Category: Business
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3 Successful Ways To Market To Millennial Homebuyers
If you’re a real estate agent, marketing to millennials can be beneficial to your business, as they are the largest age group in America. If you are not a millennial yourself, you may have preconceived notions about those born in or after 1981, which can hinder the way you sell to them. We reveal the…
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Coca Cola’s 5by20 Initiative Honors International Women’s Day
With International Women’s Day rapidly approaching on March 8, Coca Cola is exploring the progress of women through its 5by20 initiative. The initiative works to promote women’s economic empowerment on a global scale.
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Recap of Inman’s Real Estate Connect Think outside of the box
As a NAWRB Chairwomen, I enjoy attending real estate conferences around the country. I decide which one rises to the top every year. Since it is only February, one might call me bold to claim Inman Real Estate Connect New York is the best conference of 2015, but it will be hard to top. The…
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NAWRB’s Inaugural Conference Testimonials
Dear Desirée, I want to thank you for the invitation to participate in the 2014 National Association of Women in Real Estate Business (NAWRB) conference. You have an impressive organization that provides a powerful network not only for your membership but for organizations such as Freddie Mac. I probably gained more by attending than what…
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New Research Shows Funding Challenges Persist for Women-Owned Businesses
The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) released a new research report outlining the differences between men and women business owners, regarding the scale of business growth, amount and sources of financial capital, and the relationship between the two. Unfortunately, the statistics on funding for women-owned businesses, whether it concerns bank loans, angel investments, or VC…
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California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Annual Convention (CHCC)
Entrepreneurs, advocates for small businesses, community leaders, and government officials were all present at the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Annual Convention (CHCC) in Garden Grove, California. The convention celebrated the history and triumphs of the CHCC while establishing a strong dialogue between the Hispanic business community, business advocates, and government members. From an author…
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Women Business Owners Take Capitol Hill
Advocating for change, more than 300 women business owners and their leaders descended on Washington, D.C. packing one of the largest Congressional hearing rooms on Capitol Hill to standing room only. Congressional hearings rarely draw this kind of attendance or celebrity, but both were on display for a July 23, 2014 hearing, “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs:…
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The 29th California Women’s Conference
The Color Guard by The Sunburst Youth Academy opened the 29th California Women’s Conference with an exciting show at the Long Beach Convention Center. Each year, the conference gathers talented performers, doctors, successful entrepreneurs, and many more to provide an unparalleled experience for attendees. From entertainment, to financial seminars and health talks, the conference had…
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The Dodd-Frank Primer
It is no doubt that the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is the most comprehensive financial regulatory reform measure to be executed since The Great Depression. While the comprehensive bill consists of sixteen titles, with numerous provisions spelled out over thousands of pages, herein is an attempt to summarize key points, for…
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REOMAC 2014 Annual Education Summit and Expo
Change, connection, and collaboration were the themes of this year’s spring REOMAC® annual education conference, held at the JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert, Calif. REOMAC® is a non-profit trade association serving the mortgage default servicing industry nationwide for over twenty-five years. “REOMAC® has a long tradition of holding conferences in Palm Desert,” said…