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Minorities in Sports Business - The Newsletter: WK 10.17
Minorities in Sports Business weekly newsletter - WK: 10.17
THE NEWSLETTER
The Minorities in Sports Business Network is a digital hub for individuals in the sports industry to connect and collaborate. Every Monday a newsletter will be distributed featuring the latest news from the network, upcoming events, as well as business opportunities.
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"Giant Night of Comedy" by Bianca A Egalité
Member Bianca A Egalité | Founder/Editor-in-chief of The Real Assist Blog
covered The Rashad Jennings Foundation's Night of Comedy
The Rashad Jennings Foundation has three pillar programs: The Reading Challenge, which aims to ignite the excitement of reading in today’s youth; Camp 180, which teaches the fundamentals of football and to live an active lifestyle; The Locker Room Project, an initiative to empower student-athletes through mentorship. Recently, the foundation hosted its second annual ‘Giant Night of Comedy’ to raise funds in support of these programs.... READ MORE
Member Cecelia Townes | Writer | Speaker | Entrepreneur
featured former Division-I athlete in her latest GladiateHER Grads.
It’s not everyday that you meet women who change your life. I’m blessed to have had the opportunity to do just that. Sydney Satchell has gone from being a Division-I athlete to an amputee and an inspiration for so many in a relatively short amount of time. She has found the strength, courage and wisdom to turn her adversity into life lessons for so many. I’m honored to share this GladiatHer® Grads story with you.
... READ MORE
Member
Nicole Powell | Events | The Sportstyle
covered Christie's auction of vintage Baseball memorabilia.
Baseball afficianados and collectors everywhere have the opportunity to own a piece of the National Pastime’s history during a two-day auction at Christie’s in New York on October 19-20.
The international auction house best known for its elaborate art sales, is auctioning a comprehensive and awe-inspiring collection of rare memorabilia and photos from The National Pastime Museum and an anonymous collector, valued between an estimated $5 million and $10 million.... READ MORE
MiS Member Tips
This week, a topic came up regarding salary negotiations.
How do you go about negotiating a salary? In the sports industry we’re often told that negotiating salary is out of the question being that most positions are coveted. The truth is, we should all be able to negotiate. Do your research, know your worth and come up with a plan.
Below are some tips from our members when negotiating your next salary:
Ask for what you want and don’t settle for what you can’t afford to be paid. You only get one chance to negotiate your first salary with a company. Look at the overall comprehensive package and see what other trade-offs you can get if the salary isn’t there (vacation days, flex time, work from home).
Know what you’re comfortable with going into the negotiation. By comfortable I mean, a month into the job will you be regretting what you agreed to? Also, I would suggest thinking about it as a range: low, middle, and high rather than a dead set number. Based on my experience in HR... READ MORE
Upcoming Events
(Washington DC) ESPNW Campus Conversations 10.23
Cecelia Townes | Writer | Speaker | Entrepreneur
will be featured on a panel at ESPNW's Campus Conversations at Howard University. If you are in DC next week be sure to check her out!
Cecelia Townes | Writer | Speaker | Entrepreneur
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(New York, NY) Dining for Diplomas 10.24
Join Muhammad Wilkerson and Jets teammates for the 4th Annual Dining for Diplomas at Avra Madison. Muhammad and his teammates are trading in their football jerseys for aprons and serving as your waiters for the night. Enjoy three courses and wine served up by some of your favorite players, as well as a silent and live auction. Proceeds from the event benefit Muhammad Wilkerson's TEAM 96.
Crystal, MBA| Marketing & Sponsorships
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(New York, NY) Knicks Opening Night Party 10.25
Anthony Donahue over at MSG is hosting a Knicks opening night party at Madison Square Tavern for the season opener in late October.For more information contact
Kristian Winfield | Knicks Reporter | @Krisplashed
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(New York, NY) Alley NYU Launch Party 10.26
Alley just opened a new location in NYU, so we are throwing a MASSIVE party and YOU are invited! We are excited to announce that we have partnered with StartedEd to open up a location in one of the most innovative and creative schools in the world, NYU. For more info contact
Nicole Powell | Events | The Sportstyle
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(New York, NY) MiS Happy Hour 11.3