COLLEGE PARK, MD, March 09, 2011 (Press-News.org) Socially-minded entrepreneur Davon Kelly, owner of NOVAD Management Consulting, is proud to be a co-sponsor of three upcoming charity events - the Leadership for New Generations, the Loudoun Triple Threat and Dare to Dream 2011. Kelly believes firmly that investing in organizations designed to help young people develop leadership skills is one of the best investments one can make in our future. Kelly is as committed to serving the community as he is to the field of management consulting. He speaks at area schools, mentors students through local high schools, the Boys Club, and Mentors, Inc., volunteers as a basketball coach and as a member of the Board of Directors for Boys Town of Washington, DC.
The Leadership for New Generations conference is designed to help our young leaders learn and explore important elements of leadership and character development. The conference is a community outreach event for eighth grade students, staff and faculty, hosted by the Rotary Club of Springfield and the Association of Image Consultants International Washington DC. Some conference activities will be facilitated by Cadets from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
The Loudoun Triple Threat is a non-profit organization in Virginia that organizes basketball teams and tournaments for local youth looking to get active. Teams play at highly competitive levels at local, state, regional, and even national levels.
Dare to Dream is a Washington DC networking event for youth entrepreneurs who are looking to expand their networks and demonstrate their business skills. The Dare to Dream fundraiser is hosted by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship's (NFTE). The NFTE provides programs that inspire young people from low-income communities to stay in school, to recognize business opportunities and to plan for successful futures.
NOVAD, a full service minority-owned management consulting firm, has earned a reputation for excellence in consulting services as a result of their ability to mesh seamlessly with a client's organization and provide a carefully calibrated approach to realistic problem-solving. NOVAD clients include federal and state government agencies, as well as corporations and nonprofit organizations. NOVAD is a GSA contract holder and an 8(a) certified firm.
Website: http://www.novadconsulting.com
Entrepreneur Davon Kelly Supports Desire to Build Youth Leadership by Co-Sponsoring the Loudoun Triple Threat, Dare to Dream and Leadership for New Generations Charity Events
Davon Kelly, CEO of NOVAD Management Consulting, demonstrates his commitment to youth through sponsorship of community events that promote entrepreneurship and leadership.
2011-03-09
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[Press-News.org] Entrepreneur Davon Kelly Supports Desire to Build Youth Leadership by Co-Sponsoring the Loudoun Triple Threat, Dare to Dream and Leadership for New Generations Charity EventsDavon Kelly, CEO of NOVAD Management Consulting, demonstrates his commitment to youth through sponsorship of community events that promote entrepreneurship and leadership.