Vacation anyone?Relax. It could lead to a bigger break. If you're in the throes throe n. 1. A severe pang or spasm of pain, as in childbirth. See Synonyms at pain. 2. throes A condition of agonizing struggle or trouble: a country in the throes of economic collapse. of starting or growing your business and haven't had time for a vacation, consider this: Why not mix business with pleasure? The 2001 Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge, August 30 to September 3, 2001, at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami, is the perfect opportunity to do some dynamic networking and power relaxing. The five days of festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. , which will include golf and tennis tournaments, financial seminars, and spa treatments, offers something for everyone. Whether you are an expert or novice golfer or tennis player, or simply want to relax, a memorable time awaits you. Networking, of course, is a huge part of the Golf & Tennis Challenge weekend for attendees and sponsors alike. The event has become a business and social gathering for thousands of African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. entrepreneurs, professionals, and corporate representatives from across the country. The level of participation signals that Black Enterprise Unlimited, organizer of the event, has discovered a formula that resonates with its target audience. The fun and potential connections are courtesy of more than 30 sponsors, including Aetna U.S. Healthcare U.S. Healthcare is a now-defunct healthcare company. The logo had an apple. The merger with Aetna In 1996, the company merged with Aetna, calling it Aetna U.S. Healthcare. The U.S. Healthcare apple logo was next to the Aetna name, and U.S. Healthcare under it. U.S. , American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. , American Airlines American Airlines Major U.S. airline. American was created through a merger of several smaller U.S. airlines and incorporated in 1934. It continued to buy the routes of other airlines, becoming an international carrier in the 1970s; its routes include South America, the , Avis Rent A Car, AT&T, DaimlerChrysler Corp., Eastman Kodak, Federal Express, Accenture, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Corp., Avaya, Motorola, Anheuser-Bush, and Xerox. During the event, these corporations sponsor daily competitions and nighttime activities, such as Federal Express' "Comedy and R&B Club." As host of the event, the Doral Golf Resort and Spa offers 90 holes of championship golf as well as one of the top-rated spas in the world. And, it has added a new dimension that's sure to attract kids and grown-ups alike. Last year, the Doral completed its $7 million Blue Lagoon--a comprehensive water feature designed as a major recreation area for groups, families, couples, and individuals. Along with the Doral's other world-class amenities, the Blue Lagoon Blue Lagoon
For those of you who have been contemplating attending the event because it's in Miami, be aware that the event moves to the La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs, California Palm Springs is a famed Riverside County, California desert resort city, approximately 110 miles (177 km) east of Los Angeles and 140 miles (225 km) northeast of San Diego. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 42,807. , in 2002. So, for all of you Miami fans, register for this year's event now! For more information about the 2001 Golf & Tennis Challenge, August 30 to September 3, call 800-209-7229. To learn more about other BE events, including the 2002 Black Enterprise/AXA Advisors Ski Challenge at the Vail Resort in Vail, Colorado, visit the Website at www.blackenterprise.com. Black Enterprise Unlimited is a division of Earl G. Graves Ltd. dedicated to the creation of products and services designed to meet your business needs. We can be contacted at B.E. Unlimited, 130 Fifth Ave., 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 10011-4399; fax: 212-886-9509; e-mail: BEunlim @blackenterprise.com. Following is the contact information to help you learn more about the programs and products of B.E. Unlimited: 2002 BLACK ENTERPRISE/AXA ADVISORS SKI CHALLENGE For more information on the 2002 Black Enterprise/AXA Ski Challenge, at the Vail Resort in Vail, Colorado, visit our Website at www.blackenterprise.com. BLACK ENTERPRISE/PEPSI GOLF & TENNIS CHALLENGE For information on the 2001 Golf & Tennis Challenge, August 30 to September 3, at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami, call 800-209-7229. KIDPRENEURS[TM] Kidpreneurs is dedicated to the creation of business education products for our children. To learn about our annual Kidpreneurs Konference, call 800-543-6786. To order Black Enterprise For Teens[TM], a publication focusing on economic and self-empowerment, or KidpreneursNews[TM], a publication designed to foster the entrepreneurial spirit in children, or to register your child in the Kidpreneurs or Teenpreneurs Club, call 877-KID-PREN (877-543-7736). |
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