November 9, 2010: Bryan-Michael Cox Elected to the 100 Urban Entrepreneurs Advisory Board
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BRYAN-MICHAEL COX ELECTED TO THE 100 URBAN ENTREPRENEURS ADVISORY BOARD
Grammy Award Winning Producer Bryan-Michael Cox Announced as the Newest Advisory Board Member for 100 Urban Entrepreneurs
NEW YORK, November 9, 2010 — Grammy Award–winning producer Bryan-Michael Cox has been elected to serve on the 100 Urban Entrepreneurs Advisory Board for the 2011–2012 year. An important milestone for Cox, and an honor for 100 Urban Entrepreneurs, the appointment marks the first foundation with which Cox has aligned himself. Cox, a long time supporter of underserved youth within the Atlanta community and his hometown of Houston, Texas, believes strongly in the mission of 100 Urban Entrepreneurs, which is to fund, mentor and educate young urban entrepreneurs from economically disadvantaged communities in order to start companies and create jobs.
100 Urban Entrepreneurs is very excited to partner with Bryan-Michael Cox. Dan Carriere, Chairman of 100 Urban Entrepreneurs, stated, “As we strive to reach our goal to fund 100 urban entrepreneurs, I am personally thrilled to have Bryan-Michael Cox’s support in these efforts. Seeing firsthand his devotion to assisting young entrepreneurs throughout the past year, I know Bryan’s contribution will make a difference.” Due to the large numbers of business submissions in the areas of music, video production, entertainment and publishing, Cox will lend his expertise specifically to young entrepreneurs who are funded in those fields.
Bryan-Michael Cox began working with 100 Urban Entrepreneurs in February 2010, when he introduced the company’s mission at his annual Grammy Brunch in Beverly Hills. In October 2010, Cox also served as a judge during the 100UE Elevator Pitch Competition in Atlanta alongside 100UE cofounder Lucas Riggins and BeeHive FM “Live from Plutopia” host Taiye “The Wild Afrikan” Samuels. Inspired by how 100 Urban Entrepreneurs provided three startup businesses in Atlanta with access to $10,000 each in funding and mentoring, Cox made a personal commitment to become more involved.
Eager to serve as an advisory board member, Cox stated, “As a believer and advocate for entrepreneurship and fostering business development within communities, I am privileged to be a part of 100 Urban Entrepreneurs as they continue to change lives for individuals and urban communities. Access to $10,000 in funding is great, but I’m here to help really shine the spotlight on how important this mentoring opportunity is. These young entrepreneurs need mentors.” Bryan-Michael Cox looks forward to working closely with 100 Urban Entrepreneurs and other advisory board members to bring growth to the organization.
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About 100 Urban Entrepreneurs
100 Urban Entrepreneurs is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to helping provide a long-term economic boost to urban communities throughout the United States by supporting entrepreneurship at its earliest stages. 100 Urban Entrepreneurs seeks to identify, fund and mentor 100 of the most promising young businesspeople from economically disadvantaged communities who might otherwise lack access to startup capital and a professional network. Our goal is to provide the tools to help talented young dreamers create viable, profitable companies and create jobs within urban America. For more information, visit 100UrbanEntrepreneurs.org.
About Bryan-Michael Cox
Bryan-Michael Cox is an award winning producer and songwriter who has written and produced songs for leading entertainers within the music industry. Notably, Cox’s writing and producing credits has earned him accolades and awards with song — “Be Without You” (songwriter award) in 2007; a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album — The Emancipation of MiMi (producer award) in 2005; and a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album — Confessions (producer award) in 2004. In 2009, Cox was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame; in 2010 he was named by Billboard magazine as one of the top 10 producers of the decade.
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