In the premiere issue of this magazine, I gave thanks to many family members, friends and associates. Now, those associates are fast becoming friends as I journey into the fifth issue! Were it not for our Heavenly Father who has anointed all of my ideas and guided me when I was confused, you would not be reading this issue. There have been many hurdles and obstacles thrown in my way, but a higher power is guiding me and no weapon formed against me shall prosper. Small business owners, I know you understand. It has been more than a struggle to make some of you business owners realize the necessity of advertising, branding and marketing your business. There were times when I felt like giving up, but I continued to press on to make sure that you – local, small business owners had a vehicle to publicize your business to the masses. I was called to help other small business owners. I hope you stay with me - picking up the magazine, reading the articles, finding good vendors, telling some friends and dvertising your business here. In October 2011, we held our 2nd Annual Jumping the Broom Bridal Show at the Holiday Inn and Suites on McSwain Drive. As is our tradition, 98.5FM KISS Morning DJ Johnny Green was our MC and gave away prizes every 15 minutes to our lucky brides in attendance! There were photographers, videographers, a pianist, a florist, decorators, bridal consultants, a hair stylist, a bridal and tuxedo shop, an Ardyss consultant, a live band, and sooo many more. The band H 2 Flo stole the show! They softly played and sang jazz and R&B tunes while our brides and their guests met with vendors! We can't thank them enough for showing out at the bridal show. To ALL of our vendors: Many of you have called or emailed me to let me know that you already had brides book you from the show, yesssss! (so go ahead Oprah, keep on working hard cause I want to be your bff!!) THANK YOU for coming and we'll see you next year!