www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 5 ~ August 17, 2012 City ~ State ~ National News BIG Austin Hosts Conversations Project National Council of Negro Breast CARE Women (NCNW) 2012 Women of International Forum (Cancer, Color Business Workshop by Shirley A. Hammond Awareness, The Austin Section of grow their business. Special to The Villager the National Council of Ne- The event will take place Some great business Referral and gro Women (NCNW) will at Austin Community college - ideas have probably died on Education) sponsor its 2012 Women of Eastview Campus, 3401 the vine before being launched. Color Business Workshop on Webberville, Roam 8101 from Others may fail to flourish de- The Alliance for Afri- August 25, 2012. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Regis- spite valiant efforts, investment can American Health in Cen- This event will provide tration starts at 7:45 a.m. of time, and great products or tral Texas invites you to an information and resources The attendance cost in- services. Enter BIGAUSTIN informational session on regarding entrepreneurial en- cludes lunch, workshops and (BIG). The non-profit organi- Project Breast CARE. The deavors to women of color gift bag. For registration details Ghanian Gray Raymond of GALPKO (2nd from left) is flanked by goal of Project Breast and/or African decent as well call Sheri Marshall 512-461- zation is allied with all types of other experts, whilhe talks. Claudia Conner stands in back. Photo by as an opportunity to learn 8510 or go to sherimar- business organizations, and Shirley Hammond. CARE is to get more Afri- about other opportunities to [email protected] armed with strategic informa- power of collaborative efforts, country of Pakistan. After can American women tion to help business owners business possibilities, niches helping entrepreneurs in her screened for breast cancer realize and sustain their and ideas, and what each fea- country, she brought her ex- and to share information Jackson Jr.’s Wife Says dreams. On Thursday, August tured speaker could offer a perience to BIG Austin, where about breast health. The ses- He’s Showing Progress 9th, at 2:00pm, they hosted a business. International speak- she serves as loan underwriter. sions will take place Tues- day, August 21st, 6:00 – discussion session titled Con- ers from areas such as She meets with people one- denied allegations that the 7:30 pm and Wednesday, versations: Global Austin. Cameroon, Egypt, Nigeria, on-one, and this may lead to congressman had attempted August 22nd, 2:00 –3:30 pm Located in the Chase Ghana, Serbia, and other na- her making a referral to an- suicide or was receiving help at the African American Men Building at Capital Plaza, 6407 tions shared their expertise. other entity. Jafarali said she for alcohol or drug addiction. & Boys Youth Resource IH35, suite 200, BIG is a non- Export and import pursues alliances with govern- Mrs. Jackson said that Center, Room 303, 6633 E. profit organization that is huge expert Larry Tabash with the ment entities which can help medical experts are still try- Hwy 290, Austin, TX on helping small business U.S. Department of Com- business owners. “Never say ing to determine whether a 78723. people learn, develop and merce said his dad was an en- ‘no’ to the client,” is her slo- Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. weight-loss surgery might trepreneur. He helps find gan. She stated that Austin Light refreshments will flourish. The main thrust is its Special to the NNPA from have helped trigger her world distributors for Austin leads the country in entrepre- be served. This event is free Women’s Business Center. the Washington Informer husband’s depression. neurship. Research confirms and open to the public. BIG attempts to help entrepre- companies. He stated that Jesse Jackson Jr. col- Wide-spread concern that it is considered the 7th best Please call (512) 402-2242 neurs start smart, or get smart. many companies have prod- lapsed on June 10, and is over Jesse Jackson Jr.’s city for entrepreneurship. to RSVP. In fact, they have a 14-session ucts that they want to sell now being treated for gas- well-being grew after the Il- Some of the delays course titled Start Smart where overseas. He has a one-stop trointestinal and mental linois congressman — who for obtaining loans may deal Freedom would-be business persons shop on how to grow globally. health issues. is the son of noted activist with cleaning up or building can test the feasibility of their Another of Tabash’s Schools Fortify, Chicago Alderwoman Jesse Jackson Sr. — took an credit, or demonstrating the business concept. discussion points was that Sandi Jackson, said in a abrupt leave of absence from ability to operate soundly for Stimulate Young Although the name some Small Business Admin- statement this weekend that his office on Capitol Hill in a designated time. Conner has a local reference, BIG is a istrations (SBA’s) have incu- Scholars her husband, Jesse Jackson May. While an initial report stated that their non-profit national outreach initiative. It bators, where space is pro- By Kimberly McGrew Jr. who collapsed on June from his staff in July said he helps people navigate that ex- even garnered attention from vided for businesses in ex- and Jennifer Hogan 10, is getting treated for gas- was suffering from exhaus- perience and learn some sound CNN Money. change for equity in the enter- Special to the NNPA trointestinal and mental tion, Jackson’s office later business practices while they Outreach Director prise. He also shared a story from the Tri-State health issues, and that while issued a statement saying he weather the wait. Claudia Conner says they about a Cameroon delegate Defender’® he’s still “very depressed” was undergoing an “exten- She also stressed that know what credit unions and came to American trade The Children’s De- he’s showing some sive inpatient evaluation for they do youth outreach to help banks require in order to give shows in several cities, and left fense Fund Freedom progress. depression and gastrointes- youngsters see that growing business loans. Regular ses- Austin with a signed trade Schools® Program pro- Sandi Jackson com- tinal issues” at the upscale up and getting a job is not their vides enrichment designed sions are held at their offices agreement. mented during an interview medical facility. only option. Not only does she to help children develop a to prepare people to go Tabash also said that with a Chicago newspaper Meanwhile, Jackson, plant the idea of entrepreneur- love of reading, increase through the loan process. Austin has a Smart Grid City after a visit with her husband 47, who has represented Illi- ship in her alliance with many their self-esteem and There is also training on busi- which helps people to connect at the Mayo Clinic in Roch- nois’ 2nd Congressional Dis- to technology suppliers. One levels of students, she uses that build a more positive atti- ness law, sales, maximizing the tude toward learning ester, Minnesota. The trict since 1995, remains the time to encourage them to pay use of the web, finance, and component is the telecommu- couple’s two children ac- focus of a House Ethics Com- cell phone bills on time, to stay other aspects. At the meeting, nications network which com- companied her. mittee probe on whether he at home for as long as pos- she also mentioned that BIG bines fiber and wireless. “What I can tell you is used public resources — in the sible, and to maintain good also has an in-house micro- Sunday Ogunro is my husband has his good form of his Chicago and credit. loan program, and is further Commissioner of Education days and bad days, and they Washington, D.C., staffs — to Optimization of social aligned with others who are for the City of Austin. His spe- are increasing his depression vie for the appointment to the media tools are also available by able to fund businesses. cialty area is hospitality, but he medication to therapeutic Senate seat that was vacated She said scores of Veter- is also a real estate broker/in- BIG. They have a SME toolkit with Barack Obama’s 2008 (Courtesy Photos) levels,” Mrs. Jackson said. ans and others can’t find jobs but vestor. He talked about those with free enterpriser information. presidential election. As students across the She also adamantly have the great seeds of entre- industries before yielding the These and more of the floor. Bob Dehm with platform of BIG help equal the city try to find their back- preneurship inside them. They to-school groove, 50 of them College and Career Fair AmeriCorps and Vista men- playing field for all entrepreneurs. are welcome to use the vast re- will be able to draw upon sources available, including the tioned that SCORE may be The schedule of workshops, free their summer experiences Highlights Job Growth numerous training sessions. able to help businesses de- kits, and other information can during the Memphis Urban in Electronics Field Conner has also noticed velop a business plan, which be obtained at www. BIG AUS- League’s third successful how much energy President is their written blueprint for op- TIN .org. They recommend run of Freedom Schools at AUSTIN, Texas (Au- representatives from Man- Obama focuses on business erating. A sound business plan early registration for their busi- Klondike Elementary gust 9, 2012) – In response power Incorporated, National ownership. “We’ve never had a is one of many requirements ness training courses. School. to a growing need for elec- Instruments, Austin Energy, president talk about entrepre- for obtaining a business loan. Note: Information on With generous contri- tronics technicians in the and other companies. Students neurship the way he does,” she Shamsah Jafarali wears Smart Grid City obtained from butions from the Plough Austin area, Austin Commu- can meet with Capital IDEA, Foundation, the program commented. the hat of BIG liaison. She dis- http:/www.austinener gy.com nity College’s Electronics ACC financial aid representa- covered the need for business about %20 us com pany %20 was provided free of and Advanced Technologies tives, and academic advisors; Thurday’s discussion charge to 50 scholars. The micro-funding in her native profile/smartGrid/index.htm Department will host a col- ACC faculty will discuss the points centered around the Children’s Defense Fund lege and career fair Friday, hands-on training available Freedom Schools® pro- New Businesses Join Domy Books gram provides enrichment August 17, from 10 a.m. to through the college’s program. noon (1020 Grove Blvd., By Shirley A. Hammond new store. Planning a gallery- makes East Austin her home, designed to help children “With the proliferation Special to The Villager type format, Hensel said she will and has wanted to have a busi- develop a love of reading, Building G, Room 8100). The of smartphones, tablets, and A party and paper feature the works of different ness in the community. She increase their self-esteem, event, which is open to the other electronic devices, this goods store and a vintage cloth- contemporary artists across the finds it appealing that so many and develop a more positive public, will highlight training field is growing rapidly,” says ing establishment are joining country, and her own line of artists live in the area, and that attitude toward learning. and career opportunities. It is Dr. Alberto Quinonez, chair Domy Books at its location in watercolor design handmade galleries are close and becom- “Freedom Schools is a co-hosted by Manpower In- of the Electronics and Ad- East Austin at 913 East Cesar greeting cards. She will also run ing plentiful in number. It is her great opportunity,” said corporated. vanced Technologies De- Chavez Street. Named Paper art shows. hopes to collaborate with gal- Charity Williams, a rising Party and Olive Vintage, respec- Her first art show will leries in the area after opening The college’s Electron- partment. “By working eighth grader. “It enhances ics and Advanced Technolo- closely with Central Texas tively, the stores will have a pre- feature a cartoonist, and then her doors. She foresees Paper my vocabulary and stimu- th gies Program trains students employers, we ensure our view on Saturday August 25 she has other artists scheduled Party adding to the existing cul- lates my mind. I like it more and Sunday August 26th from through March of next year. ture of the neighborhood. than my regular school.” for a variety of fields: program prepares students noon until 7:00pm, and then of- However, she is open to local Olive Vintage owner, The six-week program · Automation and ro- for what they’ll experience ficially open on September 1. talent for future scheduling slots Laura Uhlir, said she thinks the used a research-based botics on the job and that they’ll They will bring the total cluster beyond March. cluster of businesses with the model curriculum that is · Nanoelectronics have the skills employers of businesses in the center to Her sole proprietorship bright orange-awning will offer five, with Schmaltz food truck will have some shades of green. great one-stop shopping to East crafted to support children manufacturing want.” and Busy Being Gallery as ex- “I work as sustainably as pos- Austinites, with the offerings of and families around five es- · Networking and For more information isting independent businesses sible,” she stated. For example books, music, magazines, videos, sential components: high computer electronics about the open house, contact which flank the flagship store, she uses recycled paper, and will art, gifts, vintage clothing, and de- quality academic enrich- · Electronics technician Cecilia Galliano at 223.6226 Domy Books. be talking to customers about signer items. ment; parent and family in- · Engineering technol- or cgallian@aus tincc.edu. To Glade Hensel with how they can make multiple As a 10 year East Austin volvement; civic engage- ogy learn about the Electronics and Paper Party sees great possibili- ment and social action; in- uses of their purchases, such resident, she conceives that sev- · Renewable energy Advanced Technologies De- ties for meshing with other as decorations. Her website eral family-like businesses under ter generational leadership stores in the center. In fact, she also promotes sustainability. one roof will be an attractive fea- development; and nutrition, · Utility lineworker partment, visit austincc.edu/ will share a room with the other She shared that she ture. health and mental health. The event will feature info/electronics.