IN THE NEWS
IN THE NEWS
2020
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BhamStrong small business emergency loans are a “life saver” according to business leader
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Birmingham Strong small business loan applications open now
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Birmingham Strong Fund launched to help small businesses impacted by coronavirus
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Maggie Anderson Emphasizes Power of Black Dollar at AG Gaston Conference
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Finding Birmingham’s next A.G. Gaston
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Diverse businesses ‘critical’ to success of Birmingham
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2020 A.G. Gaston Conference focuses on Birmingham’s business growth
- Area Leaders Featured at 2020 A.G. Gaston Conference
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Shelly Bell to Speak at Gaston Conference
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A.G. Gaston’s 2020 Vision for Financial Literacy
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16th Annual A.G. Gaston Conference Headlined by Businessman George C. Fraser
2019
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A.G. Gaston Conference to feature Angela Rye and Boyce Watkins
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A.G. Gaston Conference to include focus on economics, politics and more
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Bob Dickerson Jr. and Gaynelle Jackson: Gaston Conference founders
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Let's galvanize behind a community effort to grow the Black Business Class
2018
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2018 A.G. GASTON CONFERENCE: COLLEGE STUDENTS DISPLAY ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2018/02/2018-ag-gaston-conference/
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Hidden History: A.G. Gaston leaves stamp on Birmingham through civil rights movement (02/19/2018)
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2018 A.G. Gaston Conference to spotlight economic empowerment (2/ 13/18 on al.com)
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Birmingham Black Business Directory to be unveiled at 2018 A.G. Gaston Conference (2/16/18 on al.com)
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On the Record with Bob Dickerson, co-founder of the A.G. Gaston Conference (2/13/18 on al.com)
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A.G. Gaston Conference Announces 2018 Award Recipients
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A.G. Gaston Conference 2018: Economic Empowerment Through Enterprise Development
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2018 A.G. Gaston Conference at BJCC, February 20 (Newswire posted 2/1/18 on Road Trekin Adventure & Travel website
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A.G. GASTON CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES 2018 AWARD RECIPIENTS (Newslocker, posted 2/15/18)
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Andre Taylor to keynote 14th annual A.G. Gaston Conference (Seminar Newswire posted 1/23/18)
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Bob Dickerson receives the Dream Keeper Award for Economic Justice http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2018/04/our_work_is_not_done_apple_ceo.html
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May 2018 Newsletter Maintaining Money Management with BOBD
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June 2018 Newsletter Empowers Community through Financial Education
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July 2018 Newsletter Alabama’s Opportunity Zones Get the Green Light
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August 2018 Newsletter Federal Reserve Bank Executive Addresses Building Alabama Reinvestment
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September 2018 Newsletter 40th Anniversary Celebration and Helping Seniors
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October 2018 Newsletter In The News
2016
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What are the Top 10 Gospel songs? Radio show counts them down (02/05/2016)
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2016 A.G. Gaston Conference to honor educators by AL.com (02/05/2016)
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Harnessing “Green Power” in the community by Marc Morial (02/10/2016)
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A.G. Gaston offered a template for success in black business by Mel Gravely (02/15/2016)
2015
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2015 A.G. Gaston Conference kicks off Tuesday, February 17 by Roy L. Williams (02/16/2015)
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Why your bank choice is critical to success by Andrea Walker (09/16/2015)
2014
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Conference on payday lending and unbanked in Bham set for June 5 by Antrenise Cole (05/29/2014)
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See who is performing at Dancing with the Silver Stars on Nov. 3 by Susan Strickland (10/30/2014)
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Why Birmingham banks are lending again by Antrenise Cole (11/21/2014)
2013
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Lending still low for minority owners by Antrenise Cole (01/25/2013)
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The Late Rev. Abraham Woods to be posthumously given Gaston Award by Stan Diel (02/14/2013)
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Regions’ $1B loan pool targets eco-devo projects by Antrenise Cole (02/15/2013)
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Fourth Avenue business district, booming under segregation, still works to rebound 50 years later by Stan Diel
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Longtime Birmingham business advocate selected to lead national organization (04/05/2013)
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50 years later: How far have we come? By Antrenise Cole (07/19/2013)
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Birmingham Business Alliance names small biz award winners by Brent Godwin (10/02/2013)
2012
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Magic City Black Expo begins weekend stay in Birmingham by Roy L. Williams (02/24/2012)
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Birmingham to hold Small Business Economic Development Summit by Martin Swant (03/23/2012)
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Business Connections Conference links minority, large firms by Roy L. Williams (08/16/2012)
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Alabama SBA lending falls 11% as uncertainty hits supply and demand by Antrenise Cole (11/02/2012)
2011
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Small Business Lending Forecast for 2011 by Dave Parks (01/03/2011)
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Memorandum: A.G. Gaston would be proud of the legacy he left in Birmingham (02/10/2011)
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Birmingham hosting annual economic development summit by Lauren B. Cooper (03/17/2011)
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Minority-owned businesses on rise in Birmingham, Alabama by Roy L. Williams (06/05/2011)
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Alabama tornadoes: Road to recovery bumpy for some by Roy L. Williams (07/02/2011)
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Economic uncertainty keeping small firms from hiring by Kent Hoover and Brent Godwin (07/15/2011)
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Reinventing our community: Can metro Birmingham move beyond race? (07/24/2011)
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Minority SBA loan amounts double in 2011 by Antrenise Cole (08/26/2011)
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Conference will focus on banks’ role in development by Antrenise Cole (09/09/2011)
2010
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Gaston Construction, Saber from ambitious alliance by Roy L. Williams (02/06/2010)
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Son re-opens Birmingham music store founded by his slain dad by Roy L. Williams (08/05/2010)
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Bunny Stokes Jr returns to lead Birmingham’s Citizen Trust Bank by Roy L. Williams (09/02/2010)
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Soft drink relics reveal a black and white business link by Roy L. Williams (11/24/2010)
2009
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Former CapitalPartners exec starts leasing firm by Crystal Jarvis (01/11/2009) West (01/16/2009)
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Obama: Hope for businesses? by Lauren B. Cooper (01/25/2009)
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A.G. Gaston Conference to celebrate entrepreneurship by Ty West (01/25/2009)
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Entrepreneurs can flourish during tough economic times by Greg Heyman (03/15/2009)
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Feds: Regions, other big banks must report business loan activity by Crystal Jarvis (03/22/2009)
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Alabama still waiting for federal stimulus windfall by Lauren B. Cooper (06/07/2009)
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Research: Minority small businesses more profitable by Haley Aaron (08/09/2009)
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SBA lending takes dive in Alabama by Crystal Jarvis (10/11/2009)
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Birmingham metro suffers five-year decline in jobs by Lauren B. Cooper (10/11/2009)
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Small business advocates: Tight bank lending is ‘dire’ by Crystal Jarvis (12/20/2009)