Heading Back to the Big Easy
It’s the mosaic of cultures, cuisines, neighborhoods, and architecture that makes New Orleans a jewel of a city. There is a litany of discoveries—from the
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Resistance to Changing the Status Quo
While the new face of Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., reflects today’s multicultural society, the business community of Madison Avenue bares almost no resemblance to
100. Worldwide Information Network Systems Inc.
Founded by Ulysese Jefferson in 2001, Worldwide Information Network Systems (WINS) is the sixth largest black-owned company in Maryland. WINS provides IT support and services
Tech Tool News for ’09
By now, Websites and blogs have reported ad nauseam on January’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Much has been made of the roughly
Senate Hearing Focuses on Credit Availability
For several years, small businesses have become increasingly reliant on credit cards as a major source of financing for purchases large and small and sometimes
Community Banks Seek Congress Support at Summit
This week nearly 700 local bank administrators and owners are gathering on Capitol Hill this week to meet with their members of Congress and advocate
Urban Farmer Promotes Sustainable Living
As the world is encouraged to become more environmentally conscious, urban farmer Will Allen is crisscrossing the globe, sharing his passion for self-sustainable farming while
15. Meridian Management Group Inc.
Founded by Stanley Tucker in 1995, Meridian Management Group Inc. is the second largest minority-owned private equity firm in Maryland. Meridian Management provides asset management
14. Black Enterprise Greenwich Street Corporate Growth Management L.L.C.
The Black Enterprise/Greenwich Street Corporate Growth Fund is a private equity investment fund sponsored by Black Enterprise magazine and Travelers Group, a predecessor of Citigroup.
13. Opportunity Capital Partners
Opportunity Capital Partners, founded by J. Peter Thompson in 1993, is the third largest black-owned private equity investment firms in California. Under Thompson’s leadership, Opportunity