Making small businesses bigger & better.A new venue--an old friend. These were he sentiments of the attendees at the sixth annual BlackEnterprise/Bank of America America [for Amerigo Vespucci], the lands of the Western Hemisphere—North America, Central (or Middle) America, and South America. The world map published in 1507 by Martin Waldseemüller is the first known cartographic use of the name. Entrepreneurs Conference, held this past May at the Opryland Opryland could mean:
Nashville is the capital and the second most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee, after Memphis. . While the location of the event has changed, the results definitely have not! Even with the changing economy, we'll we'll Contraction of we will. we'll we will or we shall we'll will ~shall introduce you to entrepreneurs of large and small businesses who continue to lead the way to prosperity--those who persist at innovating, transforming, and growing their enterprises. This year's BLACK ENTERPRISE Small Business Award winners have carved carve v. carved, carv·ing, carves v.tr. 1. a. To divide into pieces by cutting; slice: carved a roast. b. out successful niches, surpassed the competition, and proven themselves as business leaders in their respective fields. Our special report will look at a year in the life A Year in the Life was a one hour dramatic series which ran on NBC during the 1987-1988 television season. The series actually began as a three-part miniseries which was first broadcast in December 1986. of gym owner Wahday Washington (along with partner Tony Wilson Anthony Howard Wilson (20 February 1950 – 10 August 2007) was an English record label owner, radio presenter, TV show host, nightclub manager, impresario and journalist for Granada Television and the BBC. ) and the risks they took of buying, developing, and sustaining a presence in such a competitive market. And if you haven't made the switch to incorporating new technology into your work environment, we'll show you examples of why you should and explain how to find what's best for your firm. As is customary throughout the year, BE will offer advice on buying stocks and mutual funds at reasonable costs and explore online investing. Watch for your copy in the mail or pick up a copy at your nearest newsstand, but whatever you do, don't miss the November 2001 issue. DO YOU HAVE A STORY IDEA? Many of our best story ideas come from you, the readers of BLACK ENTERPRISE. We want you to keep telling us what you need to see in the magazine to help you launch and grow your business, advance your career, and build personal wealth. Help us set the agenda. Send your ideas and suggestions to the following editors at BLACK ENTERPRISE, 130 Fifth Ave AVE Avenue AVE Average AVE Alta Velocidad Espanola (train between Madrid and Seville) AVE Alta Velocidad Española (Spanish: High Speed Train) AVE Audio Video Entertainment AVE Advertising Value Equivalent ., New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10011 1-4399; fax: 212-886-9610; e-mail: beeditor@blackenterprise.com. BUSINESS/ECONOMIC NEWS: Newspoints c/o Sakina P. Spruell; e-mail: spruells@blackenterprise.com BUSINESS OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT: Enterprise c/o Paula McCoy-Pinderhughes; e-mail: pinderhughesp@blackenterprise.com CAREERS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Powerplay c/o Robyn D. Clarke; e-mail: clarker@blackenterprise.com CONSUMER & PERSONAL AFFAIRS: Shopsmart & Lifestyle c/o Monique R. Brown; e-mail: brownmr@blackenterprise.com INSPIRATION: Motivation c/o Robyn D. Clarke; e-mail: clarker@blackenterprise.com PERSONAL FINANCE/INVESTING: Moneywise c/o Matthew S, Scott; e-mail: scottm@blackenterprise.com TECHNOLOGY: Techwatch c/o Sonya A. Donaldson; e-mail: donaldsons@blackenterprise.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Include your name, address, and daytime Daytime may refer to:
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