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ESO WON BOOKS:  When the Eyes of the World are On You by Isidra Person-Lynn

MODEL CALL

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The West Coast Fashion Summit (which takes place at the Los Angeles Black Business Expo Sept. 10-12, 2004)  is hosting its annual Model Call July 18 at the Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood.  For details see below, click HERE or call (323) 281-1054. 

 

 

 

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Harold Hambrick, Executive Director

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#97 July  2004 - An Online Monthly News Service by www.BlackBusinessExpo.com  

From Harold Hambrick, Executive Director

 

Model Call July 18

 

One of the many highlights of putting on the Los Angeles Black Business Expo and Trade Show is watching out fashion team work their magic at the Model Call.  100.3 the Beat and our West Coast Fashion Summit have teamed up to find models, designer and hair stylists.

 

We have an exciting lineup of events: from the Model Call  Sunday, July 18, 2004 12-5 PM at the Hollywood Park Casino, 3rd Floor where we will team up with the 100.3 the Beat's Summer Jam Model Call  (for their Fashion Show coming up in August). 

 

New this year: the West Coast Club Hall of Fame Urban Idol. Starting Sunday July 28  we will host the first of three auditions on the 5th floor of the Hollywood Park Casino to find the next Urban Idol to perform at the Expo's main stage  in September. Click for more details or keep in touch with the West Coast Fashion Hotline:  (323) 281-1054.

 

Looking to patronize a black business?  Check out our exhibitor list and our Sights, Sounds Soul and Heartbeat of L.A. (Directory to Black Businesses.)

We are now two months til Expo 2004.   Plan to sign up now.  This year we have special days: Friday:  Youth and Business Day, Saturday is our Family and Fashion Day (with the Wedding and the Fashion Show) and Sunday is our Faith and Gospel Day. All three days are days not to miss, so sign up now!

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Harold Hambrick

Executive Director

 

From Isidra Person-Lynn, Expo Media Director

Eso Won:  When All Eyes Are On Your Business

--by Isidra Person-Lynn

As business owners, we are often ecstatic when our ships come in—the big account, the big event, the big client.  But, Eso Won Books found out recently what Mama used to say:  “Be careful what you ask for.” 

It was a happy day when Eso Won Books owners James Fugate and Tom Click to continue

Left James Fugate, Right Tom Hamilton, Center Former President Bill Clinton  Photo:  Howard Bingham

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BET Awards: Over 60 Photos!

Through the lens of Michael Riddick you can see all of your favorite personalities how they looked the night of the BET Awards.  Click here for over 60 photos!

Article from BET.com  Photos by Michel Riddick, Net Profiles (323) 757-0340.

Vendor News and Opportunities

Harambee Farmer's Market:  Every Saturday from 10 AM til 4 PM, the Harambee's Farmer's Market brings fresh fruits and vegetables and other items to market.  It's a great way to recycle your black dollars.  CLICK FOR MORE PICTURES

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"BLACKNLA" founder Cherice Calhoun Honored at Recycling Black Dollars 10th Annual Honors Luncheon

A woman who started a website as a forum for
services, businesses and events in the black community was honored at the Recycling Black Dollars 10th Annual Honors Luncheon in June at the Biltmore Hotel.

Cherice Calhoun, president and founder of BlackNLA.com, an online community
resource center, was the honoree at this year’s “The Masters of Technology”
luncheon, saluting African Americans who have expanded the community’s horizons
through the use of technology.

Calhoun was selected based on her website’s creative technology and innovative
services to the African American community, with RBD calling BlackNLA.com “a
formidable website of information that services the greater Los Angeles
community…”

When Calhoun started Black In Los Angeles (BlackNLA) in 1999, she did it to
fulfill a personal need: the ability to find “at the drop of a hat” an African
American physician, lawyer, black organization, or events without having to
remember 20 different web addresses.

“People shouldn’t have to go out of their way to find great businesses and
events that are right next door to them,” Calhoun said. “I wanted to create one
website where someone who cared about the community could find everything from a
quality dentist to a great new lunch place or even something fun to do on the
weekend.”

The site originally included events and businesses only, but due to requests
from visitors BlackNLA.com now boasts over 15 sections, including Travel,
Churches, Restaurants, Organizations and many others.

“It’s like the Yellow Pages for the community and it’s free,” Calhoun said.
“There’s no excuse for a community business not to be listed on the site, since
it helps them and the customers looking to connect with them.”

 For more information on BlackNLA.com, call
(323) 954-8988 or e-mail calhoun@blacknla.com

From Stan Thomas, Associate Editor

The LABBETS Hook-up - Networking At

Home and Abroad

 

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One of the most rewarding aspects of the Los Angeles Black Business Expo and Trade Show is the networking. Contacts established at the Expo can develop into friendships, business partnerships, and more. Sometimes these associations prove their value when you least expect it. Click to continue

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West Coast Fashion Summit (WCFS) DESIGNERS NAMED! 

COOLTURE 2004

Coolture is this year's theme the designers are planning for.  Coolture: LA Black Business Expo & Trade Show c/o WCFS , Attn Myra Wallace 3683 Crenshaw, Suite 502, Los Angeles, CA 90016.   Should include:  Photos of designs, Bio of designer or company, All contact information

Call (562) 984 5945 or email omsmyra@aol.com.

From Mikel Kilgour, Fashion Editor
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The Los Angeles Black Business Expo and Trade Show is pleased to announce Pacific Care and Secure Horizons as sponsor of the Los Angeles Black Business Expo and Trade Show's Health Pavilion. 

CONTACT US: The Expo Office is located at 3683 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 502, Los Angeles, CA  90016  (323) 290-4743.  Email: info@blackbusinessexpo.com

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