It bothers me that sometimes people make the assumption that personal achievements are the result of being born into the “right” family, by which they mean an affluent or famous lineage. Sometimes people will ask me, “Now, whose son are you?”

JUNE 16—Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entre­preneurship will host their Law and Business Seminars from 8-9:30 a.m. at Woodland Rd., Shadyside. This business session will provide practical and effective steps that one can use to protect their business and the people that ensure its success. Some of the topics include proper business formation, indemnification agreements, insurance contracts and more. The guest speakers will be Beth A. Slagle, Esq. and Joshua M. Farber, Esq. Registration is required and the cost is $20. For more information, call Anne Flynn Schlicht at 412-365-1153.

BETHESDA, MD—The RLJ Companies, founded by Robert L. Johnson recently announced five of its portfolio companies ranked high on the “2010 B.E. 100s List,” published annually by Black Enterprise magazine.

RLJ McLarty Landers Automotive Group ranked first in a category of 60 in this year’s auto dealership rankings. RLJ McLarty Landers was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Little Rock, Ark. The company consists of 35 automotive franchises and three Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealerships across the south central, southeast and midwest regions of the country.

In today’s time, according to author and financial expert Glinda Bridgforth, it is important for women to be aware of their financial situation and to be financially literate. Quoting her motto, that it is time for women of color to be “empowered, prepared, prudent and prosperous.” She pointed out that even in these uncertain economic times you should have power and the potential to achieve goals and dreams.

FINANCIAL AWARENESS—Glinda Bridgforth speaks to those at the Financial Literacy workshop.