Category: Great Articles
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Shecall: READY, SET, GROW!
LIVING IN THE “I CAN CONSCIOUSNESS – KNOCKING THE ‘T’ OFF OF CAN’T” WORKS! Rosalind Booker, Principal Broker-Owner, Arbrook Realty, will host this sheCall addressing powerful ways to change your mindset in order to win! Including an interview portion, this call is a must-attend for entrepreneurs looking to maximize their potential and raise their bottom…
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Mother’s Day 2017: Moms in the U.S.
Mother’s Day was first organized by Anna Jarvis in Grafton, WV and Philadelphia, PA on May 10, 1908. As the annual celebration gained popularity, Jarvis requested that Congress officially recognize a day to honor mothers. In 1914 Congress designated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.
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Can Crowdfunding Solve Women’s Access to Capital Woes?
A new report from the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC), Crowdfunding as a Capital Source for Women Entrepreneurs, explores the relationship between crowdfunding and women entrepreneurs, aiming to garner a deeper understanding of crowdfunding as a source of business capital.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2017
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, dedicated to the celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. In 1978, the first 10 days of May were selected to honor Asian/Pacific American history; in 1992, Congress expanded the observance to the entire month of May.
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Older Americans Month 2017
John F. Kennedy designated May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month after meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens, encouraging all Americans to honor older people across the country. Every year since, the president has issued a formal proclamation during the month of May in support of older Americans. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter officially…
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NAWRB and SBA Co-host InnovateHER Innovating for Women in Business Challenge
NAWRB is excited to announce that we are once again co-sponsoring the InnovateHER Innovating for Women Challenge 2017 with the Small Business Administration (SBA)! The competition gives entrepreneurs across the country the opportunity to showcase their products and services while competing for up to $70,000 in prize money.
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National Small Business Week Events
National Small Business Week is taking place April 30-May 6, 2017! Observed beginning in 1963 by the Small Business Administration (SBA), this is a week dedicated to recognizing the important contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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President Trump Taps Jovita Carranza for U.S. Treasurer
President Trump has announced his intent to appoint Jovita Carranza Treasurer of the United States. Carranza is the Founder of JCR Group and previously served as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Deputy Administrator under President George W. Bush, upon receiving unanimous confirmation. Carranza earned her MBA from the University of Miami.
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CFPB Releases Report Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released a report summarizing strategies for the promotion of diversity and inclusion (D&I) by mortgage industry professionals. Addressing diversity practices, such as establishing engagement from top leadership, the report comes from the CFPB’s collaboration with the financial services industry.
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Financial CHOICE Act of 2017: What does the future hold for consumers and entrepreneurs?
On Wednesday, the Financial Services Committee (FSC) held the “A Legislative Proposal to Create Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers, and Entrepreneurs” hearing on the Financial CHOICE Act of 2017. The bill’s objective is stated in its discussion draft as, “To create hope and opportunity for investors, consumers, and entrepreneurs by ending bailouts and Too Big…