Articles from Black Enterprise (November 1, 2005)

Title	Author	Type	Words
"If you are a traveling family, like my family, with a husband who is a diehard golfer and a 2-year-old who lives in water, the Pointe South Mountain Resort is heaven!" says de'Shay.			65
A high-performance drive: speed demons gain road skills and have a great time learning, too.	Alleyne, Sonia		683
A reason for ranting: vent your problems to find solutions.	Clarke, Robyn D.		592
Americas.	Lundy, Tykisha	Brief Article	49
An attractive site.	Johnson, James C.	Brief Article	226
Are race-specific drugs unethical? With BiDil on the market, experts weigh the moral implications.	Jones, Joyce		798
Back talk with Cathy Hughes.	Meeks, Kenneth	Interview	767
Balancing act: Alexis James is adjusting to the financial realities of working in corporate America and running her father's private firm.	Spruell, Sakina P.		1581
BE's top clients in supplier diversity.		Directory	50
Best home-based businesses.		Brief Article	42
Big profits in small packages: Henry Jackson of Banneker Capital Management sees the value of undervalued stocks.	Oestricher, Dwight		536
Bistro 24 at The Ritz-Carlton (2401 E. Camelback Road; 800-241-3333; www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/phoenix/) is a networking hub for business execs with the sophisticated atmosphere that's synonymous with The Ritz.		Brief Article	72
Black adoptions on the rise: increasing number of African American children finding homes.	Addison, Kasi K.		327
Blown away by Katrina: among the devastation were more than 60,000 black-owned businesses, including 19 B.E. 100s firms. Can these companies and the jobs they provided be restored?	Hughes, Alan	Cover Story	3452
Brown Sugar Thursdays and The Studio are theme nights at Marjele's Sports Grill (24 N. Second Street, Phoenix; 602-253-9004; www.marjeles.com) tailored to R&B, hip-hop, spoken word, and contemporary jazz aficionados.		Brief Article	55
Build a relationship with your lender: forging a bond with your banker makes your mortgage search easier.	Scott, Matthew S.		563
Cargill.		Advertisement	337
Caviar dreams: David Mills offers a culinary delight of the finest quality.	Robinson, Tennille M.		590
Convention calendar.		Calendar	72
DeVry Inc.	Lundy, Tykisha	Brief Article	59
Enjoy the silence: it has its place in effective communication.	Clarke, Robyn D.		392
ESPN.	Lundy, Tykisha	Brief Article	57
Extend the warranty or cut your losses? Here's how to tell if the precaution is necessary.	Sykes, Tanisha A.		648
Fallen soldier.	Sykes, Tanisha A.	Brief Article	229
Follow the corporate insiders: Ty Burroughs of Burroughs Financial Group relies on stock purchasing patterns of executives to determine company fortunes.	Lewis, Nicole		728
Ford Motor Co.	Hopkins, Marc	Brief Article	133
Franchise finder.			17
From concept to customer: discover economical ways to get your product to market.	Johnson, James C.		2306
From drab to fab: multicultural wallpaper borders and home accents decorate spaces for people of color.	Massie, Michelle K.		534
From football to financial plan: with his pro career cut short, Forey Duckett has structured a serious plan for investing in his family's future.	Brown, Carmen		1087
Get $25 when you invest.			18
Go where the money is: funds that focus on the financial services industry offer outstanding long-term performance.	Korn, Donald Jay		870
Harlem haven: Hue-Man Bookstore and Cafe is establishing itself as an important part of the community's revival.	McCrea, Bridget		603
Have a talent for sales? Becoming a direct-selling consultant could be your ticket to financial independence.	Tahmincioglu, Eve		748
Historic church in store for revival: site of 1963 bombing to become a national landmark.	Stewart, Sherrel		466
I beg to differ.	Love, James R.	Letter to the Editor	213
Information systems a go.	Alleyne, Sonia	Brief Article	229
It's a woman's world: Miriam Muley has the stats on the business of female persuasion.	Robinson, Tennille M.		464
Katrina: let outrage lead to commitment.	Graves, Earl G., Sr.		732
Kraft.		Brief Article	281
Less bang for your buck: how to stretch the dollar overseas.	Benet, Siobhan		366
Listen and judge: Fluid Audio Networks brings American Idol to Internet.	McCrea, Bridget		487
Location, location, location.	Johnson, James C.	Brief Article	222
Make your website pop: gurus explain how to distinguish your business online.	McCrea, Bridget		777
Money order madness.	Sykes, Tanisha A.	Brief Article	251
More help for home buyers.	Myers, Phyllis Berry	Letter to the Editor	270
Nationwide Financial Services Inc.	Lundy, Tykisha	Brief Article	53
Outcry for redistricting reform picks up: civil rights groups fear redrawn districts will disenfranchise minorities.	Holmes, Tamara E.		619
Phoenix rises: Joanna de'Shay shines in the Valley of the Sun.	Drakes, Sean	Brief Article	295
Pick your startup tools: find the right software for your new business.	Donaldson, Sonya		475
Proof positive.	Hall, Darian	Letter to the Editor	169
Rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina.		Brief Article	57
Rebuilding after Katrina.			738
Rebuilding an empire: Quinton Primo bought and sold billions in real estate assets. Now he's making moves into New York City's high-stakes gold coast.	Scott, Matthew S.		2680
Report reveals best lenders for black business: findings lead to renewed calls for public analysis of SBA loans.	Townes, Glenn		780
Resource guide.		Illustration	58
Resource line.			33
Retail kiosk: here's how to start a specialty cart for under $10k.	Turner, Marcia Layton		532
Rewarding rebates: save time and money with online rebates.	Young, Stephanie		559
Robert L. Johnson: the captain of capitalism: this business titan built the nation's top black network and sold it as a strategy for building even greater wealth.	Scott, Matthew S.		647
Save your home from foreclosure: if you're facing the nightmare of losing your home, these strategies can help.	Camille, K.C.		2105
Should I close credit accounts?	Scott, Matthew	Brief Article	257
Still has some catching up to do.	Harvey, Jesse	Letter to the Editor	305
Submit your nominations today!	Cryer, Alysha N.		596
Suites with charcoal walls and platform beds and the clever use of space makes the James Hotel (7353 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale; 888-500-8080; www.jameshotels.com) a memorable and recommendable hotel for de'Shay.			62
The Biltmore Fashion Park (2502 E. Camelback Road; 602-955-8400; www.shopbiltmore.com) is where those who like fine fashion and jewelry.		Brief Article	33
The Boston Consulting Group.	Lundy, Tykisha	Brief Article	48
The Home Depot.		Advertisement	321
The most distinctive outdoor experience in Arizona requires a five-hour drive north of Phoenix to the natural wonder and breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon (www.nps.gov/grca).		Brief Article	38
The plan worked!	Davis, Jerry	Letter to the Editor	185
Thinking about going back to school? Here's how to find a program that's perfect for your needs.	Egodigwe, Laura		513
Time Inc.'s.	Patterson, Philana	Brief Article	100
Time Warner Inc.	Lundy, Tykisha	Brief Article	58
To dine amid one of the most spectacular vistas in the Valley of the Sun, make a reservation at Elements at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain (5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley; 800-245-2051; www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com).		Brief Article	68
Top dog: Mike Brown and the art of the canine pedigree.	Drakes, Sean		372
Topping the charts: starting a record label is risky business. But with the right mix of music, marketing, and manpower you can hear the sweet sound of success.	Harris, Wendy		3294
Tougher test for bankruptcy: new law makes filing Chapter 7 more costly and complicated.	Monroe, Melissa S.		423
Upcoming events.			45
Vacation research made easy.	Royal, Leslie E.	Brief Article	62
Virtually yours: the growing virtual assistant industry presents opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners alike.	McCrea, Bridget		1693
Want to be an event planner? There are growing career opportunities in the meeting and event industry. Here's how to get in the door.	Jackson, Lee Anna		1753
Web highlights.			90
What am I worth? How to increase your value to your company.	Robinson, Tennille M.		600
What's in your e-wallet? The smartcard is emerging as a major e-commerce tool.	Haley, Fiona		613