The online portion of 13th Annual African American Excellence in Business Awards and Scholarship Gala is now open. The auction will run from July 11, 2008 to September 3, 2008, with the live event taking place on July 16, 2008. Proceeds go to Self Empowerment through Education, Entrepreneurship & DreamS in order to support education of our youth. Auction items range from exotic vacation getaways to donated items guaranteed to delight and surprise. So, tell your friends, family, community. Let the bidding begin!