist on BET's video countdown. It's 58-year-old Charles H....

I apologize: when 'sorry' is the only thing that will do.(Pearlie Jackson of Affiliated Computer Services Inc.)
September 1, 2006... Pearlie Jackson was excited about her promotion to supervisor at ACS Inc. in New Orleans a few years ago. By running a tight ship, she would make certain that her team of 10 knew that she meant business. After all, what the supervisor says...

Purposeful living.(African American students)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Q A I am a second-year chemistry major, and my grades have dropped from a 3.0 to a 2.3. I aspire to do great things, but I am worried that I have come to a peak in my life. My family is from the Caribbean, so the idea that I may need external...

Is your credit card number safe online? New technology offers consumers added protection.
September 1, 2006... IF THE IDEA OF USING YOUR CREDIT CARD to shop online leaves you feeling a little uneasy, your concern is; warranted: Identity theft is the No. 1 complaint among consumers, according to the Federal Trade Commission, with credit card fraud ranked...

It's a family affair: reunion organizers get help planning events.(SECRET SAVINGS)(Website list)(Recommended readings)
September 1, 2006... Last July, as E. Jean Allen planned for her family reunion in Orlando, Florida, she envisioned a magnificent, family-oriented resort that would be beautiful, unique, all-inclusive, and most of all--inexpensive. "I wanted to make sure that...

No more wrinkles.
September 1, 2006... GET IN ON THE SECRET that retailers have known for years: the Sharper Image Wrinkle-Free Garment Steamer. This high-powered steamer will give even the most expensive of irons a run for their money. If you're pressed for time, this is the...

Priceless resources.(Gutenberg services)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... THE LIBRARY IS NO LONGER THE ONLY PLACE YOU CAN FIND FREE Books. Project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org) is a Website that offers 18,000 free e-books that you can download, read, and even share with others. These books are available because their...

A goal or two.(credit card debt and Internet Care management)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Q A I'm a college student seeking advice on how to get out of credit card debt. My debt total is $2,000. I make $450 monthly. Should I consider debt consolidation? Also, I am planning on starting my own Internet Care in New York City. What...

Couture carryall: fashion model Alek Wek designs luxury handbags.
September 1, 2006... For more than a decade, Alek Wek has been adorned by fashion masters such as Valentino, Chanel, and Dior. With her dark visage and klieg-light smile, the unconventional Sudanese beauty illuminates international runways and advertising...

Haberdasher's closet: actor Nick Cannon demonstrates the makings of an attractive wardrobe.
September 1, 2006... Traditional business attire doesn't have to restrict a man's personal style. How you coordinate your clothing reveals a lot about your individuality. In a sea of blue and gray suits, a great way to enhance your wardrobe is with color. ...

Black Enterprise debuts TV show hosted by Ed Gordon.(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... This September, tune in for the national debut of BLACK ENTERPRISE'S new lifestyle and human interest program, Our World with Black Enterprise, hosted by veteran journalist Ed Gordon. In partnership with Chicago-based production company Central...

Women of Power Summit a hit.
September 1, 2006... After its spectacular debut this year, the Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit hosted by State Farm is returning to the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix. The summit, which will be held Feb. 7-10, 2007, is an exciting, executive...

Back talk with Warrick Dunn.(Football players)(Interview)
September 1, 2006... Sports fans across the country know Warrick Dunn as the elusive and electrifying running back for the Atlanta Falcons, but for this two-time Pro Bowler, nothing is as rewarding as his work off the field. Through his Homes for the Holidays...