Authors in the News
Corey Blake on Small Business Radio
14 May 2011
“Are we babying Gen Y? Corey Michael Blake joins Jim Blasingame to explain his use of graphic novels as an entertaining medium to promote the idea of classic business books.”
Click to hear the entire interview!
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Senator Iris Martinez Shows Support for Barrio
10 May 2011
We are proud to announce that Senator Iris Martinez will be writing the forward to the 2nd edition of From the Barrio to the Boardroom, due to be released this September!
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Alesia Shute Speaks About Childhood Cancer
22 April 2011
Author Alesia Shute speaks of her experience trying to be a normal child while battling childhood cancer. She shares a personal story of determination and inspiration.
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Mi barrio Featured on Impre.com!
21 April 2011
La Opinion features Mi Barrio and SmarterComics in an online article.
Click here to read the full article in Spanish!
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USA Today speaks of motivation and inspiration!
20 April 2011
“We really think we’re identifying a new market opportunity for these types of authors,” he adds. “We’d really like for every author to say ‘I have my hardcover and softcover. … Now I need my comic or graphic novel version.’ “
Click here to read the article!
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Mi Barrio reviewed in Publisher's Weekly
20 April 2011
“Clester’s art is more highly accomplished than is usually seen in true-life graphic adaptations, and while Renteria’s tendency to gloss over the details can leave his story feeling sketchy at times, it’s a work whose hard-won sense of hopefulness outweighs any hint of preachiness.”
Click here to read the full review!
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SmartComics to Make You Better at Business!
13 April 2011
Fast Company features SmarterComics slideshow! Click here to see the full slideshow.
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Trade Reading Order Reviews Mi Barrio Comic Book
09 April 2011
Mi Barrio comic book gets 4.5 out of 5 stars! Click here to read the full review.
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Corey Michael Blake Gets Back to Business
09 April 2011
Corey Michael Blake is interviewed by Graphic Novel Reporter! Click here to read the entire interview.
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A New Type of Business Book
09 April 2011
Mother Nature Network praises the new line of SmarterComics business books. Read the full review here.
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SmarterComics and Round Table Companies in Publisher's Weekly
07 April 2011
Publisher’s Weekly discusses the launch of four business titles and Round Table Comics with Corey Michael Blake. Click here to read the full article.
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Corey Michael Blake featured in Forbes
07 April 2011
Smarter Comics business books bring knowledge to busy professionals. Click here to read the article on Forbes online.
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The Art of War
07 April 2011
The Art of War, and other Smarter Comics titles, are reviewed by the New York Times. Click here to read the article.
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The Comic Book Renaissance
07 April 2011
Fox News features Round Table Companies CEO, Corey Michael Blake! Be a part of the Comic Book Renaissance. Click here to see the video.
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Giving 'Em the Business!
07 April 2011
Corey Michael Blake and Round Table Companies, Inc., featured in Barron’s Online! Graphic novels are the new way to learn in the business world. Click here to read the article.
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Barrio Welcomes Linda Chapa LaVia
08 February 2011
Welcome Linda Chapa LaVia, State Representative, 83rd District to the Barrio Foundation Board of Directors.
Rep. Chapa LaVia is passionate about her service to her constituents. Linda is serving her fifth term and has been worked hard to fight crime, promote excellence in education, provide quality health care for families and seniors, provide pre-school care for all children, improve services for veterans, and emphasize job growth. She is most noted for her tough-on-crime approach and her efforts to curb gang violence through community involvement programs. She has sponsored legislation to prevent criminals from gaining access to dangerous weapons and passed legislation to crack down on dog fighting.
Chapa LaVia was named chairperson of the Appropriations Elementary and Secondary Committee, and Co-Chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee. Her other committee assignments for the 97th General Assembly include: Public Utilities, Financial Institutions, Environment & Energy, Telecommunications and Bio Technology. She sits on the Illinois Military Flags Commission, Military and Veterans Court Task Force, Funeral and Burial Pre-Arrangement Investigation Task Force, Task Force on Service Member and Veterans Education, Caucus of Women Legislators, the Latino Caucus, the Manufacturing Caucus and the Education Caucus.
Linda is a blessed addition to the Barrio Board of Directors, with the personal commitment that so clearly and closely parallels our mission.
“From the Barrio Foundation will address conditions that help youth avoid choices that may lead to violence, delinquency, drugs and gangs, and will promote education, valuing a sense of pride and accomplishment, and advocating social values that foster improved self-esteem by using the books, From the Barrio to the Board Room and Mi Barrio, and curriculum, From the Barrio to the Classroom.”
Again, welcome to our Board, Linda!
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Mi Barrio reviewed on the Feathered Quill
28 January 2011
A beautiful review of Mi Barrio posted today on the Feathered Quill. Reviewer Ellen Feld wrote that the book is “told in a down-to-earth, conversational style [with] a few lessons to impart to its young readership, but is not at all preachy…The black and white artwork is superb and meshes perfectly with the tale, a tale that will resonate with all young people who want to make something of themselves.”
Click here to read the entire review!…
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Robert quoted in Reflejos
25 January 2011
Robert was quoted in a beautiful Reflejos article entitled Mentoring Minorities. Here’s an excerpt:
It was a mentoring relationship between Chaidez and a local published author, Robert J. Renteria, Jr., that proved key in leading him toward a college education. “I think that a lot of people talk the talk and not enough walk the walk. We need to be mentors of action. My role is to show these kids that we lead by example,” said Renteria…
Click here to read the entire article!
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Mi Barrio Comic Book Reviewed!
21 January 2011
Check out the excellent review of From the Barrio to the Boardroom’s comic book adaptation, Mi Barrio, on www.TradeReadingOrder.com!
“Sometimes it takes a little push to get people moving, especially in a society where the average person doesn’t read a single book in a year, and releasing a story like this in comic form is an excellent idea.
It’s important that this book is straightforward and simple. Studies have shown that comics help encourage literacy among children. And literacy is a key factor in success in life, with direct correlation to income levels.”
Click here to read the entire review!
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Mi Barrio Comic featured in Conexion
22 October 2010
Check out Robert Renteria and the Mi Barrio Comic featured in Conexion! Click here!
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Corey Michael Blake invited to TEDx Midwest
18 October 2010
As I’m standing here at the after party for TEDx Midwest, looking around the room I am amazed less by the talent that took the stage over the last 24 hours–which was outstanding–but more by the people I met as fellow attendees.
Click here to read Corey’s experience!
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Robert Renteria - "Mi Barrio" Comic Book Reviewed
11 October 2010
The Beacon-News
Comic of man’s story will draw you in
By Andre Salles
asalles@stmedianetwork.com
Oct 10, 2010 06:31PM
All I ever really needed to know, I learned from reading comic books.
I was reading at a young age. My mom tells me I was devouring books by age 3, and I assume she means reading them, not eating them. It’s a habit I’ve kept up. Not only does my job require endless hours of reading, but I go through several books a month besides.
It’s safe to say the characters I encountered as a child influenced who I am today. And very few shaped me more than Spider-Man. Peter Parker was like me, unsure of himself and his place in the world, and his adventures taught me that with great power comes great responsibility. (It’s corny, but it’s true.) Heck, I even work for a newspaper now, just like Parker, although I can’t take pictures to save my life.
Click here to read the rest of this review!
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Corey Michael Blake Interviewed for Radiospectives
05 October 2010
Click on the link below to hear Corey Michael Blake interviewed about Comic Books for Business Professionals!
Radiospectives
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Robert Renteria in Beacon News Chicago for Recent Win
28 September 2010
“Wonders never cease, that a poor Latino boy could come here and be Chicago’s Latino Professional of the Year,” Renteria said. “It was an honor to represent Aurora.”
Click here to read the full article featuring Robert as Chicago Latino Professional of the year!
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Our Comics Featured on TheStreet.com
28 September 2010
Superman may have a cool cape, X-ray vision and be faster than a speeding bullet. But can he motivate your sales force, improve your personal finances or spot the hot new investing trend? Read the full article
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Robert Renteria wins Chicago Latino Professional of the Year!
27 September 2010
Congratulations to Robert Renteria for winning Chicago Latino Professional of the Year!
Click here!
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Larry Winget on FOX 10 Pheonix
07 September 2010
Financial Author, Larry Winget, gives advice and tips on how to get a job. See the interview video
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Our Comics Featured in Publisher's Weekly
01 September 2010
Book packager Writers of the Round Table has teamed up with nonfiction comics publisher SmarterComics to produce a line of comics works based on bestselling business, motivational and personal self-help titles. Read the full article
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Robert Renteria featured in The Beacon-News
23 August 2010
Robert’s work in the community and recent nomination for Latino Professional of the Year by the Chicago Latino Network are included in this article from The Beacon-News. Read it here!
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Robert Renteria featured on the Northwestern University Website
12 August 2010
Robert Renteria is being features on the Northwestern University Website, including a short video and article about From the Barrio to the Boardroom.
Click here to check it out!
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Mi Barrio Comic Book Video Released!
16 August 2010
Robert Renteria’s soon to be released Mi Barrio, a comic book version of From the Barrio to the Boardroom, can now be previewed. Click here to watch!
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Angelica Harris - Two Big New Roles!
09 August 2010
Angelica Harris was commissioned by the Lieutenant Governor of Kiwanis, Joe Aiello, to be his Liaison of Education for Children’s Reading of the Queens West Division in New York!
She was also approached by the Domestic Violence Memorial Lantern Project to join their Board or Directors. Of course, she graciously accepted!
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Larry Winget on Good Morning Arizona
21 July 2010
Larry Winget appeared on Good Morning Arizona to give his tips for talking to teens, many from his book Your Kids are Your Own Fault.!
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Robert Renteria a Chicago Latino of the Year Finalist
23 July 2010
The Chicago Latino Network announces Robert Renteria is a finalist for Chicago Latino of the Year!
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Alesia Shute in Press of Atlantic City
22 June 2010
Alesia Shute interviewed in the Press of Atlantic City.
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Larry Winget appears on Fox Business with Neil Cavuto
10 June 2010
Larry Winget discusses late-breaking news topics with Neil Cavuto on Fox Business.
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Larry Winget appears on Fox Business with Gerri Willis
06 June 2010
Larry Winget discusses the death tax with Gerri Willis on Fox Business.
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Robert Renteria appears on WGN News at Noon
01 June 2010
Robert Renteria appears on WGN News at Noon.
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Angelica Harris appears on The Family Coach
18 May 2010
Angelica Harris joined The Family Coach radio show on Blog Talk Radio to discuss her book and background in dealing with Tourette Syndrome.
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Alesia Shute Debuts her Keynote Speech from the Evening of Inspiration
12 May 2010
Alesia Shute’s keynote speech at the Evening of Inspiration continues to inspire!
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Robert Renteria interviewed on NPR Eight Forty-Eight
28 March 2010
Robert Renteria is interviewed on NPR’s Eight Forty-Eight about his book, From the Barrio to the Board Room.
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Alesia Shute in The Hammonton Gazette
20 February 2010
Alesia Shute was featured in an article for The Hammonton Gazette advertising her Evening of Inspiration.
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Robert Renteria featured on Adelante Chicago
05 January 2010
Robert Renteria filmed a live segment for Adelante TV in Chicago to discuss his book and work within the community!
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Angelica Harris in the Queens Chronicle
03 December 2009
Angelica Harris was featured in the Queens Chronicle. The interview includes information about her past leading up to the writing of the Excalibur series and her reading program.
Read the article here…
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Author Appearances
Corey Michael Blake to appear on WDUN Atlanta
22 July 2011
Corey Michael Blake will be a guest on WDUN Atlanta from 4:50-4:56 PM CT.
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Corey Michael Blake to appear on WLW Cincinnati
22 July 2011
Join Corey Michael Blake and Show Host Jim Scott on WLW Cincinnati from 8:40-8:45 AM CT.
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Corey Michael Blake and Robert Renteria in Arizona
01 July 2011
Author Robert Renteria and publisher Corey Michael Blake will speak in Arizona at The Principal’s Partnership sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad in July, 2011.
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The From the Barrio Foundation Fundraiser
21 April 2011
Robert will host a fundraiser for The From the Barrio Foundation in Hammond, IN. Details to come!
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Robert Renteria visits the Monee Education Center
13 April 2011
Robert will share his story with the students of the Monee Education Center, an alternative learning environment for Crete-Monee School District 201U.
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Robert Renteria visits LULAC in Rockford, IL
25 March 2011
Robert will share his book with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).(League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)) LULAC works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans.
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Annette Britton speaks for "It Takes a Village" Celebration
15 February 2011
Annette Britton, author of 5 Black Women, Inc, will speak at It Takes a Village, a celebration of culture and history with the students of Marshall Metropolitan High School for Black History Month.
Join her on February 15 from 5pm-7pm!
Contact Kate Swem, Resource Coordinator, at 773-534-6466, or email kswem@cps.edu.
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Robert Renteria at Mutual Ground, Inc.
13 February 2011
Robert will visit Mutual Ground, Inc., an organization dedicated to the safe harbor and advocacy of abuse victims.
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Alesia Shute's Second Annual Evening of Inspiration
12 February 2011
Join Alesia Shute and The Alesia Shute Foundation for the Second Annual Evening of Inspiration. An evening filled with good food, good people, and the spirit of giving to children and families facing disease. Buy a ticket or purchase a book!
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Robert Renteria speaks at the Quad County Urban League
08 February 2011
Robert will speak at the Quad County Urban League in Aurora, IL on February 8. The Quad County Urban League seeks to improve academic achievement, job placement and training, equal access to employment, housing and cultural enrichment for low-income and displaced citizens.
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Larry Winget on Bulls and Bears
28 January 2011
Catch Larry on Bulls and Bears on Fox at 4:30 pm ET!!
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Robert Renteria at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology
21 January 2011
Robert Renteria will be sharing his book and his story with those in attendance at the Chicago School for Professional Psychology.
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Robert Renteria Honored by Holland and Knight
11 November 2010
What started as an inspiring memoir has now become a national movement. Holland and Knight hosts a special presentation, reception, and book signing for Latino Professional of the Year, Robert Renteria.
A Reception Honoring Latino Author, Robert Renteria
Date: November 11, 2010
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Holland & Knight, 131 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60603
Click here to learn more!
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The Alesia Shute Foundation Cocktail Party
27 October 2010
Alesia Shute will host a cocktail party benefitting the Alesia Shute Foundation at Annata Wine Bar and Restaurant in Hammonton, NJ.
216 Bellevue Avenue
Hammonton, NJ 08037-1722
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Alesia Shute Speaking to Stroke Team Support Group
19 October 2010
Alesia Shute will speak to the Stroke Team Support Group at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia from 11am-1pm.
South 34th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Alesia Shute selling ATV Raffle Tickets at Oktober Fest
02 October 2010
Alesia Shute will appear at the Smithville Village Oktober Fest in Smithville, NJ on October 2 and 3 to sell her books and ATV raffle tickets to benefit The Alesia Shute Foundation.
1 North New York Rd
Smithville, NJ 08205
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Corey Michael Blake presenting Business Creativity Workshop in Schaumburg, IL
17 September 2010
Corey Michael Blake will present a business creativity workshop to the Executive Network Group of Greater Chicago at Schaumburg Central Library.
Central Library
130 South Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
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Larry Winget Radio Interview
17 September 2010
Internationally known speaker and writer, Larry Winget, will have a radio interview on the Moms Making Millions Radio Show. Please join the broadcast from 8:00-8:30 AM PT!
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Corey Michael Blake to give Workshop at Young Professionals of Chicago
14 September 2010
Corey Michael Blake will speak to the Young Professionals of Chicago about creativity in business.
The Willis Tower
233 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois
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Author Larry Winget Speaks on FOX Business/Bulls & Bears
25 August 2010
Internationally known speaker and writer, Larry Winget, will appear on FOX Business/Bulls & Bears. Please join the broadcast on August 25, 2010, at 4 PM EST!
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Larry Winget to Appear on FOX Business/Willis Report
24 August 2010
Author Larry Winget will appear on FOX Business/Willis Report. Please tune in at 5 PM EST on August 27, 2010!
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Larry Winget to Appear on FOX Channel 10 Pheonix
24 August 2010
Larry Winget will appear on FOX Channel 10- Pheonix. Tune in on August, 24, 2010 at 12:15 PM EST!
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Angelica Harris appearing for St. Jude's Hospital
21 August 2010
Angelica Harris will appear at the Crowne Plaza Hotel selling and signing books for St. Jude’s Hospital.
1605 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
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Tom Hopkins Boot Camp Sales Mastery in Phoenix
19 August 2010
Tom Hopkins is hosting his Boot Camp Sales Mastery in Phoenix Arizona August 19, 20, and 21. Click here to register at a discounted rate or call 1-800-528-0446 to register.
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Alesia Shute at the Ronald McDonald House Touch a Truck Kids' Day
14 August 2010
Alesia Shute will appear at the Ronald McDonald House Touch a Truck and Truck Pull! She’ll sell copies of her book and ATV Raffle Tickets.
500 Route 73 S # E1
Marlton, NJ
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Corey Michael Blake on Brent Clanton's Talk650 Radio
11 August 2010
Corey Michael Blake will appear on Brent Clanton’s Talk650 Radio – powered by CBS Radio! Listen in on Wednesday, August 11, at 7:21amCDT.
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Tom Hopkins live Seminar in Indianapolis, IN
09 August 2010
Tom Hopkins will appear a the Wyndham Indianapolis West presenting his acclaimed sales seminar, Closing Sales in Tough Times. Click here to register or for more information.
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Alesia Shute selling ATV Raffle Tickets at the Sweetwater River Deck
08 August 2010
Alesia Shute will be selling raffle tickets for her brand new ATV on the Sweetwater River Deck at the Sweetwater Casino. Come say hello and buy a raffle ticket for a good cause!
Sweetwater Riverdeck
2780 7th Avenue
Sweetwater, NJ 08037
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Robert Renteria Appears at Navy Pier
06 August 2010
Robert Renteria will appear with his book, From the Barrio to the Board Room, at the Navy Pier for the Hispanic Business Expo.
The Hispanic Business Expo is a free to attend – anyone interested in attending must register at www.hispanicbusinessexpo.net.
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Angelica Harris featured at Ladies Night Out at Shiro's of Japan
28 July 2010
Angelica Harris will speak at Ladies Night Out at Shiro’s of Japan. She’s being featured as a powerful entrpreneurial women of Queens.
Shiro’s of Japan
8000 Cooper Avenue
Glendale, NY
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