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| African Americans have had an impact on business for many years. They have produced prominent businessmen and women and built great corporations. These are just a few of those who have left their mark. |
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THIS
YEAR |
COMPANY
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LOCATION
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YEAR
STARTED |
TYPE
OF BUSINESS
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1
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THE PHILADELPHIA COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
1985
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Soft Drink Bottling | ||
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2
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JOHNSON PUBLISHING CO. | Chicago, Illinois |
1942
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Publishing, Broadcasting, TV Production, Cosmetics and Hair Care | ||
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2
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TLC BEATRICE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC. | New York |
1987
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Manufacturing and Distribution of Grocery Products | ||
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4
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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION | Louisville, Kentucky |
1987
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Transportation Services | ||
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5
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THE BING GROUP | Detroit, Michigan |
1980
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Steel Processing | ||
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6
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WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY INC. | St. Louis, Missouri |
1990
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Distribution of Information Technology Products and Services | ||
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7
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FUCI METALS USA INC. | Northbrook, Illinois |
1987
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Raw Material Importer | ||
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7
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GRANITE BROADCASTING CORPORATION | New York, New York |
1988
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Selling of Commerical Air-time | ||
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9
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H. J. RUSSELL & CO. | Atlanta, Georgia |
1952
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Construction, Property Management | ||
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10
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BET HOLDINGS II INC. | Washington, D.C. |
1982
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Cable Television Programming and Magazine Publishing | ||
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11
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SIMÉUS FOODS INTERNATIONAL INC. | Mansfield, Texas |
1996
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Custom Food Manufacturing for National Chain Restaurants | ||
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12
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ANDERSON-DUBOSE CO. | Solon, Ohio |
1991
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Food, Paper Products | ||
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13
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BARDEN COMPANIES INC. | Detroit, Michigan |
1981
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Casino Gaming, Training, Real Estate and International Trade | ||
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14
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MIDWEST STAMPING INC. | Bowling Green, Ohio |
1993
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Automotive Stamping and Assemblies | ||
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15
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EXEMPLAR MANUFACTURING CO. | Ypsilanti, Michigan |
1977
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Manufacturer of Metal Fasteners | ||
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16
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MAYS CHEMICAL CO. | Indianapolis, Indiana |
1980
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Distributor of Industrial Chemicals and Raw Materials | ||
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17
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HAWKINS FOOD GROUP | Detroit, Michigan |
1995
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Retail Restaurant Operations | ||
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18
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DIGITAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL CORP. | Arlington, Virginia |
1988
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Information Technology and Marine Services | ||
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19
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SAYERS COMPUTER SOURCE | Mount Prospect, Illinois |
1982
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Computer Sales and Service, Hardware and Software Network Design | ||
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19
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THOMAS MADISON INC. | Detroit, Michigan |
1990
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Metal Fabricator and Steel Service Center to Automotive Manufacturers | ||
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COMPANY
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LOCATION
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EMPLOYEES
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1998
SALES*
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EMPLOYEE
- TO - SALES RATIO**
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Hawkins
Food Group
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Detroit, MI |
6,143
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129.703
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1:21
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| Active Transportation | Louisville, KY |
3,200
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250.000 |
1:78
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| Olajuwon Holdings | Houston, TX |
3,000
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85.000 |
1:28
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| Johnson Publishing Company | Chicago, IL |
2,647
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371.945 |
1:141
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| V and J Holding Companies Inc. | Milwaukee, WI |
2,600
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74.000 |
1:28
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| Bridgeman Foods | Louisville, KY |
2,500
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72.000 |
1:28
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| The Bartech Group Inc. | Livonia, MI |
2,010
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76.500 |
1:38
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| H.J. Russell & Company | Atlanta, GA |
1,900
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184.436 |
1:97
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| Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Co. | Philadelphia, PA |
1,700
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389.000 |
1:229
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| Barden Companies Inc. | Detroit, MI |
1,675
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143.500 |
1:86
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*In millions of dollars, to the nearest thousand. **In thousands of dollars, as of December 31, 1998. Prepared by B.E. Research. Reviewed by Mitchell & Titus L.L.P. |
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