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March 2007
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Investing in Human Capital: Cathedral International’s Community Development Corp.
Empowerment is one of four power words at Cathedral International, the historic Second-Baptist church in Perth Amboy, N.J. Encouraged from the pulpit, the concept reverberates throughout the surroundi
BY Patrice Toombs
Women Going the Distance
In the following pages, TNJ profiles the women on our ninth annual list of “25 Influential Black Women in Business.” This year’s theme is “Women Going the Distance.” Typically, our honorees
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Africa Focus
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The New Pizarros - Setting the stage for a third partition
In an article published in the Feb. 19 edition of The East African Standard, Kenyan economist James Shikwati warns that the stage is being set for the third partition of Africa, this time by China and
Career
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Cultivating Your Own Career: Are you doing enough to grow your future?
Most people I know, including myself, dreamed of being a major player at the company that employs us. So, have you thought seriously about why you have not yet received that call to senior management?
BY Kevin D. Carr
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Rhapsody in Black - Barack and Bill and the presidential runnings
When I was in graduate school, I enrolled in a course called Peoples of Africa. I cannot remember the name of the professor; I did not
Entrepreneurship
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Business Trends: States are moving to develop local M/WBEs
When New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine signed Executive Order 34 calling for the establishment of the Division of Minority and Women Business Development in the Office of Economic Growth, he became p
BY Glenn Townes
Final Word
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Setting the Record Straight - Wars of reason, wars of principle
I stand before you as someone who is not opposed to war in all circumstances. The Civil War was one of the bloodiest in history, and yet it was only through the crucible of the sword, the sacrifice of
Finance & Economy
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Stock Ed 101: What is a stock? How do I buy it?
A stock is a share of a company or corporation. When you purchase a cup of coffee from Starbucks, say, you become a customer of Starbucks. When you purchase stock in Starbucks, you become a part-owner
BY Ryan C. Mack
Social Security Taxes: Your paycheck may show yet another increase
About 11 million workers will be dunned for an additional $204.60 in Social Security taxes during 2007, thanks to the Social Sec-urity Administration’s little-noticed increase in the maximum amount
BY Julian Block
Emerging Africa/Nex-Rubica Index
The index created by Emerging Africa Ltd. (New York City) and Nex-Rubica Analytics Ltd. (London) tracks the top companies traded on Africa’s five most active stock exchanges. Each of the 40 companie
Investment Clubs: How to start your own
If learning how to invest and increasing your wealth are high on your priority list, consider launching an investment club. These are partnership organizations typically formed by friends, family, co-
BY David Hinson
Headliner
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PSE&G’s New Hire - Will he bring about meaningful change?
New Jersey utility company Public Service Electric and Gas in October named Rodney Dickens vice president of asset management and centralized services—making him the highest-ranking Af-rican-America
Industry Focus
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Industries without color: Advertising, marketing & PR pale in the spotlight
In an industry known for perfect pitches, jolly jingles and funny phrases, the advertising business is far less colorful in its managerial and executive ranks, a fact highlighted late last year in a w
BY Glenn Townes
Push Creative: A firm that refuses to be pigeon-holed
Rudy Gaskins, president and chief executive officer of Push Creative, a New York design and marketing firm, says the color of his skin has little to do with his company’s achievements. “What helps
BY Antoine B. Craigwell
Speaking of Public Relations: Vickee Jordan Adams discusses her industry
Vickee Jordan Adams attributes much of her professional success to being outspoken and backing up her outspokenness with hard work. In her high-powered, high-profile position of senior vice president
BY Glenn Townes
People
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Moving Up

Imir Leveque was promoted to group director at The Media Kitchen, a media strategy, planning, buying and management company. He will oversee major brand planning and new business and work with already established clients, including Pana-sonic Corp. of North America, UNICEF and Mohegan Sun Hotel Casino & Enter-tainment. Leveque joined The Media Kitchen in 2004 and has worked on such accounts as VH-1, Sci-Fi Channel, The Lance Armstrong Foundation, UNICEF and BMW Motorcycles.

Technology
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Using a Shared Office: Tips for rounding out your new cube
The search for affordable office space can be frustrating, but there’s a relatively new option that might work well for your growing business: shared office space. Instead of renting an entire offic
BY Robert S. Anthony
TNJ Life
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“Platanos & Collard Greens” - A recipe for laughter and reflection
More than three and a half years ago, David Lamb, a former public finance attorney on Wall Street, wrote Platanos & Collard Greens, to explore the stereotypes African-Americans and Latinos hold of
BY Linda Armstrong
Foot Care: Time to get ready for sandal season
With spring and summer around the corner, soon it will be time to remove all those layers of clothing, winter shoes and boots and bare your feet and toes. Looking good from head to toe soon will becom
BY Jean V. Archer, D.P.M.
Book Reviews
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Book Review March 2007
Reviewed by Soroya BrantleyIf someone offered to show you tools that would make you as effective a salesperson as Elmer Wheeler, your immediate response would probably be, “Who?” Yet, that is exac
News Briefs
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News Briefs
Business Loans The Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone and Acción, a leading microfinance organization, launched a $5.5 million loan fund dedicated to small businesses a
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