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2010-05-05T15:17:00.001-07:00

Muhammad Yunus: 'Building Social Business'

2010-05-02T13:39:00.000-07:00

IN 2006, the Nobel committee made the surprising decision to award its peace prize not to a philanthropist or a human rights activist, but to Muhammad Yunus, the founder of the Grameen Bank of Bangladesh. What did this financier from a small, impoverished country do to deserve the world’s most prestigious award? He invented microcredit, the practice of lending tiny amounts of money to the poor.

It was a revolutionary idea. Until then, bankers figured that such borrowers were worthy of neither credit nor trust. Along came Dr. Yunus, who demonstrated that lending to the needy could be a profitable business and transform their lives. Indeed, many of Grameen’s clients used these small sums to start small businesses and to escape the clutches of poverty.

But you probably know this already. Over the years, Dr. Yunus has been embraced by rock stars like Bono and Peter Gabriel, and last year was recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama. He has also been honored by major corporations eager to have their brands associated with the anti-poverty work of Grameen, which shared the Nobel with its charismatic founder.

What is Dr. Yunus doing with all the good will he has accrued? He has another initiative, one that is even more ambitious than microcredit. In “Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity’s Most Pressing Needs” (PublicAffairs, $25.95), he calls for creation of an alternative economy of businesses devoted to helping the underprivileged.

The way he envisions it, these companies would be run as efficiently as the for-profit variety. Unlike charities, they would make enough money to be self-sustaining. However, they would invest leftover money in expanding their humanitarian efforts rather than paying dividends to shareholders.

People “will be delighted to create businesses for selfless purposes,” Dr. Yunus predicts. “The only thing we’ll have to do is to free them from the mind-set that puts profit-making at the heart of every business, an idea that we imposed on them through our flawed economic theory.”

He even foresees the day when social businesses will be public companies whose shares are traded on their own stock market. This, he believes, will help pave the way for the elimination of poverty in our lifetimes.

In many ways, “Building Social Business” is best appreciated as a sequel to Dr. Yunus’s 2007 book, “Creating a World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism,” in which he first presented his theory of a new economy. The difference is that the author now declares that social business is no longer a dream. Three years later, Grameen has created social business ventures with corporations including Intel, Adidas, BASF and Danone, maker of Dannon yogurt.

“In just a few short years, social business has developed from a mere idea to a living, rapidly growing, reality,” Dr. Yunus says. “It is already bringing improvements into the lives of many people and is now on the verge of exploding into one of the world’s most important social and economic trends.”

Well, maybe. The trouble is that many of Grameen’s partnerships are still in their infancy. And the two more mature projects that he showcases have yet to break even, including Grameen Danone, an effort to provide poor Bangladeshi with low-cost, nutritional yogurt. I mention it because he included it in his last book as one to watch.

To be fair, Dr. Yunus expects the yogurt business to break even this year. But he’s not making any promises. No wonder the chapter on Grameen Danone is entitled “Growing Pains.”

None of this has dampened this global celebrity’s enthusiasm for his cause. He urges readers to join his crusade. “You don’t need to know ‘how to do business,’ ” he writes a bit too facilely. “Much more important is your desire to solve a social problem. To be sure, practical knowledge about doing business will be useful. If you do not have experience, you can learn as you go along — hopefully with a mentor, an investor, or a partner to challenge and support you.”

Yes, but won’t this be expensive? “Obtaining financing is probably one of the biggest hurdles you will have to face on the road to launching and running a successful social business,” Dr. Yunus says. “But with some creativity, resourcefulness, and a lot of patience, you should be able to achieve your goals.”

That’s easy for a Nobel laureate to say. He has so many big corporations calling him about creating social businesses that he can name the terms. It’s hard to imagine any neophyte social entrepreneur being so lucky.

It’s hard to fault Dr. Yunus’ intentions and his optimism. Those things have already taken him awfully far. But it’s a bit premature for him to assert that his social business movement is on the verge of reshaping the world economy.

He has a lot more work to do first. Then again, he probably encountered a bit of skepticism when he first floated the idea for microcredit, too.

Black Participation Falls Again in MLB

2010-04-29T11:42:00.000-07:00

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A new report shows Major League Baseball equaled its best grades for racial and gender diversity hiring, even as the percentage of black players dropped again last year.
MLB received an "A" for race and a "B" for gender hiring in the annual study Wednesday by the University of Central Florida's Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports. Baseball received the same grades in last year's report.

Among major leaguers, though, the number of black players dropped from 10.2 percent to 9 percent last season. The sport had made a small stride since reaching a low of 8.2 percent in 2007, but the latest data indicates a steady rise among black players might be years away.
Information in the report is based on the 2009 work force data provided by MLB.

Jawad Williams Helping Out Kids in Cleveland

2010-03-27T15:09:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Cavalier Jawad Williams helps out hometown kids

We ran into Jawad today at the Beachwood Mall, and gave him a short introduction to CnXn. Thanks Jawad!

Social Entrepreneurs Featured in Business Week

2010-02-22T18:18:00.000-08:00

Please see the recent article in Business Week about famous social entrepreneur Judy Wick's career highlights.

Business Plan Competitions and Social Entrepreneurs

2010-01-15T12:31:00.000-08:00

Due to the economic downturn, Americans have been forced to find different ways to develop successful businesses. As a result, social entrepreneurs have come to the forefront. Business schools have even taken the steps to promote social entrepreneurship in their curriculum. At many of the top MBA programs around the world, students are now forced to think outside the box. The status quo no longer exists in many of the top MBA programs.

A recent New York Times article highlights the emphasis on social entrepreneurs and explains their importance to today's economy.

Additionally, major MBA programs and foundations are sponsoring more and more business plan competitions to help aspiring entrepreneurs get off the ground.

CnXn will be entering several of these competitions with the hopes of gaining more seed funding to help us grow.

What It Means To Be A College Baseball Player

2009-12-15T19:38:00.000-08:00

Below is a blog I wrote my senior year at Oberlin College about what it means to be a college baseball player......

As a senior co-Captain of this years baseball team the light at the end of the tunnel is nearing for my baseball career. I have accepted the fact that Major League Baseball is probably not in the cards (Although i was convinced that I would make it until I was about sixteen). I have played the game of baseball since I could walk. I started with games in the front yard with my Dad. I was fortunate enough to be able to play lots of baseball between then and now. I sit here now as a senior in shock that it all must come to and end soon. I would like to offer you some insight about what it means to play baseball and compete at the collegiate level.

I entered this last year of collegiate baseball with the mindset of trying to enjoy every second; the good and the bad. Baseball is a funny game. It is the only game where one can fail seven out of ten times and still be considered great. The game of baseball has offered me more than just the pure excitement of competing on the field for nine innings. Baseball has been a metaphor for life. Baseball is not only about balls and strikes or winning and losing. Baseball teaches one how to be a man. The game is a test. I have learned more from baseball than anything else I have experienced in my life. The game has made me tough, humble, and grateful. Baseball has taught me to never give up. It has prepared me more than anything for the real world.

Many people wonder why we do what we do? What makes the hours of work worth it? What does it mean to be a Division III collegiate baseball player? Athletics at the Division III level are not about taking your game to the professional level. As a collegiate athlete at a demanding academic institution one has to ask himself why he sacrifices hours upon hours practicing and playing. What is the reward for a Division III baseball player?

It is hard to explain this to a non-participant because there is no real glory, no big crowds, and no million dollar contract in sight. For me, the answer is quite simple. "For the love of the game." You have to love it to do what we do on a daily basis.

At the conclusion of this season I might never put a uniform on my back again. I surely won't ever wear the Oberlin College number two jersey again. What gives me solace is the fact that nobody can ever take away my passion and love for the game. Doug Glanville (a former Major League outfielder and NY Times contributor) wrote about the "badge of honor" that every ballplayer wears on his sleeve. That "badge of honor" is why my teammates and I work so hard and dedicate ourselves to the game. I will exit the ball field at the end of this season knowing that I will always have that "badge of honor" from the exclusive fraternity of college baseball and the game of baseball itself.

Addressing Some Confusion About CnXn And Re-Affirming Our Mission

2009-12-13T12:51:00.000-08:00

Mike and I wanted to address some confusion about CnXn, and also re-affirm our mission and purpose. The last few weeks we have received numerous inquiries about whether we are somehow connected to another apparel idea, IOwn. THE ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION IS NO. We found it somewhat ironic that IOwn information started to pop up all over Facebook just weeks after we began to promote the CnXn initiative. We wish IOwn the best of luck, but we felt like it was necessary to make it known that we are not connected with them at all.

The idea for CnXn originated seven months ago when Mike Eppich and I graduated from Oberlin College and Rollins College. With a very unforgiving job market, we both decided to come up with an idea that would allow us to pursue our passions, those being baseball/athletics and working with kids.

Since the end of May, Mike and I have spent a minimum of 40 hours per week working on CnXn. By the way, we both have full-time jobs now too. I teach 7th grade at a charter school in inner-city Cleveland and Mike recently got a job as a sales associate with Unifirst, a uniform provider for corporate clients and professional organizations. After work, we both spend late nights bringing the CnXn idea together.

We have written a full 40 page comprehensive business plan (available upon request). Additionally, we have legally filed to become an LLC and are waiting to get our vendors license approved. We have talked to manufacturers across the globe, and have received 4 samples to date.

Our mission is to "connect people from all socioeconomic backgrounds." CnXn is not just your typical apparel company. The CnXn brand sends a message. Our goal is to become sustainable and take a percentage of our sales and donate money and equipment to inner-city schools and athletic departments, beginning in Cleveland.

Lastly, we wanted to announce that we will no longer be posting CnXn all over Facebook. Please refer to the CnXn Facebook Fan Page and our wesbite www.cnxnapparel.com for the latest news. Additionally, we would like to set up a listserv to send our supporters weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly updates of our progress until we officially launch. Please email fans@cnxnapparel.com with your name and contact information and we will add you to our e-mail list.

We are also working on writing the code for our new website and we will have a much easier mailing list form available once the site is up.

Thank you very much for your support.

Brian and Mike

Bootstrapping 101: Brand It Creatively

2009-12-10T20:37:00.000-08:00

Madsoul

Founded by Marc D'Amelio with $1,000

In launching Madsoul, an urban streetwear label, in 2000, Marc D'Amelio raised guerrilla marketing to an art form. Take, for example, his sticker campaign. D'Amelio figured out that if he signed up for a United Parcel Service account, he was entitled to an unlimited supply of blank UPS labels. If he bought a Tektronix printer, he was entitled to free black ink. So he signed on with both companies and began printing stickers by the thousands and distributing them at concerts and art festivals around New York City, where Madsoul is based. "If you can't afford to do a $100,000 billboard, and you can't even afford to do a $20,000 print advertisement, you gotta figure out other ways," he says.

D'Amelio also promoted Madsoul through mix tapes of hip-hop music, on the theory that pretty much everybody will take a free album. He discovered that record labels would usually give him the rights to unreleased tracks for free (they saw it as easy publicity), as long as he agreed to mix well-known rappers and brand-new artists on the same album. Between songs, D'Amelio would have the artists record promos like, "Don't forget to check Madsoul out." "It's a great way to convey your brand message," he says. "Ten little commercials to tell people where to buy the product." The cost to him was $1 per tape.

Scoring His First Sale

The Target
The first customer Marc D'Amelio went after was a big one: the New York Knicks. He knew a buyer at the team from his previous job as a clothing sales rep.
The Setup
D'Amelio asked a screen printer to create sample T-shirts for him for free. In return, he promised the company the contract if he closed the deal.
The Sale
The Knicks' buyer loved the shirts, and ordered 3,000 to sell at Madison Square Garden for a total of $30,000.
The Terms
D'Amelio returned to the screen printer and offered to pay $15,000 for the run, but only after the Knicks paid him. The vendor agreed.
The Lesson
As Madsoul grew, D'Amelio continued to emphasize its tiny size when trying to collect from customers. "You don't pay us, people don't get paid," he told them.

Decent Exposure

D'Amelio traded clothes for some advertising in a small hip-hop magazine. With other magazines, he says he was always willing to talk to advertising sales reps, but he pushed to get the line coverage in the editorial pages before agreeing to advertise.

Design Within Reach

The graffiti artists who did Madsoul's graphics weren't used to getting paid for their art. So they were thrilled when D'Amelio offered them a choice of a 10 percent royalty on each T-shirt sold or a flat fee up to $500.

Bootstrapping 101: Brand It Creatively

2009-12-10T20:36:00.000-08:00

Bootstrapping 101: Brand It Creatively

“Race to BE” Entrepreneurship Competition Kick off | A Kauffman Foundation Video

2009-12-10T04:18:00.001-08:00

“Race to BE” Entrepreneurship Competition Kick off | A Kauffman Foundation Video

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What College Baseball Team's Do During A Rain Delay

2009-12-08T20:33:00.000-08:00

During last year's Big East Baseball matchup between USF and UCONN the two squads had a little fun during a rain delay.

The Harlem Children's Zone

2009-12-06T16:37:00.000-08:00

For years, educators have tried and failed to get poor kids from the inner city to do just as well in school as kids from America's more affluent suburbs. Black kids still routinely score well below white kids on national standardized tests.

But a man named Geoffrey Canada may have figured out a way to close that racial achievement gap. What he's doing has been called one of the most ambitious social experiments to alleviate poverty of our lifetime. His laboratory is a 97-block neighborhood in Harlem, which he has flooded with a wide array of social, medical and educational services available for free to the 10,000 children who live there. It is called the "Harlem Children's Zone."

Canada has his own Charter School serving 1200 kids in grades K-8. There is 1 adult for every 6 students, as well as an emphasis on discipline and strict dress code. Canada does not believe he has succeeded until all of his students attend college. He is trying to "level the playing field with kids in Harlem and kids in middle class communities."

The Harlem Children's Zone has experienced great success. CnXn looks to follow the Harlem Children's Zone model in many respects.

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Congratulations to Cleveland's Glenville High School Football Team

2009-12-06T06:14:00.001-08:00

If you follow Cleveland High School Football then you have probably heard of the fantastic run made this year by the Glenville Tarblooders. Lastnight, the Tarblooders came within a minute of becoming the first Cleveland Public School to win a State Championship. They all should be very proud of their efforts.

Glenville coach Ted Ginn says,

"This is tough, but I'm proud of the kids," Ginn said. "That myth about the city schools, you can erase that. This is all part of life and that's what we're going to tell our kids.

"That's the way life goes but I hope everybody paid attention. We do have the magical dust for the city of Cleveland if you just give us a helping hand."

My friends and I, all Shaker Heights graduates were glued to the T.V. lastnight watching the game. Please check out some of these articles from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Congratulations on a great season.

Kenny Porter's Dream; Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Class of ____

2009-12-01T20:42:00.000-08:00

As I mentioned in my last post, I have been playing catch with one of my students named Kenny Porter. Today in class Kenny wrote:

"My dream when I grow up is to be a professional baseball player. I want to be the best baseball player in the world and I want to be in the Hall of Fame. I want to go to Ohio State and play college baseball and football. Me and my friends are going to be the best baseball and football players ever."

Please stay tuned to hear about the next dream from one of my students. Whether they dream of being a professional athlete, doctor, or lawyer, CnXn will help them along the way.

Our First Sample With Our Logo

2009-11-30T19:32:00.000-08:00

Today we received our first sample with our logo. Please check it out.

Playing Baseball At Hope Academy Cathedral

2009-11-29T20:36:00.000-08:00

As some of you might know, I am currently a 7th grade teacher at Hope Academy Cathedral Charter School located in Cleveland. During the last few weeks, I have spent many of my afternoons after school playing catch with one of my students named Kenny.

Kenny has a phenomenal arm. The ball just flies out of his hand. I have been showing him some simple drills to improve his throwing mechanics.

Many of the other students in the school have learned that I played college baseball and that I have been working with Kenny. I now have kids come up to me everyday asking to play.

The black community is full of potential when it comes to baseball. Young children like Kenny have all the talent in the world but just need some coaching and structure to help refine their game. Unfortunately, baseball participation is at an all-time low in the black community. Only 8.5% of Major League Baseball players are black.

Mookie Wilson, former New York Met, on baseball in the black community: "Rekindling the passion for the game, especially within the black community, will eventually help boost the sagging numbers." He continued, "It has something to do with how the game is being marketed in our communities. But the bigger problem might be with young people just losing interest. What you need to do is help the youth establish a relationship with baseball."

CnXn will work to promote the game in the black community. Michael and I want to share our rich baseball background with children who otherwise would not be involved with the game.

Stay tuned to hear more about Kenny and my other students as they pursue their interest in baseball.

Devonta Crawford's Dream

2009-11-23T14:33:00.000-08:00

I am currently a 7th grade teacher at Hope Academy Cathedral Charter School in Cleveland. I witness the problems with our education system on a daily basis. However, that does not mean that my students don't have dreams.

Below is a piece written by one of my students, Devonta Crawford.

"My dream is to be a football player. Now I'm playing football for a municipal team. I am trying to work hard because I can get a scholarship to a high school and play football for my high school. Then I want to get accepted to a college and play college football. After I graduate I want to play football professionally. I want to get drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. I want to become the best defensive player on the team."

-Devonta Crawford

CnXn will provide students like Devonta the necessary tools to succeed on and off the field!

Do The Jerk "Power Ranger$" Style

2009-11-23T04:09:00.000-08:00

By GUY TREBAY

Sunday Styles Preview

Hip-Hop’s New Steps

By GUY TREBAY

Published: November 22, 2009

Jerking is a Los Angeles dance phenomenon that comes with its own dress code.

A Brief Guide to CnXn

2009-11-21T15:48:00.000-08:00

CnXn will operate as a social entrepreneurship. We are a new online sports apparel retailer based in Cleveland, Ohio. The name CnXn is short for Connection. CnXn will offer our target audiences a multifunctional, high performance active wear product.

“NPD defines sports apparel as ‘clothing designed for, or that could be used in, active sports’” (The 2006 Sporting Goods Market Research Handbook).

In the preliminary stages of production, we will offer t-shirts, performance wear, shorts, headbands, and other accessories. CnXn will run auxiliary operations in select cities. We will begin in our hometown, Cleveland, Ohio. Each subsidiary will be represented by a logo of the cities' respective area code. For example, in Cleveland we have created a 216 logo. We like to call it the "216 Connection."

The goal of CnXn is to bring people together from all different socioeconomic backgrounds, hence the name CnXn. We have created a multi-layered shared element in which the potential customer will align with our causes while simultaneously sharing their hometown pride with the area code logos.

CnXn will promote education and push for increased athletic participation (notably baseball) in underserved areas. As a part of our operation, CnXn will donate a percentage of sales (either in the form of money or equipment) to inner-city athletic departments so their student athletes are able to have a more positive high school athletic experience.

Brian in the Oberlin Alumni Magazine

2009-11-21T14:52:00.000-08:00

Out of the Park, Ballplayers a Hit
in Classrooms

by Michael Steiner ’09

It was Brian Verne, a May graduate and co-captain of Oberlin’s baseball team, who first had the idea of getting his teammates involved in the community.

So at the beginning of the 2008-09 school year, Verne met with the principal of Prospect Elementary. What became of their meeting was a program in which nine members of the Oberlin baseball team went into three fifth-grade classrooms four days a week to help students with their academic work.

"Athletes are looked up to by young kids," Verne says, "even Division III athletes. So we were automatically role models while we were there. After a week or two, it got to the point where the kids actually looked forward to us coming, and thus looked forward to doing their work. I worked with one girl who, at first, seemed like she had no desire to learn. After a few weeks she became more comfortable, and was completing assignments in less than an hour. It was very gratifying for both of us."

"It’s always important to give back to the community in whatever way possible," Verne says.

Go Buckeyes!

2009-11-21T11:00:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Startup Weekend on Channel 3 News

2009-11-21T10:39:00.000-08:00

CnXn attended the Cleveland Startup Weekend lastnight. The event got some nice publicity from Channel 3 news in Cleveland.

Please see the link above.

This One Never Gets Old

2009-11-19T18:21:00.000-08:00

Ruben Rivera: 662 games played, 1586 at bats, 237 runs, 64 home runs, 1 unforgettable base running error.

The CnXn Logo Finds Fabric!

2009-11-19T09:27:00.000-08:00

Very Risky Business!

2009-11-18T21:57:00.000-08:00

If only they were wearing CnXn shirts. This video only has 12,000 hits on Youtube in 6 days. I bet it hits 1 million in a matter of weeks.

Regardless, it's hilarious.

Brian's Tutoring Program With Oberlin College Baseball

2009-11-18T15:56:00.000-08:00

Last Fall, Jennifer Gonzalez of the Cleveland Plain Dealer ran a Metro Section Front Page story about a tutoring program that I started at Prospect Elementary in Oberlin, Ohio.

I was a senior Captain of the Oberlin College Baseball team. My teammates and I went into three fifth grade classrooms four times a week and tutored the students in math and reading. In addition, each student received an Oberlin College Baseball t-shirt. We also invited each student to a home baseball game where we cooked out for them during and after the game.

Please see a link to the story above.

NCAA Student Athletes Will Impact Local Community

2009-11-18T15:54:00.000-08:00

As part of the Championship City Pilot program, the NCAA has teamed up with the “We Run This City” Youth Marathon Program as well as the John Carroll University Volleyball Team and local Elementary Schools as an effort to get the community involved with the Championships this week. These initiatives will also provide unique opportunities for youth from around the Greater Cleveland area to get involved in sports.

CnXn Will Be At The Cleveland Startup Weekend

2009-11-18T15:11:00.001-08:00

CnXn will be attending the Cleveland Startup Weekend this Friday through Sunday. What is Startup Weekend?

Startup Weekend recruits a highly motivated group of developers, business managers, startup enthusiasts, marketing gurus, graphic artists and more to a 54 hour event that builds communities, companies and projects.

How to Market Your Business With Facebook

2009-11-17T17:39:00.000-08:00

Small-Business Guide

How to Market Your Business With Facebook

By KERMIT PATTISON

Published: November 12, 2009

The social network is also a place to find new customers and discover a treasure trove of demographic data.

We Need To Educate Our Youth

2009-11-17T17:36:00.000-08:00

Education

Study Finds High Rate of Imprisonment Among Dropouts

By SAM DILLON

Published: October 9, 2009

The picture for dropouts is bleak in an America where demands for low-skill workers is plunging.

Large Urban-Suburban Gap Seen in Graduation Rates

2009-11-17T17:30:00.000-08:00

Education

Large Urban-Suburban Gap Seen in Graduation Rates

By SAM DILLON

Published: April 22, 2009

A new study shows the average high school graduation rate in the nation’s 50 largest cities was 53 percent, compared with 71 percent in the suburbs.

Real. College. Life

2009-11-17T12:17:00.000-08:00

What's all this talk about Swizzer.com?

Hello World

"Swizzer is THE social information company focusing on "Real. College. Life." We will fill you in on your schools' bar, greek and entertainment scenes while showcasing funny stories and outrageous videos. Stop by our coming soon page and drop an email address for updates on our new site, magazine and Iphone App."

Thanks,

Jig

Swizzer and CnXn plan on teaming up in the future.

Nick Winbush Torches Kentucky

2009-11-16T21:13:00.000-08:00

Shaker Heights High School graduate represented the "216" this evening as Miami(OH) nearly knocked off #5 Kentucky in men's basketball. Winbush, a junior swingman, hit 8 of 10 ten shots from beyond the arc on the way to a team leading 26 pts. Winbush carried the Redhawks on his back as they nearly pulled off the biggest upset of this young men's college basketball season.

We hope to get Winbush on the CnXn bandwagon!

Iowa Defensive End Adrian Clayborn

2009-11-15T19:50:00.001-08:00

In today's Big Ten matchup between Ohio State and Iowa, Iowa Defensive End Adrian Clayborn was seen on the sidelines with a "314" tattoo representing his hometown, St. Louis, Missouri.

2009-11-14T20:24:00.000-08:00

........Everyone Says Life Is All About Connections

CnXn gets some press!

2009-11-11T11:51:00.000-08:00

After tweeting around at various athletes, NY Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards graciously responded with interest about our blog. As an active member of the community and a frequent philanthropist, Braylon suggested that he "most definitely will" come to us with any future requests about performance apparel.

We thank Braylon for his acknowledgement and the mention of the company on his well-followed Twitter page (@OfficialBraylon) and hope to hear from him and his colleagues soon. Keep a look out for more scoop from CnXn and be sure to follow us on Twitter!

CnXn : Connection

CnXn Video

Muhammad Yunus: 'Building Social Business'

Black Participation Falls Again in MLB

Jawad Williams Helping Out Kids in Cleveland

Social Entrepreneurs Featured in Business Week

Business Plan Competitions and Social Entrepreneurs

What It Means To Be A College Baseball Player

Addressing Some Confusion About CnXn And Re-Affirming Our Mission

Bootstrapping 101: Brand It Creatively

Madsoul

Founded by Marc D'Amelio with $1,000

Scoring His First Sale

Decent Exposure

Design Within Reach

Bootstrapping 101: Brand It Creatively

“Race to BE” Entrepreneurship Competition Kick off | A Kauffman Foundation Video

What College Baseball Team's Do During A Rain Delay

The Harlem Children's Zone

Congratulations to Cleveland's Glenville High School Football Team

Kenny Porter's Dream; Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Class of ____

Our First Sample With Our Logo

Playing Baseball At Hope Academy Cathedral

Devonta Crawford's Dream

Do The Jerk "Power Ranger$" Style

A Brief Guide to CnXn

Brian in the Oberlin Alumni Magazine

Out of the Park, Ballplayers a Hitin Classrooms

Go Buckeyes!

Cleveland Startup Weekend on Channel 3 News

This One Never Gets Old

The CnXn Logo Finds Fabric!

Very Risky Business!

Brian's Tutoring Program With Oberlin College Baseball

NCAA Student Athletes Will Impact Local Community

CnXn Will Be At The Cleveland Startup Weekend

How to Market Your Business With Facebook

We Need To Educate Our Youth

Large Urban-Suburban Gap Seen in Graduation Rates

Real. College. Life

Nick Winbush Torches Kentucky

Iowa Defensive End Adrian Clayborn

CnXn gets some press!

Out of the Park, Ballplayers a Hit
in Classrooms