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   Black Enterprise - In Good Company

   23.Jun.08, 23:25 EDT
   
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   By seeking success on their own terms, our 2008 nominees share a common goal.
   
   Now in its 13th year, our annual Small Business Awards highlight companies or entrepreneurs that are exceeding, excelling, and enlightening the free enterprise space. The winners will be announced at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo, hosted by General Motors, May 14-17, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will be featured in an upcoming issue of BE.
   
   EMERGING COMPANY OF THE YEAR NOMINEES
   This award recognizes businesses that have poised themselves for growth by carving out a special niche or by adopting creative marketing techniques.
   
   SUNDIAL GROUP
   Type of Business: Fragrance and body products
   CEO/Founder: Richelieu Dennis
   President/COO: Nyema Tubman
   Partner/Chief Branding Officer: Emmet Dennis
   Location: Amityville, NY
   www.sundialbrands.com
   
   With more than 50 employees, Richelieu Dennis, Nyema Tubman, and Emmet Dennis have transformed Sundial into the go-to source for culturally authentic organic skin and haircare products, which they create, manufacture, and distribute. With more than 16 years in business, the $10 million enterprise sports a client list that includes some of the biggest names in retail such as Macy's, J.C. Penney, and Target.
   
   In 2000, they opened their flagship store, Nubian Heritage, in Brooklyn, New York, and later opened a second location in Harlem. Sundial also owns a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Amityville, New York. Remembering their African roots, the entrepreneurs purchase raw materials directly from women cooperatives and farmers in Africa.

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   Macy's Celebrates Black History Month

   23.Jun.08, 23:24 EDT
   
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   Macy's Celebrates Black History Month
   
   We're proud to welcome and honor the business leaders who are making history in the communities we serve!
   
   Richelieu W. Dennis, Jr. and Emmet A. Dennis, Jr.
   Founder & Chief Experience Officer and Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of the Sundial Group
   
   The Sundial enterprise began as a modest street vending business, offering natural skincare products targeted to the African American consumer. Through the leadership of founder Richelieu Dennis, and marketing mastermind Emmet Dennis, the company has become one of the premier manufacturers, distributors and retailers of natural and organic products in the United States.
   
   Purnell D. Chapple
   Founder of Dejuan Enterprises, LLC
   
   A successful salesman, Mr. Chapple longed for financial independence, and after 17 upstanding years in sales, he founded Dejuan Enterprises, LLC. His innovative company provides its clients with exceptional promotional products and top-notch customer service, and is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise.
   
   Collin Spencer and Austin Green
   Founder, Designer & President and Cofounder, Designer & Vice President of Minoritees
   
   A remarkably creative team, Collin and Austin developed Minoritees, a clothing label that celebrates minority and multicultural influences. The trend-right designs are "not solely based on race, but are inclusive of the individual in all of us". Possessing limitless talent, both designers look forward to launching new ventures in and out of the fashion arena this year.
   
   Shane and Shawn Ward
   Founders and Designers of Detny by SHANE&SHAWN
   
   This dynamic duo answered the call of urbanites everywhere by creating a sophisticated line of footwear that is both stylish and comfortable. The Detny brand is unparalleled in its unique offering of high-end footwear, for men and women, that exudes an aesthetic quality with the feel of an athletic shoe. Never before has comfort looked so good! At Macy's, valuing diversity and honoring the contributions of African Americans strengthens our company and enhances our community.