Jul 2, 2011 | Nonprofit, South Jersey | Philadelphia region
In one of my previous posts I mentioned that I became aware of two awesome local nonprofits. I’ve already exposed you to one, now let me introduce you to the other, the Erick J. Umstead Memorial Foundation(EJUM). The EJUM Foundation is a nonprofit that provides...
May 26, 2011 | Business and Entrepreneurship, Nonprofit, South Jersey | Philadelphia region
If you haven’t noticed, there has been a lot of talk about Entrepreneurship in the news. Why, you ask? Simple answer, unemployment rates are still high so the demand is great for those who can create jobs. Sadly, the many people who have great ideas, services, and/or...
Apr 29, 2011 | Nonprofit, South Jersey | Philadelphia region
Do we really need more nonprofits? Simple answer…YES! When I read this post by one of my new favorite nonprofit bloggers, I was a little taken back that she even encountered “Do Gooders” who were discouraging fellow idealists. I quickly recovered when I remembered...
Feb 28, 2011 | Business and Entrepreneurship, Interviews, Nonprofit, South Jersey | Philadelphia region
As promised in my post Black History Now , I would like to introduce Entrepreneur Joseph L. Poole! Tell me a little about yourself and what you do? I was born and raised in South Jersey, the youngest of six (6) children. My parents originally migrated from...
Feb 25, 2011 | Business and Entrepreneurship, Interviews, South Jersey | Philadelphia region
As promised in my post Black History Now , I would like to introduce Entrepreneur Diera Shaw! Tell me a little about yourself and what you do? I think of myself as a Jill of Many Trades. I work for Philadelphia Academies in its Business and Community Relations...
Feb 23, 2011 | Business and Entrepreneurship, Interviews, South Jersey | Philadelphia region
As promised in my post Black History Now , I would like to introduce music artist Wan-Miz! Tell me a little about yourself and what you do? What’s up? My name is Wan-Miz, I am an underground hip hop artist from the city of Camden, New Jersey where I was born and...