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From the union hall to the radio mic, the East Baltimore native says it all goes back to one lesson: turn the money around for the community. (RANDALLSTOWN – October 30, 2026) – Bishop Barry Chapman got his business plan before he ever had a business. It came from his grandmother, the Rev. Beatrice Burnham. If he ever made some money, she told him, he had to bring it back home. “You got to turn that money back around for the community,” Chapman recalled. “You got to lift the community up.” He has spent a lifetime doing just that, as…

(BALTIMORE – November 2, 2022) – Tune in to Doni Glover Show (DGS) Thursday morning at 9 am EST for an exclusive interview with Mr. Timothy Regan. The show will stream on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, & Twitter. DGS streams Monday thru Friday from 9 to 10 am EST. It is a part of our sister network and pandemic pivot as a news organization, BlackUSA.News, established in December 2020. Who is Timothy Regan?  Timothy J. Regan is President and CEO of The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company.  Tim is a graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1973) and of the University of Maryland, College…

(BALTIMORE – October 31, 2022) – The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS), the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), and the University System of Maryland (USM) today hosted the sold-out 7th annual Business Opportunities and Entrepreneurial Training Summit. The summit, which was held in Ellicott City at the Turf Valley Conference Center, attracted over 500 businesses from across the state. “Our administration has remained committed to connecting local, small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses to resources that will help them grow, succeed, and create even more jobs for Marylanders,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “These businesses are the backbone of our…

(BALTIMORE – October 27, 2022) – Be sure to tune in to the next edition of Doni Glover Show as he interviews Howard County resident Shameeka Hunt. The show streams LIVE on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter Monday thru Friday at 9 am EST. Who is Shameeka? Shameeka Hunt is a 2002 Virginia Tech alumni with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a 2006 George Washington University alumni with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.  Her career has included supporting various Government agencies in the capacity of a systems engineer, Project Manager, and Program Manager.  Leveraging her…

CarVer Communications One of the most impactful and sought-after public relations strategists in the nation’s capital, Nicole Kirby is the Principal and Founder of CarVer Communications. With a proven track record for successfully navigating crisis management events, activating community engagement, and orchestrating desirable campaign outcomes, Kirby has earned a reputation for achieving top-notch results! Specializing in strategic marketing communications, public relations, and branding, Kirby is a powerhouse negotiator and fixer! Representing some of the most recognizable influencers in business, politics, entertainment, and sports, she has acquired an impressive clientele. Nicole has over twenty years experience in the private sector and…

(BALTIMORE – October 5, 2022) – Today, the Scott Administration shared findings from a comprehensive study of work overseen by the Baltimore City Minority and Women’s Business Opportunity Office (MWBOO). The study, conducted by Tampa, FL-based MGT Consulting Group, found that past discrimination in the City’s contracting process by prime contractors against minority and women’s business enterprises has resulted in significant underutilization of minority and women’s business enterprises in contracts awarded by the City of Baltimore. Among the key findings of the study, which was released today before the Board of Estimates, was the need to reorganize the City’s Minority…

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(BALTIMORE – October 21, 2022) – Starting a business is the perfect way to be your own boss, make money, and do what you love all in one package. Many people get discouraged because it seems too challenging, but it’s possible to get your dreams off the ground. In just eight hours, too — if you know how! Keep reading for these tips from BmoreNews. 9:00am – 11:00am: Set Your Business’s Goals When it’s your business, you come first. What kind of day-to-day life do you envision? Are you working at night or in the morning? The business you choose…

By Dr. David Wilson, President, Morgan State University (NEVADA – October 17, 2022) – Calvin and Tina Tyler invited about 50 of their friends to their beautiful Henderson, Nevada home for a screening of the documentary, The Calvin Tyler Story. The Tylers grew up in West Baltimore and recently gifted $20 million to our beloved National Treasure, #morganstateuniversity The documentary was produced by Morgan State University under the careful direction of Dewayne Wickham, Dean Emeritus of the School of Global Journalism and Communication, and Tim Reid. The audience gave the film a standing ovation.