Month: May 2015
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National Small Business Week 2015
National Small Business Week—an event that highlights the outstanding contributions small business owners and entrepreneurs make—took place on May 8, 2015 at the White House South Court Auditorium in Washington, D.C. Since 1963, the President has issued a proclamation designating one week each year as National Small Business Week. In addition to the event showcasing…
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Freddie Mac’s 2015 Q1 Net Income Doubles from Q4
Freddie Mac’s net income for the first quarter of 2015 almost doubled from Q4. According to Freddie Mac’s Q1 2015 Financial Report, its net income is now at 524 million.
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Don’t Miss the NAWRB Membership Drive!
Celebrate National Small Business Week and promote collaboration among women by participating in the NAWRB Membership Drive. Now through June 30th, NAWRB members have the opportunity to receive NAWRB Dollars through our drive. Current members receive a 10% referral fee when signing up a friend. This fee, translated into NAWRB Dollars, can be used for…
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Inside Look: EB-5 Visas for Immigrant Investors
Marcelle Poirier is an attorney who decided to make her American dream happen. She emigrated to the U.S. from Canada and lives in the multicultural city of Miami. She earned her juris doctorate from the University of Miami in 1995 and is a member of the state and federal bar for the southern district of…
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Trends for Women in Politics: Growth is Slow and We Need More Women like You
Do you want to drive change? Want to have a say in ongoing policy debates about housing and small business issues? Want to amplify the voices of women offering bold solutions when those issues are on the table? Then maybe you should run for office!
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Update Your Home for Less
Many of us want to update our homes but need to do so on a budget. Tiny adjustments and inexpensive additions will improve the look and feel of our homes. From adding flowers to utilizing mason jars, creative alterations will make your home look brand new.