ACE Center

03/20/2024

WOW! Talk about "ask and you shall receive"...The response to my request for focus group participation has been fast and furious. We have more than enough candidates to pre-screen. Thanks FB friends and family for your quick call to action.

03/20/2024

OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLEGE JUNIORS AND SENIORS!

I am working on a project that involves the recruitment and facilitation of a focus group consisting of participants who are either in their junior or senior year of college, and am asking my FB friends and family for assistance with my recruitment efforts.

Partners for Rural Impact (PRI), a national nonprofit organization, is hosting a series of virtual focus groups with students who attend college and universities from across the NC and SC region. These focus groups are designed to gauge student awareness and potential interest in National Service Organizations, the work they do and the benefits they offer to both individuals and the communities they serve. PRl aims to:

-Better design and implement national service programs.
-Create and grow workforce development initiatives.
-Provide civic engagement experiences that contribute to the overall betterment of rural communities.

I'm looking to recruit 10 - 12 students to participate in a 90-minute focus group. Students who meet the following criteria would be eligible:

-Junior or Senior, from a rural community.

-Diverse majors or career interest.

-Students who successfully complete participation in the 90 min focus group will receive a $200.00 gift card.

-Focus groups will be conducted via Zoom and hosted by Bayyan Ventures, LLC.

-Gift Cards will be delivered to participants approximately 7 days after the conclusion of the focus group.

-Focus group participants must acknowledge receipt of gift card.

I anticipate that focus groups will be conducted between the dates of March 25th – March 29th. I realize this is a tight turnaround, but if there is any way you can share this opportunity and instruct prospective students to contact me via the email address below, I would greatly appreciate it.

Vince Bayyan
Principal Partner/PRI Lead Consultant
Bayyan Ventures, LLC
[email protected]

03/07/2024

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03/07/2024

03/04/2024

Another Awesome Baby Shower at The ACE CENTER!

02/29/2024

Happening this Friday... Soul food served different.

02/21/2024

Wow..."Write the vision, make it plain"...I'm gonna try to keep this short but that just may be an impossible task. On behalf of Patrice P. Bayyan and myself, we express our sincere gratitude and thanks to EVERYONE who helped make the D.R.O.P a success. To our co-sponsors, Lemoi Desina ASTP Photography and Shenika Smith, Queen Status and Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh; to the Brothers from the most awesome Reggae Band in the land Jam Rock; Great Big shout out to Petrina Trina Thoughtz Bryant and Shaun Harris for their Excellent Emcee and spoken word flow; to ALL of our vendors; speakers and performers; to our technical team and volunteers, Jonese, Kayla and Malik, none of this could have happened without you; and yes, most of all, to you who attended and supported, ONE LOVE! 2024 MUST be a year for De-programing Restoration of Pride. Only WE can make it happen!
Never forget, Black History Month has 365 Days ❤️🖤💚

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02/20/2024

The D.R.O.P was truly an experience. Still processing from all of the energy...The questioned was asked and responses were given...more to come

02/19/2024

SCAM ALERT! Someone posted this on a vendor event sight. There is no such event scheduled at The ACE CENTER.

02/13/2024

ACE CENTER Looking for Someone who buffs and strips floors...Inbox me

02/10/2024

The D.R.O.P. - "SAY LESS"

02/08/2024

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02/07/2024

The D.R.O.P Vendor Spaces have been sold out!

02/06/2024

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02/06/2024

That Big Announcement I Mentioned... Those who know - KNOW!

02/05/2024

For all my plant parents and plant lovers...Potheads Unlimited will be one of our unique vendors at The D.R.O.P BH Month Event on Feb. 18th...Yeah, it's gonna be an experience!

02/04/2024

Ladies..."Vagentine's Day" is coming back to the ACE CENTER. Get your tickets today!

01/31/2024

Good news for The D.R.O.P. just keeps on happening! Dance Teacher and Long time ACE CENTER supporter Jordan Farrell will grace us with a solo dance performance before inviting the crowd to join in an awesome Zumba session. Also, children's book author, San Griffin will talk about her acclaimed book titled
"Black Hair Love"....elevating the De-programing Restoration of Pride conversation to new levels.

01/31/2024

This is a perfect example of a co-operative village model. If we replicate this idea and principle many of the ills that plague our community would dissipate.

01/30/2024

Hey folks, still in need of a Reggae Band or solo artist for our BH Month program on Feb. 18th. Its a community event fundraiser so we can offer a small stipend in addition to a special promotion at The ACE CENTER. Still some opportunities for Food Trucks as well. Call 919 348-1991 or inbox [email protected].

01/30/2024

Great BIG SHOUT OUT to ASTP Photography, Lemoi Desina and Queen Status, Shenika Smith for agreeing to be sponsors of The D.R.O.P! Both of these dynamic people and their unique brands will be on deck to speak a word to the right...indeed they will bring a message to elevate the idea of De-program Restoration Of Pride.

01/29/2024

The D.R.O.P. Black History Month Program is heating up! Allow me to introduce your Emcee for the afternoon, Trina Thoughtz and our featured Spoken Word artist, Shaun Harris aka, Flow Essence. These two represent just a small sample of an incredible line up of speakers, vendors and artists.
De-program Restoration Of Pride is the theme. It's Free and all for a worthy cause.
Call 919 348-1991 for more info

01/26/2024

The Gala Event of 2024...Get your Tickets Today!

01/19/2024

The D.R.O.P. - De-program Restoration Of Pride promises to be a Black History Month Celebration like no other! Calling all Artists; Vendors and the conscious community to support this showcase event and experience, highlighting the best of our past, present and future! It's a family affair for a worthy cause. Registration is open for vendors, food trucks and artists: Call 919 348-1991 or email [email protected]. FREE TO THE PUBLIC!

The right place to host your special ocassion.