Mike Neville has been working in the world of pest control since 1975 — most of that time for a national pest control company. But in 2006, everything changed. Neville was diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a life-threatening medical condition where the aorta, the body’s main blood vessel, becomes enlarged near the abdomen. A […]
Black History Month Feature: ‘Answering a Call’ to Become an Owner Read More »
By JAMES BIGLEY II As a former U.S. Army Reservist (serving as a combat engineer) stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in the Missouri Ozarks, Will White understands the importance of keeping a level head when faced with a coming storm. “When you’re handling explosives, you have to remain calm,” said White, owner of Nexus Pest
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The organization celebrated achievements such as having mentored 20+ Black-owned organizations and individuals during the last two years. They also hosted Boston-based speakers Charlie Titus and Darrel Byers, who spoke about the impact of ownership on decreasing the racial wealth gap. “We’ve mentored 20+ Black-owned organizations and individuals over the last two years. We’ll continue
Black Ownership Matters Celebrates Second Anniversary at PestWorld Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Black Ownership Matters (BOM) held its Legislative Day dinner in the nation’s capital on March 13. Members and representatives of BOM from across the county gathered to break bread, discuss business growth strategies and next steps in business operations The meeting was attended by BOM members Vernon Brown and Quincy Brown, owners
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As part of Black History Month, PCT caught up with three members of Black Ownership Matters (Wayne Golden, Hamilton Allen and Faye Golden) to get their perspective on how African Americans have helped shaped the pest control industry and what opportunities are available in the present and in the future. VALLEY VIEW, Ohio (February 25, 2022)
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Black Ownership Matters (BOM) held its first annual Executive Board Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., at the end of June. In addition to hosting strategic planning and program development sessions, BOM met with several local companies and individuals interested in growing their businesses. Read More in PCT Magazine
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PCT spoke with BOM leadership to learn what drew them to this organization and what they hope this group will accomplish. Read more in PCT Magazine
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With the goal of providing a network of support for current black pest control owner/operators and promoting black ownership of pest control firms, Black Ownership Matters (BOM) has been launched. Read More in PCT Magazine
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