ECSMG Consulting, LLC Hip Hop Business Summit -aka- “Hood Economics” will be held on Saturday, August 23 at Symphony Hall, Newark, New Jersey, from 9am-2pm.

The panelists of Industry Executives, Business Leaders and Celebrities will discuss diversification of business in urban culture through music, clothing, movies, gaming and communications, Newark’s re-development,  succeeding in entertainment, health, successful competition & winning at an executive level, help in starting a business and facts of successful business ownership in today's changing economy (i.e. barbershops, hair salons, carpentry,  electricians, restaurants, spas, clothing stores, and web based & digital businesses). There will be a Q&A session, along with a variety of give-aways. Hip Hop Business Summit Tickets are $55 pp.

The Summit will be held in conjunction with the Celebrity Golf Classic.  The weekend of events from August 21-23, includes an exclusive Welcome Reception for Celebrities, Sponsors and Invited Guests, a Welcome to Newark Dinner, Golf Classic Awards at Weequahic Parks Golf Club with remarks by Newark Mayor Cory Booker, and a Golf Classic VIP “White” Party at The Spot on Commerce St. Tickets needed for weekend events.

Confirmed guests include Ed Lover, Morning Radio Host at Clear Channel Power 105.1 FM, Grouchy Greg, Founder of AllHipHop.com, Navarrow Wright, CEO & President of Global Grind,  Lance Smith, Walter Briggs, RW McQuarters, Dwight Hicks and Harry Carson from the NFL, Kurt Thomas, Eric Williams, Norm Nixon, Greg Anthony, Brevin Knight, Brandon Knight, Ira Bowman, Steffond Johnson and Randy Smith from the NBA, Actors Brian White (“Stomp The Yard”) and Michael Kenneth Smith (HBO’s Hit Show “The Wire”), Karen Hunter,  Publisher, Hip Hop Artists Bun B, “Pepa” of the legendary group Salt -n- Pepa and Loose Cannon, Def Jam Comedy Artist Queen Aishah, and many more. Golf Classic proceeds benefit Newark Youth Golf, Inc.

Media Partners include: The Star Ledger, Clear Channel Power 105.1 FM, AllHipHop.Com, Global Grind, Game Sports Magazine, with support from Urban Sports Talk & Entertainment and BlackGivesBack.Blogspot.Com.

Facts about Newark Youth Golf, Inc
Newark Youth Golf, Inc (NYG) is a 501(c) (3) charitable exempt organization, incorporated in 2001. As a community based organization, risk prevention program, the mission of NYG is to introduce the fundamentals of golf and its principals to the historically underprivileged and economically disadvantaged minority children in the greater Newark, NJ area. NYG uses golf to remove barriers that would otherwise prohibit children from participating in a sport that can bring a lifetime of joy and opportunity. NYG teaches how exposure to golf and its history provides individual skill growth, which builds self-esteem, etiquette, discipline, honor, integrity, and broader job opportunities. The training also consists of implementing life skill components.

Facts about ECSMG Consulting, LLC
The mission of ECSMG is to provide the highest quality of service to clients, by performing at a maximum level. The business strategy is to continue leveraging expertise in providing business consulting services to professional athletes and entertainers, as well as managing and hosting celebrity golf tournaments globally. The growing interest of professional athletes and entertainers who ECSMG has successfully transitioned into the business industry and/or philanthropic areas has increased the company’s brand and awareness. ECSMG is rapidly becoming the leading firm in the industry with specially designed transition for athletes and entertainers. ECSMG also hosts charity events, which assists clients in improving global communities.