Talk Show Host Seeks Youth Mentors
FLINT- A nationally syndicated radio talk show host is stopping at Kettering University on Friday as part of a 72-city tour encouraging adults to serve a s youth mentors.
Michael Baisden will speak in the International Room on Kettering 's campus from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
The New York Times best-selling author is touring the country as part of his national One Million Mentors Campaign.
"The main theme of Baisden's campaign is to raise awareness to secure mentors for our youth to be successful in life, " said Marc D. Alexander, President and CEO of Youth of Tomorrow in Flint. "I think this is an excellent opportunity to help the youth in Flint, and there will be a lot of opportunities to connect the youth with different organizations."
Marc D. Alexander named Vanguard Award recipient
Detroit Young Professionals (DYP) is bringing together movers and shakers from across Southeast Michigan to honor 10 remarkable innovators and changemakers at our 2nd Annual Vanguard Awards. This event was established to recognize and celebrate outstanding Detroiters who have distinguished themselves through professional leadership and service to our community.
Hosted by Local 4 News Anchor Rhonda Walker, the 2nd Annual Vanguard Awards will take place on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Amnesia, perched high above downtown Detroit on the 16th floor of MotorCity Casino Hotel.
INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Marc D. Alexander explains how to Establish a Non-Profit
In the world of business it is great to know a little about every industry, so I am going to give you some food for thought about the non-profit industry. Within a matter of a week anyone can have a non-profit company registered with their state simply by filing a “Non-Profit Articles of Incorporation.” Although you are registered as a “non-profit” your company is not fully recognized as a tax -exempt non-profit organization.
The 501 (c) 3 application, once approved by the IRS, allows an organization to become tax-exempt. This sought out status for tax-exemption provides numerous benefits. For starters, your organization is exempted from paying taxes on purchases. So when your organization goes to make a purchase of any size, you simply present your “Tax-Exempt” number and your can avoid the taxes that must be paid during purchase. The biggest plus of having this status is that it opens the doors for potential funding opportunities.
Michigan Entrepreneur Invests in Indy Art Show
Heart of the City exhibition by Donald Burlock
Indianapolis photographer and painter Donald Burlock presents a collection of photographs centering on travels around the world.
"In 2007, I began a series called "Heart of the City" to communicate the experiences I had in different metropolises across the world. In many cities, both domestic and international, I could feel the presence of its cosmopolitan aspects at every street corner---from advertisements to the actual people that formed the fabric of the immediate world around me." says Donald.
FLINT, Michigan -- They are all younger than 25 years old, still in college and presidents of their own companies.
Among their services: hunting for textbook bargains, graphic design, selling auto parts and even non-profit work.
Flint Journal extras Business boom at Kettering
Among businesses started by Kettering University students:
You could say this group of students and business owners at Kettering University isn't waiting for the economy to improve -- they're helping move it along.
