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The Black Professionals News hosted a reception at the PrivLiv

Penthouse at the Bourse for professionals and business owners to
celebrate Small Business Month. The event featured a panel discussion
and networking reception.
Pictured are Earl Harvey Publisher BPN with guest speakers; Kimberly
Reed, CEO Reed Development; Bryant Greene, Owner, Always Best
Care Senior Services; co-host Michael Rice, Professional Networking
Associates and Reginald Siles, CEO, Spirit of a Dove Network.
photo by Donald Terry

May 13, 2015

The Ducky Birts Foundation hosted it's 9th Annual Scholarship Awards
Gala and Birthday Celebration for Ducky
David Birts (L) and Ducky Birts (R) present the 2015 Medallion Award
for Community Service to Earl Harvey, Publisher The Black
photo by Laura Elam
Professionals News

Citizens Bank Marks Small Business Month

8 tips for improving small business cash flow
Citizens Bank is marking Small Business Month by offering eight
simple small business cash flow tips.
Managing cash flow is one of the most important yet underappreciated challenges faced by small businesses, said Quincy Miller,
President of Business Banking for Citizens. Companies that have
accelerated their receivables, streamlined their payroll and established
more-advantageous payment terms and processes with their vendors,
suppliers and customers have a definite competitive advantage in todays
marketplace, no matter their business.
In many cases, with business owners focused primarily on day-to-day
operations, cash flow is only a focal point when there is a problem. But
business owners who establish proactive strategies for cash management
are able to avoid those problems and create new growth opportunities
through reinvestment by making their capital work better for them.
Consider the following tips to improve cash flow:
Understand your operating cycle Regardless of size, every business
must deposit, monitor and manage cash; make payments; fund purchases;
invest in their company; and receive payments. Reviewing and
understanding each step in this cash flow cycle can help a company work
more efficiently.
Encourage faster payments Can you provide an incentive or
discount to customers or vendors to encourage them to pay faster? The
sooner a payment is received, the sooner you can put that revenue to
work for your company. Collections services like lockbox also can help
post payments to your accounts more quickly.
Consider remote deposits - Some banks offer customers the
opportunity to make remote check deposits from their mobile device,
sparing them trips to the branch. This allows companies to save time and

to keep their workforce focused on operations a benefit of particular

importance for companies with only a few employees.
Review your payroll process If you pay your employees twice a
month instead of every other week, you will be managing 24 payroll
periods instead of 26 during the course of a year, making your company
more efficient. Direct deposit of employees paychecks into their
accounts can also create efficiencies.
Evaluate real-time wires - If your small business is buying or selling
overseas, real-time wires may be an option in lieu of visiting a bank
branch. Some banks have the ability for customers to make ACH
payments from their desk or office, which saves time and increases
productivity.
Manage outgoing payments in an advantageous manner - Banks can
help establish relationships with credit card companies that can speed up
payments from customers while giving additional timing or flexibility for
repayment to settle your account.
Look at opening a business credit card A business credit card has
many advantages, including the establishment of a clear separation of
business and personal finances. In addition to providing clarity in the day
to day operations of your business, this arrangement can eliminate
confusion during tax preparations. If you have employees with company
cards, consider solutions that allow you to monitor, track and control the
way those cards are used.
Have a Plan B If you assume you can borrow funds to cover a cash
shortfall, be sure to have a loan or line of credit set-up before the cash is
actually needed. Waiting until the shortfall occurs leaves you in a ditch as
most financial institutions will hesitate to lend money when your
business is already in financial straits.

May is Small Business Month

Celebrate Entrepreneurship

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African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE Exceeds Membership Goals

The African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE
(AACC) has exceeded their membership goal of 400 members for the
2014-15 fiscal year. The organization is now reporting a membership of
405 members - a 78% increase in one year.
"We are excited about the growth of the AACC," states Steven Scott
Bradley, Chairman. "More businesses are joining because they
understand the importance and relevance an organization like the AACC
can have on growing their business and contributing to the economic
development of the region."
The AACC Board of Directors named Shalimar Thomas as the
Executive Director in January 2013. Collectively, the new leadership and
Board of Directors work to ensure that the AACC remains an advocate
and voice for African American businesses, while implementing valuable
programs that support businesses at various stages of development.
"This is the first step to make sure the AACC supports efforts to build
a stronger Philadelphia," states Thomas. "The organization will now
work to continue building membership, and ensure that we are producing
quality businesses that are engaged, are able to help businesses meet their
diversity goals, and understand the importance policy has on improving

business development in the region."

Businesses and individuals join the AACC to have a voice in
legislation. In addition, their membership helps them connect with more
than $300 million in contract opportunities and some of the region's top
business and community leaders.
For three consecutive years, the AACC has been named one of the
top Chambers of Commerce is the region. In addition, the AACC
continues to be the only Chamber of Commerce in Philadelphia with a
specific focus on African-American business development, and continues
to play a supportive role at helping organizations meet supplier diversity
goals.
"The Chamber continues to be an invaluable resource for myself and
my business," states Dewain Johnson, owner of 215 Media. "I've taken
away something beneficial to my development from each event I have
attended and the support they've given to my business is just amazing.
My membership is easily one of the best investments I make each year."
To learn more about the AACC, or to join, visit www.aachamber.org
or call (215) 751-9501.

Art Sanctuary Unveils Line-Up for 31st Annual Celebration of Black Writing
Artist Barkley L. Hendricks, Kindred the Family Soul, and noted
childrens author Jacqueline Woodson amongst this years
Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees
Art Sanctuary unveiled the line-up for the 31st Annual Celebration of
Black Writing Festival and the renowned authors, artists, and noted
guests who will be highlighted as a part of this years programming. The
distinguished festival, running May 1-May 31, 2015, will include:
Wednesdays, 6-8pm in the Art Sanctuary Gallery: Four live In the
Sanctuary podcasts in with a few of the nations most well-known
authors, including Sheila Moses, the author of Dark Girls.
Friday, May 15, 10-11am: the collaborative Hip HOpera Showcase
with Opera Philadelphia.
Friday, May 15 at 7pm: an open-mic Sanctuary LIVE! in the Art
Sanctuary Gallery.
Saturday, May 23, 10am-2pm: The Celebration of Black Writing
Literary & Arts Conference at Temple University.
The 31st Annual Celebration of Black Writing Festival will also
feature a month-long exhibition in the Art Sanctuary gallery, featuring
the work of noted contemporary artist Barkley Hendricks. The showcase
Barkley L Hendricks: Oh Snap! will host some of Hendricks rarely

seen pieces, including landscapes and photographs.

Along with featuring his work, Art Sanctuary proudly announced
Hendricks as one of this years Lifetime Achievement Award honorees.
Taking place on Friday, May 29, 7pm at the Temple Performing Arts
Center, Art Sanctuary will honor some of the most distinguished authors,
artists and musicians during the 2015 Celebration of Black Writing
Lifetime Achievement Awards. This years honorees include Kindred the
Family Soul receiving the Gamble & Huff Award for Excellence in
Songwriting, and acclaimed childrens author Jacqueline Woodson
earning the Award for Excellence in Literature. Hendricks will accept
the inaugural Celebration of Black Writing Lifetime Achievement
Award for Excellence in Visual Literacy.
Each year, celebrated authors, journalists and artists from across the
U.S. join Art Sanctuary for the Celebration of Black Writing Festival, one
of the oldest African-American literary events in the nation. The
legendary event has grown immensely over the years, starting as a oneday gathering of authors and literary scholars to a month-long festival
filled with programming for all ages, backgrounds and interests.
For more information on the 31st Annual Celebration of Black
Writing Festival, visit www.artsanctuary.org.

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African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ and DE (AACC) Announces

Keynote Speaker for 2015 Annual Meeting and Awards Gala
On Wednesday, May 27, 2015, the African-American Chamber of
Commerce of PA, NJ and DE (AACC) will host its 2015 Annual Meeting
and Awards Gala at the First District Plaza, located at 3801 Market Street
in Philadelphia. This year, R. Donahue Peebles, Founder, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of the Peebles Corporation will serve as the
keynote presenter, and be interviewed by Bill Anderson, Fox29 Weekend
Co-Host. In addition, Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick, Co-Hosts of Fox 29
News, will serve as the emcees for the program.
Peebles Corporation is the largest African American-owned real
estate development and ownership company in the US, with a multibillion dollar development portfolio of luxury hotels, high-rise residential
and commercial properties in New York City,Washington, D.C.,
Philadelphia, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Miami Beach, and Boston. In
May 2009, Forbes listed Peebles in the top ten of the wealthiest black
Americans, and in January 2015 it estimated his net worth to be over
$700 million.
The AACC has been a tremendous force in the creation, growth and
sustainment of economic opportunity for minorities and minority-owned
businesses, said Peebles. As this years Keynote Speaker and a
fellow entrepreneur who was once given a chance it brings me great
honor to share my story and plan for building a lasting legacy while
contributing to the AACCs already-progressive program, and inspiring
business owners to be the catalysts for enduring opportunity.
This years theme, Building Businesses. Creating Legacies, will
highlight programs that helped businesses grow, hire and contribute to
the economic development in the region. In addition, the AACC will
announce an upcoming initiative regarding programs created to address
the increasing crisis on succession planning in the African American

business community.
Last year, part of the AACCs
strategic plan was to focus on
programs that helped more
businesses move beyond the start-up
stage, states Steven Scott Bradley,
AACC Chairman. Now that we have
effective, result-oriented
programs in place, the AACC
believes that now is a great time to
focus on helping these businesses
create legacies.
To assist with this effort, the
R. Donahue Peebles
AACC has partnered with various
organizations, including the Urban Affairs Coalition, Pierce College and
the City of Philadelphia Office of Economic Opportunity.
Creating strong strategic partnerships has been a top agenda item for
the AACC, states Shalimar Thomas, Executive Director of the AACC.
Over the years, we have realized the greater impact we can have by
collectively pooling resources and knowledge to have a noticeable
impact on the demographic we serve.
In addition to succession planning, the keynote presentation will
focus on topics that include involvement in policy, econimc inclusion and
capacity building. The AACC will also honor businesses and individuals
for their success in business and contribution to their community.
For additional information about the event, please contact
(215) 751-9501 or visit www.aachamber.org.

African-American Chamber of Commerce Announces Supplier Development Program

The African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ and DE
(AACC) will kick-off the Supplier Development Program series.
Sponsored by Independence Blue Cross and AmeriHealth Caritas, the
AACC Supplier Development Program focuses on key areas that
contribute to minority business failure and aims to grow more businesses
who can hire within the communities they serve, and quickly serve the
needs of businesses looking to improve and grow their supplier diversity
spend.
The AACC is working to change a growing crisis in the region
where there is a stagnant number of minority businesses that cannot
compete and grow their business to scale, states Shalimar Thomas,
Executive Director of the AACC. By creating a supplier development
program that helps develop established small businesses, the AACC is
working to get more minority businesses educated on the importance and
impact growing their business can have on the region.
Research indicates that despite the promise with supplier diversity,
both minority firms and large companies face challenges in building
successful business relationships. Minority businesses are usually smaller
and may not have the financial or physical resources to compete with
large suppliers, therefore, companies may find it difficult to obtain
minority suppliers who can provide sufficient scale and service.
At Independence Blue Cross, we strive to attract business suppliers
that reflect the diversity of the community where we live and work, and

we are proud to support the African-American Chamber of Commerce

Supplier Development series, said Alan Krigstein, Independence
executive vice president and chief financial officer. We respect the
diversity of our community and our customers and believe that we can
serve them most effectively by embracing diversity within our company.
Our corporate culture is one of openness, integrity, and respect where we
value the contributions of talented business owners with varied
backgrounds and viewpoints.
The Supplier Development program is targeted and promote an
ongoing message of sustainability, job creation and capacity building.
Classes are taught by industry experts and topics include Industry Market
Analysis, Developing a Growth Strategy, Developing Your Management
Team and Identifying the Problem. Those who complete the program are
automatically nominated for the Good to Grand Award, will have the
application fee waived for the Preferred Members Program, receive
access to suppliers who can assist you with obtaining larger contracts and
learn valuable techniques that will help grow their business and build
capacity.
This program is open to both members and future members of the
AACC. For additional information about the Supplier Development
Program, or the AACC please contact (215) 751-9501 or visit
www.aachamber.org.

The African-American Chamber of Commerce is Currently Looking for Young Professionals

The Stage One Grant is offered to young professionals and start-up
businesses interested becoming members of the African-American
Chambers of Commerce PA, NJ, & DE (AACC). Those approved for the
grant will receive one year membership to the AACC, which includes
complimentary admission to various events and programs.
Those applying for the Stage One Grant must attend the Stage One
orientation program in July 2015, the Women's or Men's Development

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program in August and September 2015, the Refined program in October

2015 and volunteer at, at least, one Stage One networking event. Also,
start-ups must commit to applying for and, if accepted, completing the
Entrepreneur Academy, which provides up to $6,500 in start-up capital
for your business.For additional information about the AACC, please
contact (215) 751-9501 or visit www.aachamber.org.
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PHLDiversity Continues Distinguished Diversity Speaker Series with Gerry Fernandez of

The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance
Top workplace diversity leader relays first-hand expertise to
Philadelphias hospitality professionals
The Multicultural Affairs Congress (PHLDiversity), a division of the
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), will explore
the breakdown and benefits of diverse leadership in the second
installment of its Distinguished Diversity Speaker Series on May 21,
5:30-7:30pm at the Sheraton Society Hill (1 Dock Street, Philadelphia,
PA 19106). Over hors doeuvres and beverages, guests will whet their
appetites with a thought-provoking lecture and frank conversation on
"Diversity at The C-Level: How to Make it Work in The Hospitality
Industry with Gerry Fernandez, Founder and President of The
Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA).
The MFHA is an educational non-profit organization that promotes
the economic benefits of multicultural diversity in the restaurant,
foodservice & lodging industry. Since founding The MFHA in 1996,
Fernandez has distinguished the organization as the industry's main
source for multicultural information and one of hospitality's most elite
organizations. He has received numerous accolades, including the
Nations Restaurant News Innovator Award for founding The MFHA
(2007) and Black Meetings & Tourism Magazines APEX Award for
Distinguished Service (2008).

At PHLDiversity, we understand the importance of diversity and

inclusion in the workplace, and across sectors, said Greg DeShields,
Executive Director of PHLDiversity. Diversity is more than a buzz
word; rather, it is a business imperative that all professionals and
companies must understand as it helps achieve quantifiable results. With
the Distinguished Diversity Speaker Series, attendees will have the
chance to learn best practices as it relates to effectively incorporating
diversity practices into the workplace, and creating a culture that
supports and celebrates inclusion.
The PHLDiversity Distinguished Diversity Speaker Series was
designed to provide Philadelphia hospitality professionals with the
opportunity to hear from world-renowned scholars, dignitaries and
diversity experts in order to open their minds and inspire a more
inclusive community. After kicking off in March 2015 with Dr. Howard
J. Ross, Founder and Chief Learning Officer of Cook Ross Inc., the
series will continue on Thursday, June 4 with Apoorva Gandhi, Vice
President of Multicultural Markets and Alliances of Marriott
International.
To register, visit here. For more information on PHLDiversity or the
Distinguished Diversity Speaker Series, visit www.phldiversity.com.

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The Spring Exit Zero Jazz Festival Runs May 29-May 31

Features Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee & 6-Time Grammy Winner
Dr. John & The NiteTrippers; Grammy Award-Winning
Rebirth Brass Band.
The charming Victorian seaside town of Cape May, New Jersey, will
transform into a mecca of world-class music, fine wine and great food for
happy music fans May 29-May 31, 2015, for the 5th Exit Zero
International Jazz Festival. The festival celebrates music with over 100
international touring musicians descending on Cape May in an
atmosphere similar to stylish, accessible European festivals. The perfect
size for a family-friendly festival, Exit Zero Jazz offers fest-goers the
opportunity to stroll from venue to venue and revel in many styles of
music from jazz, soul, blues and R&B not to mention the gorgeous
ocean setting of the National Historic Landmark city.
Exit Zero Jazz is produced by Spy Boy Productions, led by Michael
Kline, who celebrated many summers in Cape May and returned in 2005
from New Orleans: I wanted to offer something to Cape May to kick-off
the summer season and celebrate music. We want fest-goers to find their
summer soundtrack right here at the Festival. The fest keeps growing,
and were getting bigger ideas about where we want to take the music.
We want visitors to Cape May to hear and feel the music Festival

weekend wherever they go in Cape May. Were bringing a little of that

New Orleans street party flavor to Cape May.
Named for the exit to Cape May off the Garden State Parkway, the
festival attracts a loyal, diverse audience of thousands from the major
metropolitan regions surrounding Cape May including New York City,
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., all within a four or five
hour drive of Cape May. The Festival features Grammy Award-winners,
living legends, NEA Jazz Masters, emerging jazz stars, international
musicians and home-grown talent too.
Ticket Information. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Cape
May Convention Hall Box Office at (609)884.9563 or by visiting
www.exit0jazzfest.com. Hotel packages are available from Congress
Hall, the Official Hotel Partner of Exit Zero Jazz, and from Hotel
Partners on the Festival site. Individual tickets are available to all Cape
May Convention Hall and Jazz at the Estate events. Festival Passes
provide the best value for fest-goers: Dukes Pass: $150 plus tax and
ticket facility fee Includes all headliners, club and Jazz at The Estate
shows. Counts Pass: $70 plus tax & ticket facility fee Includes Jazz at
the Estate and Pops Pass club shows. Pops Pass: $45 plus tax & ticket
facility fee Includes all Club Shows all weekend.

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Omega Optical at the Comcast Center hosted a reelection campaign fundraiser for Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown recently among the
supporters that attended are Barbara Gee, Host, Tracy Davis, Adrienne McKinney, Shani Newton, and Wanda Paul
photo by Earl Harvey

Kinsey appointed to state Minority Business Development Authority

State Rep. Stephen Kinsey, D-Phila., has been appointed as the
House Democratic member of the Pennsylvania Minority Business
Development Authority for the 2015-16 legislative session.
The PMBDA offers low-interest loan financing to businesses owned
and operated by ethnic minorities.
The recommendation to appoint Kinsey was made by House Minority
Leader Frank Dermody, D-Allegheny.
"The PMBDA mission is one that aligns with my goals as a state

representative," Kinsey said. "I look forward to having a say as I work to

help increase the growth and success of minority-owned businesses
across the commonwealth. Entrepreneurship is a hard-fought goal for
many Pennsylvanians, and I believe that the PMBDA can be that vehicle
and play an integral role in helping minorities to realize their dreams.
"Minority success in entrepreneurship directly and positively affects
Pennsylvanias economic climate, and the jobs that they create make real
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Disney's The Lion King at The Academy of Music

Theatrical Productions and Broadway Philadelphia announced that
tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disneys THE LION
KING are on sale. Philadelphias most eagerly awaited return will once
again leap onto the Academy of Music stage on May 20 for a
limited engagement of four weeks through June 14.The opening night is
Thursday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. Broadway Philadelphia is presented
collaboratively by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the
Shubert Organization.
In Philadelphia, THE LION KING will play Tuesday through
Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00
p.m., Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m., matinees Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and
Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Additional weekday matinees are scheduled for
Thursday, May 21 and Thursday, June 11, both at 2:00 p.m. Premium
Ticket Packages, which include a prime seat location, a commemorative
souvenir program and an exclusive merchandise item, are also available.
Tickets ranging in price from $28.50 to $159.50 will be available at

the Kimmel Center Box Office, Broad & Spruce Sts.

(open daily 10 am to 6 pm) or at the Academy of
Music box office, Broad & Locust Sts. (open during
performances only), online at
kimmelcenter.org/broadway, or by calling
215-731-3333. Orders for groups of twenty (20) or
more may be placed by calling 215-790-5883 or
866-276-2947.
Ticket buyers are reminded that the Kimmel Center for the
Performing Arts and the Academy of Music are the only official retail
ticket outlets for all performances at the Academy of Music. Ticket
buyers who purchase tickets from a ticket broker or any third party
should be aware that the Kimmel Center/Academy of Music is unable to
reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets and is unable to contact patrons
with information regarding time changes or other pertinent updates
regarding the performance.

Turn up that dial! The Tony Award-Winning Musical MEMPHIS Begins May 12!
Walnut Street Theatre concludes its landmark 206th season with
Broadways rockin Tony Award-winning Best Musical, MEMPHIS.
Directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford, this exhilarating
musical begins previews on May 12th, opens on May 20th and runs
through July 12th on the WST Mainstage.
From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee,
comes a hot new musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing,
irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired
by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a radio DJ who wants to change the
world and a club singer who is ready for her big break. The show
features an original score by Bon Jovi's David Bryan that evokes the
powerhouse funk of James Brown, the hot guitar riffs of Chuck Berry,
the smooth harmonies of the Temptations and the silken, bouncy pop of
the great girl groups of the period. It's time for the roof-raising rock 'n'
roll musical, MEMPHIS!
Disc Jockey Dewey Phillips was one of the first white DJs to play
black music in Memphis during the 1950s. His story inspired David
Bryan (music and lyrics) and Joe DiPietro (book, music and lyrics) to
write the sensational musical MEMPHIS. Bryan is a founding member

and keyboardist of the legendary band Bon Jovi. Among DiPietros

credits is Living on Love, currently running on Broadway starring Rene
Flemming, All Shook Up and Off-Broadways longest running
production I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now Change (book and lyrics).
The pair first teamed up for The Toxic Avenger which opened OffBroadway in April, 2009. Their latest project, Chasing the Song, had its
world premiere last year at La Jolla Playhouse.
MEMPHIS opened on Broadway in October, 2009 to critical acclaim
and ran through August 2012. The show won four Tony Awards,
including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score
Written for the Theatre and Best Orchestrations.
Richard Stafford returns to the Walnut as director and choreographer.
MEMPHIS runs at the Walnut May 12 through July 12. This
production is sponsored by Progressive Business Publications. PNC Arts
Alive is the Walnuts Community Partner for MEMPHIS. Media Sponsor
is NBC 10. For tickets and information, call 215-574-3550 or
800-982-2787. Tickets are also available online 24/7 by visiting
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Juan Dominguez battles Jonathan Perez on May 22 at the Claridge in Atlantic City
Plus undefeated Bryant Perella, Gervonta Davis, John Magda, Kareem
Martin, Jamontay Clark, Caleb Plant, Keenan Smith and
Antowyan Aikens
On Friday night,May 22, boxing returns to the Claridge in Atlantic
City with a full 10-bout card promoted by King's Promotions in
association with DeeLee Promotions
In the main event, undefeated super bantamweight Juan "Baby Tito"
Dominguez will take on Jonathan Perez in a bout scheduled for 8rounds.
Dominguez of Brooklyn, New York has a perfect mark of 18-0 with
12 knockouts,
The 29 year-old has risen up the ranks with quality wins such his
third-round stoppage over previously undefeated Gabriel Gomez (4-0).
He also won the New York State Bantamweight title with a win over
Arturo Santiago.
On February 16, 2013, Dominguez won the WBA Fedecaribe Super
Bantamweight title with a 2nd round stoppage over Geyci Lorenzo.
Dominguez also has a win over Camilo Perez (9-1)
Dominguez is coming off a fifth-round stoppage over Carlos
Rodriguez on February 21 in Allentown, PA.
Perez of Barranquilla, Colombia has a record 33-10 with 27 knockouts.
He has quality wins over Gustavo Sandoval (7-1) and Hugo Berrio
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He has been in the ring with world champions Abner Mares, Martin
Castillo, Eric Ortiz and Cristian Mijares.
The 28 year-old is coming off a fifth round stoppage defeat to
undefeated Horacio Garcia on August 16 in Mexico.
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fight undercard

8 round bouts: Bryant Perella (110, 7 KO's) of Lehigh Acres, FL will

battle German Perez (11-1-3, 3 KO's)
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Gervonta Davis (10-0, 9 KO's) of
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In 6-round bouts: Kareem Martin
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Middleweight Caleb Hunter Plant (6-0, 5 KO's) of Ashland City, TN
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Jamontay Clark (5-0, 3 KO's) of Cincinnati, OH will battle Jonathan
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Pro debuting light heavyweight Carlos Gongora of Brooklyn, NY
will fight Jesus Gonzalez (0-3) of Puerto Rico.
Jr. Welterweight Keenan Smith (6-0, 2 KO's of Philadelphia) will
take on an opponent to be named.
Light Heavyweight Antuwyan Aikens (9-0, 1 KO's) .of Atlantic City,
NJ will fight Edgar Perez (6-13, 3 KO's) of Chicago, IL.
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