Jun 9 2011

Five minority businesses will be selected

Comcast Interactive Capital, the venture capital affiliate of Comcast Corp.—one of the world’s leading media, entertainment and communications companies—has partnered with DreamIt Ventures to provide seed funding, training, mentoring and other benefits to five minority-led startups through DreamIt’s accelerator program.

Jun 2 2011

An explosion of opportunities

More than a hundred business professionals attended the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) spring membership mixer supporting African American-owned businesses through networking, education, community involvement and legislative advocacy.

May 26 2011

"How-to-Steal" manual

SANTA ANA, Calif.—MGA Entertainment is seeking $440 million in attorneys' fees and damages from Mattel as a result of a federal jury's finding that MGA owns the rights to the Bratz doll line, the founder and head of the company stated.

The amount MGA was seeking had been sealed in court documents, but MGA Chief Executive Officer Isaac Larian confirmed the $440 million figure while talking to reporters about the case during a break in a daylong hearing on damages and Mattel's motion for a new trial.

Stanley O. Williford  |   OW Editor
May 26 2011

CPUC’s Simon, others will also be feted at awards dinner

Earl “Skip” Cooper, president of the Black Business Association, is high on the Anschutz Entertainment Group and, ipso facto, Timothy J. Leiweke, its president and CEO.

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