Business

Where is your summer teen entrepreneur?

Tuesday, 26 May 2009 15:28 Farrah Gray, NNPA Columnist

With the school year over in June and financial resources lacking, millions of parents are asking – how can my teen or young adult make money this summer?

Stimulus bill helps pay for college

Monday, 11 May 2009 14:29

Financing college is becoming a little easier, thanks to the 2009 economic stimulus bill. For 2009 and 2010 – perhaps longer, pending Congressional approval – several education assistance programs are being expanded by hundreds of millions of dollars.

Consider hidden costs before buying a new car

Friday, 01 May 2009 14:06 Jason Alderman

These are interesting times for potential car buyers. Because so many people have become wary of the faltering economy and are avoiding auto showrooms, nervous car manufacturers have been slashing prices, issuing rebates and offering extremely competitive financing terms – at least to people with sound credit – to lure in business.

For Mother's Day, help mom get organized

Friday, 01 May 2009 13:52 Jason Alderman

With Mother's Day just around the corner, wouldn't you like to show your appreciation in a way that's more meaningful than buying your mom a box of chocolates or a bunch of flowers?

U.S. Bancorp’s Anthony Kelley honored by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

Wednesday, 29 April 2009 15:57

A U.S. Bancorp employee has been honored by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Anthony Kelley, senior vice president and credit manager for U.S. Bancorp’s credit administration division, was named one of the Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty honorees for 2009.

Year Up and Microsoft, a Most Elegant Partnership: Working together to create opportunities and strengthen communities

Wednesday, 29 April 2009 15:55

An elegant equation is the simplest path to a solution. Microsoft plus Year Up equals unlimited opportunities. Microsoft and Year Up have come together in an effort to close the digital divide.

Johnson Products under new management

Thursday, 16 April 2009 15:04 Patrice J. Holmes, Special to the NNPA from the Dallas Weekly

DALLAS (NNPA) - An 18-month long acquisition has brought new life to one of America’s most recognized market leaders in African American hair care products. Johnson Products has been sold from Proctor & Gamble (P&G) to Eric and Renee Cottrell-Brown, daughter and son-in-law of former Pro-Line owner Comer Cottrell. Brown, who will serve as chief executive officer for the company, said Johnson Products has a chance to return to the greatness it once enjoyed.