After the murder of her son, Khaaliq, Dorothy took both her personal and professional experiences as a grief and loss counselor to guide others towards healing. She founded Mothers in Charge, an organization against violence in Philadelphia.
Marketing 101 is a free program that will show business professionals how sound marketing research can guide good decision-making. Designed for small business owners and marketers, this free session, to be held on March 8th, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Free Library of Philadelphia, is sponsored by SCORE and the library.The presenter, Steve Levine, the owner of Strat360, a marketing research consultancy company based in Philadelphia, will explore research methodology and explain how to find the right research techniques for your needs. To sign up, click here.
Entrepreneurs whose businesses can jump start the economy have become the darlings of foundations, MBA programs, and the government. Savvy and smart kids are being encouraged to work for themselves, but new research indicates that older entrepreneurs are really the group to be pursued to create successful start-ups. Contrary to conventional wisdom, entrepreneurship is increasingly a priority of older workers—even in the youth-obsessed technology sector. To learn the reasons for the elders' success, click here.
