Highly Successful Inland Empire Entrepreneur Headlines as Keynote Speaker at the Moreno Valley Black Chamber of Commerce's First Annual Installation & Awards Ceremony on June 25, 2004

Anita Starks, C.A.C., will headline as Keynote Speaker to kick-off The Moreno Valley Black Chamber of Commerce (MVBC). This program will also feature a Mistress of Ceremony, Rosalyn Carter, Administrative Assistant at the City Managers Office (Moreno Valley). The Executive and Advisory Board Installation will be performed by the Honorable Judge Richard Fields, the First Black Judge of Riverside County.

Moreno Valley, CA (PRWEB) June 20, 2004 -- Anita Starks, C.A.C., President of one of the Inland Empire's Top Search Firms, S & A Search Associates & Consultants, and President-Elect of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), will headline as Keynote Speaker to kick-off Moreno Valley's newest professional business association -- The Moreno Valley Black Chamber of Commerce (MVBC). This program will also feature a Mistress of Ceremony, Rosalyn Carter, Administrative Assistant at the City Managers Office (Moreno Valley).

On June 25th the MVBC will install its Executive Board of Directors and its Advisory Board. The Board Installation will be performed by the Honorable Judge Richard Fields, the First Black Judge of Riverside County. Board Members scheduled to be installed are as follows:

Executive Board of Directors:
Linda Wright, President/CEO -- Marketing & Business Consultant; Valerie Maxwell, Chair -- Owner of VMD Royal Real Estate Company, Real Estate Specialist/Notary Public; Charles Portlock, Minister, Vice Chair -- Construction Manager & Real Estate Agent; Shirley Pride-Herman, Recording/Financial Secretary -- Notary Public for the State of California, Member of the National Notary Association and a Signing Agent; Velma Banks-Foreman, Treasurer -- Assistant Vice President of Technology, Riverside County's Credit Union; Eric V. Issac, Attorney, Board Member -- Chair of Economic Development & Government -- Riverside County, Office of the Public Defender, Deputy Public Defender III/IV; Wraymond Sawyerr, Board Member -- Owner of Ray Saws Vending

Advisory Board:
William Batey, Moreno Valley City Council Member; Jonnetta Chambers, M.A., HRM, Trainer/Speaker/Author/Professional Coach; Jerry L. Green, President/CEO, Home For life Real Estate Team; Leticia Iglesia, New York Life, Financial Services Professional; Jim King, Southern California Gas, Regional Governmental Affairs Manager; Ed Marquez, Southern California Edison, Region Manager, Public Affairs; Jacqui Proctor-Miller, MD Enterprise, Cookie Lee Jewelry Consultant & Personal Shopper Specialist; Adriene Robinson, Social Worker, San Bernardino County; Tracey Smith, Manager, Lowes Moreno Valley

About "THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER" Anita Starks, C.A.C.
Anita Starks is Principal and Founder of S&A Search Associates & Consultants. Her firm offers over 18 years of employment placement and recruiting experience and has been recognized as a leader in executive, technical, administrative and pharmaceutical staffing, currently assisting some of California's leading corporations, utilities and aerospace companies with their full-time employment needs.

Starks leadership and vision drives high standards and goals - far more demanding than its competitors, as the firm supports Fortune 500 companies and small businesses with the same degree of quality and dedication. This standard is what has propelled S&A Search Associates & Consultants to the "Excellence in Services" status that it has become known.

Ms. Starks has received numerous awards including her appointment as a founding member to President Clinton's Youth Opportunity Program as well as one of the Inland Empire's Most Distinguished Women (2000), one of the L.A. Times Most Influential People. The Inland Empire Magazine recognized her as one of the area's "Women Who Make a Difference" and in July's issue "Who's Who" in the Inland Empire. The California Black Chamber of Commerce named her company "Small Business of the Year" (2001). In 2002 Ms. Starks earned the title of C.A.C. (California Accredited Consultant).

She is the President-Elect of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Inland Empire Chapter (for the second time) and the Current President of California Staffing Professionals (CSP), Inland Empire Chapter.

In 2002, Starks was named the Women in Focus FORUM (WiFF) Honorary Business and Community Woman of Achievement with an emphasis on Excellence in Strategic Business Growth & Service. She has been commendated by United States Senator, Barbara Boxer; Governor, Gray Davis; Congressmen, Ken Calvert and Joe Baca; and San Bernardino Mayor, Judith Valles.

EVENT INFORMATION:
Friday, June 25, 2004 | Hap Arnold Club | March Air Force Reserve Base | Moreno Valley, California | Ticket Price: $50 | Semi-Formal Attire | Live Jazz Music Featuring "The Rhythm of Life Band" | Social Hour 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Dinner with Jazz 7:00 PM | Dance Following The Program by "Wejam Entertainment"
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