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Amanda Hollowell the founder of JL Events, LLC tells her story.
I was asked to do a small piece about my wedding planning business in Savannah, GA. The who, what, when, where and why. Check it out!

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Hot Download Queen Latifah & Common Presents Just Wright Mixtapes (via The Collective Conscious)

I love both these artists!

 Last year I came across these mixtapes inspired by the movie Just Wright, haven’t even tried to see the flick at all. The mixtapes series is good, I like how it went into the world of Hip Hop on the last installment. So I will have to come up with links myself. Still check the track listing out for now. Vol. 1 Tracklisting 1.Holding You, Loving You / Don Blackman 2.Morning Glory / Jamiroquai 3.Superhero / Esthero 4.Dreamflower / Tarika Blue 5.Kic … Read More

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THE NATION’S FIRST WEB DESIGN STORE WINS THE BLACK ENTERPRISE ELEVATOR PITCH CONTEST $10,000 GRAND PRIZE

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The Website Shop was awarded a $10,000 grant from The Cash Flow

The Website Shop, the nation’s 1^st physical website design store, was awarded the 2011 Black Enterprise Elevator Pitch contest grand prize $10,000 small business grant at the 2011 Black Enterprise Entrepreneur Expo in Atlanta, GA on May 23^rd, 2011.

The Black Enterprise Elevator Pitch Competition awarded $10,000 for the best new business idea. The judges Earl “Butch” Graves, Jr., President CEO, Black Enterprise; Magnus Greaves, Founder, The CASHFLOW; Star Jones, Author, Attorney TV Personality; and J. Anthony Brown, Comedian Radio Personality, The Tom Joyner Morning Show.  Hosted by PepsiCo.

The Website Shop beat out over 500+ entries to Black Enterprise’s website, and beat out 9 other contest hopefuls at the final event during the 2011 Black Enterprise Entrepreneur Expo in Atlanta to win the grand prize.

The Website Shop is located conveniently inside the top level of Northlake Mall, in Atlanta, GA.  In addition to the $10,000 Grand Prize, Brandon Butler will be featured in an upcoming issue of Black Enterprise magazine.

 “We’re extremely excited to receive this honor and plan to use these funds to help us expand our services, open a new location, and complete our franchising program.” Said Brandon Butler, the owner / founder of The Website Shop. “Black Enterprise has always been a leader in identifying new business visionaries, and we’re honored to be mentioned among so many talented individuals.”

About The Website Shop

The Website Shop, the nation’s first brick and mortar web and graphic design store, provides affordable, creative solutions for small to midsize businesses and organizations. Based in Atlanta, The Website Shop employs a team of skilled developers and designers and a vast network of vendors to offer one-on-one consultations and a wide range of services. Located on the top level of Northlake Mall, The Website Shop is open seven days a week to manage projects of all sizes from start to finish. For more information, visit www.thewebsiteshop.net, follow us on Twitter @officialwebshop or become a fan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewebsiteshop.

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You might not always be invited, but you are always welcomed!

I do not know who coined that phrase, but it is an idea I live by. I am welcoming you to me. The things I like, dislike, my clients that I represent and trends that I am spotting. We are not always going to agree, but with civil discourse and me deleting your comments I am sure we will find a way to compromise. Kidding about deleting your comments. I am always open for suggestions, willing to test your products, or just hear you out. So welcome to The Amanda Series, a simple blog but with dynamic content. I hope you enjoy.
Thank you in advance, Amanda Hollowell. www.jleventsllc.com (Shamless plug)

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