Articles by James Lowry

Accepting that creating a billion-dollar company is an achievable objective, we need a collaborative agenda to develop billion-dollar minority businesses.

Where’s the recognition for black patent holders and business people?

Chicago’s once-thriving black business community can be revived.

Progress is slow, but minority businesses are gaining ground.

If these groups lobby collectively, they can achieve parity.

Becoming change agents means working more closely together. Don’t expect a leader on a white horse to save you or minority business enterprises.

Envision change and adjust plans accordingly to succeed in today’s fast-paced world. Once they reach the top, diversification can help minority business owners stay there.

Mentors who aren’t positive, supportive or fair prevent minorities from advancing.

Leaders can achieve greatness when supported by others’ knowledge.

Senior workers are a ready-made solution to labor shortages. Experienced professionals are an efficient, cost-effective labor resource.

Minority business development growth shouldn’t be paused. Time is running out, and major changes are not occurring.

Corporate America should understand and appreciate the many capabilities female executives.

Sixty years after the start of the civil rights movement, why do we still have special programs for minorities? We should create meaningful, higher-paying jobs through minority businesses.

Workers of all ages have something unique to offer budding entrepreneurs. Too often the entrepreneur only reaches out to those in his or her age group.

Minority businesses and political leaders must look beyond short-term fixes. Long-term economic growth depends on the private sector and the vitality of the free-enterprise system.