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January 4 – 17, 2014
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Black Dog Promotions is marketing the International Sportsmen’s Expo taking place at the University of Phoenix Stadium Feb. 20-23. “This event is huge and every year it just keeps getting bigger and better,” Kelly says. “Whether you like camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, Boy Scouting activities or archery, this event will have everything. It’s an outdoor activist’s dream. I’m proud to be a part of this because I love and support the Boy Scouts and it’s given me a whole new appreciation for the great outdoors an all the fun opportunities it provides.” (Of note, Kelly serves on the executive committee for the Boy Scouts, 2014 Scout-O-Rama.) For more information, visit sportsexpos.com/attend/2014/ phoenix/ Kelly has always loved the entrepreneurial spirit and founded Grow Southwest to spotlight innovative new companies.
“I created Grow Southwest as a way to showcase emerging people and businesses in the southwest that are displaying cutting-edge ideas in entrepreneurism or thinking outside of the box,” Kelly explained. “It’s important for me to bring their stories out to the media and to the public because they are the future in areas such as technology, media and unique services that will serve consumers in a unique way. “Some of the companies that we have spotlighted are companies that have emerged from young entrepreneurs completing programs at ASU, companies like Duo Kitchenware and SafeSIPP.” Visit GrowSouthwest.com for more information. He jumped at the chance to partner with Data Privacy Network. They have developed a network of consultants, speakers, products and services designed to help individuals and businesses of all sizes secure their data, protect their identity and maximize online security. “With my background in banking and
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finance, I know first-hand how important it is to protect personal and professional data and information,” Kelly notes. “Data Privacy Network was founded by Phil Alexander and he shares my passion for protecting businesses and people from the craziness that can ensue with unsecured data,” states Kelly. Together with Black Dog Promotions, the two companies inform and educate others about the importance of properly securing and protecting data. Learn more about Data Privacy Network at www. DataPrivacyNetwork.com. Show Business Report, ShowBusinessReport.com, is a Black Dog Promotions venture that launched in November. “The new website is centric to the entertainment industry, focusing on business elements of television, film, acting and production. “We have already interviewed stars from ‘Once Upon a Time’ and ‘Nashville’ and in the new year, we’ll have one of the stars of ‘Shark Tank,’ plus many other surprises.” Kelly says. “I’m excited to bring
some unique content to the site and we’ll be at various events in the Valley and elsewhere, interviewing those in the industry. Some people think that movies and television are all glitz and glamour, but we’ll be revealing the business taking place behind the spotlight. I’m excited about the new ‘baby’ in the Black Dog Promotions family.” Moving toward the future, Kelly is looking forward to working with other entertainment, sports, technology and finance companies to include in the mix of his dynamic and burgeoning media, marketing and business development agency. “I’m always looking to partner with companies that think like we do. Together, the possibilities are endless.” Find out more at www. BlackDogPromotions.com. Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at lynette@santansun.com.
Chandler Multicultural Festival celebrates diversity BY MEGHAN MCCOY
Residents from all walks of life will come together this month to honor the diversity among them during the 19th annual Chandler Multicultural Festival. “It’s our way of celebrating the diversity in our community,” says Chandler Special Events Coordinator Hermelinda Llamas. “We like to showcase that diversity through our entertainment, our activities and the food.” This year the festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Jan. 18, in the downtown Chandler Public Library courtyard, 22 S. Delaware St. Admission and parking are free. The festival attracts between 5,500 and 7,500 people throughout the day. “We do get a pretty good crowd,” Llamas says. The event is part of the city’s monthlong Celebration of Unity. For more information about the Celebration of Unity, visit chandleraz.gov/unity. The Chandler Multicultural Festival kicks off with the fourth annual naturalization ceremony. “The Department of Homeland Security does the choosing, we provide them with an outlet to do it,” Llamas says of the 200 honorees. “They choose
DANCE: The 19th annual Chandler Multicultural Festival will feature a variety of entertainment to highlight the city’s diversity. Submitted photo
people who are here locally in the East Valley, Chandler and surrounding areas. It’s a little more personalized for them.” More than 600 individuals have
become American citizens through the naturalization ceremony. “It’s really a neat ceremony and everyone is accepting of the different
cultures,” Llamas says, adding that it showcases how they live and puts their heritage on display. There will be day-long entertainment for those who attend the Chandler Multicultural Festival. The event will also feature entertainment by a number of different groups, including a Mexican folk music duo, a belly dancing troupe, children who are learning Korean drumming and a professional Japanese drumming organization. Winners of the Creative Expression Competition involving Chandler schoolage children who produced artwork, essays and performances centering on the unity theme will be displayed. There will also be a variety of food to try, including Caribbean, southern, Mexican, Native American and American cuisine. Lisa’s Creatures will bring different animals from various regions of the world. Llamas says it will be fun for the kids as they learn what the animals eat and some history about the creatures. Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors and Business section editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at meghan@ santansun.com.
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