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How to legally prepare your business for the holidays
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How to legally prepare your business for the holidays
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.
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Organization supports careers for women and girls in building trades
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Organization supports careers for women and girls in building trades
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.
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Shop big on Small Business Saturday
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Shop big on Small Business Saturday
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.
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Delaney Policy Group lobbies for Black businesses, organizations
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Delaney Policy Group lobbies for Black businesses, organizations
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.
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Coils to Locs provides culturally sensitive wigs for those suffering medical hair loss
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Coils to Locs provides culturally sensitive wigs for those suffering medical hair loss
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.
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How to budget when you live paycheck to paycheck
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How to budget when you live paycheck to paycheck
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.
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Taneshia Nash Laird takes helm at Project REAP
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Taneshia Nash Laird takes helm at Project REAP
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.
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‘The goal is not money, the goal is health’
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‘The goal is not money, the goal is health’
Ten months into the year, the state’s health care landscape has seen steadier footing.
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MCCA’s board names Marcel Vernon Sr. as chief executive
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MCCA’s board names Marcel Vernon Sr. as chief executive
After a rigorous screening and interview process, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority’s (MCCA) Board of Directors voted to make an employment offer to Marcel Vernon Sr. to become their next chief executive.
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Slutty Vegan founder looks to create a lasting legacy
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Slutty Vegan founder looks to create a lasting legacy
The crowd roared in applause and cheers as Pinky Cole Hayes came out to greet the audience, dancing to “Back That Thang Up,” by hip-hop artist Juvenile, as the keynote speaker for the 2024 Mass Black Expo conference, “Building Black Wealth, Empowering Black Voices,” held last weekend.
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Multifamily development in Roxbury worked with diverse set of contractors
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Multifamily development in Roxbury worked with diverse set of contractors
Located on Alpine Street and Regent Street separately, Tommy’s Rock Residences is a multifamily, town-home-style development in Roxbury.
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Are Black CEO departures signaling move away from DEI?
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Are Black CEO departures signaling move away from DEI?
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, and the protests that followed, companies and organizations across the country saw shifts in how they handled diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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