Business

When I heard that Oprah Winfrey would headline the 20th Anniversary of the Massachusetts Conference for Women, I knew I had to be there. The December 12 event promised to be unforgettable, and it delivered.

As a proud certified corporate member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Westnet places a high value on diversity, recognizing that different perspectives enhance its business operations and customer relationships.

As the first Black woman-owned restoration business in the Commonwealth, Altavise Chinn is on a mission to restore the world — one building at a time.

After two local businesses merged two years ago, they now have a new name to solidify their shared commitment to championing racial equity by supporting homeowners and business owners of color.

As the holiday season approaches, the nation prepares for one of the busiest sales periods of the year. Promotions, special deals and heightened online activity make this an ideal time to attract new customers.

Growing up, instead of reaching for dolls during her playtime, Shamaiah Turner opted for cardboard boxes and Lego. She interpreted this as an indication of an interest in a career in architecture.

In the United States, 99.9% of firms are small businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. These 33 million establishments run the gamut from mom-and-pop shops to tech startups, and their contributions to the economy are notable.

Daniel Delaney always had a strong desire to work on issues that he saw as important to the Black community. However, he was not always able to make this his number one priority while working for 25 years as the legislative and policy director for the Department of Public Health.

When Dianne Austin was diagnosed with breast cancer, she never imagined having a hard time securing natural and textured wigs for herself for her medical hair loss in cancer center boutiques. Out of this difficult lived experience, she and her sister, Pamela Shaddock, decided to disrupt this health care disparity and become the co-founders of Coils to Locs.

According to a survey conducted by Payroll.org, a staggering 78% of Americans find themselves living paycheck to paycheck, marking a 6% increase from the previous year. This means more than three-quarters of the population struggles to save or invest after covering their monthly expenses.

When Taneshia Nash Laird stepped in as executive editor of Project REAP, a national real estate nonprofit, back in August, she had an ambitious plan that included building community among alumni and revamping the organization’s communication channels.

Ten months into the year, the state’s health care landscape has seen steadier footing.