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      <title><![CDATA[ECSMG HOSTS 1st ANNUAL HIP HOP BUSINESS SUMMIT AT NJPAC IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ECSMG Consulting Hip Hop Business Summit -aka- Hood Economics will be held on Saturday, August 23, at NJPAC, Newark, NJ, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Summit will be held in conjunction with the Celebrity...]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0 45pt 0 0.5in;"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">ECSMG Consulting Hip Hop Business Summit -aka- “Hood Economics” </span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight:normal;font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">will be held on Saturday, August 23, at NJPAC, Newark, NJ, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. </span></strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">The Summit will be held in conjunction with the Celebrity Golf Classic Weekend.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0 45pt 0 0.5in;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">The Summit will focus on encouraging entrepreneurship by highlighting business opportunities that exist in the community, providing interactive discussions, sharing personal success stories, and key business tools and information.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0 45pt 0 0.5in;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">The panelists of entrepreneurs which include Industry executives, business leaders and celebrities will share their keys to success and offer advice on how to succeed, with the attendees. Business leaders will review business plans and music executives will give feedback on demos. Music demos will be reviewed for possible opportunities. Tickets to The Summit are $55.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0 45pt 0 0.5in;" align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">Summit</span></span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;"> Highlights Include</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">:</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:-0.25in;margin:0 45pt 0 1in;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7pt &quot;">         </span></span></span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">Welcome by Newark Councilman at-Large Donald Payne, Jr</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:-0.25in;margin:0 45pt 0 1in;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7pt &quot;">         </span></span></span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">Book-signing of “Let’s Talk About Pep” with Pepa from “Salt-N-Pepa”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:-0.25in;margin:0 45pt 0 1in;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7pt &quot;">         </span></span></span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">Celebrity &amp; Leading Business Panelists</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:-0.25in;margin:0 45pt 0 1in;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7pt &quot;">         </span></span></span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">Successful Teenage Business Story</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:-0.25in;margin:0 45pt 0 1in;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7pt &quot;">         </span></span></span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">Submission of Music CDs and Business Plans</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:-0.25in;margin:0 45pt 0 1in;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7pt &quot;">         </span></span></span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">Q&amp;A Session</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:-0.25in;margin:0 45pt 0 1in;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7pt &quot;">         </span></span></span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">Give-Aways </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0 45pt 0 0.5in;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">The weekend of events includes a Celebrity Golf Tournament at Weequahic Park on Fri., August 22<sup>nd</sup> and a VIP “White” Party on Sat, August 23<sup>rd</sup> at The Spot Lounge located at 45 Commerce St., with special celebrity guests, surprises and a musical performance by The Bradford Hayes Quartet at 8 p.m.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0 45pt 0 0.5in;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">Confirmed guests include: Greg Watkins, CEO &amp; Founder of AllHipHop.com, Navarrow Wright, CEO &amp; President of Global Grind.com, Lance Smith, Walter Briggs, from the NFL, Kurt Thomas, Eric Williams, Brevin Knight, Ira Bowman, Steffond Johnson and Randy Smith from the NBA, Actors Brian White (“Stomp The Yard”), Michael Kenneth Smith (“The Wire”), and Michael B. Jordan (All My Children), “Cookie” from Nickelodeon, Publisher Karen Hunter, Def Jam Comedienne Queen Aishah, Hip Hop Artists “Pepa” of Salt-N- Pepa, Loose Cannon and many more. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0 0 0 0.5in;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">Event media partners include: The Star Ledger Newspaper, Clear Channel Power 105.1 FM, AllHipHop.com, GlobalGrind.com and Game Sports Magazine. Urban Sports Talk &amp; Entertainment, TheIndustryCosign.com and BlackGivesBack.Blogspot.com are also supporters.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0 45pt 0 0.5in;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">ECSMG Consulting, LLC</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;"><span>                                                                                                                                              </span>The mission of ECSMG is to provide the highest quality of service to clients, by performing at a maximum level. The business strategy is to leverage expertise in providing business consulting services to professional athletes and entertainers, as well as managing and hosting celebrity golf tournaments globally. ECSMG is rapidly becoming the leading firm in the industry with a specially designed transition for athletes and entertainers. ECSMG also hosts charity events, which assists clients in improving global communities. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0 0.5in;"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial;">For celebrity confirmations &amp; event info contact Ernest Ruffin at 973.573.2505 or <a href="mailto:eruffin@ecsmg.com"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;">eruffin@ecsmg.com</span></a>. Media credentials and event itinerary contact Tafia L. A. Pringle @ 973.902.6749 or <a href="mailto:tafia@tlapr.com"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;">tafia@tlapr.com</span></a>. Purchase tickets at <a href="http://www.ecsmg.com/"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;">http://www.ecsmg.com</span></a>. </span></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:05:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ECSMG Consulting Hip Hop Business Summit -aka- Hood Economics will be held on Saturday, August 23, at NJPAC, Newark, NJ, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Summit will be held in conjunction with the Celebrity...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>ECSMG Consulting Hip Hop Business Summit -aka- “Hood Economics” will be held on Saturday, August 23, at NJPAC, Newark, NJ, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Summit will be held in conjunction with the Celebrity Golf Classic Weekend.</P>
<P>The Summit will focus on encouraging entrepreneurship by highlighting business opportunities that exist in the community, providing interactive discussions, sharing personal success stories, and key business tools and information.</P>
<P>The panelists of entrepreneurs which include Industry executives, business leaders and celebrities will share their keys to success and offer advice on how to succeed, with the attendees. Business leaders will review business plans and music executives will give feedback on demos. Music demos will be reviewed for possible opportunities. Tickets to The Summit are $55.</P>
<P>Summit Highlights Include:</P>
<P>&nbsp;<BR>•&nbsp;Welcome by Newark Councilman at-Large Donald Payne, Jr<BR>•&nbsp;Book-signing of “Let’s Talk About Pep” with Pepa from “Salt-N-Pepa”<BR>•&nbsp;Celebrity &amp; Leading Business Panelists<BR>•&nbsp;Successful Teenage Business Story<BR>•&nbsp;Submission of Music CDs and Business Plans<BR>•&nbsp;Q&amp;A Session<BR>•&nbsp;Give-Aways <BR>&nbsp;</P>
<P>The weekend of events includes a Celebrity Golf Tournament at Weequahic Park on Fri., August 22nd and a VIP “White” Party on Sat, August 23rd at The Spot Lounge located at 45 Commerce St., with special celebrity guests, surprises and a musical performance by The Bradford Hayes Quartet at 8 p.m.</P>
<P>Confirmed guests include: Greg Watkins, CEO &amp; Founder of AllHipHop.com, Navarrow Wright, CEO &amp; President of Global Grind.com, Lance Smith, Walter Briggs, from the NFL, Kurt Thomas, Eric Williams, Brevin Knight, Ira Bowman, Steffond Johnson and Randy Smith from the NBA, Actors Brian White (“Stomp The Yard”), Michael Kenneth Smith (“The Wire”), and Michael B. Jordan (All My Children), “Cookie” from Nickelodeon, Publisher Karen Hunter, Def Jam Comedienne Queen Aishah, Hip Hop Artists “Pepa” of Salt-N- Pepa, Loose Cannon and many more. </P>
<P>Event media partners include: The Star Ledger Newspaper, Clear Channel Power 105.1 FM, AllHipHop.com, GlobalGrind.com and Game Sports Magazine. Urban Sports Talk &amp; Entertainment, TheIndustryCosign.com and BlackGivesBack.Blogspot.com are also supporters.</P>
<P>ECSMG Consulting, LLC&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The mission of ECSMG is to provide the highest quality of service to clients, by performing at a maximum level. The business strategy is to leverage expertise in providing business consulting services to professional athletes and entertainers, as well as managing and hosting celebrity golf tournaments globally. ECSMG is rapidly becoming the leading firm in the industry with a specially designed transition for athletes and entertainers. ECSMG also hosts charity events, which assists clients in improving global communities. </P>
<P>For celebrity confirmations &amp; event info contact Ernest Ruffin at 973.573.2505 or <A href="mailto:eruffin@ecsmg.com">eruffin@ecsmg.com</A>. Media credentials and event itinerary contact Tafia L. A. Pringle @ 973.902.6749 or <A href="mailto:tafia@tlapr.com">tafia@tlapr.com</A>. Purchase tickets at <A href="http://www.ecsmg.com/">http://www.ecsmg.com</A>. <BR></P>]]></content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ECSMG Consulting, LLC Hip Hop Business Summit -aka- Hood Economics will be held on Saturday, August 23 at Symphony Hall, Newark, New Jersey, from 9am-2pm
The panelists of Industry Executives, Business...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><br /><p>ECSMG Consulting, LLC Hip Hop Business Summit -aka- “Hood Economics” will be held on Saturday, August 23 at Symphony Hall, Newark, New Jersey, from 9am-2pm.</p>
<p>The panelists of Industry Executives, Business Leaders and Celebrities will discuss diversification of business in urban culture through music, clothing, movies, gaming and communications, Newark’s re-development,  succeeding in entertainment, health, successful competition &amp; winning at an executive level, help in starting a business and facts of successful business ownership in today&#8217;s changing economy (i.e. barbershops, hair salons, carpentry,  electricians, restaurants, spas, clothing stores, and web based &amp; digital businesses). There will be a Q&amp;A session, along with a variety of give-aways. Hip Hop Business Summit Tickets are $55 pp.</p>
<p>The Summit will be held in conjunction with the Celebrity Golf Classic.  The weekend of events from August 21-23, includes an exclusive Welcome Reception for Celebrities, Sponsors and Invited Guests, a Welcome to Newark Dinner, Golf Classic Awards at Weequahic Parks Golf Club with remarks by Newark Mayor Cory Booker, and a Golf Classic VIP “White” Party at The Spot on Commerce St. Tickets needed for weekend events.</p>
<p>Confirmed guests include Ed Lover, Morning Radio Host at Clear Channel Power 105.1 FM, Grouchy Greg, Founder of AllHipHop.com, Navarrow Wright, CEO &amp; President of Global Grind,  Lance Smith, Walter Briggs, RW McQuarters, Dwight Hicks and Harry Carson from the NFL, Kurt Thomas, Eric Williams, Norm Nixon, Greg Anthony, Brevin Knight, Brandon Knight, Ira Bowman, Steffond Johnson and Randy Smith from the NBA, Actors Brian White (“Stomp The Yard”) and Michael Kenneth Smith (HBO’s Hit Show “The Wire”), Karen Hunter,  Publisher, Hip Hop Artists Bun B, “Pepa” of the legendary group Salt -n- Pepa and Loose Cannon, Def Jam Comedy Artist Queen Aishah, and many more. Golf Classic proceeds benefit Newark Youth Golf, Inc.</p>
<p>Media Partners include: The Star Ledger, Clear Channel Power 105.1 FM, AllHipHop.Com, Global Grind, Game Sports Magazine, with support from Urban Sports Talk &amp; Entertainment and BlackGivesBack.Blogspot.Com.</p>
<p>Facts about Newark Youth Golf, Inc<br />
Newark Youth Golf, Inc (NYG) is a 501(c) (3) charitable exempt organization, incorporated in 2001. As a community based organization, risk prevention program, the mission of NYG is to introduce the fundamentals of golf and its principals to the historically underprivileged and economically disadvantaged minority children in the greater Newark, NJ area. NYG uses golf to remove barriers that would otherwise prohibit children from participating in a sport that can bring a lifetime of joy and opportunity. NYG teaches how exposure to golf and its history provides individual skill growth, which builds self-esteem, etiquette, discipline, honor, integrity, and broader job opportunities. The training also consists of implementing life skill components.</p>
<p>Facts about ECSMG Consulting, LLC<br />
The mission of ECSMG is to provide the highest quality of service to clients, by performing at a maximum level. The business strategy is to continue leveraging expertise in providing business consulting services to professional athletes and entertainers, as well as managing and hosting celebrity golf tournaments globally. The growing interest of professional athletes and entertainers who ECSMG has successfully transitioned into the business industry and/or philanthropic areas has increased the company’s brand and awareness. ECSMG is rapidly becoming the leading firm in the industry with specially designed transition for athletes and entertainers. ECSMG also hosts charity events, which assists clients in improving global communities.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[ECSMG Consulting, LLC Hip Hop Business Summit -aka- Hood Economics will be held on Saturday, August 23 at Symphony Hall, Newark, New Jersey, from 9am-2pm
The panelists of Industry Executives, Business...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>ECSMG Consulting, LLC Hip Hop Business Summit -aka- “Hood Economics” will be held on Saturday, August 23 at Symphony Hall, Newark, New Jersey, from 9am-2pm. </P>
<P>The panelists of Industry Executives, Business Leaders and Celebrities will discuss diversification of business in urban culture through music, clothing, movies, gaming and communications, Newark’s re-development,&nbsp; succeeding in entertainment, health, successful competition &amp; winning at an executive level, help in starting a business and facts of successful business ownership in today's changing economy (i.e. barbershops, hair salons, carpentry,&nbsp; electricians, restaurants, spas, clothing stores, and web based &amp; digital businesses). There will be a Q&amp;A session, along with a variety of give-aways. Hip Hop Business Summit Tickets are $55 pp.</P>
<P>The Summit will be held in conjunction with the Celebrity Golf Classic.&nbsp; The weekend of events from August 21-23, includes an exclusive Welcome Reception for Celebrities, Sponsors and Invited Guests, a Welcome to Newark Dinner, Golf Classic Awards at Weequahic Parks Golf Club with remarks by Newark Mayor Cory Booker, and a Golf Classic VIP “White” Party at The Spot on Commerce St. Tickets needed for weekend events.</P>
<P>Confirmed guests include Ed Lover, Morning Radio Host at Clear Channel Power 105.1 FM, Grouchy Greg, Founder of AllHipHop.com, Navarrow Wright, CEO &amp; President of Global Grind,&nbsp; Lance Smith, Walter Briggs, RW McQuarters, Dwight Hicks and Harry Carson from the NFL, Kurt Thomas, Eric Williams, Norm Nixon, Greg Anthony, Brevin Knight, Brandon Knight, Ira Bowman, Steffond Johnson and Randy Smith from the NBA, Actors Brian White (“Stomp The Yard”) and Michael Kenneth Smith (HBO’s Hit Show “The Wire”), Karen Hunter,&nbsp; Publisher, Hip Hop Artists Bun B, “Pepa” of the legendary group Salt -n- Pepa and Loose Cannon, Def Jam Comedy Artist Queen Aishah, and many more. Golf Classic proceeds benefit Newark Youth Golf, Inc. </P>
<P>Media Partners include: The Star Ledger, Clear Channel Power 105.1 FM, AllHipHop.Com, Global Grind, Game Sports Magazine, with support from Urban Sports Talk &amp; Entertainment and BlackGivesBack.Blogspot.Com.</P>
<P>Facts about Newark Youth Golf, Inc <BR>Newark Youth Golf, Inc (NYG) is a 501(c) (3) charitable exempt organization, incorporated in 2001. As a community based organization, risk prevention program, the mission of NYG is to introduce the fundamentals of golf and its principals to the historically underprivileged and economically disadvantaged minority children in the greater Newark, NJ area. NYG uses golf to remove barriers that would otherwise prohibit children from participating in a sport that can bring a lifetime of joy and opportunity. NYG teaches how exposure to golf and its history provides individual skill growth, which builds self-esteem, etiquette, discipline, honor, integrity, and broader job opportunities. The training also consists of implementing life skill components.</P>
<P>Facts about ECSMG Consulting, LLC<BR>The mission of ECSMG is to provide the highest quality of service to clients, by performing at a maximum level. The business strategy is to continue leveraging expertise in providing business consulting services to professional athletes and entertainers, as well as managing and hosting celebrity golf tournaments globally. The growing interest of professional athletes and entertainers who ECSMG has successfully transitioned into the business industry and/or philanthropic areas has increased the company’s brand and awareness. ECSMG is rapidly becoming the leading firm in the industry with specially designed transition for athletes and entertainers. ECSMG also hosts charity events, which assists clients in improving global communities. </P>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><br /><p>ECSMG Consulting, LLC prepare for their First Annual Newark Celebrity Golf Classic and Hip Hop Business Summit being held in Newark, New Jersey. The Golf Classic will be held on August 22 at Weequahic Park and the Hip Hop Business Summit will be held on August 23 at Symphony Hall.</p>
<p>Along with the Celebrity Golf Classic and Hip Hop Business Summit, the line-up of events include an exclusive Welcome Reception at the Lounge at 1180 for Celebrities, Sponsors and Invited Guests, Welcome to Newark Dinner, Golf Classic Awards at Weequahic Parks Golf Club with remarks by Newark Mayor Cory Booker, and a Golf Classic VIP “White” Party at The Spot on Commerce Street.  Event passes will be needed to attend.</p>
<p>The Hip Hop Business Summit entitled “Hood Economics” will be held Saturday, August 23 at Symphony, from 9AM - 2PM. Industry Executives, Business Leaders and Celebrities will talk to youth about the importance of being raised in urban areas.  They will also discuss how today&#8217;s youth can own businesses such as barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, cleaners, coffee shops, spas, florists, landscaping, bakeries, and so on.</p>
<p>Summit topics will include: business ownership, ingredients to compete and win at an executive level, diversification of business in urban culture through music, clothing, movies, gaming and communications, Newark’s re-development and so on. Summit Tickets are $55 pp.</p>
<p>Confirmed guests include Lance Smith, Walter Briggs, RW McQuarters, Dwight Hicks, Harry Carson from the NFL, Kurt Thomas, Eric Williams, Norm Nixon, Greg Anthony, Brevin Knight, Brandon Knight, Ira Bowman, Steffond Johnson, Randy Smith from the NBA, Actors Brian White (“Stomp The Yard”) and Michael Kenneth Smith (HBO’s Hit Show “The Wire”), Power 105.1 FM Radio Personality Ed Lover, Publisher Karen Hunter, “Pepa” of the legendary group Salt -n- Pepa, Def Jam Comedy Artist Queen Aishah, Hip Hop Artists Bun B and Loose Cannon, Tammy Hammond, and many more. Golf Classic proceeds benefit Newark Youth Golf, Inc.</p>
<p>Media Sponsors include: The Star Ledger, New York Power 105.1 FM, Game Sports Magazine, Urban Sports Talk &amp; Entertainment with support from BlackGivesBack.Blogspot.Com.</p>
<p>Facts about Newark Youth Golf, Inc<br />
Newark Youth Golf, Inc (NYG) is a 501(c) (3) charitable exempt organization, incorporated in 2001. As a community based organization, risk prevention program, the mission of NYG is to introduce the fundamentals of golf and its principals to the historically underprivileged and economically disadvantaged minority children in the greater Newark, NJ area. NYG uses golf to remove barriers that would otherwise prohibit children from participating in a sport that can bring a lifetime of joy and opportunity. NYG teaches how exposure to golf and its history provides individual skill growth, which builds self-esteem, etiquette, discipline, honor, integrity, and broader job opportunities. The training also consists of implementing life skill components such as a mentoring program, computer literacy, problem resolution, peer mediation and business training.</p>
<p>Facts about ECSMG Consulting, LLC<br />
The mission of ECSMG is to provide the highest quality of service to clients, by performing at a maximum level. The business strategy is to continue leveraging expertise in providing business consulting services to professional athletes and entertainers, as well as managing and hosting celebrity golf tournaments globally. The growing interest of professional athletes and entertainers who ECSMG has successfully transitioned into the business industry and/or philanthropic areas has increased the company’s brand and awareness. ECSMG is rapidly becoming the leading firm in the industry with specially designed transition for athletes and entertainers. ECSMG also hosts charity events, which assists clients in improving global communities.</p>
<p>For celebrity confirmations and event info contact Ernest Ruffin at 973.573.2505 or <a href="mailto:eruffin@ecsmg.com">eruffin@ecsmg.com</a>. For media credentials, interviews and event itinerary contact Tafia L. Allah-Pringle at 202.575.7774 or <a href="mailto:tafia@tlapr.com">tafia@tlapr.com</a>.  To purchase tickets visit <a href="http://www.ecsmg.com">http://www.ecsmg.com</a>.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[ECSMG Consulting, LLC prepare for their First Annual Newark Celebrity Golf Classic and Hip Hop Business Summit being held in Newark, New Jersey. The Golf Classic will be held on August 22 at Weequahic...]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>ECSMG Consulting, LLC prepare for their First Annual Newark Celebrity Golf Classic and Hip Hop Business Summit being held in Newark, New Jersey. The Golf Classic will be held on August 22 at Weequahic Park and the Hip Hop Business Summit will be held on August 23 at Symphony Hall. </P>
<P>Along with the Celebrity Golf Classic and Hip Hop Business Summit, the line-up of events include an exclusive Welcome Reception at the Lounge at 1180 for Celebrities, Sponsors and Invited Guests, Welcome to Newark Dinner, Golf Classic Awards at Weequahic Parks Golf Club with remarks by Newark Mayor Cory Booker, and a Golf Classic VIP “White” Party at The Spot on Commerce Street.&nbsp; Event passes will be needed to attend.</P>
<P>The Hip Hop Business Summit entitled “Hood Economics” will be held Saturday, August 23 at Symphony, from 9AM - 2PM. Industry Executives, Business Leaders and Celebrities will talk to youth about the importance of being raised in urban areas.&nbsp; They will also discuss how today's youth can own businesses such as barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, cleaners, coffee shops, spas, florists, landscaping, bakeries, and so on. </P>
<P>Summit topics will include: business ownership, ingredients to compete and win at an executive level, diversification of business in urban culture through music, clothing, movies, gaming and communications, Newark’s re-development and so on. Summit Tickets are $55 pp.</P>
<P>Confirmed guests include Lance Smith, Walter Briggs, RW McQuarters, Dwight Hicks, Harry Carson from the NFL, Kurt Thomas, Eric Williams, Norm Nixon, Greg Anthony, Brevin Knight, Brandon Knight, Ira Bowman, Steffond Johnson, Randy Smith from the NBA, Actors Brian White (“Stomp The Yard”) and Michael Kenneth Smith (HBO’s Hit Show “The Wire”), Power 105.1 FM Radio Personality Ed Lover, Publisher Karen Hunter, “Pepa” of the legendary group Salt -n- Pepa, Def Jam Comedy Artist Queen Aishah, Hip Hop Artists Bun B and Loose Cannon, Tammy Hammond, and many more. Golf Classic proceeds benefit Newark Youth Golf, Inc. </P>
<P>Media Sponsors include: The Star Ledger, New York Power 105.1 FM, Game Sports Magazine, Urban Sports Talk &amp; Entertainment with support from BlackGivesBack.Blogspot.Com.</P>
<P>Facts about Newark Youth Golf, Inc <BR>Newark Youth Golf, Inc (NYG) is a 501(c) (3) charitable exempt organization, incorporated in 2001. As a community based organization, risk prevention program, the mission of NYG is to introduce the fundamentals of golf and its principals to the historically underprivileged and economically disadvantaged minority children in the greater Newark, NJ area. NYG uses golf to remove barriers that would otherwise prohibit children from participating in a sport that can bring a lifetime of joy and opportunity. NYG teaches how exposure to golf and its history provides individual skill growth, which builds self-esteem, etiquette, discipline, honor, integrity, and broader job opportunities. The training also consists of implementing life skill components such as a mentoring program, computer literacy, problem resolution, peer mediation and business training.</P>
<P>Facts about ECSMG Consulting, LLC<BR>The mission of ECSMG is to provide the highest quality of service to clients, by performing at a maximum level. The business strategy is to continue leveraging expertise in providing business consulting services to professional athletes and entertainers, as well as managing and hosting celebrity golf tournaments globally. The growing interest of professional athletes and entertainers who ECSMG has successfully transitioned into the business industry and/or philanthropic areas has increased the company’s brand and awareness. ECSMG is rapidly becoming the leading firm in the industry with specially designed transition for athletes and entertainers. ECSMG also hosts charity events, which assists clients in improving global communities. </P>
<P>For celebrity confirmations and event info contact Ernest Ruffin at 973.573.2505 or <A href="mailto:eruffin@ecsmg.com">eruffin@ecsmg.com</A>. For media credentials, interviews and event itinerary contact Tafia L. Allah-Pringle at 202.575.7774 or <A href="mailto:tafia@tlapr.com">tafia@tlapr.com</A>.&nbsp; To purchase tickets visit <A href="http://www.ecsmg.com/">http://www.ecsmg.com</A>. <BR></P>]]></content:encoded>
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