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On Tuesday December 1, 2009 the YMCA of Newark’s Board of Directors will honor Tate George, NBA Legend and real estate developer during their Leaders and Legends Award Dinner for his efforts in launching programs like the Tate George/Vision of Hope Basketball Camp and uniting community groups, local and minority-based developers and the City in redeveloping 100 plus abandoned buildings in the City’s West Ward and the Central Ward Baxter Terrace Housing Project.

November 20, 2009

Residence Application for Fairmount Heights - West Ward - Newark, NJ

Developed by the Fairmount Heights Development Company, LLC, a partnership between The George Group, LLC and the Greater Newark Housing Partnership, Inc., the completely remodeled three bedroom homes will be Energy Star compliant with all new appliances including a dishwasher, a washer/dryer hook up, electrical system replacement, new boiler and central air. Floors will be a mix of hardwood, tile or carpeting throughout. Qualified home buyers will benefit from grants from the City of Newark and/or the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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November 10, 2009

National Basketball Retired Players Association Launches Career Transition Assistance Program

New York, NY – In an aggressive effort to meet the challenges facing many NBA veterans after their playing careers end, the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA), also known as the Legends of Basketball, today announced the launch of a major initiative aimed at providing a comprehensive career transition assistance program to both active and recently retired NBA players.

October 22, 2009

Former NBA player Tate George plays whistle-blower

(Sports Network) - Wary of the country's struggling economy, NBA commissioner David Stern slashed his own staff by nearly 10 percent before last season.

Meanwhile, 12 NBA teams accepted the league's offer to borrow a total of $200 million from JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America last year, with between $13 million and $20 million available to each team.

October 19, 2009

By George, Urban America Can Look To Joseph

To amens and hallejujahs, real estate developer and former basketball star C. Tate George urged New Haven’s NAACP to think of the story of Joseph while confronting the current recession.

George drew the parallel during the keynote speech Saturday at the NAACP’s 2009 Economic Summit held at The University of New Haven’s Dodds Hall. The summit’s theme: “Unfinished Business.”

NAACP Slates Economic Summit Oct. 16-17. Tate George, Keynote Speaker

Oct. 6--NEW HAVEN -- Local NAACP branch President James E. Rawlings says the economic crisis has hit the black community harder than anyone, but the branch is fighting back with a major economic summit that is hoped will yield a multiyear plan for recovery in the area.

The summit, scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 and run all day Oct. 17, will focus on financial literacy and accumulating wealth. The theme of this year's event, "Unfinished Business," refers to the civil rights organization's tackling of legal issues on racism for years, and now moving into another arena. Part of the plan is to educate people about credit and debt, and how to become entrepreneurs as the economy takes a new form.

ECONOMIC SUMMIT: Greater New Haven Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Tate George, Keynote Speaker
Saturday, October 17, 2009
8:00 AM—12 PM
University of New Haven
Dodds Theater
300 Boston Post Road | West Haven, Connecticut
Summit Registration Fee $20.00 per person
Registration deadline: October 9, 2009

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September 22, 2009

My Teacher, My Hero | Tate George

Tate George talks about one of his most inspirational teachers for myteachermyhero.com.

September 17, 2009

Tate George/Vision of Hope Basketball Camp Thank You BBQ

Good morning Michelle,

This is Joy, the mother of Isaiah whom participated in the Basketball camp this year. I write to thank you, the church, and Mr. Tate George for your hard work and dedication to the youth of Newark. My son enjoyed every single day of Basketball camp I wish it would have lasted longer. Not only was Basketball camp enjoyable for him the back to school event was fun and delicious, and to top it all of yesterday was my first time and my kids first time ever being at a live Basketball game and it was most enjoyable and exciting. My kids now are asking to see the boys play. I thank you and your team so much for putting this experience together I pray that God will continue to enable you all to keep this program growing. THANK YOU!

September 10, 2009

Simon Konover Company and The George Group LLC Chosen to Develop Seaview Plaza

BRIDGEPORT, CT (September 10, 2009) – The Bridgeport Port Authority and the City of Bridgeport have selected a proposal by Simon Konover Company of West Hartford, CT, and The George Group, LLC of New Jersey & Florida to develop the remaining unused15.8 acre portion of the former Carpenter Steel site into a 152,000 square foot mixed-use commercial/retail center.

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September 3, 2009

Article from NJBIZ - New Jersey Devils make an appearance at Tate George's camp.

September 1, 2009

Tate George on Fox Business Network - Happy Hour

Tate George and the Vision of Hope are requesting your presence as we MOVE and GROOVE Back To School.

DATE:      Saturday, September 12, 2009
TIME:       11:00AM until 3:00PM
WHERE:   Vision of Hope Community Development Center
                  111-119 Sussex Avenue - Newark, NJ 07103

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILDRED C. CRUMP JOINS TATE GEORGE AT THE NASDAQ CLOSING BELL CEREMONY

August 27, 2009 (Newark) – Newark Municipal Council President Mildred C. Crump joined Newark native and former NBA player Tate George to ring the NASDAQ closing bell at a ceremony earlier today. George is President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of The George Group LLC, a real estate development company that is involved in several high-profile projects throughout the City of Newark. The George Group was invited to host the ceremony in honor of their affiliation with the NBA Legends Foundation, Hole In The Wall Gang, Developing Minds and Vision of Hope charities.

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Tate George and Vision of Hope Enrichment Clinic

Rob Skrlac and NJ Devil show their support for the Tate George and Vision of Hope 2nd Annual Greater Newark Basketball and Enrichment Clinic, held at Essex County College.

NBA Legends Honored at Awards Ceremony and Fundraising Gala for the NY State Conference of the NAACP

The NAACP, National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA), and Carl Andrews & Associates joined forces on Wednesday July 15, 2009 to produce a fundraising event aptly titled Legends & Legacy: A Salute to 100 Years of Change. In the midst of celebrating the NAACP’s Centennial Convention here in New York City, Legends & Legacy brought out top NAACP dignitaries, NBA greats of past and present, and fans and supporters of both organizations for an upscale affair to support the New York State Conference of the NAACP Branches.

Essex County hosts summer youth basketball camp

Children ages 7 to 18 are invited to participate in a summer basketball camp that is being sponsored by Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., former NBA player Tate George, Vision of Hope Community Development Corporation, the City of Newark and the Newark Public Schools Office of Extended School Day Programs.

ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO JOINS WITH FORMER NBA PLAYER TATE GEORGE, VISION OF HOPE CDC, CITY OF NEWARK AND THE NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO OFFER SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP
Newark Students Aged 7 to 18 Are Invited to Enroll in Clinic To Learn Basketball Fundamentals and Life Skills

Newark, N.J. – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. joined with former NBA player Tate George, Vision of Hope Community Development Corporation, the City of Newark and the Newark Public Schools Office of Extended School Day Programs to announce plans for the 2nd Annual Greater Newark Basketball and Enrichment Clinic.

Pro athletes take on new fields after cheering stops.
Bergen Record Newspaper

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May 21st TV appearance 2009 of Fox Business News.
Topic: Entrepreneurship and Business in Today's Economic Times.

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Guest on the National Show Fox Business Scoreboard talking about the foreclosure market.

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The 2nd Annual Greater Newark Youth Basketball & Enrichment Program is a city wide basketball camp for boys and girls. Sessions for ages 7-12 run from August 17th-21st. Sessions for ages 13-18 run from August 24th-28th. Registration fee is $50 per child. The camp takes place from 8am to 3pm at the Essex County College. For more information, please call 973-622-4547 ext. 218. Hurry! Space is limited!

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Tate and partners support a worthy cause in Newark, NJ.
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SLAM Magazine - Former pro baller and March Madness hero Tate George is doing even bigger things off the court than he did on it. Tate George is known in the hoops world for his miraculous buzzer beater to advance his Connecticut Huskies past Clemson in 1990’s NCAA Tournament. Today, after a four-year NBA career and time spent balling overseas, the 40-year-old former point guard is a real estate financier, known for scoring deals instead of buckets. His company, The George Group, specializes in housing redevelopment for urban communities. And as a newly elected member of the board of the NBA’s Retired Player’s Association, George serves as an investment advisor for the League’s young (Dwight Howard, Rudy Gay) and seasoned (Jason Kidd, Chucky Atkins) alike. The UConn business major tells SLAM how life after bball brought him a satisfaction he never knew possible. READ THE INTERVIEW »

Creating and Building Up Communities: Tate George on The Abundance with De Boone Radio Show.

Tate George: Move the Nets to Newark's Prudential Center. Some might think making a game winning shot at the buzzer in the NCAA tournament would be a basketball player's fondest memory. For me though, I think it might be the moments and days that followed... READ MORE »

PRESS RELEASE: HARTFORD, CT - Two premier east coast developers have joined forces to identify retail, commercial and affordable housing opportunities in the major urban centers of Connecticut. Simon Konover Development of West Hartford, part of the The Simon Konover Company, and The George Group LLC of Newark, NJ will seek to develop, own and operate facilities in several urban communities in the State. READ MORE »

HartfordBusiness.com - Tate George, Konover team up

January 15, 2009

PRESS RELEASE: Newark, NJ- January 15, 2009 - Among the many things C. Tate George is involved in throughout the country, (The George Group LLC & Orlando Pathway Development) Joining Net Worth might just create more of a long term foundations for those looking for real help in managing their assets. Tate believes this is one of the best organizations to be apart of and is probably 30 years over due. Net Worth is an advisory and financial management firm to help both current and former athletes and entertainment better manage there assets to prepare for retirement. READ MORE »