Category: Great Articles
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NAWRB Conference Interview with Victor Christiansen, FDIC, OMWI
NAWRB: For those who might not know, describe what you do. I work in the Office of Women and Minority Inclusion and I’m a branch chief. The branch is called Minority and Women in Business Diversity Inclusion branch. NAWRB: Where did your career begin? I started in the general accounting office which is now the…
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Cheryl Travis Johnson Interview NAWRB Conference 2018
NAWRB: Tell us a little about yourself and describe what you do. I’m Cheryl Travis-Johnson, and I’m the Chief Operating Officer for VRM Mortgage Services. I’m also a part of the Council for Inclusion in Financial Services. At my first job as a COO of VRM, I handle end-to-end servicing solutions for clients from originations…
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Celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month This October
October is National Women’s Small Business Month, dedicated to celebrating the contributions and successes of our nation’s women small business owners. Women-owned businesses are one of the fastest growing segments of the economy, as four out of 10 U.S. businesses are owned by women, according to the American Express State of Women-Owned Businesses 2018 report,…
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DOL Awards $1.9 Million to Increase Apprenticeship Opportunities for Youths and Adults with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has recently announced that it has awarded a two-year, $1.9 million contract to Oakland, California’s Social Policy Research Associates, Inc. (SPRA) to improve apprenticeship opportunities for youths and adults with disabilities in high-growth industries. This follows the recent presidential Executive Order on Expanding Apprenticeship…
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SBA Disaster Assistance Available for Residents Affected by Hurricane Michael
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Administrator Linda McMahon announced that the SBA will provide disaster loan assistance to Florida businesses, homeowners and renters affected by the recent Hurricane Michael, following the Presidential disaster declaration for Mexico Beach, Florida and nearby areas.
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NAWRB’s Exclusive Mastermind Retreat in Lake Tahoe
Tahoe is waiting and so are your NAWRB peers. NAWRB’s Exclusive Mastermind Retreat in Lake Tahoe, November 17-18th, is only available for Elite Members serving on a Board Committee and higher. Not an Elite Member yet? There has never been a greater time to get involved with NAWRB, so become a Elite member today or…
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Oct. 11th is International Day of the Girl
October 11th marks the International Day of the Girl, a day declared by the United Nations in 2011 “to help galvanize worldwide enthusiasm for goals to better girls’ lives, providing an opportunity for them to show leadership and reach their full potential.” Join this youth-led movement as activists groups and the community come together to…
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The Debate on W. 58th Street: Sheltering Homeless Responsibly and Ethically
New York City is the epitome of the American Dream, where young professionals go to achieve their professional dreams and develop financial independence. Frank Sinatra crooning the lines “If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere/ It’s up to you, New York New York” embodies the hope and unpredictable nature of the concrete…
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Seeing Spots! A New Way to Be Inspired
Inspiration, like imagination, is endless. NAWRB’s Graphic Designer went on an exploration for inspiration to enhance the already full of life company NAWRB—an advanced tool for women across the globe that enhances Diversity and Inclusion in all fields for women. What better inspiration than Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama? Ms. Kusama, currently at age 88, has…
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FHFA Requests Public Input for Duty to Serve Program Provisions – Deadline Nov. 2, 2018
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released a Request for Input to the public regarding proposed modifications to the Enterprises’, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, Duty to Serve (DTS) program. These proposed modifications will the purchase or rehabilitation of distressed properties activity, chattell loan pilot, investment in LIHTC properties and financing by small financial…