Interns are part of the team too...

this post was ORIGINALLY written January 26, 2010...

Today I found out that next month the Russell Industrial Center will host the Black Business Festival (February 26-28). The fact that this event promotes entrepreneurship within the African-American community, and, in turn, involvement in Detroit’s economic boost, is definitely an added bonus for me. The preliminary meeting with Russell Industrial staff, Keith King (of Detroit’s WGPR radio) and Ken “Blanks” Harrell (President of RealTalk FM, a local weekly Sunday radio talk show) was a great success as everyone bounced ideas around to develop this event further. Everything from an entrepreneurship town hall and weekend performances to cook-offs and incentives for attendance, such as contests to win $300 in “Russell Bucks,” were proposed. The fact that everyone is pushing for the success of this event will truly make it shine. 

Not only will there be events for adults, but little ones will have a great time too. From what I hear, there will be alot going on to keep them busy. I’m so excited to be assisting with the festival. The best thing about it is that, even though we're interns, we are a necessary part of the team. Our ideas are welcomed and respected and that makes it that much easier to work with the team. 

Trust me when I tell you that you don’t want to miss out! Come out! I’d love to meet you!

Moral of Today’s Story: Come to the Black Business Festival (and don’t forget your family)--it is a multi-cultural event. See some new faces. Network. Make some GREAT connections. 

--Lisa