Raynard,
I have been a fan of Bronzecomm since its inception. It provides news, information and opinion that you won't find elsewhere and is distributed to a formidable community of Chicago opinion leaders. Whenever I share information, it always gets a response and, every time I have recommended an advertiser, they have been pleased with the result. We all need to continue to support Raynard and help him build Bronzecomm as the voice of Chicago's enlightened bronze community.

Sharon Morgan
Marketing Communications Consultant
Chicago Department of Public Health
(previously - VP, Communications Services, E. Morris Communications)

"Bronzecomm is the way that Chicago and Illinois gets out the message on what's important to the Black community. I use Bronzecomm because of its credibility and reliability. Bronzecomm is the "New York Times" of email distribution services. Tell Bronzecomm and you tell the world!!!"

Phillip Jackson
The Black Star Project

Dear Raynard,
Last year we posted a special promotion Alert on Bronzecomm for a show that was scheduled in the upcoming week.

You posted our Bronzecomm Alert and we sold over 100 seats for that show from that one promotion.

I just wanted to say thank you for Bronzecomm.

TaRon Patton
Business Manager
Congo Square Theatre Company

Dear Mr. Raynard:
Thanks for the ComEd's Customer Service job lead, which I applied for and listed your BRONZECOMM.com as job referral source. I enjoy reading weekly of BRONZECOMM.com because its full of "hot topics" and informative news-worthy articles w/optional links for details. Keep up the good works.

E. E. Windham-Smith
Park Manor Area, Chicago

Raynard,
What a relevant, innovative and informative local and global information portal… Bronzecomm. I find myself referring to it in keeping up with current events and look forward to it’s twice weekly publication. This contemporary interactive medium sets a new standard for journalism in the GRIOT tradition!

Sincerely,
Dr. J. Wayne Tukes

Dear Raynard,
Just wanted to let you know that you're doing a wonderful job. I look forward to every issue of Bronzecomm that I receive. I generally share the information found in your newsletter with seniors at my church (which is located in Englewood) who don't have access to computers. Also, I send the job notices to our church secretary to be placed in our weekly "Order of Service" bulletin, and posted on a bulletin board in the Narthex of the church. She has informed me that many community residents frequently come in off the streets to view that board in hopes of finding employment.

So, please keep Bronzecomm coming. You have been Blessed to be a Blessing!

God Bless!
Cassandra

Raynard,

Our list is national.  You achieve something for us that we would never be able to achieve on our own.  Thousands of folks follow us now whom I never wuold have reached without you.  And for the long haul I'm committed to staying with you.  You do mroe to keep the most relevant, positive, diverse, colorful news about us in front of our community than any other communication vehicle in my opinion.

You exemplify one of the highest and best forms of our 5th Principle of Green-Village-Building: Each village celebrates its past, present and future culture through stories in print, digital and theatrical forms that's why I've been so curious about/eager to replicate your work in the other cities, as we've discussed.

I hope you will accept my acknowledgement in ths spirit of love and appreciation in which it's offered.  I could never have built BIG this successfully without you.

And you can quote me.

Hugs,
Nae

Naomi Davis, JD
President & Founder, BIG: Blacks in Green

President
Daughter's Trust, THE VILLAGE BUILDERS
DaughtersTrust@aol.com

 Mr. Hall
Your newsletter is a must-everyday-for the much needed information of our community. You and your staff have done an outstanding job with presenting Bronzecomm!

Thank You!
Gerri Jordan

Raynard,
I truly enjoy the news and updated events that you send to me during the week. It keeps me connected to the Black community in the Chicagoland area. African-Americans in the Chicagoland area are much more scattered now, but the Bronzecomm e-newsletter brings up back together so that we can continue to pursue prosperity and equality in our city and across the country. Thanks and keep ‘em comin’!

Jennifer Thompson, M.A.
Research Specialist
Blackintuitive.blogspot.com

I have found receiving Bronzecomm Newsletter enlightening, as well as a delight. I am a new subscriber and want to thank whoever placed my name on the subscription list.

M. Dorsey
Hyde Park - Chicago

Hi Raynard,
If you want to be in the know,
If you want to know where to go,
If you want to give or get the 411,
Bronzecomm gets the job done.

L. Victoria Rowels

I am happy to be on your mailing list and I had a business in the area before coming to China and starting a business here. We still have an office in Chicago, albeit, tiny, but we cannot wait to visit you and discuss some of our business ideas. In the meantime, remember that we are here in China to serve all our friends, customers, clients etc. Have a great day and continued success to all of you.

Brother HK Hall
World Merchants Ltd.

Good morning Raynard…
My testimony in regards to Bronzecomm…

THANK YOU JESUS! Continue to enjoy your blessed day.

Phyllis A. Woods
Sr. Administrative Assistant to Central Filing
Lease Administration/Operations
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

Having been born and raised in Chicago and now living in Iowa, BRONZECOMM keeps me abreast of what’s happening in Black Chicago and I love it! The breadth, depth, and variety of information covered exceed my expectation. Keep doing what you do, Raynard. Bronzecomm: ne plus ultra!

Greg McClain

Raynard
I want to thank you for your advertisement of Visionary Friends after the Bird Stepper Set 11/29/09 at Mr. Rickey's. Visionary Friends is an organization of 20 Black Women with a mission to have a positive impact on our community. The monies raised from this fundraiser were to be used to bring Christmas Cheer to needy families.

It was our biggest and most successful fundraiser in our ten year history. We made almost $5,000.00 and was able to bless over 57 children and several disadvantaged adults with gift cards to be used for Christmas 2009. Your notice led to an advertisement in another Stepper Set Newsletter. It's true that it "takes a village to raise a child". But it is also true that it takes many hands to help those truly in need. Thank you for being one of those hands.

You spread needed information, career opportunities, educational and/or artistic vehicles to the masses. You then step out and assist needy causes like ours.

Thank you for your part in making our affair a success. Echoing several of the recipients of our combined success, "May God bless you and allow you to continue to be a blessing to others" .

Letitia Taylor
Founding Member & Project Co Coordinator