NASHVILLE’S BLACK BUSINESS EXPO NAMES YOUNGEST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Released on = August 12, 2005, 9:09 am

Press Release Author = Nashville Black Business Expo

Industry = Management

Press Release Summary = Nashville’s Largest Urban Tradeshow names their youngest Executive Director in its history. Shawntaz Crawford, 24, a graduate of Tennessee State University (TSU) has been appointed by Nashville Black Business Expo (NBBE) to become its new executive director.

Press Release Body = Nashville, TN- Nashville’s Largest Urban Tradeshow names their youngest Executive Director in its history. Shawntaz Crawford, 24, a graduate of Tennessee State University (TSU) has been appointed by Nashville Black Business Expo
(NBBE) to become its new executive director.
Crawford is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Art with a minor in English from TSU. While at TSU he was the President
of several organizations including Student Government Association, College Democrats and the Collegiate 100 Black Men. Dr. James Hefner, past president of TSU, selected Crawford to be considered for “Who’s Who Among College Students”. He has also studied and taught graphic design, digital media and marketing at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. In addition to his
academic success, Mr. Crawford has developed many successful marketing campaigns and promotional strategies for various clients in the surrounding Nashville area. The NBBE theme this year is “Get Exposed,” which clearly reflects the intent of
the organization. This Expo will strengthen more viable partnerships between majority and minority-owned businesses, provide an atmosphere for businesses to fortify their client base and reach new ones and reconnect African-American businesses with the Nashville Community. The Nashville Black Business Expo will be the premiere activity in the Nashville area offering companies an opportunity
to be exposed to this very lucrative market.
The NBBE Inc. is an organization founded to serve as a support network in promoting African American-owned businesses in the Nashville community. Through their events, promotions, projects and products it is their goal to assist in creating economic wealth in the African-American community.
For more information about the Nashville Black Business Expo, purchasing an Exhibitor booth or becoming a Corporate Sponsor, visit www.nbbe.net or contact Nubian Simmons, Sponsor & Exhibitor Account Manager at 1-800-930-8867 ext. 701.
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Contact Details = Sharica Smallwood
Manager of Public Relations
pr@nbbe.net