Month: July 2016
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NEW Resource Platform – Grow Her Business
A special thanks to those of you who joined for the Council’s Public Meeting last week. Not to worry if you missed it, we’ll be posting a recap of the meeting in the upcoming week – check it out on our blog. In the meantime, you can also learn about the brand new research that…
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What is the Future of U.S. Housing?
It is no secret that foreign buying activity in American real estate has been vigorous in recent years, with billions of foreign dollars rushing into the market. The diversification and protection of wealth is a major factor in these purchases, driven by calculated investment decisions and often coerced by unpredictable economies overseas. The National Association…
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The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
In October, the National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) introduced its Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC) dedicated to increasing the number of C-suite women in the boardrooms and executive offices of America, and bringing women’s diversity and inclusion to the forefront of the housing industry. The Council held its first meeting…
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Long-Time Cushman Executive Files Discrimination Suit
Article by Lyndee Yamshon Cushman & Wakefield’s former head of research for the Americas is suing the company for age and gender discrimination. On October 6, Maria Sicola, 60, a commercial real estate professional with more than 34 years of experience, filed a gender and age discrimination suit for $40 million against Cushman & Wakefield. After spending…
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Women Wednesday: Women Entrepreneurs of All Ages
With their growth and momentum, women entrepreneurs have the potential to secure parity—in all regards—in the American workplace. Starting businesses at 1.5 times the rate of men and having recently reached a historic achievement in women-owned small business federal contracting, women have the drive and stage; they need the opportunity.
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Happy Fourth of July Weekend!
NAWRB would like to wish our community a safe and happy 4th of July weekend full of food, celebration and quality time with your loved ones. As we commemorate U.S. history and celebrate our independence and our country’s 240th birthday, we must remember to stay safe this holiday weekend.