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Up-to-date information about Black entrepreneurs, executives & Black owned or controlled companies.
News, analysis, personal and business finance information, research about Black entrepreneurs, Black executives and Black owned companies. We aim to provide the infomation to keep you informed as you build your business career.
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Robert Johnson to Establish U.S. Banking Franchise
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comRobert Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television has acquired a small Florida bank and plans to move it to Washington as the first step…
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Only Two Blacks on Worlds Richest People List
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comForbes magazine has released its annual list of the worlds richest people and this year there are still only two blacks on the list. This year the…
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Jay-Z's 40/40 Club Expands to Asia
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comJay-Z's 40/40 Club has signed a deal to open three new 40/40 Club sports lounges in Asia. The new clubs which will be located in Shanghai, China,…
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Sean John and G-III Sign License Agreement for Women's Sportswear Line
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comSean John, the lifestyle brand, and G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. announced the signing of a license agreement for G-III to manufacture and distribute the…
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Nelly Expands Apple Bottom
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comThe Apple Bottom women clothing line which is owned by rapper and entrepreneur Nelly is expanding its offering to include items for children and…
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Magic Johnson Invests In Mount Vernon Neighborhood
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comJohnson's Canyon-Johnson Urban Funds is making a new investment in Baltimore's historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, partnering with local developer…
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Johnson Publishing Company, Inc. Awards $70 Million Multi-Year Contract Extension to RR Donnelley
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comJohnson Publishing Company, Inc., the world's largest black-owned publishing company has awarded a $70 million multi-year contract extension to R.R.…
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Beef: And The Winner Is...
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comCarl Icahn has backed down in his battle against Time Warner chairman Richard Parsons. A truce was reached late last week after Icahn was unable to…
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Interscope Geffen A&M Names Step Johnson President of Urban Music
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comStep Johnson has been appointed president of urban music at Interscope Geffen A&M. Johnson, one of urban music's most prominent executives, has been…
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RLJ Development to Pay $1.7 Billion for 100 Hotels
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comRobert Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television, said his investment company has signed a deal to buy 100 hotels for $1.7 billion.