Turning Point Urban Business Expo - June 22, 2007 – Los Angeles Convention Center

June 14, 2007 - PRLog -- On June 22, 2007, the Los Angeles Convention Center will play host to the Turning Point URBAN Business Expo from 10AM to 3 PM at the West Hall, Rooms 408A/B.  The event will be FREE to the Public where attendees will be able to meet with over 50 of America's top corporations, government agencies, franchises and other small businesses, attend helpful business seminars, chances for prizes and giveaways, a chance for attendees to participate in “15 Minutes of Business Fame” and more!

Councilwoman Jan Perry, 9th district Los Angeles is Honorary Chairperson with Special Guest John Chiang, State Controller of California will be on hand at 10:00 AM to open the ceremony with Pat Means, Publisher of Turning Point Urban Magazine.

Turning Point URBAN Business Expo provides on site solutions to the issues that confront diverse urban small businesses - from access to capital, new business acquisition, to operational excellence.  This is the perfect opportunity for attendees to exchange business cards, distribute light marketing materials, talk to and interact with corporations, small businesses, attendees and anyone who attends.

From 10:30 to 3:30 PM, Turning Point Business Urban Expo will hold their original “Your 15 Minutes of Business Fame” – hosted by Los Angeles radio station KDAY 93.5 FM.  This event gives attendees a stage to give their “best” 15-minute elevator pitch to the Expo audience.  Attendees who sign up bring marketing materials, pass out information, etc., and pitch, pitch, pitch their businesses  -- in 15 minutes -- any creative way they like! There’s a “pitch” every 15 minutes and attendees are encouraged to sign up NOW  - for these limited slots go SUPER fast before June 22nd!

Other exciting Turning Point Urban Business Expo event highlights include:

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., International Franchise Association Presents: “Franchise Opportunities for Women and Minorities - How to be in Business for Yourself, but Not by Yourself”   -- which includes the seminars: “The Advantages and Disadvantages of Franchising”, “Steps to Evaluating a Franchise Business”, “How to Finance your Franchise”, “Resources/Support from the International Franchise Association” with moderator: Miriam Brewer - Director of Diversity, International Franchise Association and Panelists: Jose Cofino - President/CEO, Adir Restaurants,  Kendal Tyre - Attorney at Law specializing in Franchising Byron Watson - Entrepreneur Authority and  Reginald Heard - Franchise Consultant.

10:30 am – “How to Get Money for Your Business” with moderator - Charles Bray of FAME Renaissance and Panelists Neisha Periera - 1st PMF Bankcorp; Scarlet Timphony - Certified Credit Union; and  Albert Gomez - Senior VP, Wachovia.

11:30 am  Meet World renowned Fine Artist - Synthia SAINT JAMES and purchase a signed and numbered limited edition poster of “Turning Point”, designed especially for the 10th Anniversary of the African American Business Summit.

1:30 pm Meet Susan L. Taylor, Editorial Director of ESSENCE Magazine as she signs copies of her best-selling books.

2:00 “How to Push the Envelope to Get What you want Want!” with Eddie Price, President & CEO, Virtuallyblack.com.

HOW / MORE INFORMATION: www.aabs2007.com

Sign up for “YOUR 15 MINUTES OF BUSINESS FAME”: antoinette@personalservicesplus.com or jalin@personalservicesplus.com

Press and Media Credentials/Passes and Information: Adrienne S. Lamm  - TS7895@aol.com or alamm@turningpointmagazine.com or call 323-299-6000 ext. 107

Event Management: Personal Services Plus Event Management Company - Phone: (626) 791-3847, Fax: (626) 791-4875

Website: www.aabs2007.com