UpwardAction Salutes Power Networker George Fraser

UpwardAction Salutes Power Networker George Fraser

George C. Fraser is Chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc., the company he founded more than 25 years ago with a vision to build a global networking movement that increased opportunities for people of African descent. He has done that and so much more. “To lead a global networking movement…
UpwardAction Salutes Emma Chappell

UpwardAction Salutes Emma Chappell

A trailblazer in African American commerce, Emma Chappell was born in Philadelphia, PA.  She was the first female vice president of a major bank in Pennsylvania.  On March 23, 1992, she became the CEO of United Bank of Philadelphia - after helping to raise more than 6 million dollars in…
UpwardAction Salutes Business Mogul Reginald Lewis

UpwardAction Salutes Business Mogul Reginald Lewis

It's Black History Month in the US and we're celebrating by honoring the achievements of African American business giants. Let's get started with highlights from the extraordinary life of Reginald Lewis. Reginald Lewis grew up in Baltimore, MD. He won a football scholarship to Virginia State College (an HBCU) where…
7 Tools to Manage Instagram

7 Tools to Manage Instagram

Instagram is one of the most popular social networks on the scene. It has become a powerful way to leverage the power of photos and short videos to attract business opportunities.  According to Mashable, Instagram now has more daily active users than even Twitter. If you've determined that your target…