Business

People of Color are Majority of Working-Age Hires in U.S.

WASHINGTON INFORMER — For the first time in U.S. history, people of color — in particular women of color — are the majority of prime working-age hires. “Prime working-age” is between…

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 Trader Joe’s Hyde Park Location Begins 10-Day Hiring Event

CHICAGO DEFENDER — Trader Joe’s will start hiring for nearly 70 jobs at the chain’s new Hyde Park location with a 10-day hiring event through Wednesday, September 25. Applicants are…

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Los Angeles Launches Cybersecurity System To Detect Malicious Emails

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced L.A. Cyber Lab’s new Threat Intelligence Sharing Platform, as well as a free mobile app that will help people…

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Chavis Moderates Lively Discussion on the State of Black Business During CBCF’s Annual Legislative Conference

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Hosted by Pennsylvania Democratic Congressman Dwight Evans, panelists included Rob Busby, Sr., the President and CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers; Economist and former Bennett College President…

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County introduces initiative to employ ex-criminals

WAVE NEWSPAPERS — County supervisors and local business leaders have announced the Fair Chance Hiring Initiative, which is aimed at encouraging companies to employ people who have been rehabilitated through the…

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IDFPR Announces Approved Cannabis Responsible Vendors

CHICAGO DEFENDER — The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation, Cannabis Control Section has approved 26 businesses as “Responsible Vendors” authorized to provide mandatory health and safety…

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L.A. Regional Food Bank gets donation from Starbucks

WAVE NEWSPAPERS — Los Angeles’ homelessness epidemic isn’t the only issue plaguing several low-income communities. The county is full of “food deserts” leaving many residents — children, adults and seniors alike…

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Combining Culture with Currency

THE AFRO — The award-winning creative agency, The Digital Footprint, hosted an interactive financial event called “CapTalk” on Aug. 24. The event, held in Washington D.C. is a way to…

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Black Jewelry Artist Releases Unique New Collection For Women

CHICAGO DEFENDER — Jamal J. Ifill is a Barbados-based jewelry artist and the owner of Crystal Forms. Well known for his creations for royalty and government officials, for a few months…

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Opportunity Zones

FLORIDA STAR — A relatively new area for tax protection that has stimulated some interest and excitement amongst investors is something called Opportunity Zones. If you have recently incurred capital…

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