Slutty Vegan will hold a pop-up in Louisville at The Palm Room later today

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April 8, 2023

(Louisville, KY) Slutty Vegan, known as one of the top vegan restaurants in U.S. hits the road for a pop-up and Louisville is their next destination.

This Saturday, April 8th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of The Palm Room located at 1821 W. Jefferson Street in Louisville, KY you will see the Slutty Vegan Food Truck. If you follow them on social, you know that lines will form to savor the plant-based food alternatives especially their signature burgers that the Slutty Vegan team will put together right here in West Louisville.

The Palm Room owner Donnie Adkins says, “Louisville has been wanting this opportunity and I’m so proud that our team was able to get this scheduled.  Entrepreneurs helping one another is how we survive. Helping Black-owned businesses is vital for growth.  Everyone can’t travel to Atlanta, so we are bringing Atlanta to Louisville.  Every city they have travelled to has had people standing in long lines just to try the food.  We are going to make this an event, an experience. I hope you come out and support. We are planning events throughout the year so stay tuned.”

Along with the Slutty Vegan Food Truck, The Palm Room will provide music with a DJ, our guest Slutty Vegan will also sell merchandise and The Palm Room will be open for guests to purchase drinks and take a tour of the live music restaurant and bar.

Again, they are expecting a large turnout and we would love for you to cover our event. We are introducing the residents to healthy alternatives to things they eat every day.

To learn more about Joe’s Palm Room and Slutty Vegan we have attached their websites.  https://www.joespalmroomlounge.com & http://sluttyveganatl.com/

If you get calls that there’s a large crowd on Jefferson Street on Saturday. Follow the people heading to The Palm Room and look for the yellow food truck. 

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About Slutty Vegan:

Founded by CEO and visionary Pinky Cole, Slutty Vegan is an Atlanta-based, nationally acclaimed burger joint offering bangin’ 100% vegan comfort food. Slutty Vegan’s crave-worthy, indulgent menus and joyful customer interactions draw locals and visitors to eagerly wait in now-famous lines down the block for a vegan burger, with sluttified fans including celebrities like Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Taraji P. Henson, Tyler Perry, and Queen Latifah. Slutty Vegan has ten existing brick-and-mortar locations, including metro-Atlanta stores in the Edgewood, Jonesboro, Duluth and West View neighborhoods, on-campus at Georgia Tech, and inside Truist Park, plus outposts in Athens, Georgia, Birmingham, AL and Harlem and Brooklyn, New York. In addition, the brand’s “Big Ol’ Slut” food truck tours the country popping up in neighborhoods across the region.

VIPP Communications is a full-service public relation, event management and production firm headquartered in Louisville, KY with clients and/or projects all over the U.S. We can create, maintain and sustain your brand.  Our clientele ranges from small businesses, non-profits, corporate leaders, entertainment to current and retired professional athletes.  Contact one of our team members to see how we can assist you at info at vippcommunications dot com.  www.vippcommunications.com

Black Professionals Mixer-Louisville announces 2023 events

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Nikki Lanier, CEO of Harper Slade and Nikkilanier.com announces her 2023 dates and venue for Black Professionals Mixer-Louisville. Professionals will have three opportunities to network and socialize amongst business peers. 

Save the following dates: 

• March 14, 2023, 

• July 11, 2023, and 

• December 12, 2023.  

The mixer will take place at Joe’s Palm Room located at 1821 W. Jefferson Street.  

Nikki R. Lanier says “I’m excited to announce our new partner, Joe’s Palm Room and our three scheduled mixers.  I wanted to give professionals in this region a place where Black business and community leaders have a chance to collaborate and meet other professionals. This is going to be a great year for us, and we continue to build relationships and help Black professionals, especially those new to Louisville, to feel welcomed and endeared by our city.”

Donnie Adkins with Joe’s Palm Room expresses his support for BPM.  He says, “We are extremely excited that Joe’s Palm Room was chosen as the site for the 2023 Black Professional Mixer series. Over the last year, the Joe’s team has helped revitalize the image of the Russell neighborhood by hosting successful events like the Rotary Club’s lunch series, the West Louisville farmers market, and the Wekeza West real estate investment series. We look forward to showing off our upgraded event space and new menu. You are guaranteed a great time at Joe’s Palm Room!”

Since its inception in 2018, the Black Professionals Mixer has hosted over 600 professionals from business executives, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, philanthropists to leaders in sports and entertainment.  

“The sponsors for the Black Professionals Mixer have enjoyed the access to the region’s Black professionals says Lanier.”

We would like to thank our following sponsors for their continued support: LG&E, Norton Healthcare, Yum! Brands, Brown-Forman, Kentucky Derby Festival. Today’s Woman, Royal Jewelers, MCM CPAs and Advisors, and Obi Law Group.  A special thank you to Black Jockey’s Lounge for supporting our vision by hosting 2022 mixers.  

The Black Professionals Mixer is a means to provide Louisville’s Black Professionals Mixer will align with NikkiLanier.com as it transitions to for more opportunities in 2023.  We will continue to showcase the region’s top Black professionals while further anchoring a visible commitment to racial equality and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (DEI).

2023 Sponsorship opportunities are available. You can reach us at admin@nikkilanier.com. 

If you would like to setup an interview and/or be a sponsor, please contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com.  

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Black Professional Mixer Stirring Up Business in Louisville

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(Louisville, KY) As we come to the close of 2022, Harper Slade invites you to their final Black Professionals Mixer, (BPM) of the year hosted by Nikki R. Lanier.  On Tuesday, December 6th at Black Jockey’s Lounge, 630 South Fourth Street at 5:30 p.m. professionals have an opportunity to network as you garner alliances to create business for 2023.  This is the third mixer of the series.

In the coming year, we are excited to announce more mixers and a new partnership.  The announcement will be made on December 6th.

The evening is a unique opportunity for establish a strong sense of community among Louisville’s black professional community.  There will be entertainment and giveaways throughout the evening and food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening.  Lanier says, “This has been an incredible year for the Black Professionals Mixer. We continue to attract our region’s top professionals, business executives, entrepreneurs, non-profit and philanthropic as well as professionals in sports and entertainment industries. Sponsors like Norton Healthcare, Yum Brands, Brown-Forman, Today’s Woman and others have enjoyed access to this incredible population of black talent and consumers.  I’m excited about the future of these events as we continue to build together in Louisville, and I invite you to be a part of it.”

To be included in this Invitation Only event, email admin@harperslade.com.

Lanier designed this event as a way for Black professionals to network, build community and welcome relocating professionals to the city.  BPM currently operates under Harper Slade Racial Equity Advisory.

Please post on your community calendars and if you would like to speak to Lanier about her final Black Professionals Mixer of the year, please contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com or by calling 502-341-7306. 

WHO:                Harper Slade hosted by Nikki R. Lanier

WHAT:               Black Professional Mixer, (BPM)

WHEN:              Tuesday, December 6th @ 5:30 p.m.

WHERE:            Black Jockey’s Lounge, 630 S. 4th Street, Louisville

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VIPP Communications is a full-service public relation, event management and production firm headquartered in Louisville, KY with clients and/or projects all over the U.S. We can create, maintain and sustain your brand.  Our clientele ranges from small businesses, non-profits, corporate leaders, entertainment to current and retired professional athletes.  Contact one of our team members to see how we can assist you at info at vippcommunications dot com.  www.vippcommunications.com

The VIPP Report: Helping businesses obtain construction opportunities the right way with Vincel Anthony and the 7PM Group

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By Sherlene Shanklin

Love for community and wanting to see others reach their ultimate potential as an entrepreneur is the goal for Vincel Anthony and the 7PM Group.  In today’s Your Story, I spoke to Anthony about holding businesses accountable when it comes to minority construction opportunities. 

Vincel Anthony and his mentor Carl Brazley started the 7 PM Group symbolizing the number for perfection in biblical terms and P-M stands for project management. 

Anthony says “We’re the glue, the liaison between the owner of the big project and the general contractor who in many cases has been challenged with executing whatever the owner wants to have done.”

He attended Male High School and Western KY University as a student-athlete playing football for the Hilltoppers. Graduating with a Bachelors in Business Administration later receiving his Master’s Degree in information technology, (I-T).  He talks about where his focus currently is when it comes to projects. “We wanted to work specifically in our community”.
 
Many contracts allot a percentage for minority businesses. In construction its 15%. Anthony breaks it down so we can understand how its determined.  “Well, Its off of every dollar, 15 cents needs to ideally be spent with a minority business owner.  10 cents of that dollar needs to be spent with a woman owned business owner and that’s is the goal.”


He also adds, “All of this construction you see going on over this community like a lot of urban communities -decent sized cities…Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Nashville there’s cranes everywhere and the challenge is, are minority businesses actually participating.” 
 
Anthony says the community needs to lift as they climb. As you succeed, reach back down and pull someone else up. 
“To be intentional when it comes to caring about other people and to really feel in your heart that its really possible for us all to win.”

Contact Sherlene Shanklin at sherlene@sherleneshanklin.comor follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

To see the story, click the link below.

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/louisville-vincel-anthony-7pm-diversify-construction-projects-bible-perfection/417-ed7dcee1-399e-4cc9-be32-97d84e1f2b2e

The VIPP Report: Kentucky woman heads to the White House to be honored for entrepreneurship during Black History Month

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KENTUCKY NATIVE AND CEO OF DB BOURBON INVITED TO WHITE HOUSE TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A GAMECHANGER IN BUSINESS

(FRANKFORT, KY) In honor of Black History Month, DB Bourbon Candy’s CEO Robyn Stuart is invited to the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, February 21st to celebrate black entrepreneurship.

There will be a summit where Stuart and other business owners from all over the U.S. Resized_20180321_204200will get the opportunity to meet high ranking federal agency representatives and discuss the expansion of contracting opportunities for minority-owned businesses and the creation of more mentorship programs for minority entrepreneurs to collaborate with the private sector.

Stuart, a native of Lexington, KY will participate in a summit that begins at 7:30am.  Later in the date, at 5:00pm there will be a reception.  She says “The doors of opportunity just keep opening for me and my business.  I’m excited to represent the Commonwealth of Kentucky at the White House for this once in a life chance during Black History Month.  I plan to learn common practices of other successful businesses, then come home, implement and help others who are wanting a chance to grow their business.”

635907542947281631-DB-4DB Bourbon Candy, LLC can be found in various locations throughout Kentucky from the Kroger Company to the Muhammad Ali International Airport.  To learn more about Robyn Stuart and DB Bourbon Candy and how to place your customized order visit http://www.dbbourboncandy.com.

If you would like to setup an interview and/or invite DB Bourbon to your next event, please contact Sherlene Shanklin at sshanklin at vippcommunications dot com.

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History

In 2002, Stuart started her business after the passing of her mother Johnnye S. Cunningham   During the holidays, her mother would create the delicious treat as a family tradition. Robyn wanted to honor her mother, so she decided to start the business and make the original candy recipe apart of her business. With the support of Four Roses Distillery, Louisville Convention Center and Bourbon Country as well as the many events and activities she participates in everyone loves to see the wonderful creation that she produces.  From initially starting with candy the business has grown into developing other products such as chocolate covered fruit, bourbon cheesecakes to chocolate covered popcorn.

!cid_A431B594D7B4419F8E91FA0D5F1A9765@SherlenePCVIPP Communications is a full service public relations, event management and production firm headquartered in Louisville, KY with clients and/or projects all over the U.S. We can create, maintain and sustain your brand.  Our clientele range from small businesses, non-profits, corporate leaders, entertainment to current and retired professional athletes.  Contact one of our team members to see if we can assist you at info at vippcommunications dot com.  http://vippcommunications.com

The VIPP Report: Being nominated for Most Admired Woman by Today’s Woman Magazine

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By Sherlene M. Shanklin

When I was contacted by Today’s Woman Magazine I had mixed emotions. – shocked to even be nominated even though no one knows anything about me.

People have no idea that I’ve worked in the media for almost 27 years.

When teachers told my graduating class that we would likely have to start at a smaller market to get your experience and then work your way back to your hometown.  I beat those odds and jumped straight to my hometown of Louisville.  I was hired part-time as an associate director. Working crazy hours, weekends and holidays.  All while I worked in a new healthcare division full time and attending graduate school obtaining two master’s degrees.

I’ve worked in just about every position behind the scenes.  Receiving several award nominations for floor directing and my camera work for some of the biggest news events in Louisville.  I had the opportunity to first produce/coordinate the very first forum where community leaders said some 20 years ago that Louisville was ready for a professional team.  Many of the same believers in that idea are still believing in the vision today and its moving in the right direction.  I believe there will be a farm team that’s affiliated with an NBA team who will make Louisville their home first. Those players, when developed, will be called up to team.

After proving I could produce I went from production to the newsroom where I had the opportunity to write and produce some of the biggest stories of our lifetime like 9-11. Then I was recruited away in 2003 to WHAS11.  I started off as a producer but later moved to the assignment desk.

I had an opportunity to start one of the first webcasts in the area about entertainment and community news that you did not see on the air.  I took the challenge upon myself to help promote people and events.  My original concept was to find national figures throughout the world that had Kentucky ties.  That helped me create that niche in the market and The411 with Sherlene Shanklin was born.

In 2018, the Society of Professional Journalists announced my story about the NBA as their Best Sports Writing piece of the Year.  I also won Best Use of Social Media for Louisville’s own Bryson Tiller announcing his national tour and pop-up concert series.  In 2017, I was nominated for an Emmy Award for the coverage of Muhammad Ali’s memorial coverage.

411After, first using web-based and social media platforms to promote my stories. I had the opportunity to go on air.  There was only a few stories out there at the time but now the table has turned and dozens of stories are developed with the emphasis on “did you know that person is from Kentucky?”

Now, you can watch The411 on Thursdays at 12:50 p.m., Fridays at 4:20 p.m. and Saturday mornings during Good Morning Kentuckiana Weekend.

You can hear me on 104.7/WLOU on Miss Krystal Goodner’s show on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. and of course you can read my stories on www.whas11.com and www.thevippreport.com.

Can you believe it all started from an idea and now it has flourished into its own standalone brand.  My primary job at WHAS11, an ABC Affiliate is the assignment desk.  In a nutshell I’m reading and/or listening to all of the story ideas, news tips and helping develop the story.

Even if the story doesn’t make air I still try and assist as many people as I can with their problems.

So, no I’m not new to the area.  Some people consider me as the go-to in the community when they need assistance.  Even if I can’t assist, I try to lead then in the right direction to get assistance.  Once I think we can do the story.  I consult with the reporter I believe has the sources and passion to get the story done.

vippnewlogoWhile working around the clock in the media.  It gave me other opportunities to help people.  Once the demand was so real I started VIPP Communications.  It’s a one-stop public relations, branding, marketing, special events and video production firm.

Then The VIPP Report was created so I could have a platform to talk about clients.  Then through supply and demand everyone wanted to know where I vippstylemakeastatementpurchased my jewelry, so I created VIPP Style an online accessory store.

So, to be nominated as “Most Admired” by the magazine is simply humbling.  I’ve worked so hard for so long that I didn’t think anyone was noticing.  I’ve chosen not one but multiple fields that are highly competitive.  When no one wanted to help me, I created and developed what others would not give me a chance to do.  To now receiving calls for assistance simply brings me to tears.  This was not an overnight, an instant potato career. I’ve been moving mountains my entire adulthood and making ways out of no way.

I still have a lot more to accomplish because I’m never satisfied but to know others are watching and acknowledging that I’m on their radar lets me know that a real breakthrough is just around the corner.  This is a little bit about me and what I do.  I will be sharing more in the future about my journey, who I work with and why I refuse to lose.

If you have time between now and March 22nd at noon, please vote for me in the #media category for Today’s Woman Most Admired for WHAS11 Television.

www.todayswomannow.com/maw

 

 

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The VIPP Report: Chef Darnell Ferguson Wins the Food Network’s Thanksgiving Challenge

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LOUISVILLE ENTREPRENEUR USES HIS “SUPER” POWERS TO HELP WHIP UP SOME MAGIC IN THE KITCHEN

(Louisville, KY) Then there was ONE left standing! Chef Darnell “Superchef” Ferguson “carves” his name in the Food Network’s Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge by winning Sunday’s finale hosted by Chef Giada De Laurentiis and judged by celebrity chefs Alex Guarnaschelli, Christian Petroni and Carla Hall.

The competition started with five chefs from all over the U.S. The final challenge was a battle between Darnell and Deborah with “Superchef”.  The theme was “A Feast to Remember”.  Darnell had three hours to make a full Thanksgiving feast.  Halfway through the challenge De Laurentiis added a sweet dish to contest “Superchef” created a banana pudding ice cake which sealed the deal on the win and he walked away with a cool $25,000 cash prize and the bragging rights for a year.

To setup an interview, appearances, speaking engagements and/or show opportunities with Darnell “Super Chef” Ferguson, please direct all inquiries to Sherlene Shanklin with VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com.

Follow “Superchef” on his social platforms– IG: @superchef_23; Twitter @superchef_23 & FB: @darnell superchef ferguson

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Super Chefs located at 1702 Bardstown Road in Louisville, KY.  For additional information about Darnell “Superchef” Ferguson visit:  www.eatsuperchefs.com/.

Food Network link to the Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/ultimate-thanksgiving-challenge.

VIPP Communications is a full service public relations, event management and production firm headquartered in Louisville, KY with clients and/or projects all over the U.S. We can create, maintain and sustain your brand.  Our clientele range from small businesses, non-profits, corporate leaders, entertainment to current and retired professional athletes.  Contact one of our team members to see if we can assist you at info at vippcommunications dot com. 

 

 

The VIPP Report: Chef Darnell “Superchef”Ferguson is in the finale of the Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge

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WE ARE JUST DAYS AWAY FROM THANKSGIVING AND THE FOOD NETWORK CHALLENGES FIVE NOTABLE CHEFS TO USE HOLIDAY DISHES WITH THEIR OWN UNIQUE FLAIR

BRAGGING RIGHTS ON THE LINE AND FERGUSON HAS USE HIS “SUPER” POWERS IF HE HOPES TO WIN

(Louisville, KY) Chef Darnell “Superchef” Ferguson advances to the third and final round of the Food Network’s Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge.  There were five and now it’s been narrowed down to three top chefs from all over the U.S. hosted by Chef Giada De Laurentiis.

UTC_ShowchipThis week’s final challenge, (Episode 3) it’s “A Feast to Remember”.   The remaining three chefs are pushed to the limits of their creativity. In the first round, one chef will be eliminated as the competitors are faced with crucial kitchen equipment being off-limits. Then, in the final head-to-head round, the last two chefs must make a full Thanksgiving meal in just three hours. Only one chef will walk away with the $25,000 prize. Will Darnell “carve” his way to the top?

The show started with five top chefs facing off to create ultimate Thanksgiving dishes challenging them to think out of the box to create delicious dishes and desserts that the whole family can enjoy.  The winner of the Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge carves their name in the turkey day history books, bragging rights for a year and $25,000.  The chefs will need more than a wishbone to advance.  They must impress renowned celebrity chefs; Alex Guarnaschelli, Christian Petroni and Carla Hall if they want to win.

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge finale airs this Sunday, November 18th at 9:00 pm (EST) and 8:00 pm (C). So, tune in to see if Louisville chef Darnell “Superchef” Ferguson makes it to and potentially win the final head-to-head round?

For additional information and/or to setup an interview with Darnell “Super Chef”20181104_210137Ferguson, please direct all inquiries to Sherlene Shanklin with VIPP Communications at 502-295-0435 or by email at info@vippcommunications.com.  Follow “Superchef” on his social platforms– IG: @superchef_23; Twitter @superchef_23 & FB: @darnell superchef ferguson

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Super Chefs located at 1702 Bardstown Road in Louisville, KY.  For additional information about Darnell “Superchef” Ferguson visit:  www.eatsuperchefs.com/.

Food Network link to the Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/ultimate-thanksgiving-challenge.

 

 

 

The VIPP Report: Academy Award Winning Actress, Viola Davis and Entrepreneur of the Year, Phyllis Newhouse Launch ShoulderUp: A Women’s Movement

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ATLANTA, GA AUGUST 2018 – Phyllis Newhouse and Viola Davis have come together as Co-Founders of a new global women’s movement called ShoulderUp.

Around the world, women who represent economic power and voices of influence, have come together to launch what many believe to be the most impactful and important movement of our time. These are women dedicated to connecting and supporting other women on their journey, in an effort to bring about change where and when it is needed the most.

Phyllis and Viola will launch the ShoulderUP Movement during a 2 hour simulcast, called Journey to Legacy. The simulcast on Sunday, August 26, 2018 will offer candid conversation, laughter, lessons, and inspiration, as they teach us that connection begins with understanding the power of your own story. They will share how they each used their pasts to create a new story for themselves, how you can do the same and -in turn- use this as your foundation for building significance and legacy. By tuning in, you will learn the true purpose of the movement, and see how connecting with these women can help you on your individual journey to legacy.

To experience the ShoulderUp launch and learn from these two incredible women, individual and group Simulcast Passes can be purchased at legendsandleaders.com.

Women of all backgrounds and from around the world are being invited to experience Journey to Legacy and the debut of the ShoulderUP movement.

Phyllis Newhouse  After spending 22 years in the Army developing computer technologies for homeland security, Phyllis started her own business from scratch, as a mother who is single. 16 years later, she won the 2017 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, for Technology, and her company, Xtreme Solutions, Inc., has been recognized as being one of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned Companies in the U.S. consecutively for the past six years. She is also member of the Women Presidents Organization, the Belizean Grove, and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), as well as a Partner in the Legend52 Fund.

Viola Davis  Named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012 and 2017, Viola is a critically revered actress of film, television, and theater. She was Oscar nominated for her performance in The Help, won an Academy Award for Fences, and received a Prime Time Emmy Award for her work in ABC’s How To Get Away With Murder. Viola is the only black person to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting (an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony). She and her husband, Julius Tennon, are the founders of the production company JuVee Productions.

For additional information on the Journey to Legacy simulcast and the ShoulderUp movement, please call: Emma Pitts emma@PullSpark.com Cell: 404-432-6014.

For media inquiries and to obtain media credentials for the white carpet, contact Sherlene Shanklin at sshanklin@vippcommunications.com.

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The VIPP Report: Louisville native Alan “AP” Powell returns to his hometown and uses the city as a model for one of the most talked about forums in the U.S.

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RENOWNED STRATEGIC CONSULTANT AND ENTREPRENEUR RETURNS TO HIS HOMETOWN OF LOUISVILLE, KY TO BRING ONE OF THE MOST TALKED ABOUT FORUMS IN THE U.S. THAT BRIDGES COMMUNITIES 

(Louisville, KY) Kentucky native Alan “AP” Powell defied all of the odds and become an executive in the realm of sports and entertainment. Powell grew up in West Louisville and attended Butler High School.   After graduating he attended College of Coastal Georgia for Physical Education where he played basketball.   Alan was recently honored by becoming an Ambassador of for his alma mater, College of Coastal Georgia. AP went on to pursue his bachelor’s degree and basketball scholarship from Missouri Valley College. After college, AP enlisted in the United States Army where he served for 3 years and was honored by playing on the All-Army Basketball Team.   Since leaving college and the Army, AP has become one of the nation’s foremost authorities on multicultural content and leveraging brand connections with multicultural audiences. AP started his career in the independent film and music business. Later, AP became Vice President at The Firm – a premiere entertainment management company in Beverly Hills. AP is currently Chairman and CEO of AP & Associates, LLC, which he found in 2004 to find a diverse approach between entertainment and corporate America.

The firm works with NASCAR, Diageo, Harley-Davidson, Coca-Cola, University of Phoenix, Telemundo, Comedy Central and Miller-Coors. Alan and his company have become one of the nation’s foremost authorities on multicultural content and leveraging brand connections with multicultural audiences.

AP also found the Checkered Flag Run Foundation in 2011, who’s mission is “investing in education to ensure every student & veteran gets to cross the finish line.” AP also currently serves as an advisory board member for the City of Phoenix Aviation Board, 8th District African-American Advisory Council, 7th Congressional District Congressman, Ruben Gallego’s Veterans Advisory Council and the Phoenix Military Veterans Commission.

Alan “AP” Powell says “Business is important to me but giving back to the community is my passion. My goal is to make an impact on giving more kids access to quality education and on helping Veterans be successful after their service to our country. I grew up in West Louisville and I worked hard to fulfill my dreams and now I feel It’s vital for me to make opportunities for others so they can achieve. I have a philosophy that I live by and that’s “turning contacts into contracts.   I’m trying to show others how to use the resources they have before them.”

Powell will be in Louisville on October 28th at the Hyatt Regency for The Bridge Forum in Louisville (http://www.thebridgeforum.com) for an exclusive panel of Police Chiefs participating in a forum “Connecting Community Engagement with Police Professionalism.” This invitation-only forum seeks solutions and best practices from our nation’s top law enforcement professionals. Across the nation, we have seen the outcomes of officer – involved shootings and subsequently community protest. These incidents have sparked a national debate about the state of police relations.

The forum, founded by Powell will discuss best practices in community engagement that may be used as a new foundation for increased understanding and improved relations. We will explore conscious and unconscious biases that contribute to the dynamics of community engagement and perceptions and behavioral shifts in the community.

Powell says “With the recent violence and tense relationship between law enforcement and the community I decided to implement this forum to do more than discuss the problem but create solutions. I decided to take a proactive approach on this issue like I have in business career.     My goals is to get the right people in the room that can create change.  Louisville will be one of the models for this program that Nielsen and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund support. This will be one of many events and/or programs we hope to bring to my hometown in the next year.”

If you would like to setup an interview with Alan “AP” Powell please contact Sherlene Shanklin, VIPP Communications at sshanklin@vippcommunications.com.

To learn more about Alan “AP” Powell & AP & Associates go to http://www.apandassociates.com.

 

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