Saturday, November 12, 2005

ShopBlack. biz Launches Free Local Community Resource Guide

ShopBlack. biz Launches Free Local Community Resource Guide

The first edition of the ShopBlack. biz Community Resource Guide is being distributed free by Success Pro Publications to help boost the economic strength of local minority communities.

Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) July 26, 2005

Success Pro Publications recently published the first edition of the ShopBlack. biz Community Resource Guide – Columbus Edition to promote support for local minority-owned businesses.

ShopBlack. biz is a website designed by Success Pro Publications dedicated to helping recycle money within local minority communities. The website, www. ShopBlack. biz, connects minority-owned enterprises with consumers eager to support them. The first edition of the ShopBlack. biz Community Resource Guide targets local consumers and highlights area businesses in Columbus, Ohio.

The full-color Community Resource Guide includes informational articles relevant to African-Americans, and highlights local minority-owned businesses and community organizations. The first edition features health and beauty tips, practical steps for improving personal finances, and career advice.

"ThereÂ’s something for everyone in our Community Resource Guide," states Lori Whitmore, President of Success Pro Publications, "Our publication is family-friendly, and includes a word search puzzle for entertainment. It helps local minority businesses connect with consumers in their area."

"We recognized that many small businesses are working with limited resources and donÂ’t have it in their budget to effectively advertise or compete for new clients. We combine the purchasing power of a variety minority-owned businesses to create a professional and appealing publication that attracts potential new clients eager to support them," says Lori Whitmore.

Success Pro Publications is slated to release future editions of the Resource Guide on a quarterly basis. Upcoming editions will focus on minority health issues, strengthening relationships, and family. The company also plans to launch local editions of the publication in other select markets, including Cleveland, Indianapolis, Atlanta, St. Louis, Chicago, and Baltimore.

First released in early July, 2005, the ShopBlack. biz Community Resource Guide is being distributed free to the public at select locations throughout Central Ohio. Copies are available at WilsonÂ’s Active Wear, 782 E. Whittier Street; Annointed Inspirations, 3435 S. High Street; Berwick Barber Shop, 1203 S. James Road; and various Columbus Public Library branches. The Community Resource Guide is also available online for free download at www. ShopBlack. biz.

About Success Pro Publications:

Success Pro Publications was founded in 1999 and provides marketing and business solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. The company is comprised of several divisions with services which include web design, web hosting, and targeted marketing solutions.

Contact:

Lori Whitmore, President

Success Pro Publications

614-886-9922

Http://www. ShopBlack. biz (http://www. ShopBlack. biz)

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