Jaci Wilson Reid and Morris L. Reid named Co-Chairs of AABS 2005

Pat Means, Founder of the African American Business Summit, announces that Jaci and Morris L. Reid have been named Co-Chairs of the Wells Fargo sponsored African American Business Summit 2005 (AABS 2005). Hosted by Turning Point Magazine, The TPC Foundation, Inc. and the African American Chamber of Commerce Palm Springs, AABS 2005 is themed, BUSINESS REDEFINED - An Extraordinary Experience for Exceptional Business People.

This four-day business conference event will be held June 23rd - 26th at the Westin Mission Hills Resort in Rancho Mirage (Palm Springs) California.

BUSINESS REDEFINED provides serious how to business building instruction in an environment that restores balance and creativity. The African American Business Summit 2005 is introducing its totally new direction as a destination conference by removing attendees from the daily grind and enveloping them in an atmosphere that ensures full participation in four days of workshops and sessions, while providing ample time for networking and ‘indulgencies’.

"Naming Jaci and Morris L. Reid as the African American Business Summit 2005 Co-Chairs highlights the importance of being able to promote, educate, collaborate and be innovative on a world-class scale within the minority business market, " says Pat Means, AABS Founder. "This is the first time we’ve named a husband and wife as co-chairs and the Reids are a strong team of entrepreneurs and philanthropists. This year’s attendees are in for a dynamic event!”

Co-Chair Morris L. Reid says, “Black and women-owned business owners are fast-growing contributors to the national economy; creating employment and new ventures. They also carry a disproportionate burden of costs to stay in business as compared to their larger counterparts. AABS 2005 will offer attendees a unique opportunity to network, learn about best practice strategies and how to achieve market-based results. AABS will provide tools to help business owners distinguish themselves, their products and services.”

Co-Chair Jaci Wilson Reid adds, “Morris and I are thrilled to co-chair this year’s conference together to exemplify how effective a husband-wife team can be. We are firm believers that in addition to hard work in the office, philanthropic efforts are a wonderful way to give back to your community as well as create networking opportunities. AABS 2005 will offer insight into ways to make the husband-wife business team work in the office, at home and for the community.”

In addition to co-chairing the African American Business Summit 2005, Morris L. Reid and Jaci Wilson Reid will each present essential business workshops for attendees. More than 800 professionals from all over the United States are expected to attend the Summit. For registration and additional information regarding the African American Business Summit 2005, please visit www.aabs2005.com.


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