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: National Association of Women on the Rise</a> Sylvia Browder, CEO of Browder Consulting Group, which specializes in helping women in business succeed, created an additional space for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to benefit from smart business strategies while gaining support and tips along their professional journey. In 2011, Browder plans to introduce “Successful Women Mentor Program,” an informal mentoring program designed to track success, and “Success Talk for Women,” a weekly call for members meant to educate, motivate and inspire.

: <a href="http://csubusinessmajors.ning.com/profiles/members/" target="_blank">Urban Business Majors Online</a><a href="http://csubusinessmajors.ning.com/profiles/members/"> </a> As members of Urban Business Majors Online, students of Chicago State University’s college of business are learning the benefits of using the internet to build new, and nurture existing relationships for a strong network when entering the world of work. The video library that the network offers is rich in information for those planning to go into entrepreneurship, or just thinking about it.

: >Sojournals Urban Media Network</a> If you’re a media maven or looking to be, Kelli M. Anderson, Founder of Sojournals Interactive Media & Marketing Solutions, created Sojournals Urban Media Network for you to commune with like minds. Social news and media solutions are some site benefits. If you’re in the Washington DC metro area, join TechTasters MeetUp Group for workshops that highlight brand strategies that work, emerging technologies and more. The next MeetUp is in 14 days and 19 hours!

: >Entrepreneurs on the Move</a> Still not using social networking to further your entrepreneurial endeavors? Let Entrepreneurs on the Move be the first network you join to show you how social networking can work for you and your business. Created to help struggling business owners grow through networking and social groups, you’ll be able to tap a network of more than 200 for your small business questions and concerns, while gaining the confidence to get your business moving with larger social networks.

: >Africa Business Women Network</a> There’s good news in Africa! You’ll learn about African women led businesses, as well as receive a free weekly newsletter reporting African business news, networking opportunities and valuable business leads when you join Africa Business Women Network. Make even more valuable connections when you take advantage of the network’s LinkedIn group. The Global Women Mentoring Walk is just one of many ways to benefit your business, and the business of your health too.

: >Music Industry Professionals</a> Connect with musicians, artists, producers and other music industry professionals who know the ins and outs of “the business.” The active forum schooling on the music industry is one of the most valuable features of the site. Take advantage of the opportunity to upload demos and mix tapes on the networks main page, and find job leads.

: >Black Business Cafe</a> You can instantly download 10 Ways to Write More Effective Ads or Blog: Marketing Strategies for Blog Traffic at the Black Business Café. But a one-year subscription to the BBC Inner Circle Membership gets you much more than that. Startup business ideas and resources, increased visibility for your business on the local, national and international levels, and speaking opportunities are just some of what you get.

: >The CEO Mamma</a> SEO and Twitter Exchange are two groups you’ll find at The CEO Mamma to begin getting the visibility you need for your business. Advertising opportunities are affordable, and if you’ve just launched a business or are getting ready too, mentorship, training and coaching is available. You can also partner with Tamyka Washington, the CEO Mamma that created the network for cross promotional opportunities!

: >Mocha Moguls</a> This network for entrepreneurs and activists go to work for themselves as well as the community. You can get your business or charity featured on the sites new radio show, The Local Mogul. Mocha Moguls is dedicated to a holistic way of living life and doing business by keeping you up-to-date on the latest events vital to both your professional and personal health.

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Posted: November 24, 2010

Charles Burkett

This was a good list.. When I tried to visit several of the networks profiled, I couldn’t find them. There didn’t seem to be a link in the slide show. When I searched for the name of the networks on ning.com, I couldn’t find them. I searched for National Association of Women on the Rise and Black Business Women Online. Please consider putting a link to the featured site in the slides. If the featured networks have been overwhelmed with the traffic or don’t want the exposure, perhaps they could be replaced with networks who do.

http://www.artiatesiadeal.com ArtDeal

I agree they should have add a link to the sites. If you really want to join the Black Business Women Online, here is a link – http://bit.ly/mybbwo.
Elayne Fluker

Thanks so much for your comments @Charles and @ArtDeal. The links are added! Enjoy!

Cheryl Pullins

They also have a page on facebook.

Cheryl Pullins

I meant….National Association of Women on the Rise has a facebook page.

http://www.nawomenrise.com Sylvia Browder

I am Sylvia Browder, Founder of National Association Women on the Rise (NAWR) and I am excited and delighted to be named as ‘10 NING Sites to Know.’ In 2011, NAWR will officially kick off additional member benefits to help women in business achieve balance in every aspect of their lives. Our theme for 2011: CONNECT…EMPOWER… GROW!

The mission of NAWR is to provide professional and personal resources while uplifting and empowering women entrepreneurs through collaboration, education, mentoring, spiritual and peer support, leadership and networking.

This would not be possible without my2011 National Expert Advisory Board members; A.Michelle Blakeley, Cheryl Pullins, Evelyn King, LaNicia Williams, Misty Humphrey, Nefferitti Dieng, Elder Plezie Small, Sharen Rooks, Sharon Farris, Suzanne Deliscar, Tamara Haskins, Tiffany L. Lymon and Tracey Brown.

Once again, thank you Arlice and Black Enterprise.com for bestowing such an honor upon our community.

Sylvia Browder, founder

NING Community: http://www.nawomenrise.com
Face book Fan Page: http://bit.ly/9qqvWW
Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/sylviabrowder
hub1@hubcitylivin.com

I can most definitely appreciate this; I have been using NING for about 15 months and it has been very empowering. Their platform allows for us to create these massive networks centric to our niche of choice, all the while utilizing today’s technology.
I checked out the sites and found TheCEOMamma Network Community to be really good. It has a great look and makes excellent use of the features available. There are a few that I will most likely join.
Thanks for putting this great spotlight on folks who are using the NING platform in a way that is progressive, empowering and innovative.
Peace.
http://www.lifestyle30.wordpress.com Kellea

There are links to the sites. You have to scroll over the name of the site and it becomes highlighted. Great article Arlice. I like the Sojournals Urban Media Network. Very nice!
http://www.lifestyle30.wordpress.com Kellea

I was reading the article and got stuck on Sojournal Media and signed up immediately, that’s a great site, great for networking. I love it! Can’t wait to see more from you.
http://www.howiweb.com hoWIWeb

Nice list. I was not aware of some of these sites. I would only recommend that some of them keep their blogs more updated. It was the deciding factor on which sites I decided to register on. First impressions are key and weekly content (if not daily) indicates an engaged community. (B. Wright – hoWIWeb.com).
http://www.webpeel.com hoWIWeb

Good list. I was not aware of some of these sites. I would only recommend that some of them keep their blogs more updated. It was the deciding factor on which sites I decided to register on. First impressions are key and weekly content (if not daily) indicates an engaged community. (B. Wright – hoWIWeb.com).
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http://gboogie.net Peanut

This was an informative article! Check out another site for networking: gboogie.net. Its very informative and a majority of the info is free. The site discusses business credit along with other business topics!
http://www.amichelleblakeley.com A.Michelle Blakeley

As a long time member of Black Business Women Online and National Women on the Rise, both LaShanda and Sylvia continuously put a lot of time and effort into empowering women entrepreneurs online and offline. I’ve interacted with them personally and they are stellar examples of women who “set the bar and then raise it.” AMB
http://blackfolkhotspots.ning.com gioperation

Great list of resources, I hope the readers of this article takes advantage of what is put in front of them, I’m a little biased that they overlooked one other out there… The BFHS Network… http://blackfolkhotspots.com
-maybe next time for us!
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http://www.liberatedmuse.com Khadijah “Moon” Ali-Coleman

Great article! I am biased and consider Sojournals one of the best sites out there– Sojournals actually inspired me to create my own Ning network–> http://www.LiberatedMuse.com which is an online arts community.
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Kelli M. Anderson

Thanks for featuring Sojournals Urban Media Network in your list of Ning networks to know. It is an honor to be featured on Black Enterprise. We will be picking our Techtasters events back up in the new year, thanks for mentioning it. I hope to raise the bar in the new year with a renewed commitment to community engagement in the real and virtual worlds. Follow us @Sojournals on Twitter for updates.

Thanks Again,

Kelli M, Anderson
Founder & President
Sojournals Urban Media Network
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Jason

One of the best sites I have seen on Ning is Manchester United Network (http://manutdnetwork.com/). The site has most of the features offered by google but it has some other things such us the “photobattle” application or even trivia games. The design is good too but the main reason why I choose this site is because is one of the sites that offers more features.
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