ORLANDO PROFESSIONALS PARTNERS WITH HBCUNETWORK.COM AND GREEKHEDZ.COM TO CELEBRATE COMMUNITY AND YOUTH MENTORSHIP The Mahogany Games to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
May 16, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Crystal Love
Phone: (888) 345-1225
Email: crystal@hbcunetwork.com
ORLANDO PROFESSIONALS PARTNERS WITH HBCUNETWORK.COM AND GREEKHEDZ.COM TO CELEBRATE COMMUNITY AND YOUTH MENTORSHIP
The Mahogany Games to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Orlando, FL (May 10, 2007) –Orlando Professionals, the networking resource that provides valuable news and information to urban professionals, is allying with HBCUnetwork.com and greekHedz.com to provide empowerment activities during the Mahogany Games on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Kissimmee Lakefront Park in Kissimmee, FL from 11am.-5pm.
At the Mahogany Games, college students and young professionals from as far away as Tennessee will compete in the 3-legged race, a 60-foot obstacle course, the bungee run, the pedestal joust, sprint relays, kickball, flag football, the Greek stroll-off, a school spirit competition, and beach volleyball.
A percentage of the proceeds will benefit Big Brother Big Sisters of America (BBBS). Participants can register for this historic event is online at www.mahoganygames.com as an individual or as part of a team.
“This occasion is an opportune time to network, offer support, and provide valuable information to the community,” says Ozzie Smith. “And, with the help of the HBCU Network we can ensure a continued commitment to strengthening social ties and economic development in our community.”
Orlando Professionals is dedicated to providing reliable, up-to-date community news and information, encouraging the support of local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and local events like the Mahogany Games that allow individuals to make educated decisions about the future of Orlando.
“Being raised in the tradition of community and responsibility that both Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and African-American Greek-letter organizations, encourage,” explains Tamara Oyejide, CEO of The Elationship Agency, “we always emphasize working hard, playing harder, and giving back. The Mahogany Games are a reflection of that.”
The event is sponsored by Goody®, Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference (MEAC), Orlando Professionals, SWACpage.com, Onnidan (HBCUsports.com), the Orlando HBCU Alumni Alliance, and the Florida A&M University Alumni Chapter of Orlando.
About The Elationship Agency:
The Elationship Agency is an integrated marketing communications consultancy, specializing in niche strategic marketing. Its properties include HBCUnetwork.com, greekHedz.com, BlackCollegeExperience.com, and the greekHBCUcruise.com.
For more information on the event or to learn about sponsorship, vendor, and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.mahoganygames.com or contact Crystal Love at 1-888-345-1225 or crystal@hbcunetwork.com
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