Living Life Abundantly

Bank of America is on board with birthing a new Compton. A brand new location just opened in the growing Compton Gateway Town Center, but this isn’t your typical Bank of America.

This is a modern state of the art facility that made my jaw drop upon entering. I literally had to pull out my cellphone to take pictures. I’ve been in many banks in many cities, none compare to this new Bank of America in Compton! Read the full story

The city of Compton is making great strides in its mission of birthing a new Compton. New businesses are springing up and occupying once vacant lots and buildings. Since Compton was named an entrepreneurial hot spot and ranked #2 for best places to start and grow a business, the city is enjoying a surge in economic growth. We now have Target, Staples, Best Buy, Wells Fargo, Fresh & Easy, Panda Express, 24 Hour Fitness, Ross and more….This is wonderful news for Compton residents as these new and welcomed circumstances create new jobs, new opportunities, more choices, and new resources in our community.

Just yesterday I was driving down Compton Blvd and noticed the new Compton Dance Theatre studio. I pulled over and ran in! There was a rehearsal in session but I was greeted by the director and one of the instructors.

The Compton Dance Theatre is a non profit organization that provides professional training in classical, contemporary, and cultural dance forms to Compton’s youth after school and during the summer.

This is exciting! Kids in Compton interested in the arts have some where to go, learn, and grow! It’s about time! When I was growing up there was no dance studio in Compton. I took modern/jazz/tap on the westside.

I encourage everyone to support the Compton Dance Theatre. I am signing up for classes asap.

Even if you are not a Compton resident support this organization anyway with a donation and/or by spreading the word. This is an opportunity and benefit for young people that should be taken advantage of…this is an after school activity that can keep our kids off the streets and out of trouble…this is an art form that could inspire higher learning and help develop character. This is an organization that is in synch with birthing a new Compton. If you are a fellow blogger, I ask you to blog about it! For more information about the Compton Dance Theatre visit http://comptondancetheatre.org.

Events in Compton:

Compton Community Pride Day Job Fair and Community Resources Festival
Saturday February 16th 2008 9am – 3pm
Gonzales Park
1101 W. Cressey Street
310 605-5510 or 310 605-5557

Enterprise Zone Roll Out Seminar for Businesses
Wednesday February 20th 2008 8am – 12noon
Crystal Park Casino
123 E. Artesia Blvd
RSVP 310 761-1452 or 310 761-1431