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Volume 17/March 2006 "Your success is our business… one entrepreneur at a time." Urban League of Greater Cleveland and COSE are teaming up for a comprehensive business training program, NxLevel™.   The NxLevel™ for Entrepreneurs course is a 12-week session of intensive business training.  It focuses on teaching the art of better business practices while producing a comprehensive business plan.  For more information, please click HERE.  Seating is limited! Cleveland Matchmaker 2006 Luncheon The attendees of the event are enjoying their lunch in the Terrace Club and networking and chatting with their new business acquaintes.   Each year the Urban League of Greater Cleveland and U.S. Small Business Administration act as business matchmakers, matching local sellers and buyers, including contractors and federal/state governments. This year, and for the second time, the sold out event was held at the beautiful Jacobs Field - the home of the Cleveland Indians.  For more information and how to attend the next years Cleveland Matchmaker 2007, please call 216.622.0999 or send an email to: bhall@ulcleveland.org MBDC/SBDC Welcome its new staff Deborah Meager has joined the Urban League of Greater Cleveland's Multicultural Business Development Center (MSDC), the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as a Business Advisor Mrs. Meager can be contacted at: dmeager@ulcleveland.org Urban League of Greater Cleveland Young Professionals - ULGCYP The Urban League of Greater Cleveland Young Professionals (ULGCYP), an auxiliary of the Urban League of Greater Cleveland (ULGC) was designed to provide young professionals in the Greater Cleveland area, with a forum that fosters professional development, community service, social awareness, and political involvement. This new developing force is composed of key local talent and young professionals committed to supporting and promoting the mission of the Urban League of Greater Cleveland through social and civic engagements.  For more information and how to join ULGCYP, please click HERE. All Black Colleges (ABC) Tours Senior high school students can tour various colleges/universities. This year's tours consist of Hampton University High School Day and an Alabama-Atlanta Tour. For information, click HERE or call 216.622.0999. Smart Start If you are thinking of starting a business, or you are a new business owner or an existing business owner and need assistance, please contact Stacey Banks-Houston, Director MBDC at 216.622.0999 or send an e-mail to: staceybh@ulcleveland.org Computer Training Program This comprehensive preparation for entry-level positions and business administration includes reinforcement of literacy skills, business English and Mathematics.   Contact Letitia Leslie, lleslie@ulcleveland.org, or call 216.622.0999 ext. 206. Job Training and Job Placement Programs The Urban League of Greater Cleveland provides job training and job placement programs, for information, please click HERE or call 216.622.0999. Next ULGC Events: For information, please contact (216) 622-0999 ex 221 or email: apannell@ulcleveland.org You are invited to become a part of the continued success of the Urban League of Greater Cleveland and join us in empowering communities and changing lives. To join please click HERE. Yes, I'd like to receive the future Urban League's news & events. The Urban League of Greater Cleveland 2930 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 e-mail: info@ulcleveland.org Phone: 216.622.0999 Fax: 216.622.0997