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W. Lazone Grays is President/CEO of IBSA, Inc., a nonprofit organization that focus its efforts on providing comprehensive employment and training programs, youth development strategies and entrepreneurship development and advocacy. Described as a “policy engineer” by the African American activist community, Grays started IBSA, when he personally experienced the struggles of finding employment upon graduating from Washburn University. In 2003, he successfully advocated for tax-equity disbursement of a sales-tax initiative in Topeka, Kansas that ensure 10% of its proceeds would be dedicated to the economic development of minority and women-owned businesses. SPEAKING TOPICS
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT: LAZONE GRAYS "I've known Mr. Grays for a couple of years now through on-line networking. Mr Grays is dedicated to helping small businesses compete efficiently in the corporate world. He is knowledgeable about what it takes and eager to help the the small business owner lay a solid foundation on which to build." "Thanks for staying the course over so many years. You are appreciated and what you do and stand for does not go unnoticed." "I am very grateful to GOD for meeting a brother like you. You have really helped me change my mind set, and I thank God for that. I think when we put our heads together we can do unlimited things thru God who strengthens us." "The way you are using the internet for the 'cause' is a lesson for all of us young and old. Keep up the great work and share the knowledge." "Thanks for being such a positive influence in the community. Black America needs more like you.." "Lazone you are a dynamic person and I am very blessed to have met you. You are so very special because you moved me with TRUTH. Thank you for shining your light!!!." "You seem to be the most popular man in online networking. No wonder your information is very focused and professional. You just keep coming with it and it is always great. No wonder you have so many fans. You are a mighty warrior. I love reading your posts it gives hope for my plans. You have given me a wealth of information" BRIEF BIO Grays has been asked to create policies for tax-equity that can be successfully replicated in cities and states across the United States based off of his model used in Topeka, Kansas. Additionally, his model for youth entrepreneurship is embraced by other nonprofits looking for ways to decrease the high unemployment rate associated with Black youth living in the inner-cities. Programs created by Lazone for federally-funded entrepreneurial training and job development have been adopted by other community and nonprofit leaders in several states. A true “social entrepreneur,” Grays is rapidly emerging from his generation as a progressive community leader and policy tactician. § Award of Excellence, U.S. Army Chief of Public Affairs (2009) § Certificates of Service by City of Topeka, Office of the Mayor § Recognition for Community Service by Office of the Governor, Kansas § Presidential Whitehouse Citation for Community Service (1999) § Kansas Minority Business Advocate (1998 & 2002) § Dr. Martin Luther King Living the Dream Award for Community Service, Topeka, KS § Ghandi-King ‘Community Hero Award, Kansas City, KS | Listen Here 24/7 Featured Links Featured Applications Featured Postcards
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