Category: Business Profiles

Alison Vaughn, Jackets for Jobs by Carmen Carter

Alison Vaughn, Jackets for Jobs by Carmen Carter

Jackets for Jobs and T.J. Maxx Distributed over 600 Free Jacketsto Metro Detroit Women in Need and College Students By Carmen Carter In the past 12 years, Jackets for Jobs, Inc. has assisted more than 14,000 individuals with vari-ous needs.  The nonprofit organiza-tion provides year-round educational programs to men and women resid-ing in the Metropolitan Detroit area; and addresses…

Thomas E. Hardiman, Sr. – Business Advise

Thomas E. Hardiman, Sr. – Business Advise

Where is America Headed? – Can African Americans survive the economic turmoil ahead? By: Thomas E Hardiman Sr. Many of us are aware of the changing world economy. However, it seems that most people are not paying attention. The U.S. budget for 2012 will be $3.7 Trillion dollars with a shortfall of $1.1 Trillion dollars. …

Native Detroiter Opens Fullbody Fitness Club

Native Detroiter Opens Fullbody Fitness Club

WPXI, Channel 11TV News Anchor, Darieth Chisolm steps into new venture as founder of Fullbody Fitness Club in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.  Darieth began her television career at WGPR-TV62 where she hosted a weekly talk show, “Strickly Speaking,” while finishing her undergraduate studies at Wayne State University. In 1990, Darieth moved to WDTN-TV2 in Dayton, Ohio, where…

The Business of Basketball

The Business of Basketball

Detroit Coach Designs Profitable Niche By Charlene Mitchell-Rodgers Brandon Neely, Sr. knows a thing or two about the game of basketball. At just 5’10” tall he wasn’t the tallest guy on the various teams where he played, but he was certainly one of the best.  A standout player at East Catholic High School in Detroit,…