tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13573335927395248602024-03-05T08:48:10.100-05:00Global Networking ExchangeThe Global Networking Exchange, Inc.
strives to increase the amount of successful minority owned businesses in the Greater Pittsburgh area.
We use traditional and nontraditional methods to provide opportunities for our members. We explore opportunities in the black community, corporate
community and others.
NETWORKING is the KEY TO SUCCESS!
We will provide multiple events per month where Professionals, Business
Owners and Customers will network with each other.Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-73667032464498548162012-03-21T07:00:00.000-05:002012-03-21T07:00:59.846-05:00What's Your Elevator Pitch?<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Calibri;">What’s Your Elevator Pitch</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">An “Elevator Pitch” is a concise, carefully planned, and well-practiced description about your company that investor/customer should be able to understand in the time it would take to ride up an elevator.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Attention grabbing – What can you say within a minute to make investors/customers want to hear more!!!!!</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Your Elevator Pitch must answer these questions:</span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Length:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>About 150-225 words<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- 60 seconds or less<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Passion:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>If you don’t believe in it – investors/customers won’t either<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">A request: </b>What are you looking for? Investors, customers, etc…..<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><br />
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Other games will be open for discuss also.Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-33376527516862962692010-05-13T07:45:00.000-05:002010-05-13T07:45:08.112-05:00Roller Skating Rink NameI have almost completed my 2nd draft of my business plan. I want to open a Roller Skating Ring (Multiple Purpose Center) to the city of Pittsburgh. <br />
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I have most of my research complete. However, I haven't decided on a name I like.<br />
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Do you've any suggestions on what the name should be?Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-85498999461617664272010-05-12T07:50:00.002-05:002010-05-12T07:53:50.160-05:00What's your biggest Fear?Do you've a dream of being a business owner? Would you like to leave the comfort of your employment to become Entrepreneur? What are you waiting on? What is stopping you from fulfilling your dream? (Feel free to respond to these questions on this blog)<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vernard</span>Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-30664409467110665082010-05-11T07:09:00.004-05:002010-05-11T08:15:31.095-05:00Building a Winning TeamSuccessful entrepreneurs almost always have a winning team. Who is on your team? The Minority Networking Exchange will soon be announcing members of it's team. The members are experts in the following fields: Law, Business Development, Social Events, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Microbusiness</span>/Start Up, Graphic Design, Marketing/PR, Booking Keeping, Accounting and more......Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-27981959713692409862010-05-11T06:57:00.003-05:002010-05-11T08:16:36.084-05:00Small Business Solutions<a href="http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/">http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/</a> is a great resource for entrepreneurs looking for affordable ways to design and host a website. They've variety of other products that they offer.Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-67409187194844385802010-05-10T07:34:00.002-05:002010-05-10T07:39:41.934-05:00Who's on your winning team?Who's on your wining team?<br /><br /><br />Do you've a mentor? A lawyer? Accountant? Consultant? Great Employees?<br /><br /><br />Who's on your winning team?<br /><br />Who is helping you become a successful Entrepreneur?Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-43289120845857595502010-05-05T09:12:00.002-05:002010-05-05T09:38:47.288-05:00Free Brand New Laptop ComputerAre you interested in starting a business?<br /><br />The Microbusiness Institute (MBI) at Pittsburgh Community Service Inc. is looking for people who're interested in starting their own business.<br /><br />These classes/workshop are FREE and open to those who meet the CSBG eligibility requirements.<br /><br />FastTrac Entrepreneur Training Program - 11 Week Course<br />(Meets Once a Week)<br /><br />To become a successful entrepreneur you need passion for an idea, a business plan based on research & analysis and the persistence to pursue your dream. After completing this cutting-edge entrepreneurial development program you will have developed a workable and potentially fundable business plan. You will develop your own business plan.<br /><br />If you successfully complete the program you will receive a BRAND NEW laptop computer and more.<br /><br />To find out more requirements of the program contact:<br /><br />Jasmine A. Ward<br />Executive Assistant/Microbusiness Institute (MBI) Specialist<br />(The Community Action Agency for the City of Pittsburgh)<br />1835 Centre Avenue<br />Pittsburgh, PA 15219<br />Office: 412-392-6466<br />Cell: 412-610-5978<br />Email: <a href="mailto:jasmine@pghcsi.org">jasmine@pghcsi.org</a>Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-71646284679600319162010-05-05T06:16:00.002-05:002010-05-05T06:20:10.505-05:00Doing Business With The CommonwealthAre you thinking about doing business with the State of PA?<br /><br />The Department of General Services through its Bureau of Procurement, buys a wide range of commodities and services on behalf of PA state agencies. They're many opportunities to Do Business With the State.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dgs.state.pa.us/procurement">www.dgs.state.pa.us/procurement</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.emarketplace.state.pa.us/">www.emarketplace.state.pa.us</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dos.state.pa.us/corps">www.dos.state.pa.us/corps</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us/">www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us</a>Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-67067362423902556972010-05-03T10:47:00.000-05:002010-05-03T10:48:11.617-05:00Business Boot Camp 101Business Boot Camp 101<br /><br />One 4 hour Workshop Session (Saturday, May 8th 8:30 am - 12:30 pm)<br />Hill House Conference Room B.<br /><br />You will learn about important topics vital to the start up of a new business. You<br />will also receive resources and tips that will help you navigate the road to become<br />a successful entrepreneur.<br /><br />Continental Breakfast will be included.<br /><br />Investment Amount: $50.00 per person<br /><br />Contact me for more information:<br /><br />Vernard<br /><a href="mailto:Admin@minnetexch.com">Admin@minnetexch.com</a><br />412.303.0808Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-45978806272884356302010-05-03T10:27:00.002-05:002010-05-03T10:46:39.989-05:00Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss Project<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigQhiEHDY8FE5ZgJ-haPlTSfn6kKIuudzUl0AVsRTN8gS9qDbiETkEZxN-W84x5f-mVJtLr7OGLaHoYGabwnuIUYC-tihDOxIj0znj90Km6BphqHdKoEidJ2tDHQNQKHumhVnlWRUWBCk/s1600/Erica+Glenn.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467070463281708066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigQhiEHDY8FE5ZgJ-haPlTSfn6kKIuudzUl0AVsRTN8gS9qDbiETkEZxN-W84x5f-mVJtLr7OGLaHoYGabwnuIUYC-tihDOxIj0znj90Km6BphqHdKoEidJ2tDHQNQKHumhVnlWRUWBCk/s200/Erica+Glenn.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I would like to congratulate Erica Glenn (Penn Hills, PA) for winning the Minority Networking Exchange (Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss Project). Erica has loss 25 pounds since the end of Janaury. She loss a total of 11.5% of weight. She received a cash<br />prize of $500.00.<br /><br />Erica will be helping assist me with the next Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss Project beginning June 6, 2010.<br /></div><br /><div></div>Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-3141098823460692872009-08-10T06:45:00.002-05:002009-08-10T06:51:18.885-05:00Facebook Party v1.0<span style="color:#ff0000;">People use social networking websites for many different reasons. Some to stay in touch with long lost friends... Some to meet business owners/customers...Some to meet new friends. </span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">This past Saturday I was able to help bring some of these people together. I co-hosted my first facebook party. It was a very interesting turnout. </span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Some people use facebook to socialize....I am trying to use facebook to make some $$$$$</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">"Question of the Night #1".......................</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Vernard</span>Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-9889271183475049292009-08-07T07:38:00.002-05:002009-08-07T08:33:08.606-05:00Start Up Grants?At least once a week someone ask me about Start Up Grants. Where can I obtain them? How can I get money to start a business? In my experience it is very rarely to find grants or organizations that give money in the start up phrase. The PA State of Innovation has a website designed to let residents know about assistance programs. These are mostly grants or low interest loans for businesses/non profits. The grants/loans can be used for Community and Economic development, Entrepreneurial Assistance, Workforce Development assistance and more. For more information log onto: <a href="http://www.newpa.com/find-and-apply-for-funding/funding-and-program-finder/index.aspx">http://www.newpa.com/find-and-apply-for-funding/funding-and-program-finder/index.aspx</a><br /><br />VernardVernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-36521663982311076382009-08-06T06:27:00.002-05:002009-08-06T06:32:35.235-05:00Golf OutingOn Saturday, August 15, 2009 Im-mack-ulate Impressions and the Minority Networking Exchange will host 2nd Annual Golf Outing. The outing will take place at Westwood Golf Course in West Mifflin PA. Give me a call if you're interested in participating or sponsoring the event.<br /><br /><br />VernardVernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-75933525192079972009-08-05T06:46:00.004-05:002009-08-05T07:10:18.710-05:00Why do you need a logo?A Logo is part of your branding. When you see the Golden Arches what do you think of? McDonalds. In all of their advertising you see a logo of the Golden Arches. People will take you more seriously if your business has a logo. Your business will look more complete with your marketing materials. Stand out, be creative, be different.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ECfb-oTU5PGlvB8HtvgCwBlu36vGQ8T5S3Q6zNyaREErQlSUzV1nLGEXFwQRzqeG74rXpBmwLCCNst5pydpvSatATXHkynEadoWXw9rt43FfOptus_lffDbyeo8mFY1yhLNrYDaJspY/s1600-h/HandsVern4.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366448373839696194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ECfb-oTU5PGlvB8HtvgCwBlu36vGQ8T5S3Q6zNyaREErQlSUzV1nLGEXFwQRzqeG74rXpBmwLCCNst5pydpvSatATXHkynEadoWXw9rt43FfOptus_lffDbyeo8mFY1yhLNrYDaJspY/s320/HandsVern4.jpg" /></a>Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-24671837497367499012009-08-04T06:53:00.003-05:002009-08-04T06:56:26.182-05:00Fave FiveDo you own a cell phone? Do you have a black book? Can you name 5 people that can help you obtain employment? Can you name 5 people that can give you business resources? If you can't answer the last two questions, you need to reevaluate who's telephone number is in your black book or cell phone! Who can you trust to help you? Networking is the KEY to SUCCESS! You need to start NETWORKING to build your contact list!<br /><br />VernardVernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-28721678514402496032009-05-22T21:08:00.002-05:002009-05-22T21:18:41.582-05:00REINVENTEDReinvent: Create over and renew!<br /><br /><br />Reinvented: Giving up is not an option!<br /><br /><br />Thank you for the support of the Minority Networking Exchange. We have accomplished a lot over the last two plus years. There are a lot of great opportunities in Western PA. It's time to come together, support and embrace local entrepreneurs. Are you ready to achieve your maximum potential? Over the next couple weeks, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">MNE</span> will be revealing and reinventing some new and old events. I look forward to your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">continued</span> support and participation.<br /><br />Thank you<br /><br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Vernard</span>Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-31891118096578541202009-03-20T11:07:00.005-05:002009-03-25T09:46:35.547-05:00Networking Night Cap 3/18/09<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3836Wf3skLFiseD9NUHjyH6a_MYF_yFDBNMTIPTcrH2X0f6pH2qEmmNUvuDxF1esu_9XpLDrb1HYXJaMRLVI8YblwauRadINjHNisjPxuIrcIW-tTzvoSJSy86WodnNs3u4tl_ZRkcQ/s1600-h/Rev.+J.E.,.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315304074512952258" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3836Wf3skLFiseD9NUHjyH6a_MYF_yFDBNMTIPTcrH2X0f6pH2qEmmNUvuDxF1esu_9XpLDrb1HYXJaMRLVI8YblwauRadINjHNisjPxuIrcIW-tTzvoSJSy86WodnNs3u4tl_ZRkcQ/s200/Rev.+J.E.,.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8qhNFxo5iLVrNjK4QQDRYV_9Ml3a_ELWGbpxRGTmzd8dPWK904F9cbX8c36zN2-H3oVSxAb5-e-lm0MOl98adGtv90Q4rR3Q8LnSvW4DYkWvAKkVNe87uWWuQHRsyQ7ygH9xrBKvQB4/s1600-h/Networking+Crew.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315303884088461074" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8qhNFxo5iLVrNjK4QQDRYV_9Ml3a_ELWGbpxRGTmzd8dPWK904F9cbX8c36zN2-H3oVSxAb5-e-lm0MOl98adGtv90Q4rR3Q8LnSvW4DYkWvAKkVNe87uWWuQHRsyQ7ygH9xrBKvQB4/s200/Networking+Crew.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div>I love networking and connecting people with each other. Networking is a lost art. Networking is used in everyday life from making a business deal to securing employment. "The Networking Night Cap" is an opportunity for people to fine tune their "Oral Communication skills" and to meet other local Entrepreneurs. The Networking Night Cap is held at the Ava Lounge (126. S. Highland Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206) from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sometimes we stay later......It just depends on when the "Networking" ends! </div><div><br />James Taylor of "JT Ribbs" in Penn Hills surprised the guest with some treats. James treated everyone to a sampling of his ribbs with Red Sauce and Mustard sauce. Everyone also tasted his fingerlicking wings and talapia mixed with salmon. </div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj5IWhaDVbUS_WEPJDTGPpGhKLJdp0r9EtVz-5-Ckr32xZyzd_qrIJQvCzs_anCGkeiTMz5NOFTvfhAqt3UYbvqngr1QGDrRdfq9VfLDnk7dN8LPPVNcsgCpQJRXYALKWsi_DYcSHUk1E/s1600-h/Vern+%26+Jimmy+Taylor.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315304949314034114" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj5IWhaDVbUS_WEPJDTGPpGhKLJdp0r9EtVz-5-Ckr32xZyzd_qrIJQvCzs_anCGkeiTMz5NOFTvfhAqt3UYbvqngr1QGDrRdfq9VfLDnk7dN8LPPVNcsgCpQJRXYALKWsi_DYcSHUk1E/s200/Vern+%26+Jimmy+Taylor.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div>I look forward to YOUR participation in future "Networking Night Cap" events. You never know who will stop by!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Vernard</div></div>Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-58708809490234072612009-03-11T11:44:00.002-05:002009-03-19T06:32:58.992-05:00Safelink WirelessSafe Link Wireless program.<br /><br />SAFELINK WIRELESS service is U.S. government supported program for Income eligible households provided by TracFone Wireless, Inc. In order to participate in the SAFELINK WIRELESS service, persons must meet certain eligibility requirements set by each State where the service is to be provided. These requirements are based on a person’s participation in a state or Federal support programs or by meeting the Income Poverty Guidelines as defined by the U.S. Government. SAFELINK WIRELESS service is limited to one person per household.<br />It's a great program where participants could obtain up to 40 minutes per month for free. They can purchase additional minutes at local stores to buy as needed.<br /><br />Please spread the word to people who can utilize this service.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.safelinkwireless.com/EnrollmentPublic/home.aspx">https://www.safelinkwireless.com/EnrollmentPublic/home.aspx</a>Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-74729577784584906152009-03-10T06:26:00.006-05:002009-06-15T11:04:23.751-05:001st Annual Cherrie Dawkins Business Grant<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHfZ_iJoiiJvmr6rWRBg6fM2kpi5jqkN1Gmt57mglw8FnDTOW6-onUsWbuvsRufzNx1iaSvIJgncwuuRKFBiKxxaSzML3At2sXgiObRJ1JVM-sZeS69hxbiNJV10kr-ERURbkeB5t6bKY/s1600-h/Granny.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311525925576833842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHfZ_iJoiiJvmr6rWRBg6fM2kpi5jqkN1Gmt57mglw8FnDTOW6-onUsWbuvsRufzNx1iaSvIJgncwuuRKFBiKxxaSzML3At2sXgiObRJ1JVM-sZeS69hxbiNJV10kr-ERURbkeB5t6bKY/s200/Granny.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I am excited about the progress of the 1st Annual Cherrie Dawkins Business Grant. I hope "Granny" would be proud of my effort. Listed below are the six finalist for the $250.00 grant:</div><div></div><div></div><div>LaKeisha Wolf owner of "EnjoyourSelf", a specialized products and services business that help facilitate health and wellness.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Brian Tolbert and Thomas Agnew owners of "Jenesis Magazine", a monthly publication that has worked diligently to become a mainstay in the Greater Pittsburgh area.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Che'Ana Frazier owner of "MuseAcd", ACD are the initials for Accessories, Clothing, and Designs (including: handcrafted jewelry, apparel, and accessories.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Rev. Shawn Walthour Pastor of "Refuge Temple Church", the mission is to provide a shelter for those that are hurting and hurting and in need of spiritual guidance to outreach to men, women and children to compel them to have a holy relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Sheerree Buchanan owner of "Shazoom Fitness"". Wendy Jack owner of "Wendy Jack flowers", WJ sells fresh cut flowers at local flea markets, small events and more.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Please support these entrepreneurs and the Minority Networking Exchange by attending the April 1, 2009 edition of the Networking Night Cap. The Networking Night Cap is held at the Ava Lounge 126 S. Highland Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15206. </div><div></div><div></div><div>The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. with an "Open Mic" session for entrepreneurs to "pitch" their business to the audience. A complimentary buffet will be provide by James Taylor "JT Ribbs". </div><div></div><div>The audience will be made to the winner of the 1st Annual Cherrie Dawkins Business Grant. </div><div></div><div>We will end the evening with Soul Line Dancing by Roland Ford. </div><div></div><div></div><div>$5.00 Cover charge for the entire evening of "Networking, Food, Recognition and Fun".</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Vernard</div><div>412.303.0808</div><div></div>Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-32598169972743002562008-01-24T09:33:00.000-05:002008-01-24T09:39:02.816-05:00Business with the Government<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCjA1Mum_SoD3xrZpvUFctxo403zYYtTskE0sCfe8ywMTfoe9QGkFEq-771og_bqj8-4Hdkj97hK3lbsLs-PwdvSvDvjGCb26fHVROBkQE-2qFrIfhQn5HxTcqHhH4ccbRjZWKY-VO8BU/s1600-h/DSC06583_resize.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159052470867213170" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCjA1Mum_SoD3xrZpvUFctxo403zYYtTskE0sCfe8ywMTfoe9QGkFEq-771og_bqj8-4Hdkj97hK3lbsLs-PwdvSvDvjGCb26fHVROBkQE-2qFrIfhQn5HxTcqHhH4ccbRjZWKY-VO8BU/s200/DSC06583_resize.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYc1b6jMEi8lU7a6NHYc5z4uSQeCLwV_Z_nsd88fW1Suf53dxGEXK70aKyclAXx8IxmXf-mpVP6P6n7vkmzAt50W3C0uRHpBCXxipelcimqHcK9aLzIr5XsMfHUNvTVkT2f3PNoKJqoRg/s1600-h/DSC06581_resize.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159052397852769122" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYc1b6jMEi8lU7a6NHYc5z4uSQeCLwV_Z_nsd88fW1Suf53dxGEXK70aKyclAXx8IxmXf-mpVP6P6n7vkmzAt50W3C0uRHpBCXxipelcimqHcK9aLzIr5XsMfHUNvTVkT2f3PNoKJqoRg/s200/DSC06581_resize.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp67_Z3sxbKxgVjr3zolT9KM5I1U5Up4wgkyd9gvQ_zh-3hvlSNQS25GRSYW9XYtLFH4V1MNeQUFFJY4IuYVdoiqu1PQiTSxB4Yk2h5S90dKISVj3hDBeGnRvWD0ZkHAHj9CmLetnpSfg/s1600-h/DSC06575_resize.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159052247528913746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp67_Z3sxbKxgVjr3zolT9KM5I1U5Up4wgkyd9gvQ_zh-3hvlSNQS25GRSYW9XYtLFH4V1MNeQUFFJY4IuYVdoiqu1PQiTSxB4Yk2h5S90dKISVj3hDBeGnRvWD0ZkHAHj9CmLetnpSfg/s200/DSC06575_resize.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQ3lZ4sSgA8d3uZ1XFDxBsH1T3pJP2-fZev69QJVMH04YsN8gzZ4PxO7ncb3JVB7oYYRPeNYxpgzdpb0BFjYxToD1swNGfwectTzGFRUCUYfWHkrdPtB8yiCmLxj75CCtRwHQ5ugQEWM/s1600-h/DSC06572_resize.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159052148744665922" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQ3lZ4sSgA8d3uZ1XFDxBsH1T3pJP2-fZev69QJVMH04YsN8gzZ4PxO7ncb3JVB7oYYRPeNYxpgzdpb0BFjYxToD1swNGfwectTzGFRUCUYfWHkrdPtB8yiCmLxj75CCtRwHQ5ugQEWM/s200/DSC06572_resize.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div>On Thursday, January 17 - I hosted "Business with the Government/How to become certified Networking event". The event took place at Sandidge Photography Studio. Ahmad does wonderful work!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159051745017740066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUENA0U74W0cGSD4JjCyk4I6koJ9wpQkIUEE3ZRCvEjxs_JtkDpQdfYmkx2zsGnF2jN2NKP-ht__iT7nVZTPQ0DnXPuWzYGykvsqWc0SEl9ekDG3YRBiIjynxeSrwQx6lw_-3TZk5ucUY/s200/DSC06562_resize.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159051929701333810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijUej-W4_auwsUTTj8uOYjpMxRKGlPn4RvuUuWboYVaY-eA0teMDb2OPD9LInf3Eq-6ErZ0igkc6_Lr4VsfdLiMYA6DaZtTHZTNZ0rSa9JjLjo9OwBNqFxdWH5v2E9xZbXH1Klewzhe70/s200/DSC06570_resize.JPG" border="0" /></div><div><br /><br />Look for the pictures soon from the bowling networking event!</div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-37648997464596291212007-11-29T10:12:00.002-05:002009-03-11T12:12:01.525-05:00Over Due<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAXyx5BCXg9AOVhzJp40fXPo_q4UZRaUFfuSr6NCftbgEN7aN41mBtJUEM-2AXrhp1kXnrjM-dB_JSAN0hwuZwDiEIpbr01mTpb6tc5av_kLWRmu21J-tA3C7MUzjo_yjQxwTcTHUvwQQ/s1600-h/Vinny+Strothers.JPG"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fvTd8OfTejoxcpgpdhEHZXszSi4EtiR_w-jxjbOWVLeOPtQA72vtCnle6jmJgEF1M8ZClRz5dQp54IsxkVfXTxAopeZt-hBVkCyDclgloCIKNPJxwzHp5gXG33cebm-oQnwEoVYfpWU/s1600-h/Sharita+Collins.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138281808531137938" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fvTd8OfTejoxcpgpdhEHZXszSi4EtiR_w-jxjbOWVLeOPtQA72vtCnle6jmJgEF1M8ZClRz5dQp54IsxkVfXTxAopeZt-hBVkCyDclgloCIKNPJxwzHp5gXG33cebm-oQnwEoVYfpWU/s200/Sharita+Collins.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiToC_W3OLS_ZdhHg4b1vHsUXGG0JOSTTpCao-dVrvMXGVljLpX6sK8M84HQCvMKJtSuHe-v7hQb8zfDulBHnfakx5Xj7rujGwkSZF0s-SE0shuZhiPonTrHDRyUsRn1Hm8DdUq7K6e4Ds/s1600-h/Jackey+Collier.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138281709746890114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiToC_W3OLS_ZdhHg4b1vHsUXGG0JOSTTpCao-dVrvMXGVljLpX6sK8M84HQCvMKJtSuHe-v7hQb8zfDulBHnfakx5Xj7rujGwkSZF0s-SE0shuZhiPonTrHDRyUsRn1Hm8DdUq7K6e4Ds/s200/Jackey+Collier.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWWACOotMDIi5pJEzbeGViFfdr5jdHIsCu8mE6ChBwd2QNrD3zPzN210GEaaH4-GJA5oxgra5dRV0h8yVEvDWA7qleKl9en0LC8eK0ybtqF1Cw1Z9KZWIefAxLa8oNL0Jr-o2efZoBlpg/s1600-h/Denise+Hempfield.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138281598077740402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWWACOotMDIi5pJEzbeGViFfdr5jdHIsCu8mE6ChBwd2QNrD3zPzN210GEaaH4-GJA5oxgra5dRV0h8yVEvDWA7qleKl9en0LC8eK0ybtqF1Cw1Z9KZWIefAxLa8oNL0Jr-o2efZoBlpg/s200/Denise+Hempfield.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10PFp-m0YmOLqWirT7S0EcaD73lkDa78G3xuw5JzhGYuIJuupW1v4kVk1o5Lz4Oh6oZEg8EPVuamPYEaT4FOfbTZ5rSSqPamnAxpsr1N5ZLNAL2Igs0MwbJQ2q4H-sYx90RMhWS9rEvk/s1600-h/Debra+Bonneau.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138281439163950434" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10PFp-m0YmOLqWirT7S0EcaD73lkDa78G3xuw5JzhGYuIJuupW1v4kVk1o5Lz4Oh6oZEg8EPVuamPYEaT4FOfbTZ5rSSqPamnAxpsr1N5ZLNAL2Igs0MwbJQ2q4H-sYx90RMhWS9rEvk/s200/Debra+Bonneau.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_CkGWhed4W-4fqx6Kck6f_newpSiwoJZ5wT9gKQ1gQVPQqE9IYj8wH4xGoFyEVLkad_oXdOKRcjnibIXGVvThr6yR53FvGPRW6lA5LXsCPid3iKZd0lWr_A4UE-WI7pcd6hdnpxwlrrw/s1600-h/Danielle+Smith.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138281323199833426" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_CkGWhed4W-4fqx6Kck6f_newpSiwoJZ5wT9gKQ1gQVPQqE9IYj8wH4xGoFyEVLkad_oXdOKRcjnibIXGVvThr6yR53FvGPRW6lA5LXsCPid3iKZd0lWr_A4UE-WI7pcd6hdnpxwlrrw/s200/Danielle+Smith.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Wow.....I haven't posted in three months.........</div><br /><br /><br /><div>I wanted to share some pictures from my Networking Event last night. Ahmad Sandidge was a great host. Everyone enjoyed the atmosphere and setting of his Studio. The pictures are great. Enjoy!<br /><br /></div><div>Vernard</div></div></div></div></div></div>Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-24686777052461287072007-07-23T08:35:00.000-05:002007-07-23T08:50:18.266-05:00More Horseback Riding Pictures<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRyCF5kLyMLc1WV8LQRYi_7BdiKrbfDpyEUHVu-LqD6sQlUn5nPnOQflzxqVCmGqGkhx6Qoz8wxxPvxjoa2VaPI9R-oAmqU7rfii76hxo9gOJQGdR2lFBBnnJUvUDLgoyr5XBXLbTtDyI/s1600-h/Horseback+Riding+010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5090389267260568034" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRyCF5kLyMLc1WV8LQRYi_7BdiKrbfDpyEUHVu-LqD6sQlUn5nPnOQflzxqVCmGqGkhx6Qoz8wxxPvxjoa2VaPI9R-oAmqU7rfii76hxo9gOJQGdR2lFBBnnJUvUDLgoyr5XBXLbTtDyI/s200/Horseback+Riding+010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw6N-qPsN53rMe8HqShGOrJDjRR0pdl-0t8l0ak9gstt-wa-IHFQNWlWjtSfSCC4ARFBDyIPDNpEuzPgJuL1M0pOWjwOxuJ1qYg_rbelPeTzxho3tkiwjLqKAwyHq-Nal6ngvY6Rq0_oY/s1600-h/Horseback+Riding+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5090388889303445970" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 171px" height="169" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw6N-qPsN53rMe8HqShGOrJDjRR0pdl-0t8l0ak9gstt-wa-IHFQNWlWjtSfSCC4ARFBDyIPDNpEuzPgJuL1M0pOWjwOxuJ1qYg_rbelPeTzxho3tkiwjLqKAwyHq-Nal6ngvY6Rq0_oY/s200/Horseback+Riding+009.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBheZKmCX4XeGCMcNVcjlYIG_UILTh7DHpFwZbUT2az4o0b-jj00xXiOZ6RoI0ZYompQTjnU3jjUckEcEUzI2fhWEN1ZE20WdpyHhIPe2waNb_-NkEkLBQ3rU6H9yJUH24oPj4Ue3hfZ8/s1600-h/Horseback+Riding+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5090388588655735234" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBheZKmCX4XeGCMcNVcjlYIG_UILTh7DHpFwZbUT2az4o0b-jj00xXiOZ6RoI0ZYompQTjnU3jjUckEcEUzI2fhWEN1ZE20WdpyHhIPe2waNb_-NkEkLBQ3rU6H9yJUH24oPj4Ue3hfZ8/s200/Horseback+Riding+005.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcu29gkROFyx2ya1PVMpGXx4-jDZ_Mp8sMVkhyphenhyphensms_jSAKe-2SM3MJb74CI0eYgjRfoz1bLY-SzqNNfjFzwJAhSc-cNb7Cxn9mww9nVLxup7vf2CHqyBEJJgEIcEt60OB3hh3zcs_W5is/s1600-h/Horseback+Riding+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5090388459806716338" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 148px" height="166" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcu29gkROFyx2ya1PVMpGXx4-jDZ_Mp8sMVkhyphenhyphensms_jSAKe-2SM3MJb74CI0eYgjRfoz1bLY-SzqNNfjFzwJAhSc-cNb7Cxn9mww9nVLxup7vf2CHqyBEJJgEIcEt60OB3hh3zcs_W5is/s200/Horseback+Riding+001.jpg" width="214" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div></div>Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-71111457759350890702007-07-16T11:34:00.000-05:002007-07-16T12:17:18.287-05:00Golf 101<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztpq_T9U8yKUGaxRo_JL5ZId7mvdgDJM6Zw4i3O4KzDjbDD4fAtvgcjpdfTSIW4j0mik4pPQdTqIowv7P04ImlDIEFz5ZDFPfvmC2lPzFlH9CrTCb1bj1VjXkfTeWRAtj2BAYSjHUC9Q/s1600-h/Golf+101+(6).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087844990584217986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztpq_T9U8yKUGaxRo_JL5ZId7mvdgDJM6Zw4i3O4KzDjbDD4fAtvgcjpdfTSIW4j0mik4pPQdTqIowv7P04ImlDIEFz5ZDFPfvmC2lPzFlH9CrTCb1bj1VjXkfTeWRAtj2BAYSjHUC9Q/s200/Golf+101+(6).JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqx3NfCRQZOcZZxCRPVzbxvjc1XN-zsodBP9GfIVX43-pGUxaZBl_zgtgHaAiKe1sm6katyLOeJ7FgMoZJOHHcu3ZpltalAY90istRhqYCRKugmd_SPhpz-G0ds17x_FxnBUQRL6od-Wo/s1600-h/Golf+101+(5).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087844823080493426" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqx3NfCRQZOcZZxCRPVzbxvjc1XN-zsodBP9GfIVX43-pGUxaZBl_zgtgHaAiKe1sm6katyLOeJ7FgMoZJOHHcu3ZpltalAY90istRhqYCRKugmd_SPhpz-G0ds17x_FxnBUQRL6od-Wo/s200/Golf+101+(5).JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdJ_523wuY52VANbC7jF924yT8w74CmT_45vTChaHLbrfYHZRCsmz_KqT86p6neCtxC38_emAXkP4qblR7gSXdqGD_HoAROrkt8qV_cFdHBQ8QJJpFMWdodFYNAd3z9OeixBukz27pamQ/s1600-h/Golf101+(2).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087843654849388866" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 176px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 188px" height="188" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdJ_523wuY52VANbC7jF924yT8w74CmT_45vTChaHLbrfYHZRCsmz_KqT86p6neCtxC38_emAXkP4qblR7gSXdqGD_HoAROrkt8qV_cFdHBQ8QJJpFMWdodFYNAd3z9OeixBukz27pamQ/s200/Golf101+(2).JPG" width="333" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087843865302786386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="184" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZavEsCzQLTE3m6DFGMOw_cNZvFsyDCjeFKMGFi_huzHAfl8aXY2Sv27WO6GFoHphBwpceG8Z9nSd6FnQnUIeXEZhi-fc8fnMr0BCXkulXo361tFMJwjhBq7QZJZcigeCIEoBh8m8_uo/s200/Golf+101+(3).JPG" width="200" border="0" /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6DMSzXS1X2SxodwKjo1SbhC5ct5UrykSZAXs-7CsqjOdyouQRC7-v2LJDhkQRcZ1I3Zzmw1LKonkUuhBhSyGpzyXaimxgKrYQiXCNRm4Zx9vccwG_ukyr7H-ap0xIDYMBLPxw7groMXM/s1600-h/Golf+101+(4).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087844397878731106" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6DMSzXS1X2SxodwKjo1SbhC5ct5UrykSZAXs-7CsqjOdyouQRC7-v2LJDhkQRcZ1I3Zzmw1LKonkUuhBhSyGpzyXaimxgKrYQiXCNRm4Zx9vccwG_ukyr7H-ap0xIDYMBLPxw7groMXM/s200/Golf+101+(4).JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I recently hosted Golf 101 at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Schenley</span> Park with Local <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">PGA</span> Pro <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Sedrick</span> Jackson. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Sedrick</span> did a great job teaching the group the fundamental techniques of the game.<br /><br />I will be hosting The Minority Networking Exchange 1st Annual Golf Tournament on September 21, 2007 at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Schenley</span> Park.</div></div></div></div></div>Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357333592739524860.post-2243238951270427772007-07-16T06:42:00.000-05:002007-07-16T07:22:17.904-05:00Horseback Riding<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqVLcqpduAbn0ijiaNRS8ziZyDVM31NX26Dh27SUzm0dnvmm3zun8moXLAJAcSUfchHPkDafdmBtOlkWVdknC9kKmHURFMWWEXOAa4qB7m6dSm696IuHuqABDYeZbzoWgA6wBa1ra1qE0/s1600-h/026_22A.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087768978253013266" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqVLcqpduAbn0ijiaNRS8ziZyDVM31NX26Dh27SUzm0dnvmm3zun8moXLAJAcSUfchHPkDafdmBtOlkWVdknC9kKmHURFMWWEXOAa4qB7m6dSm696IuHuqABDYeZbzoWgA6wBa1ra1qE0/s320/026_22A.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nyZahLK643sOOU_92KpkUVPi_IuGa5TET8GjC181g3-hA_r4taALD4F1GOkeDjAMr3skq-Fu7kNdOm_UldOhwOJWq13jaSYxIJb7kIXZ3EbflR52kO-0u8-xxMZ48K_R4sa48nCIQPA/s1600-h/014_10A.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087768879468765442" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nyZahLK643sOOU_92KpkUVPi_IuGa5TET8GjC181g3-hA_r4taALD4F1GOkeDjAMr3skq-Fu7kNdOm_UldOhwOJWq13jaSYxIJb7kIXZ3EbflR52kO-0u8-xxMZ48K_R4sa48nCIQPA/s320/014_10A.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Kw7Bszu8qXQarjSWz6n1x-ORTUi1fH6KW7uEtGaq1PDSXKRs9SOdadxNTjfpaKmBDQdG7hBMyH4KoN09Hb1X251tN5wMZBwaJrNDEQM-5Zvt1ms_U7LIamvj8_ohqeoPC3_03u_2kZk/s1600-h/013_9A.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087768673310335218" style="FLOAT: left; 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MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilEjWgv9KjtflgbdXAjrSi7gOvtiURviJM8LXz0vMr0qkPeaQLTE93u-12BHQKt6Tx3SB-3Z5wYu0A-bMobYrR7CaxPb8fsdajTfIjKyh8Hlniy3vrspPcnKfeXRgAHLqZKj2r_V_AXQ0/s320/005_1A.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYDKCgVdD-eBwhCsqR4aHDQycS7yVHT4IZ4O5lquDpzuWhdyyri1i9aRp_26mglnYNwKZ01hDtflkBfZDSDdBkTWk7ctGwP-KmM4b7ZbSrZDhwmkGkmLn7wI6j2A3xf3QgEtdHliGr5AY/s1600-h/003_00A.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087768278173343938" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYDKCgVdD-eBwhCsqR4aHDQycS7yVHT4IZ4O5lquDpzuWhdyyri1i9aRp_26mglnYNwKZ01hDtflkBfZDSDdBkTWk7ctGwP-KmM4b7ZbSrZDhwmkGkmLn7wI6j2A3xf3QgEtdHliGr5AY/s320/003_00A.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I try to create opportunities for Networking. Lots of black folks complain that about being "Bored" in Pittsburgh. People rather spend $30.00 at the bar and call that a good night. Recently, I decided to create more family oriented events. I read a study about influences on children: Children usual hear about 10 positive messages from their <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">family</span> on a daily basis. However, those same children typically hear 50 negative messages per day.<br /><br />So I want to do my part - I want to create a positive culture where children and families have something to talk about for a long time.<br /><br />I really enjoyed Horseback riding. 20 People participated in this event - including 6 children. As the pictures show - the kids had a great time. The pictures also show - a few adults - looking terrified.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Vernard</span></div></div></div></div></div></div>Vernard Alexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201687015610634268noreply@blogger.com0