Critical Mass
High above the court at Washington, D.C.’s MCI Center, Russell Wright watches the action as the playoff-hopeful Wizards square off against the Atlanta Hawks. From an apartment-sized executive suite, replete...
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Changing Lanes
For black-owned auto dealerships, business in 2004 was a two-way street. While the auto industry sold near-record numbers of new vehicles, indicating a drive in the right direction, many dealerships...
Winds of Change
When it comes to operating an African American-owned ad agency, change is good. Perhaps no one knows better than Tom Burrell, chairman emeritus of the highly successful Burrell Agency. The...
Growth from Within
Eugene Morris’ firm was nearing death’s door. Billings at Chicago-based E. Morris Communications Inc. had plummeted 41.6% to $18.7 million in 2002, causing the company to fall off the BE...
Holding Their Ground
Squeezed by increased competition and the crucial need to grow customer base, increase capital, and offer 21st-century products and services, black-owned financial services companies are being prompted to become more...