10th Anniversaary Gala of National Urban Business Summit Celebrates by Honoring Innovators

The 10th Anniversary of the African American Business Summit will be a Dinner and Gala in Beverly Hills, CA on June 22, 2007 and will celebrate by honoring local and national community innovators

[ClickPress, Wed May 16 2007] The 10th Anniversary of the African American Business Summit will be celebrated unlike any other milestone event. Keeping in its tradition of informing, influencing and inspiring small business owners, operators, professionals and others; the event will not be commending itself for a decade of achievements – but honor those who serve as catalysts to unite the community – locally and nationally.

When:
Friday, June 22, 2007 – Starting at 7:30 P.M.

Where:
Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA.

What:
The 10th Anniversary of the African American Business Summit Dinner and Gala will Mistress of Ceremony will be Los Angeles television, KTTV - FOX – 11 News Anchor, Christine Devine.

The Dinner and Gala Honorees are: (scheduled)

Moctesuma Esparza, prolific Executive & Producer of the groundbreaking films “Selena”, “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge”, “Walk Out” and more and President/CEO of Maya Cinemas.

Pat Tobin - President of Tobin & Associates, an African American owned, woman-operated top public relations firm.

John Hope Bryant – Founder, President and CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc. a national community leader cited by the past four sitting U.S. presidents for his work to empower low-wealth communities across America

Sean Harrigan - President of Los Angeles Department of Fire and Police Pensions and also serves as vice president of the California State Personnel Board.

Lavetta Willis - Owner, President and CEO of LL International, Inc., Parent Company of DADA Shoes, and the only female majority owner of an athletic footwear company.

Gwen-Marie Thomas - Community Leader, Advocate and in her 18th year as Professor of Business and Management of West Los Angeles Community College, in Culver City, CA.

The exciting announcement of the 2007 - $5,000 Living History Entrepreneur Award Winner … and more TBA.

How:
For complete bios/descriptions of all of the Honorees and registration, please visit the website at www.aabs2007.com.

For more event information contact:
Personal Services Event Management Company:
Phone: (626) 791-3847
Fax: (626) 791-4875
Email: events@personalsevicesplus.com.

PRESS & MEDIA CONTACT:
(Press Credentials, Interviews, Media, Passes, etc.)
Adrienne S. Lamm - Media and Public Relations
E-mail: TS7895@aol.com, alamm@turningpointmagazine.com

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