Hempstead, New York - Networking In the Hub July 24, 2012 African American Museum

Hempstead, NY (PAPR) - Hempstead, Long Island has been long considered the Hub or epicenter of business. Recognizing this fact, small business owners around the region will converge on Hempstead on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 in an effort to network and to develop strategies that would help them stimulate their own personal economic success. The event will be held at the African American Museum 110 North Franklin Street in Hempstead from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Dubbed "Networking Tuesdays in the HUB," the event is intended to bring the small business owners, community and civic leaders together to share information and support each other in these tough economic times, giving these professionals the opportunity to meet and talk with others in business and get results for what they want to do. Each participant will also get a chance to introduce and/or promote his or her business. The special guest speakers for the event are Phil Andrews, CEO PA Public Relations Company/President 100 Black men of Long Island, Inc. Topic: How to Master the art of Networking to Increase Your Bottom Line Gail Lewis, Toastmaster – Mastering the art of a Great Elevator Speech. "Community development is an important idea, and it is central to returning the Village of Hempstead to its glorious past and rightful title as the Hub of Nassau County," said Claude Gooding, Commissioner of Community Development Agency for the Village of Hempstead. Networking Tuesdays in the HUB, a Business-2-Business event is presented by Hempstead community-based newspaper, The Hempstead/Uniondale Times, along with Power Networking Business Seminar Series. The event will be covered by the local press TV and newspaper. The cover charge is $20, payable via Eventbrite @ www.networkinginthehub.eventbrite.com , credit card or check/money order. Reservation and payment required. For further information, registration, sponsorship and benefits, call (516) 292-1263 or (347) 475.7158. For more information via email contact us at hutimes@aol.com or phillandrews2001@gmail.com