The Marketing & The Media Event on Monday night September 19th was received with raving success!  The public attending a two-hour presentation with this markets top media representative.  Individuals representing such dynamic ministries, including Macedonia, Ebenezer & Rodman Street Baptist, to non- profits, including Second Change Inc; small start up entrepreneurs, as well as private business (to many to mention) and even Corporations were present.  Thanks to The New Pittsburgh Courier for being such a wonderful & supportive collaborator on this event.  

Attendees where provided a wonderful & delicious selection of both hot & cold hor d' oeuvre buffet items, prepared by venue sponsor Crawford Grill on the Square.  This buffet included Swedish meatball, juicy wing dings, savory pasta & vegetable dish, a candid yam entree to die for and an assorted vegetable tray & dip selection.  The atmosphere was warm and inviting, which provided a comfortable and friendly atmosphere to learn and then ask questions!   Lamont Jones, fashion editor for the Post -Gazette, was an intelligent, excellent and knowledgeable Moderator / MC.  Every media vehicle represented came prepared and poised to answer the questions at hand.  Door prizes, sponsored by Caribou Coffee, Star Bucks Coffee & Krispy Kreme Donuts were awarded to five fortunate winners, which added to the ambiance of anticipation, fun and excitement for the informative evening.  The Soul Pitt, the website sponsor for this event, provided (1) pair of tickets to this weeks anticipated performance of "Crowns". 

After such a wonderful and successful win-win response from the attendees and the media, Corporate Planners has already scheduled a second & third workshop for 2006.