Black Enterprise Honors the Most Successful Black-Owned Companies
8/1/2008

Publication's June Issue Marks the 36th Anniversary of the BE 100s Report Chronicling the Growth of U.S. Black Business

(New York) June 3, 2008 - BLACK ENTERPRISE (BE) has announced the nation's top-grossing black-owned businesses as listed in the publication's 36th annual BE 100s report. The cornerstone of the publication's June issue, this comprehensive analysis includes a total of 280 businesses: 100 industrial/service companies, 100 auto dealerships, 65 financial services firms, and 15 advertising agencies.

The companies who make the BLACK ENTERPRISE list are the undisputed best in their fields. Only leaders of the most productive and prestigious African American businesses are honored, executives with the insight to advance and the passion to persevere despite the uncertain economic climate.

This year's issue features an exclusive interview with BE 100s CEO Oprah Winfrey.

In developing the rankings for 2008, BE research collected surveys from hundreds of companies as well as information from government agencies, professional organizations, industry associations, business information services, entrepreneurs, and corporations. The information included total revenues for calendar year 2007; a detailed description of business activities; historical ownership data; and confirmation that the entity is at least 51% black-owned, or that blacks own at least 51% of the controlling shares if the company is publicly traded.

For inclusive coverage of the largest black-owned businesses of 2008, log on to www.blackenterprise.com.

BLACK ENTERPRISE, your ultimate source for wealth creation, is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. Since 1970, BE has provided essential business information and advice to professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and decision makers. Every month, BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine provides 3.9 million readers with information on entrepreneurship, careers, and financial management. A multimedia company, BE also produces radio and television programming, business and lifestyle events, Web content, and digital media. BLACK ENTERPRISE is the definitive source of information for and about African American business markets and leaders, and the authority on black business news and trends.