The Optimum Institute of Economic Empowerment (“OIEE”) has a mission to create and implement tangible economic empowerment programs. As a change agent OIEE will develop and administer programs that will focus on teaching and increasing exposure to principles of financial literacy within communities of need. Learn More...
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One of our objectives is to teach the youth that “their community” is not just their immediate surroundings. So in order to take the crucial step in helping young people broaden their horizons intellectually and socioeconomically, All About Business needs your help to move as one unit. “None of us is stronger than all of us”, and your voice is the key to the younger generations improvement.
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Your assistance is greatly appreciated in supporting All About Business’ initiative to empower our communities to be more fiscally responsible; while teaching life skills that will propel our youth into a future that’s not only brighter, but more prosperous. Whether it is through our workshops, internship, or scholarship programs. Your contribution is greatly appreciated in support of that paradigm shift our young people need.
About
All About Business (AAB) is a global program run by the Optimum Institute of Economic Empowerment, Inc. geared towards the spread of ‘empowerment’ through social movement and grassroots advocacy. Our purpose is to cultivate talent among our youth and encourage them to become active members of the community through leadership, philanthropy and professional responsibility. We seek to provide educational services for the general population through panel discussions, media outlets, seminar events and networking opportunities. We are committed to provide community service projects and professional development programs for neighborhoods in need and to inspire all people to create the positive change they wish to see in the world. AAB is under the umbrella of the Optimum Institute of Economic Empowerment, a non-profit organization founded by financial entrepreneur and CNN commentator Ryan Mack. AAB has been featured on CNN, The Network Journal, Black Enterprise,...
Latest News
The Tidewater Roots Poll Project: Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Press Release For Immediate Release Williamsburg, VA—It started as an idea. It then turned into a state-wide movement. Over the summer, the William & Mary Election Law Society received a generous grant from the federal government to aid local government in recruiting and training young poll workers across Virginia. The project is generously funded by a Help America Vote College Program grant administered by the Election Assistance Commission....
Why I Love My City
By: Anya Parampil, AAB writer My English teachers always taught me to “show” not “tell”. Simply because Ann Arbor rests in the lower peninsula of Michigan can I actually show you better than tell you where exactly she’s located- only one living on said peninsula can use this little trick. Take your right hand and flip it over, palm facing up. Voila, there you have Michigan. Now with the index finger of your other hand trace about 3/4s of the way...
What is Sustainable Development?
By: James Felton Keith OIEE Contributor A few weeks ago for a conference put on by the Wosk Center for Dialogue at the Simon Fraser University in Canada, I was asked the questions: How is sustainable development different from conventional economic development?…and, What are we trying to sustain? The same questions came up again yesterday regarding financial policy initiatives to create “sustainability”. I find the term sustainability is...
