Minority Business – Minority Owned Business

Ben Kinchlow, former cohost of The 700 Club, in this videtorial shares that much of what is being affirmed as Racism today is something he calls Virtual Racism. In this mini-documentary produced by Dylan and Josh Wade you will get a non-nonsense history lesson that is spot on. Ben says, “This ‘virtual racism’ would have been hailed years ago by rank and file blacks as ‘having reached the promised land.’

“The thought having been ‘possibly’ redlined for a loan, or ‘perhaps’ not being promoted, or experiencing deliberately slow service at a restaurant would have been an occasion for singing, ‘We have overcome.’

“I had a very interesting conversation with a young African-American man recently who owns his own business and he’s also the operations manager for a very successful minority-owned business. He and his wife drive luxury imports and send their kids to a private school.

“When he complained about racism because of an article he had seen, I asked him, ‘How would you define racism in America? Give me some examples.’ He trotted out the usual… ‘People who are refused jobs.’ ‘People who disagree with Obama.’ ‘People who use the N word,’ etc.

“But I persisted. Give me a specific example of when and how have personally been subjected to overt racism or racist behavior?

“He was forced to admit that neither he, nor anyone he knew personally, had ever been subjected to overt racism? He was forced to admit that neither he nor anyone he knew personally had ever been called the N word or experienced other racist behavior from whites.

“So I asked him, ‘Have you ever seen a segregated water fountain?’

“He laughed, ‘You’re kidding, right?’

“Nope, I used to drink out of them all the time in segregated parks.

‘Segregated parks?!’ “Sure! You don’t think Blacks and Whites used the same parks, or playgrounds and schools do you?”

‘Get out, Ben!’

“Have you ever been to a ‘colored’ cemeteries? Yeah, there was backs of buses, separate waiting rooms and even separate churches. You know a white church member I met years ago believed that God had ordained segregation and actually said to me that we can be together in heaven because there we’ll all be washed whiter than snow. That’s a true story.

“He just looked at me. So I asked him tell me again what were saying about racism in modern day America?”

Silence.

More info: www.BenKinchlow.com

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The 7th annual minority business Hall of Fame & Museum induction ceremony, held at the UCLA Anderson School of Management in Los Angeles, California, on May 7th, 2011.

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Peggy Crawford, Graziadio School professor of finance, presents Reaching Your Financial Goal Creating Value as part of an educational video series, co-sponsored by the Southern California minority business Development Council. The series, entitled “Elevating Your Business During a Downturn,” is aimed at helping entrepreneurs understand the current business environment, find ways to innovate and improve business performance.

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The UW Minority Business of the Year Awards program recognizes outstanding achievement by people of color in building and growing businesses in Washington state.

Congratulations to the 2010 award winning businesses.

* William D. Bradford Minority Business of the Year – PromoShop Inc.
* NE Washington Minority Business of the Year – Womer & Associates
* SE Washington minority business of the Year – Grey Poplars Inc.
* SW Washington Minority Business of the Year – Exeltech Consulting, Inc.
* NW Washington Minority Business of the Year – R J Richards Construction Enterprises
* King County Minority Business of the Year – Chameleon Technologies, Inc

This recognition communicates the impact of minority businesses on the state’s economy and supports the growth of the next generation of entrepreneurs of color.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER = Daniel S. Fulton, CEO, Weyerhaeuser

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Doreen Shanahan, Graziadio School marketing faculty member, presents Identifying Core Competencies, Defining Value Proposition & Creating Competitive Advantage as part of an educational video series, co-sponsored by the Southern California minority business Development Council. The series, entitled “Elevating Your Business During a Downturn,” is aimed at helping entrepreneurs understand the current business environment, find ways to innovate and improve business performance.

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D. West is honored General Motors person and business of The Week. Fitness and health!

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“Business case for supplier diversity” presented by CAMSC (Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council)

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steven gerrard and alex curran coming out of melwood . liverpools fc training ground

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“Moving and inspirational” — IFBB Pro Harold Marillier

No Excuses — Documentary

Watch as Dan preps for his guest pose in Wales and talks about how he became an IFBB Pro and World Champion only 2 years after he broke his back.

Training and Nutrition

Watch Dan training in some of England’s best gyms and see how he built his Pro physique. Dan talks about what he eats and what supplements he takes.

How to train in a wheelchair

Dan shows various exercises that are possible in a wheelchair. He demonstrates how to train your full upper body.

Features

Bodybuilding discussion

Photo gallery

Monster VS 2 trailer

Contact details

Out 9th October 2010

WWW.DANSMITH-UK.COM

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Helping minority business owners and entrepreneurs to start or grow a business can help thousands of communities make the most of their resources. These often help impoverished areas to create or restore specific districts or neighborhoods. Business loans for minorities are readily available, and several programs are successfully funded privately or independently. Local funding is available through communities, local organizations, and redevelopment agencies.
A small business loan can be used for a variety of purposes, including business startup costs, purchasing inventory, working capital, and expansion. The business owner must approach a bank, financial institution, or other lending party to provide the funding for the project. Once a proposal and business plan is constructed, a strong presentation and commitment to goals is essential for growth. Minorities are encouraged to apply for business loans since they can help diversify and grow a specific community. The U.S. government encourages minority business growth so that the market and economy can stay competitive, offer unique products and services, and continue to promote growth within communities. Banks and credit unions have a strong interest in investing in minority business loans as they have set aside funding specifically for minority communities and programs. Some banks have a substantial amount of funding available to authorize these loans, and may even meet a quota each year to accommodate for them. Small business loans for minorities by private banks can be secured or unsecured loans. The minority business owner will need to establish their credit standing, outline how long it will take to pay back the loan, and possibly offer some form of collateral. Co-signers are generally mandatory for an unsecured loan. Secured minority business loans require larger payments with a low interest rate. These will usually pay off the loan faster. An unsecured loan may have a higher interest rate, but will be much easier to obtain. Even if you have bad credit history in this case, you can still be approved for a minority loan that is guaranteed by a third party, or the government. 3 Organizations To Help minority business Owners Obtain Business Loans: Southern California is home to Operation HOPE, an organization that distributes over $72 million in loans for minority homeowners and business owners. The website can help other states link up to key resources and influential group leaders in the area, and funds have been set up throughout different states for specific purposes. The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)is run by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce under the Bush administration. Over the years this organization has helped thousands of startups, entrepreneurs, and visionaries, get their businesses off the ground through different government-based programs. The website also offers a lot of information on investing, wealth management, cost controls, small business operations, and minority resources in each community. The National Minority Supply and Diversity Council (NMSDC) is a direct link between corporations and business, representing some of the biggest entities in the United States today. These companies extend various grants, programs and loan formats to small business that can contribute to startup capital. Minority businesses must register for the program and are reviewed frequently by corporate buyers.

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