"WIDE WIDE WORLD OF BUSINESS" (BOEING DEDICATED) Show #511

Originally a toy maker, Joseph Tung’s interest in design led to a career in aeronautical engineering. He began working for Boeing but decided to start his own company. In 1985, he founded the LEDA CORPORATION with the help of his wife. The company specializes in electromechanical package design and adheres to a high standard of perfection.

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"WIDE WIDE WORLD OF BUSINESS" (BOEING DEDICATED) Show #511

In 1973, Peggy Shreve began FRONTIER ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS in Stillwater, Oklahoma. With a background in accounting and her husband’s background in engineering, she started manufacturing electronic equipment in her kitchen. Frontier’s reputation grew, and in 1982, they won a multi-million dollar contract with the United States Navy in California.

"ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES" Show #478

Promoter and salsa dancer Albert Torres lives and breathes Latin entertainment. Albert has had his battles with drugs and gambling, but now puts all his focus on dance. He actually started Albert Torres Productions (www.albertorresevents.com) in 1991, but business did not take off until he was in the movies and also danced on the Academy Awards. By 1996 Albert’s business really had began to turn the corner.

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"ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES" Show #478

Lathan Simmons Media Group (www.simmonslathan.com), named after two of the co-owners Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan, was established to enhance the level of exposure given to minority filmmakers. Their belief is that minority directors are frequently overlooked and have a more difficult time finding work than producers and actors. Will Griffin is the co-owner of the media group and assisted with its establishment.