*Black Greek 500: Informational on Black Greek Lettered Organizations, Free Masons, and Beyond  by Members of the Masonic and Greek Community along with New Age Scribes Publishing, Inc

Hosted by: Michael Gardner

Author, speaker, organizer, and member of three fraternal societies, Michael Gardner, leads an interactive workshop involving participant role play, a live panel, as well as Q&A. Covering both the hidden and written information about Black Greek Lettered Organizations and Free Masons and their impact on individuals, campuses, and communities. Gardner also discusses top books on the subject, mentorship, peer leadership, rituals, networks, and provides updated hand outs on policies of organizations. (Teens and Adults; Hosting Organization Rate $300 plus travel, room, and board*negotiable*; approx. 120 minutes)

Contact:

Michael Gardner, CEO / Author

NAS Media Group, Inc

michaelgardner@naspublishing.com

773-220-8344

Website

www.naspublishing.com

References

Sylvia Cyrus, Executive Director

Association for the Study of African American Life and History

*Conflict Resolution Interactive Programs by Chicaago Anti-Violence Organizers 

Hosted by: Michael Gardner

Author, speaker, and organizer Michael Gardner leads an interactive workshop involving participant role play as well as Q&A. Covering the effectiveness of peer leadership boards as well as how to set them up in various areas to better serve the chosen community. Chicago Community Organizations provide training to teachers on ways to resolve group conflict and discusses peer leadership networks in public places, the home, and the community as well as peer-to-peer mentorship. (Teens and Adults; Hosting Organization Rate $220; approx. 90 minutes)

Contact:

Michael Gardner, CEO / Author

NAS Media Group, Inc

michaelgardner@naspublishing.com

773-220-8344

Website

 www.naspublishing.com

References

 Johnny Knox, Violence Intervention Specialist  

*Hip Hop 101: Learning the Business of the Hip Hop Industry by Various Hip-Hop Industry Managers, A & R’s, Artists

Hosted  by: Michael Gardner

NAS Media Group CEO Michael Gardner directs an open discussion of the hip hop industry with colleagues from the music field, including artists, producers, and directors. Gardner provides hip hop history, evaluates the infusion of poetry and prose, discusses the business of hip hop, and (if allowed) leads an open mic session. (Teens and adults; Hosting Organization Rate $220; 120 minutes)

Contact:

Michael Gardner, CEO / Author

NAS Media Group, Inc

michaelgardner@naspublishing.com

773-220-8344

Website

www.naspublishing.com

References

Alphie “Stylistic!” Doss, CEO

Doss Media

*Entrepreneurial Activities: Creating Your Own Job  by NAS Media Group, Inc.

Hosted by Michael Gardner

Michael Gardner, CEO of Chicago-based New Age Scribes Media Group, examines strategies and techniques to create and/or improve entrepreneurial activities. Topics include the definition of an entrepreneur, the history of the entrepreneur, modern and grassroots methods of marketing, business models, article maintenance and preparation, and more. (Adults with a modified program for children and teens; Hosting Organization Rate $220; 120 minutes)

Contact:

Michael Gardner, CEO / Author

NAS Media Group, Inc

michaelgardner@naspublishing.com

773-220-8344

Website

www.naspublishing.com

Reference

Basil Muhammad, CEO

Ask Muhammad.com , Inc.

*Credit Education by Credit Builders and Various Banking Industry Representatives Hosted by: Michael Gardner

Bringing in colleagues from the financial and banking industry, Michael Gardner leads a discussion on building and improving credit. Prior to Q&A, the group discusses what credit is and how it effects people, the credit cycle, effective credit builder versus ineffective credit, repairing bad credit, and more. Post-workshop, the presenters assist the audience with free credit checks and opening up student and adult accounts courtesy of Chase. (Teens and Young Adults; Hosting Organization Rate $220; 120+ minutes)

Contact:

Michael Gardner, CEO / Author

NAS Media Group, Inc

michaelgardner@naspublishing.com

773-220-8344

Website

www.naspublishing.com

Reference

Lafayette Ford, Branch Manager

J.P. Morgan Chase

*Home Ownership and Investment 101 Introductory Program by Empower 50 Investments LLC.     

Hosted by: Michael Gardner

Author, speaker, and organizer Michael Gardner hosts an interactive workshop with local business Empower 50, LLC involving participant role play as well as Q&A. This workshop will cover the path to homeownership and property investment in today’s economy as well as how to set up LLC’s to develop properties in various areas to better serve the chosen community. Gardner also discusses the power of property ownership and the law, the home, and the community as well as set up business mentorship. (Teens and Adults; Hosting Organization Rate $220; approx. 90 minutes)

Contact:

Michael Gardner, CEO / Author

NAS Media Group, Inc

michaelgardner@naspublishing.com

773-220-8344

Website

 www.naspublishing.com

References

Owen Pittman, CEO

Empower 50 Investments, LLC

*HighSchool and College Success by Instructor Brandi McGhee    

Hosted by: Michael Gardner

Author, speaker, and organizer and M.A. Candidate in Educational Leadership, Michael Gardner hosts an interactive workshop with Brandi McGhee College Success Instructor/Coach for involving participant role play as well as Q&A. Covering the funding searches for college, retention methods for high school and college students, testimonies of College graduates from the worse urban areas, effective test taking strategies, raising and maintaining G.P.A. calculations, and more as well as setting up college success support teams and mentorship. (Teens and Adults; Hosting Organization Rate $220; approx. 90 minutes)

Contact:

Michael Gardner, CEO / Author

NAS Media Group, Inc

michaelgardner@naspublishing.com

773-220-8344

Website

 www.naspublishing.com

References

Brandi McGhee

International Academy of Design Technology