A.G. Gaston Conference

1. Who was A.G. Gaston?

Arthur George Gaston, wealthy businessman and civil rights activist, was born on July 4, 1892 in Demopolis, Alabama to Tom and Rosa McDonald Gaston.  He was raised by his former slave grandparents Joseph and Idella Gaston.  In...

2. Dr. Dennis P. Kimbro, Ph.D.

Speaker: Dennis P. Kimbro, educator, author, and Business school professor. Few individuals impact the day-to-day management of organizations and institutions as Dennis Kimbro.  A tireless educator, author, and Business school...

3. Melvin J. Gravely II, Ph.D.

Speaker: Dr. Mel Gravely, Managing Director The Institute for Entrepreneurial Thinking Dr. Melvin Gravely, II, is the founder of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Thinking, a think tank focused on improving the results of...

4. Lisa Beck, The Beck Agency

Speaker: Lisa Beck, owner of the Beck Agency. In the span of four years, Lisa Beck spearheaded projects that changed the name of a community bank, launched that same bank in a new market, merged two banks together and managed...

5. 2012 A.G. Gaston Conference

Find out more about the 2012 A.G. Gaston Conference here! Economic Empowerment Through Enterprise Development The purpose of the A.G. Gaston Conference: Promote the achievements of successful black business and community...
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Dr. Dennis P. Kimbro, Ph.D.

Dr. Dennis P. Kimbro, Ph.D.

Speaker: Dennis P. Kimbro, educator, author, and Business school professor. Few individuals impact the day-to-day management of organizations and institutions as Dennis Kimbro.  A tireless educator, author,...
Melvin J. Gravely II, Ph.D.

Melvin J. Gravely II, Ph.D.

Speaker: Dr. Mel Gravely, Managing Director The Institute for Entrepreneurial Thinking Dr. Melvin Gravely, II, is the founder of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Thinking, a think tank focused on improving...
Lisa Beck, The Beck Agency

Lisa Beck, The Beck Agency

Speaker: Lisa Beck, owner of the Beck Agency. In the span of four years, Lisa Beck spearheaded projects that changed the name of a community bank, launched that same bank in a new market, merged two banks...
2012 A.G. Gaston Conference

2012 A.G. Gaston Conference

Find out more about the 2012 A.G. Gaston Conference here! Economic Empowerment Through Enterprise Development The purpose of the A.G. Gaston Conference: Promote the achievements of successful black business...

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