2005 YE Program Book

ON THE COVER Drive Safe

Chazbaby

Chestina Perry, Tiffanie Williams, Twana Williams,Victoria Williams

Chazaray (Chaz) Evans

Chestina Perry (17), and her sisters Tiffanie (11), Twana (10), and Victoria Williams (9) are the owners of Drive Safe.

The company makes magnetic signs for cars with the message of urging drivers to be patient. The idea for the business came when Chestina was learning how to drive and encountered other drivers making angry comments and gestures. While using the product for her safety, it gained attention from many other motorists, parents and teenagers.

There was such a demand from other parents and teenagers to obtain the product, she convinced her parents to open a business to allow other teenagers to experience the benefits of driving in a safer and more controlled environment. Her goal was to help eliminate the possibility of fatalities, stress, anxiety and road rage associated with learning how to drive.

They recently received their first bulk order from the Vermont Department of Education, and are negotiating other contracts. Their vision to improve safety has stimulated interest from the Director of Transportation, and other prominent individuals. The Department of Public Safety, AAFES, Richland School District 2, Pejas, Inc. are among the organizations to recognize the enormous benefits of their safety product, and are helping launched their product to market.

Jordan Kelley, Inc. Jordan Kelley Jordan started competing in pageants at 5 months old.

During her four years in pageantry, she was awarded several National Awards and also International Awards. She left the pageantry world to pursue modeling and dancing. Jordan has been involved with ballet since four years old to the present. She has also received awards for runway competition which she loves to do. Jordan loves to be at the center of attention whenever possible and has turned this passion into a business, Jordan Kelley, Inc. Jordan has attended several different modeling/acting classes such as: John Robert Powers in Charlotte, NC; Millie Lewis in Columbia, SC and Oasis Model and Talent in Columbia, SC. Ballet training includes: Pavlovich Classical Ballet in Columbia, SC, Columbia Dance Academy with Ethnic Expressions Dance Theatre in Columbia, SC. She is spending the summer of 2005 in New York City pursuing her craft.

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At the age of eight, Chazaray (Chaz) Evans created Chazbaby, a music entertainment company. The Charleston, SC native has been blazing trails with a national skating sponsorship with Aesthetics Skateboards and Apparel, a hit short video, web site, and his single ‘Driving You Crazy’ where his image appears as a preload on the release of SONGPRO™ DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER FOR NINTENDO GAMEBOY® .

ChazBaby’s passion for skating is the focus of his raps. With a sample from the master of funk George Clinton ‘Parliament’ ChazBaby states his claim to be the next king of the skate world ...”even Tony Hawk is jocking me turning green with envy watching me do my 180 fakie....”. Donna Riley of Crumbsnatchers, an urban marketing firm in Charlotte, NC stated that “it is refreshing to have music that is appropriate for children. My children have been playing his single ever since I brought it home.”

Past Young Entrepreneurs Daniel Ancrum, Ancrum Services - Catering Company Yoma Edwin, Trend Media Group-Advertising Firm Chad Holloway, Chad Holloway-Hat Designer Katoria Jones, Imagination Graphics-Graphic Designer Perry Jones, Sckratch Magazine, Publisher Johnny Mathis, Imagination Graphics-Graphic Designer Antoine Miles, ATM Music Productions-Musician India Patterson, IAP Handbags Jake Williams, Imagination Graphics-Graphic Designer Curtis Young, Jr., Curtis Young, Jr. - Rapper 2004 Young Performers: Columbia Dance Academy Samira Gibson Brian McQueen Ronnita Danae’ Copening Cortini Mims 2nd Level Thomas Kelsey Marvelous Collard Greens Student Videographers: Jarvis David Herod David Sade David Tanisha David Melvin Dease Trulove Gilchrist Stephen Love

Auntie Karen Foundation

“Empowering, Enlightening & Educating through the Arts”

October 8, 2005 Dear Future Millionaire: It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the third annual Auntie Karen’s Young Entrepreneurs Conference. It is our vision that the time you spend here today will encourage you to dream big and pursue your dreams! The Auntie Karen Foundation, a South Carolina based 501c3 global charity, creates and implements community outreach programs designed to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts. One such program is our Young Entrepreneurs Conference.

From a seven year old model/actress/dancer, Jordan Kelley, to an enterprising rap artist, Chazbaby, to a family of young ladies selling magnetic safety signs, Drive Safe, the Auntie Karen Foundation is finding exciting ways to connect with future entrepreneurs of our region. Today you will be given an opportunity to meet successful young entrepreneurs, as well as, community and business leaders. We encourage you to take notes and ask plenty of questions!

For the second year in a row, I would like to thank Valerie Goodwin for her leadership, as well as the dedicated committee and board members who volunteered their time and talent to bringing this vision to life. It is volunteers like them that make our programs successful.!

We have gathered some of the best minds in the region to share their stories with you.

It is our desire that you leave here inspired to create a vision of your own.

Be encouraged to “Think Big and Know Bigger”! One day soon you could be featured at our conference. Enjoy the day!

Sincerely,

Karen Alexander, President and CEO

AUNTIE KAREN FOUNDATION WWW.AUNTIEKAREN.ORG 3419 HAZELHURST RD • COLUMBIA, SC • 29203 PHONE:803-748-7124 • FAX: 803-256-6971

• EMAIL: KASAJAZZ@AOL.COM

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW Auntie Karen’s Young Entrepreneurs Conference was created to nurture entrepreneurship in youth 7 - 22 by undertaking, creating, coordinating and acting as a catalyst for the development of entrepreneurial knowledge and enthusiasm. The third annual conference will take place from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on October 8, 2005 at Benedict College in Columbia, SC.

The conference is set up so that participants are able to preregister to attend a rotation of three sessions. Sessions include financial literacy, business planning and computer training. All participants are able to enjoy our motivation speaker(s). Lunch is served.

Cost: $ 25.00 per student. Group rates available.

WORKSHOPS

Registration: 8:00 AM Conference: 9:00 AM Lunch: 12:00 PM Successville: 1:00 PM

Attendees will: Learn business fundamentals Learn a step-by-step approach to creating and managing a business Increase knowledge for saving & investing Promote team building & project collaboration Meet and learn from many of the state’s success stories

SUCCESSVILLE

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YE SHOWCASE

“Successville”, our business youth expo and showcase, is a free event that gives the public an opportunity to meet our young entrepreneurs , business owners and community leaders from across the region. Pictured above: Auntie Karen with some of the featured 2004 Young Entrepreneurs.

The Auntie Karen Foundation, a South Carolina based 501c3 global charity, creates and implements community outreach programs designed to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts. One such program is our Young Entrepreneurs Conference.

For more info visit: www.auntiekaren.org.

Think Big...KNOw BIGGER!

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Carol Robinson Phyllis Sanders, Moderator James McQuilla, Norris Ashford, Gary Washington Sherry Gore King Debora Lloyd, Angela McQueen Dennis Breeland Donna Daniels, Moderator Joyce Cheeks,JoJo English, DJ Prince Ice,Brian Anthony, Arielle Riposta,Tre'Tailor Carmen Flemming

Nikki Hunter, Collard Greens

Monica Goodwin

Carol Robinson Phyllis Sanders, Moderator James McQuilla, Norris Ashford, Gary Washington Sherry Gore King Debora Lloyd, Angela McQueen Dennis Breeland Donna Daniels, Moderator Joyce Cheeks,JoJo English, DJ Prince Ice,Brian Anthony, Arielle Riposta,Tre'Tailor Carmen Flemming

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Auntie Karen's Young Entrepreneurs Conference

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Nikki Hunter, Collard Greens

Monica Goodwin

Auntie Karen's Young Entrepreneurs Conference

2005 Young Entrepreneurs Drive Safe

Drive Safe, Magnetic Safety Signs

Chad Holloway Chad Holloway, Hat Designer

Chad L Holloway acquired a fascination for hats from his Chestina Perry, and her grandmother and great grandparsisters Tiffanie, Twana, ents. From this fascination, Chad and Victoria Williams are decided to try his hand at designa young entrepreneur ing hats. He discovered that he family. These energetic had a special talent. From his siblings own a company fascination to the recognition of named Drive Safe. Their his talent, Chad has now become company produces a young entrepreneur. Chad “Safety Notification recognized that he could design Magnet” to enhance safety for all motorists, and reduce the and sell his hats while at the risk of possible injury or fatalities. same time, pursue a degree in business administration at Benedict College in Columbia, Chestina became an entrepreneur simply by helping invent a South Carolina. His college degree will allow him to product to make it easier and safer for her and other motorist expand his business and help him to reach his long-term while she was trying to learn the fundaments of driving. While goal of becoming a licensed mortician. Our hats off to using the product for her safety, it gained attention from many Chad L. Holloway, a young entrepreneur. other motorists, parents and teenagers.

Contact Info: 803-788-3065

Katherine Elizabeth Bell Katherine Bell, Nails By Katie

Contact Info: osumgod@yahoo.com 803-253-5618

Jordan Kelley

Jordan Kelley, Inc., Model, Dancer, Actress

Katherine Bell is a 9 year old, born Jordan started competing in on February 16, 1996. Katie is a pageants at 5 months old. resident of Columbia, South During her four years in Carolina and is the second child of pageantry, she was Drs. Gary and Benetta Bell. She awarded several National has one older brother, Jonathan Awards and also InternaMichael. She is presently a fourth tional Awards. She left the grader at Heathwood Hall Episcopageantry world to pursue pal School in Columbia, South modeling and dancing.

Carolina. She is affectionately Jordan has been involved known as Katie. She is a creative, with ballet since four years imaginative and energetic child old to the present. In 1995, who is constantly looking for outlets for her energy. She is Jordan was selected to be very inquisitive and is constantly asking probing questions. the first African American She has an engaging personality and is not shy. She always girl to be on the box of a brand new L’oreal product. finds a way to socialized and put people at ease. Nails by She signed a five year contract with the company.

Katie was inspired by her love for nail art and color. She began doing her own nails when she was 5 years old. At 7 Jordan has attended several different modeling/acting years she was using her interest to do nails for the elderly in classes such as: John Robert Powers in Charlotte, some of Columbia’s nursing home facilities. She has also NC; Millie Lewis in Columbia, SC and Oasis Model done nails at family functions and local community events. and Talent in Columbia, SC. Ballet training includes: She always find a way to spread her enthusiasm to others Pavlovich Classical Ballet in Columbia, SC and uses every opportunity to set up her business. She Columbia Dance Academy with Ethnic Expressions enjoys doing nails because she says “ It puts a smile on Dance Theatre in Columbia, SC. people faces and makes them feel pretty.”

Contact Info: 803-269-3344 BGBellDent@aol.com

Contact Info: Contact Saundra Kelley 803-790-1043 skelleysandy@earthlink.net

2005 Young Entrepreneurs/Performers Stephen Wendell Love, Jr.

Akida Amaini Lebby

Stephen Wendell Love, Jr., Love’s Scene Productions

Akida Amaini Lebby, an eleven year old vocalist is a student at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, South Carolina. Akida nurtures his talent through voice lessons with his voice teacher Mrs. Shirley Goins. In addition to singing, Akida enjoys sports, reading, traveling, playing games, drama and family/friends gatherings.

We lift our voices of encouragement up to Akida, a potential young entrepreneur.

Stephen Love is a native of York, SC. He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Stephen L. Love, Sr. This young entrepreneur’s interests in videography and entrepreneurship has led to the establishment of his own company called Love’s Scene Productions. He is a sophomore honor student at Marlboro County High School in Bennettsville, SC. He has been a part of the Marlboro County Media Literacy program since 2000. It was in this program that his interest in videography was developed. In 2004 he began recording weddings, social events and church functions in local and surrounding communities. Stephen has expanded Love’s Scene Productions to include business advertisement (business cards, commercials, public service announcements, etc.), and video greetings.

Stephen has received an award from Merrill Lynch® as one of its young entrepreneurs for 2005. H e was one of the first four entrepreneurs ever to receive this award. You can contact Stephen by calling (843)-615-2400 or visiting him during today’s conference.

Alexis East Alexis East is a young entrepreneur with an eye for design.

This entreprising talent is bound to design a collectible item.

Gem Star Gem Star is a Singer, Producer and Engineer based in Columbia, SC. He has been an aspiring emcee since the age of 18. Gem Star has opened up for major artists in venues such as Main Event, Mr. B’s & Club Kryptonite. After putting together music for his peers, he looks forward to recording and producing his own music.

NYSC Shaun Blackman and Michael Smith have combined their talents to become the dynamic duo of a flavorful blend of HipHop and R & B. One of the most striking features of their view on this genre of music is the depth of lyric in verse, hiphop flow, instrumentation and hip-hop beat. As songwriters, twenty-year old Shaun Blackman and nineteen year old Michael Smith gave definition of what a real woman is through a verse in their first song, “Gangsta Girl”. Surprisingly, “A gansta girl” is not a ganster; she is a confident, reserved and approachable woman. The music industry can expect great wonders from Shaun and Mike of NYSC. We applaud these young entrepreneur for their musical talents.

D-Plus D-Plus aspires to be the youngest and best rapper and producer from The South. He is determined to acquire a major distribution for his independent label “Street Gallery Entertainment”. D-Plus also has an interest in developing his acting career.

Thomas Kelsey

Thomas Kelsey, an outstanding dancer, has developed his talents and skills through numerous performances. For the second year, he will grace our stage in Successville. Under the guidance of Joyce Farr Cheeks, we expect to see him on Broadway soon!

Darian Carr

Darian Carr is an aspiring writer and poet. He will recite an original poem for the first time at this year’s conference.

SPEAKERS Brian Anthony

Dennis Breeland

Brian Anthony, currently Program Director at WXBT-FM in Columbia, South Carolina….Clear Channel’s Urban property.

Joining the Clear Channel Columbia cluster in August of 2003, two weeks after WXBT’s launch, Anthony has played a vital role in the growth of the station in Columbia and its on-air development.

Dennis Breeland 1st Sergeant retired after servicing 20 years with the United States Army. He also owns and operates Breeland Courier Service which services South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. On April 27, 2005, he became the State Director for the Allow Card of America. Working with children has always been a passion for him, so when offered the position to become the Director for the State of South Carolina, he accepted with the understanding that it’s really about the kids. Teaching them money management so they could learn about the important of protecting and controlling their future finances.

Prior to joining WXBT, his radio experience dates back to 1981 with many stints in the areas of Programming Management and on-air contributions in markets that include Houston, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Peoria, IL, Chicago and now Columbia, SC. These experiences included working with nationally-known personalities Tom Joyner and Doug Banks.

Brian Anthony has also been nominated for various awards including Billboard Magazine’s On-Air Personality and Operations/Program Director of the Year.

Outside of the radio business, he also does consultant work in areas that include special event coordinating, marketing, advertising and public relations with major concentration in reaching the African-American consumer. His hobbies include athletics, golf, travel, and following the career of a relative that is a starter with the San Antonio Spurs.

Norris G. Ashford Norris G. Ashford was educated in Columbia, South Carolina’s Richland District I Schools, where he graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1984. Upon completing high school, he began working for United Parcel Service as a part-time package handler while he attended college full-time. Norris graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Management Science in 1988.

Joyce Cheeks Joyce Farr Cheeks is a Columbia, SC Attorney with a passion for Entertainment. She currently represents budding entertainers such as: NYSC, a hip hop duo and dancing sensation, Thomas Kelsey.

Collardgreens (Adrian Taylor) Collardgreens is one of South Carolina’s hottest hip hop artist and producers. Adrian Taylor is a native of Columbia, SC. Greens, as he is known to the hip hop community, is a one man show who raps, writes, produces, dances, and DJs. This talented artist and producer became interested in the music business after becoming recognized as one of the top hip hop freestyle rappers and dancers on Columbia’s night club scene. Greens has won and placed in numerous talent shows and contest.

Currently, Collardgreens is a producer and engineer at the Pure Platinum Studio, a division of Chuck Nice, Inc. Greens is known as one of the top producers in South Carolina. He has produces numerous tracks for SC artist. He is also working on several upcoming projects coming from Chuck Norris remained with United Parcel Service for more than fourteen years in positions of increasing responsibility includ- Nice Records. One of them being his own debut album, currently untitled. He will also be featured on an upcoming ing Part-time Supervisor, Service Driver, Account Executive, state wide compilation, and numerous other project from Customer Call Center Supervisor, Southeastern Regional Chuck Nice Records. Be on the look out for this multiSystems Coordinator and Senior Account Executive. In September of 1998, Norris pursued a lifelong dream of owning talented artist. a business when he formed Ashford and Associates, a holding Donna Daniels company under which he owns and serves as General Donna Daniels is currently a Senior Account Executive at Manager of Cottman Transmission, an international franchise WXBT-FM 100.1 The Beat and was the Sales Manager for that specializes in automotive transmission repairs.

98.5 KISS FM in Columbia when station was first launched.

Ms. Daniels has over 25 years of advertising, marketing, Understanding the importance of giving back, Norris has been promotions and sales experience. Donna began her career an active volunteer mentor for the SC Department Of Juvenile in Los Angeles, California in 1977 and has worked for such Justice, Lewis Greenview Elementary School and Eau Claire top ad agencies as Foote, Cone & Belding, Saatchi & High School. Norris is also active in numerous organizations Saatchi, Young & Rubicam Entertain, Western International including the Omicron Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi FraterMedia, Disney Studios and Zenith Media. Her broadcast nity, Inc., 100 Black Men of South Carolina and the Chamber sales experience includes Clear Channel Radio, Los of Commerce and he also serves as Chair of the Columbia’s Angeles & Columbia, SC, Bloomington Broadcasting, Aura Fatherhood Engagement Initiative Board of Directors.

Broadcasting and Fox Television. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee Donna has chosen Columbia, South Carolina as her home where she has three sons in College.

SPEAKERS Jo Jo English

Stephen English, better known as “JoJo” is from Columbia, South Carolina. His nickname “JoJo” became a household word in the late 80’s when he played for Lower Richland High School and the school became state champions twice. He competed against the famous Michael Jordan in Dunk contest to a sold out Carolina Coliseum during the summer of ’88.

“JoJo” played at USC from 1988-1992 and finished #9 on the all time scoring list. He led USC in scoring final three seasons. He was one of ten players ever to do so at USC. At the end of his college career, he held five records.

From 1992-1994, he played in the CBA (Continental Basketball Association), the official development league of the NBA. He was selected to the CBA All Rookie First team, one of the first two rookies to get called up to the NBA [Bulls] - the Chicago Bulls. From 1994-2001, he played ball and had the opportunity to see the world as he played in France, Israel, Turkey, Australia and the Philippines.

He is now head assistant coach of men’s varsity basketball at Eau Claire High School. He is certified by YBOA (Youth Basketball of America). He also conducts the English School of Basketball, summer basketball camps and clinics. His skill in this field makes him an excellent trainer of WNBA and high school basketball players.

Carmen Flemming

Carmen Flemming has nearly 20 years experience in the IT field, primarily in IT education. Committed to bridging the gap in information technology, Ms.Flemming has successfully taught computer technologies to students ranging in age from elementary to college-level to senior citizens. As a community volunteer and IT professional, Ms. Flemming develops, coordinates and implements IT education curriculums for various organizations, including local schools and municipalities. She holds a degree in Mathematics,with graduate studies in Information Systems. Ms.Flemming currently serves as VP of Business Management for the Greater Columbia Area Chapter of BDPA, apremier, national organization for African American, IT Professionals and supporters.

Ms. Flemming has also coordinated GCBDPA’s High School Computer Training Program, designed to introduce youth to the exciting field of Information technology, while grooming them to be next generation of IT leaders and entrepreneurs in our communities.

Sherry Gore King Sherry Gore King is with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs. She is the State Representation for Life Smarts. LifeSmarts is a flexible classroom or group activity that teaches teens to be smart and responsible consumers and citizens.

Monica K. Goodwin

Monica K. Goodwin is currently the Senior Information Technology Consultant with the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. Prior to her employment at the Commission she was employed with Alltel Telecommunication based in Charlotte, North Carolina as a Network Analyst.

Ms. Goodwin is a 1994 Graduate of the University of South Carolina, and is pursuing a Master’s Degree. She has received certificates in a number of Microsoft based typologies: to include; WindowsNt4.0- 2003 Server, Exchange Server5.5 & 2003, Windows95- XP, Office 97- 2003 and Frontpage98-2003. Ms Goodwin has successfully completed the South Carolina Project Management Associate training. She is currently pursuing the Microsoft MCDST certification.

Valerie Goodwin Valerie Goodwin received a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems (1994) and a Master of Science degree in Library and Information Sciences (1999) from the University of South Carolina. Ms. Goodwin has been certified as a Microsoft Master Instructor and by South Carolina as a senior project manager. She is also a 2004 graduate of the Executive Master of Technology (MBA) degree program at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She spent 5 years with the SC Commission on Higher Education and a more than a year with the SC Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, from 1998 to 2005 she worked with the Commission for the Blind as the agency’s IT Manager and is currently a Business Analyst for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina.

Nikki Hunter

Nikki Hunter is the CEO of Giovanni Edutainment, the creators of Hip Hop Hooks on American History.

DJ Prince Ice

What’s cooler than cool…Ice Cold! Cool as Ice and twice as nice! Hip hop don’t stop at 6’1 rocking the B-boy stance its none other than the man next to the man, SC’s very own cool breeze…DJ Prince Ice! Hailing from Columbia, SC by way of Paterson, New Jersey, the young ice cold kid began mixing and scratching at the tender age of 5. The child prodigy mix master first touched wax when he began spinning old school jams for his peeps. Not only was Ice crazy on the turntables, but his ambidextrous talents extended to the piano, beat boxing, pop locking and break dancin’ “to the boogedy beat” at age 10. Inspired by Krush Groove, Breakin’1 & 2, radio legends Frankie Crocker, Marley Marl, Red Alert & William “Dr. Love Joy” Pee, and his ever loving mother, a Pam Grier look alike, these icons encouraged him to pursue a career in music. From the classroom to the streets, Prince Ice entered several talent shows battling to sounds of Planet Rock by the Soul Sonic Force. Twisting metaphorically, spinning effortlessly, and perfectly percolating Ice managed to build a rapport on the block which open doors to his emergence on the turntables at every block party around the way.

SPEAKERS Debora Lloyd

Arielle Riposta

Debora Lloyd is the Founder and President of Just ForYou Concierge Services, a multi-service company started over four years ago. Just For You Concierge Services specializes in event, conference, and seminar planning, professional services, personal services, and image consulting. They provide services to clients on a professional and individual basis.

Services that enhance the quality of the client’s business and/ or personal lives. “The use of concierge services is a forward thinking principal that speaks directly to the needs of clients to aid them in meeting their goals, while allowing them increased use of their valuable time. It is our goal our clients reap measurable benefits from using our services”. Just For You Concierge Services tailor our services to meet our clients’ specific needs. We pay special attention to details, we provide creative ideas, and we use our vast resources to ensure cost savings”. Ms. Lloyd has over 20 years professional experience in credit management, and insurance.

Arielle is currently a News Anchor on WACH TV 57.

Arielle Riposta started dancing at an early age, performing at the regional, national and international level competitions.

She not only performed; she won top honors.

Arielle has had some exciting ventures in her life, such as competing in preliminaries for the Miss America Pageant, auditioning for the Radio City Rockettes and performing with the Star Spangled Girls USO Troupe.

Carol J. Robinson

Carol Robinson is the Training Director of the South Carolina Women’s Business Center (SCWBC) since December 2004.

Her role is to manage training initiatives for women entrepreneurs within the state and conduct small business assessments that analyze the business for competitive barriers while recommending improvement plans. She is excited to work with the SCWBC supporting and networking with P.O. BOX 24163 ©COLUMBIA, SC 29224 ©803.788.5484 women and women entrepreneurs. She also is the Vice DLLYD@MSN.COM President of Pillar Management Associates, a process improvement and ISO 9000 consulting firm that she and her James McQuilla partner created in 1997. Her background is primarily in James McQuilla is a local Pharmaceutical Representative and quality systems, business management and manufacturing Entrepreneur. His professional career has been highlighted by engineering.Carol is a RAB certified quality systems lead stints as an Associate Municipal Judge, College Recruiter, auditor with over 75 audits. She has a BSIE from the UniverBusiness Consultant and Financial Advisor. James is origisity of Toledo, a MBA from the University of South Carolina nally from Sumter, South Carolina. He is a 1988 graduate of and is a Ph.D candidate in Operations Management at USC. The Citadel Military College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He also completed the Master of Business Administration program in 1994 at Dr. Phyllis Sanders Winthrop University.James is married to Brenna B. DeLaine, Dr. Phyllis Sanders is a lifelong advocate for children and MD. They have a daughter, Jai Brenay and a son Matthew youth. As an educator, she has served as a Teacher, Brennan.

Counselor and Adminstrator in Public Schools. She is currently an Education Associate with The South Carolina Angela Carr Patterson Department of Education. She was recently recognized by Angela Carr Patterson is a creative businesswoman with over Benedict College as an advocate for South Carolina’s African twenty years of experience as an entrepreneur, producer, American children. writer and speaker. The owner of Oasis Promotions, a professional development and entertainment consultant company, Phyllis is a proud graduate of a historically black university, Angela has developed thousands of young people and North Carolina A & T State University. She received her launched numerous careers in the modeling, arts and enterdoctrate in Education Adminstration from The University of tainment industry. A global visionary, Angela has brought South Carolina. She is a partner with Newton James and international awareness to the talent in the South by creating Associates, an independent consulting firm. and producing The National Faces Going Places Showcase.

This showcase is an event that features the south’s hottest She conducts mountain retreats and “Chill and Chat” sesnew talent to often hard to reach entertainment industry sions on critical issues facing today’s women. professionals. As an entertainment consultant, and an expert She currently serves as The Vice-President of The Auntie in her field, Angela has worked with numerous of celebrities Karen Foundation. and aspiring artists. She was a former southeastern scout for the hit television show, “Ed McMahan’s Star Search”, and has produced several of her own “Music Box Showcases” in New York City, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Charlotte. Angela continues to be apart of a network of international affiliates which represent talent in high profile jobs, bookings and campaigns.

This wife and mother of five is committed to her true calling of helping people transcend their lives onto new levels.

SPEAKERS Gary Allen Washington Gary Allen Washington is the president and CEO of Carolina Procurement Institute, Inc. (CPI), which was started in April 1998. He provides business management consulting to small and women-owned businesses. He also owns Gervais Professional Suites, a lease management company. The CPI management offers over 48 years of experience, and to date, have secured over $33 million dollars in contracts for its clients. In addition to his business interest, Mr. Washington created the “Carolina Encouragement Center Celebrations” to recognize small, minority and women owned businesses annually.

Tre Tailor Tre Tailor is the down to earth sista with the magnetic smile and jovial personality weekdays from 10-2 on 98.5 Kiss Fm-WLXC. She is the face and voice of several TV commercials! After the onset of the State Lottery, Tre’ was chosen as the exclusive Pick 3 and Pick 4 Announcer for statewide NBC affiliate WIS then not long afterwards was asked to host one of the nations longest running Minority Based Community Affairs Programs “Awareness” on WIS-TV 10.

Recently Tre’ has been given the opportunity to spread her wings beyond the Carolina’s, as a featured entertainMr. Washington was named the Greater Columbia Chamber of ment reporter on the Fantastic Voyage for the Nationally Commerce’s 2005 Small Business Person of the Year. Also, syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show. “He almost had to the United States Small Business Administration selected give me something to do… and I thought it was going to him as the 2003 Small Business Advocate of he Year. His be jail time! “ I kind of stalked Tom, for a year, talking to business is built on his faith in God, and the support of his him at every Sky Show and Event and writing him too, family. He is very active in his church, the business commupitching ideas, sending tapes of myself, telling him how nity, and very involved in several civic and social organizamuch I wanted to do some work for him! Persistence tions. paid off, before it turned into Pain!

1815 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201 - (803) 931-8881

Nathalie Gregg Nathalie Gregg has a full calendar. Between serving as the Executive Director for the Partners In Education Foundation, hosting a national television show with Junior Achievement and being involved with the Junior League, she has very little spare time.

Her positions have afforded her a wealth of knowledge and experience; however, she continues to hone her skills in the areas of portfolio management that includes organizational development, membership services, change management and resource oversight. Nathalie’s credentials include several certifications from prestigious programs, as well as numerous speaking engagements and published articles.

Nathalie is the proud recipient of the distinguished AHTENA Award and the President’s Award from her beloved Columbia College. One of her most recent accomplishment includes completing the Executive Management Program at the Kenan-Flager Business School of UNC Chapel Hill.

Clarke “Scooter” O’Cain

2005 Conference Planning Committee Valerie Goodwin, Chairperson Karen Alexander, President Barbara Bowman Karen Davis-Greene Barbara Cheeseboro Debora Lloyd Linda Lane Deborah Woodard Gerald Hunt Donald Martin Phyllis Sanders Mildred Allen

Youth Advisors Valencia M. Goodwin Bakari Lebby Spenser Bowman Jordan Black Ariel Singleton Bakari Lebby

Videographers Marlboro County Dr. David Sherbine, Superintendent Sade’ David Taynesha David Melvin Dease Lateece Moore Stephen Love Jr. Rev. Stephen L. Love Dr. Gwen Dixon Cole

Photographer Donald Holmes Volunteers Jonathon Smalls Kalifa K. Oliver Mr. Flemming Jarvis Bouknight Jameila Craig Andre Boulware Maritza Gil Eris Cuesta Darren Davis Chad Holloway

Special Thanks!

Valencia M. Goodwin Eau Claire Radiator/ Air Conditioning Service Second Mt. Beaulah Baptist Church Joe & Gladys Grimaud Curtis Counts Mikael & Babara Auderbert Mary Davis, Benedict College Concerned Black Men of Columbia, SC Johnny Cole’s Barbershop Xerox of The Carolinas Gerald Hunt Jimmy Wright Darian Carr Phyllis Sanders Linda Lane Teckla Womack Kalifa Oliver Gwen Jordan Linda Wilson Darrell Black Coach W Willie Washington, Benedict College Verna Mayers James Lucas Foods UPN 47

Al Frazier, In Memory of

Mary Frazier