Howard University online Executive MBA

Today, Monday January, 9, 2012, the Howard University online Global EMBA launched with 28 Executives. executivemba.howard.edu

HUMBA Alum, John McCargo is now the Vice President, Portfolio Manager at City First Bank

City First Bank Taps John McCargo as VP, Portfolio Manager

Howard MBA Alum, John McCargo c/o'98 has joined City First Bank of DC. The Washington, DC commercial bank focused specifically on community development. As Vice President, Portfolio Manager, he will focus on relationship management and commercial lending.

Most recently McCargo served as a Vice President and Commercial Lender at Millennium Bank in Sterling Va.

With nearly 15 years of banking experience, he has also held positions at PNC/Mercantile Bank, Chevy Chase Bank and Wachovia/Wells Fargo Bank. McCargo holds a BS in Finance from Hampton University and an MBA from Howard University.

While other banks may focus on larger deals, City First Bank focuses on small business and start-ups with a legal lending limit of $3 million. Much like Silicon Valley bank, City First Bank grows with their clients. The bank finances dozens of small companies, non profit and social service agencies, charter schools and real estate developers, particularly those involved in developing or renovating affordable housing.

City First Bank work very creatively with socially responsible investors, public agencies and financial intermediaries to provide a double bottom line – permitting their depositors to earn a superior return while their deposit goes to work in the DC neighborhoods that need financing most.

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Source: City First Bank

From Brazil, Dean Harvey tweets picture of #HowardMBA Global Consulting Students with #Marsh CEO after briefing

Dean Baron Harvey tweeted picture of #HowardMBA students in Sao Paulo, Brazil at #Marshheadquarters with the CEO and senior executives after case brief during Global consulting class trip engagement. pic.twitter.com/roGto2ON

HUMBA Global consulting class at IBM site in Paulo Brazil tweet

Dean Barron Harvey tweeted picture from the IBM Sao Paulo Brazil site, with a HUMBA Student during the Global Consulting class trip to Brazil. pic.twitter.com/jFGmV3ck

Co-founders, HU JD/MBA Alum Omar Hashmi and Darius Graham Esq., showcased District Innovation's Social Entrepreneurs

Darius Graham and HU JD/MBA Alum Omar Hashmi c/o'09 are the co-founders of the DC Social Innovation Project. The DC Social Innovation Project identifies and invests in creative new ideas that tackle pressing social issues in Washington, DC. Through two programs, DCSIP provides funding and resources to help individuals and community groups launch projects and social ventures in order to improve their communities. The Community Lab grants program provides $3,000 grants to small or early-stage non-profits in DC to launch innovative new programs. The Bright Idea Challenge, enlists 18-35 year olds in the DC area to propose creative social ventures that address a local issue, and the best idea receives up to $10,000 in funding and other pro bono services to help them launch their venture.

On Tuesday November 29, 2011,the Social Innovation Project presented District Innovation: A Showcase of Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation in DC. The District Innovation event showcased the recipients of their Community Lab micro-grants program and the finalists of the Bright Idea Challenge venture competition.

Community Micro-grants Program Recipients:
Dreaming Out Loud, recently launched Aya Community Markets to provide fresh, healthy food and economic opportunities to residents of Ward 7
Moms on the Move, a healthy living workshop series for single mothers in Anacostia
I Saw!, pioneering experiental learning programs that puts students in the role of historians to teach them about history
Press Pass Mentors, pairing professional journalists with low-income high school juniors and seniors to help them become great writers, equipping students with the communication skills necessary to succeed in college and beyond

The Bright Idea Challenge Venture Competition 14 Finalists:
Anacostia Produce Auction, Co-op for DC,Dance 4 Peace, Everybody Eats, Food for Life, Grey DC, Manna, Re-Nuble, Splash Entertainment, Stock, Three Part Harmony Farm, and Young Doctors Project of Southeast

Contribute, Partner or Volunteer.
Make a tax-deductible contribution to the DC Social Innovation Project. Help identify and invest in creative, new ideas tackling pressing social issues in DC. Partner with the DC Social Innovation Project. Volunteer your skills to improve the community? Learn more about the DC Social Innovation Project by info@dcsocialinnovation.org.

Follow Twitter: @dcsocialinnov

The Founders:
Darius Graham, Co-founder
Darius received a B.A. summa cum laude from Florida A&M University and a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law. Prior to working for DCSIP, Darius was an associate in the corporate restructuring practice group at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. See Board of Directors

Omar Hashmi, Co-founder
Omar received a B.S. from California State University, Fresno and a J.D./M.B.A. from Howard University. Omar is currently an associate in the corporate practice group at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. See Board of Directors

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Source: dcsocialinnovation.org

Steve Jobs explains the Rules of Success

During the second day of the 2011 National Black MBA Conference and Expo in Atlanta, Steve Jobs lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. In his many quotes pondering death and the art of innovation and creativity, he always captured the very essence of a purpose driven life. Those traites have made him a heroic figure, but his determination, strategic business acumen and creativity has immortilized him to Rock Star status. The following are two quotes from him published in Fortune magazine.

“We don’t get a chance to do that many things, and every one should be really excellent. Because this is our life. Life is brief, and then you die, you know? And we’ve all chosen to do this with our lives. So it better be damn good. It better be worth it.” – Fortune

“In most people’s vocabularies, design means veneer. It’s interior decorating. It’s the fabric of the curtains of the sofa. But to me, nothing could be further from the meaning of design. Design is the fundamental soul of a human-made creation that ends up expressing itself in successive outer layers of the product or service.” – Fortune

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I have watched Steve Jobs 2005 Stanford commencement speech many times over the years. Like Oprah's famous 2007 Howard University commencement speech, it inspires me, and after a some sulking, gives me comfort when I've fallen flat on my face. The Bloomberg Television Game Changers: Steve Jobs documentary, takes you on the the journey of the evolution of a legend. That legend died today. The following captures his journey:







When Jobs was ousted from Apple, he struggled, and according to Venture Capitalist, Michael Mortz, was faced with a period full of adversity. Michael said "When people come back from adverstity, if they can return from adversity, they come back harder, sharper, and far more geared for the battle." Frankly, Steve Jobs came back with a host of lessons learned which he applied to his next efforts that transformed the way way we communicate. His early death has soltified his eternal iconic status. As such, he is a hero to some, case study to others and Rock Star to most. Steve Jobs (1955 - 2011)will forever be revered as one of the change agents of the 21st century.
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Commentary is the opinion of Stacie Rowell HUMBA c/o '98.
Source: Videos - Steve Jobs documentary aired on bloombergTV on 10/14/10.(posted on Computertwit's Youtube's channel)

Minnesota Corporations are looking for you at the 2011 National Black MBA Conference

Minnesota Boulevard companies share advice to National Black MBA Conference Attendees that are interested in their companies.

The list of Minnesota Companies include: Ameriprise, General Mills, Target, SuperValu, Schwans, and UnitedHealth Group.

Below is a little advice from a few companies brought to you by Minnesota Boulevard.



Source: MNBLD