Tag: business
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Think Big – It’s not the size of the opportunity!
As a professional in the housing ecosystem, it is necessary to think outside the box to succeed in your competitive field. Working with the government and competing for contracts can be a pivotal step in an entrepreneur’s story.
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Census Releases New American Community Survey
Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released new statistics on America’s economy, income, poverty and over 40 other topics from the American Community Survey, providing a detailed look at life as an American. Several states witnessed an increase in income and a decrease in poverty rates between 2014 and 2015. During this period, the percentage of…
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Rebecca Steele Cleared With Prejudice in 2008 Financial Crisis
In October 2013, Rebecca Steele became the only person found liable for their part in the 2008 financial crisis. This verdict was the result of a 2012 civil lawsuit filed by the office of Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara against Steele and Bank of America Corp., which alleged that Countrywide Financial Corp.—now owned by Bank…
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The 3rd Annual NAWRB Women’s Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Conference
The 3rd Annual NAWRB Women’s Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Conference concluded last night with our buzzing Roaring Twenty Awards Gala that saw award winners and attendees dancing late into the night to the beautiful tunes from the Sam Sorenson Band with lead singer Brenda Lynne. Coming together with so many women, housing ecosystem professionals and supporters of…
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Matchmaking Opportunities for Women in Housing at NAWRB Conference
The 3rd Annual NAWRB Women’s Diversity and Inclusion Conference not only brings you expert speakers and leaders in the housing ecosystem, it gives attendees the chance to personally meet and discuss business opportunities with these trailblazers and entities.
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DOL Proposes Rules Affecting Employee Benefits
On July 21, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced proposed rules to revise the Form 5500 Annual Return/Report, the main source of information concerning the funding, operation, investments and assets of employee benefit plans.
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The Historic White House United State of Women Summit
The White House United State of Women Summit was an incredible high and energizer for all the work we have been doing here at NAWRB and for me personally! Jordan Brooks from the White House Council on Women’s and Girls did an incredible job in such a short time, pulling together over 100 speakers and…
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Hispanic-American Entrepreneurship Summit 2016
In recognition of the Hispanic-American community’s significance to the future of the United States, the Small Business Administration (SBA), alongside the White House, is hosting the 2016 Hispanic-American Entrepreneurship Summit! The Summit will showcase the contributions of Hispanic entrepreneurs and increase discussions centered on strategies to bolster and capitalize on the potential of Hispanic Americans.
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United State of Women Summit: Making Historic Change for Women
The United State of Women Summit, a groundbreaking event for women and supporters of the women’s movement hosted by first lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey, is taking place today, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. The Summit will unite 5,000 leaders to discuss recent achievements in gender…
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Most Wealthy Women are Entrepreneurs
The Global Wealth 2016 report from the Boston Consulting Group reveals that 30 percent of private wealth in the world belongs to self-made women. According to the study, of women with a private net worth of at least $100,000, 44 percent were entrepreneurs or employees who had earned their wealth outside of work.