BlackAmerica - The Black Business Connection's Mission Statement
By: Ronald F. Smith, P.E. - December 30, 1996
The purpose of BlackAmerica - The Black Business Connection is to promote the development of socially responsible black businesses utilizing the internet. This effort involves the following major phases:
- The establishment of the following on-line bulletin boards:
- BlackAmerica - The BlackBusiness Connection
Lists black businesses in the USA. BlackAmerica was launched in September and currently includes fifteen(15) major metropolitan areas.
- The BlackSkills Bank
Lists black individuals by skills and interests.
- BlackChurches
Lists black churches involved in, or interested in economic development.
- BlackCommunity
Lists black community-based organizations and activities.
- The development of a venture capital fund to provide funds for community-based
economic development projects. Dessemination of information on existing venture capital funds which support community-based economic development.
- The establishment of a vehicle to promote and develop international liaisons with businesses, individuals, churches, and community-based organizations.
- The dissemination of information on economically viable socially responsible business opportunities.
The concept of a socially responsible business is vital to our survival on earth. Business ethics must more and more govern the way businesses operate in today's world. An increasing number of companies are realizing that they are in a unique position to focus capital on improving the quality of life. Businesses which operate in a socially responsible manner have proven capable of attracting loyal consumer support.
Strategy for Economic Development
Changing Business Perspectives and Operating Parameters
P.O. Box 42792
Philadelphia, PA. 19101
Attention: Ronald F. Smith, P.E
(215)998-3063
E-Mail to: BlackAmerica1@hotmail.com
Copyright © 1996 Ronald F. Smith, P.E. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be
reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher.
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