| Title |
Type |
Date |
Words |
| Why talent matters most: a corporate leader offers advice on staying competitive through this economic downturn. |
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Jul 1, 2009 |
554 |
| Taming a wild economy: to fix a broken America, Roger Ferguson was one of the experts President Obama tapped. Now, this TIAA-CREF CEO and former Fed vice chairman shares his views about the financial markets and prospects for an economic rebound. |
Interview |
Jul 1, 2009 |
1345 |
| Forged in fire: the new rules of doing business: singed by a scorching downturn, BE 100s CEOs rework their companies to seek out new opportunities. |
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Jun 1, 2009 |
3849 |
| The many colors of PRWT: once a back-office support provider, this chameleon-like company redefined itself as a player in the pharmaceutical services industry. |
Company overview |
Jun 1, 2009 |
2185 |
| Forged in fire: the new rules of doing business: for the first time ever, industry conditions force us not to name an Auto Dealer of the Year. |
Brief article |
Jun 1, 2009 |
286 |
| Sweet science: Sanders\Wingo has found the right equation to beat the competition: extensive research, new media, and unlimited creativity equal satisfied clients and higher billings. |
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Jun 1, 2009 |
2117 |
| The king of commercial real estate: Victor MacFarlane reigns Supreme in America's gateway cities. |
Company overview |
Jan 1, 2009 |
2069 |
| CAMAC going public: oil company's subsidiary to trade on Nigerian Stock Exchange. |
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Nov 1, 2008 |
351 |
| B.E.'s 25 most affordable franchises: recession-resistant industries and low startup costs make these opportunities our top picks. |
Cover story |
Sep 1, 2008 |
2022 |
| Capri Capital goes global: lands $2 billion real estate deal in Saudi Arabia. |
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Aug 1, 2008 |
555 |
| A thing of the past: African American participation in the manufacturing sector dwindling. |
Brief article |
Aug 1, 2008 |
264 |
| Assembling a winning team: how a sports professional made all the right selections. |
Interview |
Aug 1, 2008 |
761 |
| Bold leadership for the 21st century: innovation. Vision. Guts. Today's CEOs need these qualities to lead their companies to profitability--and growth. |
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Jun 1, 2008 |
993 |
| Atlanta Life mourns CEO's passing: Ronald D. Brown reinvigorated the century-old institution. |
In memoriam |
Jun 1, 2008 |
603 |
| Unbeatable combination: by merging a venerable insurer, a thriving asset manager, and a revitalized investment bank, Atlanta Life Financial Group has become the industry's latest powerhouse. |
Company overview |
Jun 1, 2008 |
2464 |
| Back talk with Jarome Iginla. |
Interview |
Apr 1, 2008 |
573 |
| Top 25 Hollywood moneymakers: these black powerhouses generate the most green in Tinseltown. |
Cover story |
Mar 1, 2008 |
4928 |
| Back talk with Tim Story. |
Interview |
Mar 1, 2008 |
479 |
| RS Information Systems signs buyout deal: CEO Rodney Hunt to sell B.E. Company of the Year. |
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Feb 1, 2008 |
513 |
| AT&T to acquire black telecom firm: former BE 100s company to maintain staffing and recruiting business. |
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Jan 1, 2008 |
212 |
| A piece of the action: to attract top chefs to his sushi restaurant, this entrepreneur used equity as an incentive. |
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Jan 1, 2008 |
613 |
| Smoke signals: Johnny Drake on what to expect in a fine cigar. |
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Dec 1, 2007 |
437 |
| Bringing the sizzle back to McDonald's: Donald Thompson worked his way up the fast-food giant's ladder to become one of its highest-ranking executives. |
Cover story |
Sep 1, 2007 |
2386 |
| Dimensions International acquired: CEO says Honeywell will take the company where he could not. |
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Aug 1, 2007 |
441 |
| Architects of growth: CEOs redesign their companies to compete and grow in an ever-changing business climate. |
|
Jun 1, 2007 |
823 |
| Thriving in unpredictable times: despite economic threats, the BE Industrial/Service 100 have found inventive ways to boost revenues and market share. |
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Jun 1, 2007 |
1898 |
| Wired for success: through unparalleled service to government agencies and groundbreaking joint ventures, Rodney Hunt has built RS Information Systems into a tech powerhouse. |
Company overview |
Jun 1, 2007 |
3033 |
| Desperate in Detroit: Black dealerships retune their businesses as consumer demands change. |
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Jun 1, 2007 |
1975 |
| Good chemistry: Mays Chemical and Chemico Systems strike lucrative partnership. |
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Mar 1, 2007 |
393 |
| Another win for the house. |
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Mar 1, 2007 |
330 |
| The great escape: often trendy and hip, day spas are part of a booming industry. But the proper preparation is a must to succeed in this competitive area. |
|
Dec 1, 2006 |
2292 |
| Barons of the big deal: William M. Lewis Jr. and Raymond J. McGuire reached the upper echelons of the financial world. Now they're ushering a new generation of African Americans into the financial markets. |
Biography |
Oct 1, 2006 |
2840 |
| Champions: some companies are knocking out the competition by gaining new clients and market share. |
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Jun 1, 2006 |
1767 |
| Contenders: these companies are battling with competitors to move up the ranks and, possibly, get a title shot. |
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Jun 1, 2006 |
1577 |
| Down for the count: in business, there are always casualties. Some will remain on the canvas while others position themselves to fight another day. |
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Jun 1, 2006 |
1979 |
| After the storm: will New Orleans become integrated post-Katrina? |
Brief article |
Apr 1, 2006 |
316 |
| Business boot camp: how one BE editor survived an intensive executive education program. |
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Feb 1, 2006 |
1909 |
| Herman J. Russell: master builder: this entrepreneur built a construction empire brick by brick while reshaping the Atlanta skyline. |
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Dec 1, 2005 |
666 |
| 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? |
Cover Story |
Nov 1, 2005 |
3452 |
| MDL Capital fights lawsuit over $215 million loss: CEO says charges are politically motivated. |
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Sep 1, 2005 |
1220 |
| High caliber companies: our Small Business Awards winners are growing their businesses by serving their niche. |
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Sep 1, 2005 |
1205 |
| Fixing Ford: Darryl B. Hazel revived the Lincoln Mercury division. Now the 33-year veteran faces the greatest challenge of his career. |
Cover Story |
Sep 1, 2005 |
2504 |
| Critical mass: when Dimensions International acquired fellow BE 100s firm SENTEL Corp., it created a new force in the homeland security sector. |
Company Profile |
Jun 1, 2005 |
2582 |
| Downfall of a black syndication Kingpin: driven into bankruptcy, The Heritage Networks struggles to regain its footing without ex-CEO Frank Mercado-Valdes. |
Company Profile |
Apr 1, 2005 |
2215 |
| The 50 most powerful African Americans in sports: think you know who the real players are? Forget those who earn millions on the field. Here's our all-star list of entrepreneurs and executives (OK, and a couple of athletes) who drive the sports industry. |
Cover Story |
Mar 1, 2005 |
7900 |
| Knowing when it's time. |
Brief Article |
Dec 1, 2004 |
256 |
| Funny money: Black comedians have always been among the funniest. Now, by tapping into the business side of the industry, today's comics are laughing all the way to the bank. |
Cover Story |
Dec 1, 2004 |
3001 |
| Feast or famine. |
Brief Article |
Nov 1, 2004 |
314 |
| Inside or out? |
Brief Article |
Oct 1, 2004 |
300 |
| La-Van Hawkins linked to Philadelphia corruption probe: B.E. 100s CEO faces fraud, perjury charges. |
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Sep 1, 2004 |
691 |
| Franchise financing. |
Brief Article |
Sep 1, 2004 |
264 |
| The best CEO in Silicon Valley: John Thompson has transformed Symantec into a multibillion-dollar security software juggernaut. |
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Sep 1, 2004 |
2730 |
| House passes healthcare bills: will the Senate sign off on AHPs before Election Day? |
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Aug 1, 2004 |
442 |
| Self-publishing for profit. |
Brief Article |
Aug 1, 2004 |
306 |
| Wall Street rogues: fast cars, women, and cash. These financial whizzes had it all. But some of them crossed the line to get rich and ended up serving hard time, creating scandals that continue to affect the black investment community. |
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Aug 1, 2004 |
4191 |
| Strong structure. |
Brief Article |
Jul 1, 2004 |
297 |
| Insurance inquiry. |
Brief Article |
Jun 1, 2004 |
276 |
| Time to venture abroad: exporting is a multibillion-dollar industry that can be extremely lucrative--if you're properly prepared. |
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Jun 1, 2004 |
2103 |
| Fashion-forward funding. |
Brief Article |
Apr 1, 2004 |
311 |
| Capital matters. |
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Mar 1, 2004 |
277 |
| Finding funding. |
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Feb 1, 2004 |
299 |
| The Afro-Latino connection: can this group be the bridge to a broadbased black-Hispanic alliance? |
Cover Story |
Feb 1, 2004 |
2708 |
| Calculating profits. |
Brief Article |
Jan 1, 2004 |
295 |
| A new deal for SBK-Brooks: B.E. investment bank completes $233 million bond offering. |
Brief Article |
Dec 1, 2003 |
277 |
| On a mission. |
|
Dec 1, 2003 |
270 |
| 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. |
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Dec 1, 2003 |
2669 |
| License to bill? |
|
Nov 1, 2003 |
283 |
| Gearing up for the golden years: Minority Retirement Confidence Survey paints a mixed picture. |
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Oct 1, 2003 |
376 |
| Show me the money. |
Brief Article |
Oct 1, 2003 |
291 |
| Healthcare insurance. |
|
Sep 1, 2003 |
286 |
| Franchise players: NBA execs Steve Mills and Terdema Ussery score as two of the industry's hottest front-office players. Will one gain the ultimate prize of NBA commissioner? |
Biography |
Sep 1, 2003 |
3285 |
| BE private equity. (Archway Acquisition). |
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Aug 1, 2003 |
121 |
| BE industrial/service. (Archway Acquisition). |
Brief Article |
Aug 1, 2003 |
91 |
| BE auto dealer 100. (Archway Acquisition). |
Obituary |
Aug 1, 2003 |
71 |
| Rules of incorporation. (Savvy Solutions). |
Brief Article |
Aug 1, 2003 |
330 |
| Easy as 1-2-3. |
Brief Article |
Aug 1, 2003 |
266 |
| Timing the economy. (Savvy Solutions). |
Brief Article |
Jul 1, 2003 |
300 |
| Michael Lee-Chin, founder of Canadian mutual fund company AIC Ltd., and attorney Johnnie Cochran have co-founded a sporting and entertainment client agency designed to negotiate performance contracts. (Newsbytes). |
Letter to the Editor |
Jun 1, 2003 |
105 |
| Tuskegee University announced that it received a $2 million pledge from Procter & Gamble for its Legacy Campaign. (Newsbytes). |
Brief Article |
Jun 1, 2003 |
124 |
| Former New York State Comptroller and gubernatorial candidate H. Carl McCall was named vice chairman and managing director for Health-Point L.L.C. in New York City. (Newsbytes). |
Letter to the Editor |
Jun 1, 2003 |
74 |
| Compromising position. (Savvy Solutions). |
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Jun 1, 2003 |
289 |
| The house always wins: Don Barden rolled the dice when he anted up millions for a Las Vegas casino. It turned out to be a sure bet. (B.E. Company Of The Year). |
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Jun 1, 2003 |
2730 |
| United colors of GlobalHue: Don Coleman has positioned his agency to make a play on markets of every stripe and color. (B.E. Advertising Agency Of The Year). |
Company Profile |
Jun 1, 2003 |
1826 |
| A DOE deal: RS Information Systems lands IT contract. (B.E. 100s). |
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May 1, 2003 |
455 |
| Lloyd Ward resigned as CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) amid accusations of ethics code violations and mismanagement. (Ward Resigns). |
Brief Article |
May 1, 2003 |
117 |
| Former investment advisor Alan Bond was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison for stealing more than $6 million from his clients. (Ward Resigns). |
Brief Article |
May 1, 2003 |
89 |
| Atlanta-based Capitol City Bank & Trust Co. (No. 21 on the 2002 BE banks list with $85.37 million in total assets) reported that it plans to expand into Savannah and Chatham County, Georgia. (Ward Resigns). |
Brief Article |
May 1, 2003 |
95 |
| The homeownership gap: blacks cite lack of knowledge, up-front costs as biggest obstacles. (Facts & Figures). |
|
May 1, 2003 |
370 |
| Playing to win: these ventures are growing through innovation and dedication. (Eight Annual Small Business Awards). |
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May 1, 2003 |
2443 |
| Tom Joyner expands his REACH. (Newsbytes). |
Brief Article |
Apr 1, 2003 |
99 |
| BE Investment Bank. (Newsbytes). |
Brief Article |
Apr 1, 2003 |
122 |
| Sengstacke Enterprises Inc., longtime owners of the Chicago Defender, the nation's lone black-owned daily newspaper, reached an agreement to sell the publication to Real Times Inc., a company headed by Sengstacke relative Thomas Picou. (Newsbytes). |
Brief Article |
Apr 1, 2003 |
83 |
| Business planning. (Savvy Solutions). |
Brief Article |
Apr 1, 2003 |
238 |
| BE Asset Managers. (CMG's IPO). |
Brief Article |
Mar 1, 2003 |
213 |
| BE Private Equity. (CMG's IPO). |
Brief Article |
Mar 1, 2003 |
111 |
| A cause for concern: blacks rate world affairs, economy as top U.S. issues. (Facts & Figures). |
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Mar 1, 2003 |
467 |
| Price formulas. (Savvy Solutions). |
Brief Article |
Mar 1, 2003 |
317 |
| Slam dunk! How billionaire Bob Johnson is making history as the first African American to acquire an NBA basketball franchise. (Special Report). |
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Mar 1, 2003 |
3031 |
| A brand new game: for these athletes, entrepreneurship is the next playing field. (Entrepreneurship). |
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Mar 1, 2003 |
3623 |
| Read the fine print. (Web Columns). |
Brief Article |
Feb 1, 2003 |
35 |
