Business

Employment Action Center and Men's Wearhouse team up for 2nd annual National Suit Drive

Friday, 21 August 2009 13:45

Concerned that thousands of men are unable to secure employment because they lack the initial, yet vital, step of looking presentable for a job interview, Employment Action Center and Men’s Wearhouse are working together to collect thousands of articles of professional attire as part of the 2nd Annual National Suit Drive, September 1-30.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson to keynote MBDA’S National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference

Friday, 21 August 2009 13:38

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, August 27, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises, will give the keynote address at the Minority Business Development Agency’s (MBDA) Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference held August 26-28 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. David Hinson, MBDA’s National Director, will open the conference discussing the future of the agency.

Congressman, can you help a brotha out?

Friday, 14 August 2009 15:54 William Reed

“He sold his office for the least common denominator of what public service is about: personal wealth” said the head of the FBI’s Washington office in regards to the conviction of former congressman William J. Jefferson. A federal jury recently deemed the New Orleans Democrat “guilty” of using his congressional office as a criminal enterprise to enrich himself and his family.

Better Business Bureau tips for consumers

Thursday, 06 August 2009 15:16

As the unemployment rate rises, so does the threat of scams targeting job seekers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns job hunters to be extremely cautious in their search for work because scammers are out to take advantage of them and make a fast buck.

2010 Census: Coming to your ‘hood?

Thursday, 06 August 2009 15:15 William Reed

There are many reasons to dislike the census but Black Americans need to know that many benefits can accrue for their participation in the 2010 Census.

Get business grants from your local government

Friday, 24 July 2009 16:31 The National Institute of Business Grants

A business grant is essentially free money given to entrepreneurs and business owners to start and/or expand a business. A common misconception is that business grants are given away by the federal government. This is not true at all. Grants available through the U.S. government are generally reserved for non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, state and local governments.

Successful business woman shows path to success in new book “I Did It My Way”

Friday, 24 July 2009 16:27

(Taylor Media Services) If you are looking to achieve success in a business endeavor, Colleen Payne-Nabors’ new book is one you may want to read. It is titled “I Did It My Way and … It Worked.” Payne-Nabors delivers a fresh approach to business strategies, market share and employee retention programs and how the success of one, builds the success of another she bridges the hope and courage of the entrepreneur.