The Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation (BPACF) has announced Randell McShepherd is their 2011 Black Professional of the Year. McShepherd is joining an elite group of individuals who have been honored by BPACF.

Douglas Bennett is back in Cleveland and serving as director of Community Outreach for Medical Mutual. In this position, he is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the company’s community relations efforts.

Fifth Third Bank (Northeastern Ohio) announces the expansion of its banking services in the City of Cleveland with the opening of a new banking center at4127 East 131st Street, Suite 400 in the Miles Pointe Crossing Shopping Center.

As 2010 earnings statements are received and reviewed, some workers will rush to file their taxes in expectation of a refund.

Editor’s note: The best of us must be remembered everyday, but Black History Month gives us a chance to remember those that encouraged us all to greatness. The Call & Post takes a look at a Black business that has emerged over the years.

"Black-owned businesses continued to be one of the fastest growing segments of our economy, showing rapid growth in both the number of businesses and total sales during this time period," said Census Bureau Deputy Director Thomas Mesenbourg.