Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders

Detroit Black Expo 2009

In the unbalanced world of fragile economies the Detroit Black Expo was — as usual — a bright and shining beacon for business hopefuls. The

Marvin R. Ellison the heart of a leader

Marvin R. Ellisonthe heart of a leader Executive Vice President of U.S. Stores, The Home Depot® photo by steed media service Marvin R. Ellison knows

dr. michael williams – knowledge provider

Director of Black Studies, Cleveland State University A devoted educator, Dr. Michael Williams has dedicated his career to exploring African American history. He especially enjoys

tony wyllie – playing in the big league

VP, Communications, Houston Texans NFL Team Tony Wyllie cradled the dream of a front-office position with a major sports team like it was a newborn baby,

carl mcgowan – the business of helping people

Director of Marketing, Houston IVF Vice President-elect, NBMBAA Houston Chapter Carl McGowan has a very interesting job. You could call him the special assistant to the stork.

imanuel basley – creating brand recognition

Founder and CEO, Greek Town Apparel and Promotions LLC Imanuel Basley has always been a self-motivated businessman. A Chicago native, Basley spent his college days in

drew hines – the business of helping people

Founder and Chairman, Pradagi-Foundation, NFP Before founding his nonprofit organization, Drew Hines was already a community hero. In 2006, the Chicago native and single father of