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It’s all about the business
Reginald Alceus Outlook Staff Writer More than two dozen minority business owners were invited to take part in the Live Communications, Inc.’s Small Business Summit, held at the Roley Poley Deli last Saturday. The gathering was an earnest attempt by its sponsor to unite and encourage cooperation among small business owners for the betterment of [...]
Business of the Month – Step One strengthening community
Ricardo Lewis Associate Editor In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. The act’s passage, sparked Sarita Carter to jump into action by helping out the people in her community. Carter founded Step One, a temporary placement agency that was designed to help disadvantage workers find employment in 1998. [...]
StarMetro To Hold Listening Sessions on Bus Stop Analysis
Nova2010 Bus Stop Locations Open for Public Input On Thursday, September 2, StarMetro will hold two Listening Sessions to garner feedback from bus patrons about the proposed bus stop locations for its route decentralization project known as Nova2010. The first session will take place from 7 to 9 a.m., and the second session will take [...]
Transformation
RB Holmes, Jr. Capital Outlook Publisher It is time for a serious and sustained effort to strengthen small businesses in general, and African-American businesses in particular. Several weeks ago in this column, I stated that economic development and entrepreneurship would be a major initiative. We feel strongly that a strong economy, a growing economy and [...]
What is a green business/green job?
Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist Beyond the Rhetoric The terms Green Jobs and Green Business have been used millions of times over the last few years. President Obama even created a position of Director of Green Jobs (now inactive). I asked that Green Jobs guru just what is a green job and he never fully [...]
Parks elected; Crump recognized at National Bar Association Convention
RICARDO LEWIS Associate Editor Attorneys Benjamin Crump and Daryl Parks are known as two of the most prominent African-American attorneys in the Tallahassee area. Now the hard work and advocacy that has set Parks and Crump Law Firm apart is being recognized on a national level. On Aug. 9-13, the National Bar Association held its [...]
City receives $1.2 million in federal funds to expand digital services in low-income areas
Special to the Outlook The city of Tallahassee has been awarded a $1.2 million federal grant using Recovery Act funds to assist with the expansion of broadband services in local low-income neighborhoods. Vice President Joe Biden announced the grant awards. Tallahassee is one of 94 communities throughout the nation to receive the broadband project funding. [...]
Why APR matters: Truth in lending
CHARLENE CROWELL NNPA Financial Writer The more things change, the more they stay the same is an old adage whose truth is illustrated repeatedly when it comes to the true costs of credit. Despite the benefit of federal or state laws, many consumers are often puzzled about financing terms and charges for an array of [...]
Obama signs jobs bill as CBC chair calls for specific help for blacks
Hazel Trice Edney NNPA Editor-in-Chief As the black unemployment rate rose slightly last month, President Obama has signed the long awaited jobs bill with hopes of turning around employment rates, which for African-Americans still nearly doubles the national average of 9.5 percent. “The Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010 will create jobs, help American companies compete, [...]
Prescription help available for the unemployed
NNPA Despite assertions that the recession is ending, many Americans are still out of work and continue to have trouble finding employment. Since 2000, a steady increase in unemployment has contributed to a lack of employer-sponsored insurance coverage. Without health coverage, many have difficulty accessing needed medical care, including prescription medicines. The national unemployment rate [...]
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