The Economy

Hello Ladies,

For those of us who enjoyed the wonderful inauguration of our nations 1st African American President, how did it make you feel. I know it made me feel proud to be living during a time when something like this possible. It has never felt so good to know that we too, can run thiscountry. Barack is the change that American needed. He represents all people, everyone, all nationalities. My family participated in this great historical event by attending the Inauguration in Washington, DC on January 20, 2009. My children were so excited although it was so cold out, that didn't even matter at the time. The looks on the faces in the crowd was enough to make you shout for joy. It was a mixture of all people, young and old. It was an event to attend. Everyone came together as one, race and color didnt' matter.

We have a lot of things to work on this year. As you all know, there has been a major change in our economy these past few years. People who once had it together are finding themselves in a horrible downturn. Families are losing their homes and jobs at alarming rates, small and large businesses are closing their doors. Families are loosing their life savings, and pensions. Its a very hard time in America right now, but we have faith that all is well.

My duty as a small minority business owner is to empower other business owners like me. I make it my business to refer others to businesses that I may or may not be associated with. I enjoy helping others find the products and services they needs, especially within our own community. I would like to see more support from our communities to help keep our businesses open. We as a people are so quick to judge our own instead of trying to work with one another to make things better for everyone. We as a people have to get better with this and regardless if you are a business owner or not, that we make it our business to reinvest in someone who looks like you. All other cultures and races have this down to a science. Its just something we need to work on and master. If we support one another there is nothing we can't do. No need for jealously or hatred towards one another, lets help each other grow. When you plant seeds, you will be rewarded. Its proven, and its being done. Because I am a Business owner and I know the importance of supporting other businesses like mine, I feel very strongly about this. We need to learn that if we see room for improvement within a business, make a suggestion, instead of just speaking negatively about one of your own. You will not see any other race talk about their own kind, even if its something they are not happy with. They just won't do it. They have respect for one another. Until we gain that kind of respect for one another, its always going to be a struggle. I can go on and on, but until next time, make it your business to support another business in your community. Support someone who look just like YOU!!

GET BODY!!!