Greensboro, NC (October 6, 2007) – Wharton Gladden & Company, LLC, a private real estate investment banking group that provides permanent debt financing for commercial real estate, announces today that Algenon L. Cash, managing director of the firm has been invited as a guest speaker at the Gang Prevention and Awareness Speak Out on Saturday, October 13. The event will focus on how to keep kids out of gangs and in school. Other guest speakers include Winston-Salem's mayor pro-tem, Dr. Vivian Burke and chief of police, Patricia Norris. The event will be held at Blum Park in Winston-Salem at 2:00 p.m.
"I have an affinity for working with the youth, because I was fortunate to have influential role models over the course of my career, so I have a desire to donate my time, talent and energy to the youth in our community," Cash said. "I am honored to present ideas along with other strong community leaders. Our community is fortunate to have a collection of leaders with great ideas and strategies on how to help our youth to realize their dreams."
In addition to speaking at the event, Cash will also be interviewed by Busta Brown on 97.1 WQMG at 4:00 p.m. on October 10, about his participation in the Gang Prevention and Awareness Speak Out event. The focus of the radio interview will highlight Cash's ideals on gang awareness and how youth can stay focused on achieving their life goals.
Cash, a recent NAIOP award recipient, will present his ideas on how to live a life with a focus on personal responsibility. Additionally, he will share stories about his childhood and how making good life choices will lead to a successful and rewarding life.
About Wharton Gladden & Company:
The firm is headquartered in North Carolina with production offices in Raleigh and Greensboro. Wharton Gladden & Company is a uniquely designed real estate investment banking boutique that specializes in providing commercial mortgage banking, private equity, asset management and advisory services to small and middle market business owners, real estate developers, and investors.
The firm meets the needs of clients nationwide with access to a wide-ranging source of institutional capital and is strategically positioned to provide a comprehensive mix of solutions. For further information visit www.whartongladden.com or call 336.478.2305.
