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there were more than 1.9 million black-owned firms in 2007, which was a 60 percent increase from 2002. The companies reported $137 billion in revenues in 2007.
Washington, D.C., Georgia,
Maryland, Mississippi and Louisiana reported the largest percentage of black-owned firms in 2007, according to the survey. A black-owned firm is defined as any firm with 51 percent African-American owners.
Around The Way is partnering
with the New York African American Chamber of Commerce and other black chambers with a goal of empowering black-owned businesses by encouraging owners to download
www.hamptonroadsmessenger.com
the Around The Way app; encouraging users to patronize businesses with their company information on the Around the Way app; and maintaining the integrity of the information on black-owned businesses with the Around the Way app.
"This newly available mobile
application allows users to find the closest black-owned business in their vicinity with colorful maps and pinned locations," company officials said. "Users can choose from nine-different categories of businesses to locate.
They include ATM/Bank, Auto,
Bakery/Café, Beauty Parlor/Barber Shop, Club/ Lounge, Laundry/Dry Cleaners, Lodging, Restaurants and Shopping.
Around The Way is developing an app for phones with Google’s Android
Upcoming Events
Chesapeake Branch NAACP Monthly Meeting Event Dates:
Providence United Church of Christ 2200 Vicker Avenue Chesapeake, VA Contact info: (757)485-8916
First Tuesday of the month 7:00pm-8:00pm Event location:
Lafayette Branch Library 1610 Cromwell Drive Norfolk, VA Contact info: 441-2842
Wednesdays at 4:00 PM Event location:
Family Gaming Night Event Dates:
The Chrysler Museum’s Art of Jazz Event Dates:
Every first Wednesday 6:15-8:45 pm Event location:
The Chrysler Museum 245 W. Olney Road Norfolk 23510 Contact Info: MaryAnn Toboz 757-664-4675
NAMI Connection Veterans Support Group Event Dates:
To RSVP: Monyka Ruiz 788-0049
100 Medical Drive, Suite A Hampton, VA 23666 Contact info:
1st Thursday of the Month 6:00-7:30pm Event location:
Learning on Laptops: Homework Help (ages 12-18) Event Dates:
First Thursday of each month 6-8 p.m. excluding holidays Event location: Grissom Library 366 Deshazor Drive Newport News, VA 23608 Contact info: 757-369-3190
First Friday of the month 5 pm – 8 pm Event location:
First Friday in Olde Towne Portsmouth Event Dates:
Olde Towne Portsmouth High Street Portsmouth VA, Contact info: Katie Cross (757) 397-8473
First Friday of the month 5 pm – 8 pm Event location:
Concert in the Courtyard - Free Music Series Event Dates:
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Corner of High & Court St. Portsmouth, VA Contact Info: 393-8543
2nd Saturday of the month 10:30 am Event location:
NCNW Norfolk Section Meeting Event Dates:
Oakmont Family Investment Center 7241 Oakmont Drive, Norfolk, VA Contact info: 757-701-9819
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Weight Management Support Group
Mondays 5:30 PM (except holidays) Event location :
Event Dates:
Norview Community Center 6380 Sewells Point Road Norfolk, VA Contact Info: 289-7088
2012-2013 Teen Library Council (for Grades 8-12) Event Dates:
1st Monday each month 4:30 pm. Event location:
"Exploring the Nature of Matter" by Jefferson Lab Researcher Event Dates:
757-410-7034 or 757-410-7036 Second Tuesday Forum:
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library 2726 Border Road Chesapeake, VA. 23320 Contact Info:
Tuesday December 8 2013 Noon (Doors open at 11 am) Event location: Commodore Theatre 421 High Street Portsmouth, VA 23704 Contact info: 757- 393-8759
New Year's ZUMBAlution (School Age & Teens) Event Dates:
Barron F. Black Branch Library 6700 E. Tanners Creek Drive Norfolk, VA 23513
Thursday, January 10 5 :30pm-6:30pm Event location:
Registration/ Contact info: Lisa Munson 757-441-5806
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 2410 Wickham Avenue Newport News, VA 23607 Contact info: 757-247-8950
Friday, January 11, 2013 Reception, 6:30pm Showtime, 8pm Event location:
150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation Celebration Event Dates:
Saturday, January 12 2:00 PM - 4:00 Event location:
Money Under the Mattress: Investment Workshop Event Dates:
Horace C. Downing Branch Library 555 E. Liberty Street Norfolk, VA 23523 Contact info:
Carolyn Miller 441-1968
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operating system, and that version of the app is scheduled to be available in early 2013. The company did not develop an app for the Blackberry mobile phone because it is "too difficult," Hamilton said.
In 2012's second
quarter, Google and Apple iOS operating system controlled 82.9 percent of the Smartphone market. Besides Google's Android operating system and Apple's operating system control 82.9 percent of the global Smartphone market. BlackBerry's Research in Motion controls less than 5 percent of the Smartphone market, according to research reports.
"Mobile applications
are transforming the face of commerce," Around
Monday, January 14 & February 11 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Event location:
Finding Money for College: Financial Aid Event Dates:
Barron F. Black Branch Library 6700 E. Tanners Creek Drive Norfolk, VA 23513 Contact info:
Michael Shaw 757-441-5806
Break-Out Sessions for Job Seekers Event Dates:
Second Monday of each month excluding holidays 3:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m Event location: Pearl Bailey Library 2510 Wickham Avenue Newport News, VA Contact info: 757-247-8677
2nd Monday of the month 7pm-8pm Event location:
Norfolk Branch NAACP Meeting Event Dates:
Huntersville Community Center 830 Goff Street Norfolk, VA Contact info: 757 627-1096
Monday, January 14 & 28; February 4, 11 & 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Event location: Janaf Branch Library 124 Janaf Shopping Center Norfolk, VA 23502 Contact info: (757) 441-5660
Social Security Administration Online Services Seminar Event Dates:
Tuesday, January 15; February 5 & 19; March 5 & 19; April 2 & 16 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Event location:
Larchmont Career Night Event Dates:
Donald Gates 757-441-5335
Larchmont Branch Library 6525 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23508 Contact info:
Opportunity Inc. Job Help Library Program Event Dates:
1/16/2013 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Event location: Greenbrier Library 1214 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320 Contact info: 410-7058
Wednesday, January 16 & 23 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Event location:
College Prep Series Event Dates:
Park Place Branch Library 620 W. 29th Street Norfolk, VA 23508 Contact info: (757) 664-7330
The Way officials said in a statement. "Around The Way's sole purpose is to empower black-owned businesses by altering the point of purchase of potential customers."
You are cordially invited to attend...
City Council meetings... Norfolk - regular meetings are held on the first and fourth Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and the second and third Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.
Chesapeake - regular meetings are held on the second, third and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Newport News - regular business meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Suffolk - regular meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Hampton - typically take place on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.
Virginia Beach - meets on the first four Tuesdays of each month. In July the meetings are scheduled on the first two Tuesdays only. Formal session begins at 6 p.m.
Portsmouth - meeting dates are the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 17, 2013 4:00 pm Event location:
Dr. King Reflections Event Dates:
Tarrallton Community Center 2100 Tarrallton Drive Norfolk VA 23518 Contact info: 441-1765
Hampton Citizens’ Unity Commission General Meeting Event Dates:
Wanda Ferrell (757) 728-3279
2nd Thursday of the month 6:30pm-8:30pm Event location: Hampton City Hall 22 Lincoln Street Contact info:
West Hampton Community Center 1638 Briarfield Road Hampton, VA 23661 Contact info:
Every third Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Event location:
For God’s Glory Ministries Caregiver Support Group Event Dates:
Yvette Chase-Batts 757-553-4336
Saturday, January 19 2:00PM-3:00PM Event location:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert Event Dates:
Blyden Branch Library 879 E. Princess Anne Road Norfolk, VA 23504, Contact info: (757) 441-2852
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 10:00 am Event location:
Seniors Computer Training Event Dates:
Southside Senior Center 925 S. Main St. Norfolk VA 23523 Contact info: 664-6484
Employment Commission Job Help Event Dates:
1/23/2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Event location: Indian River Library 2320 Old Greenbrier Road, Chesapeake, VA 23325 Contact info: 410-7001
Moving Your Business Forward Event Dates:
01/24/2012 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Event location: 1 Franklin Street
Pam Croom (757) 728-5173
Hampton, Virginia 23669 Contact info:
Thursday, January 24, 2013 5:00 pm Event location:
Family Fun Fest Event Dates:
Berkley Community Center 121 W. Liberty Street Norfolk VA 23523 Contact info: 441-1912
Planning an event in Hampton Roads?
Send us your upcoming Free events and you may see them here!
events@hamptonroadsmessenger.com
Grief and Loss: Bereavement Support Group Event Dates:
4th Thursday of Each Month Event location:
Mary Immaculate Hospital, Heart Center Waiting Room, 2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, VA Contact info:
Charles Chappell 886-6934
Friday, January 25; February 22; March 22 & April 26 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Event location:
It's All About You: Memoir Writing Workshop Event Dates:
Van Wyck Branch Library 1368 DeBree Avenue Norfolk, VA 23517 Contact info: (757) 441-2844
Princess Anne Recreation Center 1400 Nimmo Parkway
January 26, 2013 • 10 am - 4 pm Event location:
Winter Wildlife Festival Event Dates:
Virginia Beach, Virginia
outdoors@VBgov.com Contact info: (757) 385-4461
Monday, January 28 5:00 PM- 6:00PM Event location:
Finding Money for College: Financial Aid Event Dates:
Michael Shaw 757-441-5806
michael.shaw@
norfolk.gov
Larchmont Branch Library 6525 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23508 Contact info:
College Financial Aid Planning Night with the Educational Opportunity Center Event Dates:
Dr Clarence V Cuffee Library 2726 Border Road, Chesapeake, VA 23324 Contact info/Register: 757-410-7034
January 31, 2013 6:00 pm Event location:
Thursday, January 31, 2013 4:30 pm Event location:
Indoor Winter Carnival Event Dates:
Ingleside Recreation Center 948 Ingleside Rd. Norfolk Va 23502 Contact info: 441-5675
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