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StaffThe Ebony Cactusmagazine is published byEbony Cactus magazine Inc.,Angela BrooksCEO and PublisherGeorge B. Brooks, Jr. , Ph.DCOO and EditorMarketingLife Strategies ConsultingSales ConsultantSusan MorrisGraphics/ ArtMagazine:Dr. George Brooks Jr.WEBKarl RothweilerWeb PageKarl RothweilerProofingSusan MorrisPhotographyAngela BrooksGeorge B. Brooks, Jr.J. Pla’ SowellStaff Contributing WritersAlvin (Floyd) GallowayTerryl MackThe Ebony Cactusmagazine is publishedsemi monthly throughthe Internet by EbonyCactus magazine Inc.There is no subscriptioncost.All Rights Reserved.To Reach Us:Mail: P.O. Box 24982Tempe, AZ 85285-4982.Phone: (602) 821-8191Fax:(602) 437-8852Publisher:Publisher@theebonycactus.comEditor:Editor@theebonycactus.comSubscribeSubscribe@theebonycactus.comUnsubscribesubscribe@theebonycactus.commessage:Unsub ECAll editionshttp://www.theebonycactus.comcontributing writersJEFFREY C. CLEVELANDJeffrey C. Cleveland is a financial representative and managing associate withProgressive Financial Concepts, New England Financial. His mission is to helpbusinesses, families, and individuals develop and implement strategies for their long-termfinancial goals. Jeff serves as the board Vice President for the Phoenix Youth at RiskFoundation; is a board member for the Arizona Guide Right Foundation; and is on theYoung Entrepreneurs Advisory Council for Junior Achievement in Phoenix. Jeff alsoserves as a Military Academy Liaison Officer for West Point and sits on two congressionalService Academy selection boards. Jeff’s career includes 15 years of professionalexperience in the United States Army and private sector in Europe, Asia, and North America. He receivedhis Bachelor of Science degree in Quantitative Management from the United States Military Academy atWest Point, New York.CHARLIE COOKThe author, Charlie Cook, helps service professionals and small business owners attractmore clients and be more successful. Sign up for the Free Marketing Plan eBook, “7 stepsto get more clients and grow your business” at:http://www.marketingforsuccess.com.TERRY SMITHTerry Smith is a native of Mobile, Alabama and has been a resident of the valley sinceDecember 1996. She received a Master of Science degree in Sports Administration fromthe United States Sports Academy in Daphne, Alabama and a Bachelor of Science degreein Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi. Terry has workedfor sports and entertainment organizations such as the America West Arena and BankOne Ballpark in Event Management; the Harlem Globetrotters as a ContractsAdministrator; and did a graduate mentorship and research project with the Grand CanyonState Games.Index of Advertisers IndexArizona’s Black Pages 1 2Avon - Charity Williams 1 2Cactus Internet RadioBack CoverChandler Center for the ArtsBack CoverDigital Art by Robert Smith 1 7Ebony Cactus magazine 5Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce 1 7Dr. Larry C. Leverett 1 2Life Strategies Consulting 5New England Financial 1 2Supplier Diversity Search 2The Robert Smith Education and Development Group 1 2J. Pla SoWell 1 2T.R.I.B.E. 9Valley Barter Group 1 2Well Done 1 7Woman’ entrepreneurs Bootcamp 1 1Cover: Photo by George Brooks, Jr. Ph.D.4 www.THEEBONYCACTUS.com Vol. 3 No. 18 December 2004