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Vol. 36 • No.51 • Thurs., Dec. 21, 2017 - Wed.,Dec., 27, 2017 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation hosts '36th Annual Governor's Conference on Minority Business Development'
Dr. Carter speaks at 'The Art of Health Series'
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Dr. Lester L. Carter, Jr. (above), a long-time Milwaukee pharmacist and author of a recently published book: “Healing the Human Body With God’s Remedies,” spoke and took questions on healing and preventing illness with natural remedies at the King Drive Commons & Gallery Studio on December 14, 2017. Tuina Bey, (lower photo, left) a massage therapist and Toni Tauta Martinez, a healer (right) were introduced by Marquette Edwards (center), director of King Commons Gallery and Studio and the event organizer. The event, which also included hand and back massages, yoga, holiday gifts, art exhibits and refreshments, was part of “The Art of Health Series” sponsored by The Milwaukee Times Printing & Publishing, Bader Philanthropies, Inc., and the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corp.
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On Wednesday, December 13 and Thursday, December 14, 2017, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation hosted "Marketplace 2017: the 36th Annual Governor's Conference on Minority Business Development,"at the Potawatomi Conference Center, 1721 West Canal Street. For more than three decades, the Marketplace has provided minority, female and veteran business owners with the resources, tools, and contacts they need to maximize their success. Besides workshops, a Small Business Academy, and networking opportunities, the Marketplace also presents an annual "Breakfast for Champions," where the Small Business Administration (SBA) honors local and community champions. This year's Community Economic Development Award winners were (pictured above, from left) Godwin Amegashie, Wisconsin Department of Administration (retired); Linda Graves, Gilbane Building Company; and Dr. Eve M. Hall, Milwaukee Urban Leagues current President and CEO. Also pictured is Ralph Hollmon, retired Milwaukee Urban League President and CEO, who received the SBA Minority Small Business Champion Award.
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Baptist Ministers Conference of Greater Milwaukee hosts Annual Christmas Dinner and Conference
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On Saturday, December 17, 2017, the Baptist Ministers Conference of Greater Milwaukee, Inc. (BMCGM), hosted its Annual Christmas Dinner at the Holiday Inn Milwaukee, 4700 North Port Washington Road. The member Pastors and Reverends met, dined and fellowshipped in the spirit of the holiday season. Pictured at the conference are (back row) BMCGM President and guest speaker Rev. Robert Faulkner; Vice President Rev. Aaron Morgan; Executive Secretary Rev. Eric Smith; Financial Secretary Rev. Eddie Nash; Recording Secretary Rev. Carey Myles; Chaplain Rev. William Yancey, Jr.; Public Relations Coordinator Rev. Andrew Morgan; Sunday School Instructor Rev. Ronald Brown; (front row) Mt. Carmel MBC Dr. Hugh Davis, Jr.; Greater Spring Hill MBC Associate Minister Rev. Anthony Mosley; Way of the Cross MBC Associate Minister Rev. Richard Watkins; Hallowed MBC Associate Minister Dr. John Miller; and other esteemed guests. An NCON Communications Publication