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Driven to Succeed, LLC certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Driven to Succeed LLC, a business specializing in market research and brand strategy consulting for Fortune 500 companies and leading brands, recently received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Ohio River Valley, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

“We are proud to be among the 13 million women-owned businesses, and 2.7 million Black women-owned businesses in the U.S.,” said Kristin Harper, Driven to Succeed’s Founder and CEO. “As a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, we are excited to partner with more corporations and government agencies who wish to purchase services and solutions from diverse suppliers.

Certification further authenticates a business and helps entrepreneurs establish a firmer foundation as they continue to build their companies.

“We’ve built an agile team whose 75+ years of Market Research, Marketing, and P&L Management experience across dozens of Fortune 500 clients and diverse B2B and B2C industries help us translate insights into the ‘so what’ and ‘now what,’ leading to faster, more impactful results,” added Ms. Harper.

WBENC is the nation’s most widely recognized certifier of businesses owned and operated by women. By including women-owned businesses and minority business enterprises among their suppliers, corporations and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier diversity programs.

To learn more about Driven to Succeed, visit www. DriventoSucceedLLC.com.

Driven to Succeed, LLC is a woman-owned minority business enterprise certified by the Women’s Business National Enterprise and National Minority Supplier Development Council. Our services include qualitative market research, quantitative research and analysis, brainstorming, innovation, and brand equity development. Established in 2018, CEO Kristin Harper is an award-winning businesswoman and former corporate executive with General Management, Brand Management, and Marketing experience leading global iconic brands at Procter & Gamble, The Hershey Company, and Cardinal Health. Author of The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career, Kristin provides periodic keynote speaking and training on leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal branding.

Founded in 1997, WBENC is the nation’s leader in women’s business development and the leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women, with more than 17,000 certified Women’s Business Enterprises, 14 national Regional Partner Organizations, and more than 350 Corporate Members. More than 1,000 corporations representing America’s most prestigious brands as well as many states, cities, and other entities accept WBENC Certification. For more information, visit www.wbenc.org.

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Jarvis Christian College ranks 3rd Best HBCU in Texas

Hawkins, TX – Early this month, Jarvis Christian College was recognized as part of the 2021 PLEXUSS Global Rankings in 3rd Best Historically Black College or University in Texas. PLEXUSS rankings have been years in the making and are based on student’s demand and preferences.

Throughout its history, Jarvis Christian College has been committed to providing a high-quality education to its students.

That commitment has produced thousands of alumni in various careers. JCC has made countless strides at educating the Head, Heart, and Hand of its students. It is this commitment that has allowed JCC to shine and be recognized by the over seven million students who rely on PLEXUSS as they plan for college and careers.

“Being recognized as the 3rd best HBCU in Texas is truly an honor,” shared Dr. Lester C. Newman, President of Jarvis Christian College. “I am proud of the faculty and staff who worked diligently to provide our students with an education that is affordable, challenging and guaranteed. That is the Jarvis Promise. We will continue to provide our students with the tools to succeed.”

Torry L. Edwards, Chairman of the Board of Trustees said, “Jarvis Christian College top ranking in Texas affirms the institutions success in preparing Christian leaders in business, education, and government.”

The PLEXUSS Global Rankings were developed with one group in mind – students. As students and parents become savvier about college selection, PLEXUSS believes that the Global Rankings are a powerful tool for students to evaluate all their postsecondary options.

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of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA).

“Small businesses, particularly Black-owned, are the backbone of the economy,” Evans declared.

“The American Rescue Plan recognizes that and makes grants and loans available to small businesses, including the Black Press, and that is a major step. President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have shown the kind of leadership and understanding the needs of getting this economy back – if not better.”

Clyburn admonished viewers about the value of COVID vaccines in the African American community.

“Protect your children and your grandchildren, protect those who you come in contact with,” he stated in discussion with Real Times Media President and CEO Hiram Jackson.

He noted that some would experience side effects of some sort, but each of the three vaccines offers a 95 percent rate of effectiveness.

“If you have a 95 percent chance – I would play the lottery every day if I had a 95 percent chance of winning,” exclaimed Clyburn, who received the NNPAF’s Newsmaker of the Year Award.

The family of George Floyd also appeared to accept a special NNPAF award.

“I want to thank the NNPAF and all the publishers of the Black Press for helping people across the nation and the world to keep the spirit and legacy of George Floyd alive,” said Philonise Floyd, who was flanked by a younger brother, Rodney, and nephew Brandon Williams.

Black Press Week partners included General Motors, Pfizer Rare Disease, RAI Services Company, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Sponsors included Wells Fargo, AARP, the American Petroleum Institute, Zillow, the U.S. Census, and the Facebook Journalism Project.

A Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-sponsored education forum included John B. King, the former U.S. Education Secretary, and current president and CEO of the Education Trust.

“The education gap has widened during the pandemic, which already disproportionately has affected communities of color,” King uttered during a conversation about education equity with NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.

“Education saves lives. If not for the phenomenal New York City school teachers who gave me hope and purpose, I would be dead or in jail,” King declared.

Darrell Green, the SVP of Southeast Small Business Development for Wells Fargo Bank, provided insights that could help businesses overcome challenges during and after the pandemic.

Atlanta Voice publisher Janis Ware hosted an “Alternative Funding for Black Press Publishers” forum with Lea Trusty, Lasharah S. Bunting, and Vincent Stehl.

The NNPAF also paid tribute to one of the legends of the Black Press – celebrating the legacy of and inducting the late Carter Walter Wesley into the Black Press Archives and Gallery of Distinguished Black Publishers.