Advised early on by his father that real estate was a wise career, particularly for an African American, Eddie L. Jackson, Jr. was recently made a Senior Associate at CB Richard Ellis, the largest commercial real estate firm in the world. “This is an honor and testament to the theory that you can achieve anything […]
Tam Smith, of Richmond, has capitalized on one successful career to forge ahead with a second one that allows her to fulfill her passion for full service event planning. Tam is the owner of Plan Ahead Events, a company that manages and plans meetings, conventions, trade shows, and special events.
In today’s economic environment, companies are […]
Where Minority College Students Meet Their Future
To ensure that minorities would be equitably trained for and represented in corporate careers, the late Frank C. Carr gave his up. It was 1970, and like many, the Chicago executive had been mobilized by King’s stirring “I Have a Dream” speech. He had an idea how African Americans, […]
You can hardly turn on the television or read a newspaper these days without some mention of someone’s leadership. From politics to business - even in discussions about our various communities and neighborhoods - someone is talking about leadership or its absence. So often we point the finger at those who we consider leaders to […]
Ebony Jones will soon celebrate her first year working for Regus Business Center, 6802 Paragon Place, Richmond. Her supervisors may enjoy a celebration of their own. The cheer and efficiency that Ms. Jones brings to her position as a Client Services Representative (CSR) are coveted qualities that have recently advanced the stylish New York native […]
Florence E. Jones-Clarke of Chester was elected Director-At-Large for the American Nurses Association last week in Washington D.C. About 600 delegates from around the nation met at the Capital to vote in elections.
Susan Motley, Executive Director of the Virginia Nurses Association (VNA) attended the elections and remembers hearing the results. “We couldn’t have been more […]
Developing a Realistic yet Confident Strategy
For many recent graduates, the search for a J-O-B is the biggest test they’ll take. So Urban Views Weekly asked the experts at the BOSS Group, a staffing agency with a location in Richmond to share strategies. With twenty years experience matching talent to employers, they know what works.
Finding a […]
President and Chief Executive Officer of Lead Again International, Inc. Thomas Hofler of Midlothian, is proud to announce the company’s recent expansion into Canada. Hofler authored a business article, “Doing Business in Canada,” detailing his early research and decision to enter its market.
Lead Again, a management consulting firm specializing in leadership and organization development, guides […]
