Black Enterprise Magazine - July/August 2017

In this issue

Power in the Boardroom: the African American directors of the S&P 500 corporations. Plus meet the mother-daughter team with 13 McDonald’s franchises and counting. How to get your 2017 financial goals back on track. Why you should be using life insurance for more than just funeral expenses. And what it’s like to be an ecological conservationist who traps bears for research.

Keeping It Local Austin Startup Raises $3 Million From Texas Angel Investors

LOCALEUR, AN AUSTIN-BASED STARTUP, IS A 4-YEAR old app that lets locals find and share the best places to eat, drink, and play. Joah Spearman, Localeur’s co-founder and CEO, recently spoke with BLACK ENTERPRISE about how he got his company funded.

2 mins

13 And Counting Patricia Williams And Her Daughters Are Creating An Empire Of McDonald's Franchises

ALL SORTS OF IMAGES COME TO MIND WHEN YOU HEAR the name Compton, “legacy” not usually being one of them. But for Patricia Williams, the McDonald’s franchise has enabled her to build an empire of 13 locations across Los Angeles, employing more than 700 people in the community. It’s also allowed her to work alongside her daughters, Nicole Enearu and Kerri Harper-Howie, who are already in position to carry on her legacy.

2 mins

Networking Isn't Just For Work Parents' Social Involvement Matters To Their Child's Education

THE START OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR IS UPON us. How are you going to make sure that your kids get into the best classes?

2 mins

Mary A.Winston & Ray M. Robinson For Being Recognized On The 2017 Black Enterprise Registry Of Corporate Directors.

All of us at Acuity Brands thank you for your contributions to our success and the positive impact you have made throughout your distinguished career.

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Black Enterprise Magazine Description:

Black Enterprise is the leading business and personal finance magazine for African-American entrepreneurs, professionals, and corporate executives.