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Launch of Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce

I've been out of touch for a few weeks now because this new venture has demanded so much attention. My partners and I are pleased to announce the launch of the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce.

Join us Tuesday, September 30, at Busboys and Poets in Shirlington to celebrate the launch of the region’s premier business and economic development organization for African American professionals and entrepreneurs, and for companies wishing to partner with minority businesses.

Northern Virginia BCC supports businesses in:

• Building relationships


• Strategic growth and increasing capacity


• Professional and staff development


• Understanding economic trends

Register today for the Launch Party. The event is free, but you must register.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To learn more about sponsoring the Launch Party and other events, contact De'Lante Rawls or Randy Philip.

And, I encourage you to learn more about the Northern Virginia BCC.

Gaea Honeycutt
blog@weirdingword.com

Weirding Word®, a division of G.L. Honeycutt Consulting, LLC, is a virtual publication department that provides editing, freelance writing, and publication and web design services.

Copyright 2008 Gaea L. Honeycutt. All rights reserved.

Editor-in-Chief Search

CEO Update, a prominent, bi-weekly newsletter focusing on careers, events, and people in the association and non-profit sector, is seeking and Editor-in-Chief to increase the publications prominence, develop its business potential, and lead a team of professionals.

Founded in 1991, CEO Update started as a jobs publication and grew to become the pre-eminent resource of its kind for top executives in associations and non-profits. It was purchased by Leading Authorities in 2005 and has been transformed into a prominent news publication for this same audience. Circulation and revenues have increased dramatically during this period and the publication has recently introduced a new business concept, Association Intel, the leading database on association salaries, revenues, and expenses.

The current Editor-in-Chief is relocating to Colorado and CEO Update is seeking an accomplished journalist with entrepreneurial skills to continue growing and expanding the publication. This position is responsible for creating content, news, features, and career stories with a small team of reporters, developing a long-term editorial calendar, networking within the association community, and staying abreast of association news and developments. The Editor-in-Chief is involved in the business side of the publication and manages a professional staff of five.

The successful candidate can expect a competitive starting salary, plus full benefits including health care insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401 (K), profit sharing, and paid vacation and holidays.

Interested candidates should send their resume to the attention of Matt Jones at Matt@lauthorities.com.

Gaea Honeycutt
blog@weirdingword.com

Weirding Word (SM), a division of G.L. Honeycutt Consulting, LLC, is a virtural publication department that provides editing, freelance writing, and publication and web design services.