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Florence Chikezie, esteemed entrepreneur and founder of ReDahlia, is excited to announce the launch of the fourth edition of her “Start Your Business in 30 Days” program. The program has been a game changer for many aspiring entrepreneurs, providing them with the tools and support they need to make their business ideas a reality. Participants in the Start a Business in 30 Days program receive comprehensive training on various aspects of starting and running a business, including business planning, financial management, marketing, and legal compliance. The program also provides one-on-one mentoring from industry experts and access to a supportive entrepreneurial…
Following welcome signs of growth in U.S. manufacturing, the U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a shift in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s operational priorities to address worker safety concerns. The agency’s new regional office in Birmingham, Alabama, will oversee safety compliance in six states and the Florida Panhandle, an area that is seeing particularly rapid growth in manufacturing jobs. Food processing, construction, heavy industry, chemical processing.These are often dangerous jobs, so now more than ever, companies need to put in place a full range of safety features to protect workers, mitigate risks, and dispel the perception that manufacturing…
Did you watch last night’s presidential debate? Even if you didn’t tune in to watch current President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump go head-to-head in the first showdown of the 2024 election year, you undoubtedly heard about it.Even if you haven’t been keeping up with the morning show recaps and lengthy fact checks, you’ve probably seen the plethora of video clips, sarcastic posts, and memes circulating like wildfire. For some, the debate raised further questions, and for others, warnings. For better or worse, the debate was full of notable and quotable moments.From exchanges about golf scores to numerous…
What was expected to be a highlight of the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden did not feature any discussion of Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies, which is notable given how much attention the industry has received this year. Nevertheless, experts believe that a Trump reelection could signal a shift towards more favorable regulatory conditions for the U.S. cryptocurrency industry. Is Trump a likely candidate? In a statement CryptoPotatoBitfinex analysts highlighted President Trump’s support for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. They added that the Trump administration is likely to focus on creating a “clear and supportive” regulatory framework that includes encouraging…
On the rise: SmartCompany selected funding from 2024. Source: SmartCompany Earlier this year, we looked at trends in the startup ecosystem and detected early signs that 2024 could see a (slight) increase in funding for women-led startups, marking a turning point towards greater gender diversity in the funding landscape. How much will startups raise in 2024? This week, Cut Through Ventures’ latest data found that of the $1.7 billion raised by local startups in the first five months of the year, 85% came from all-male founding teams. It calculates that another $292 million has been raised this month, half of…
Mapps at a press conference in April 2023. (Photo: Jonathan Maus/Bike Portland) On Monday, July 1, Portland City Commissioner Mingus Mapps will step down as head of the Department of Transportation as Mayor Ted Wheeler reassumes authority of the department ahead of a historic shakeup of city government and a transition to executive power, making Mapps the final head of the Portland Department of Transportation (PBOT). It may have been a fitting end to Portland’s dysfunctional and antiquated commissioner system that Mapps, who is seeking to become the city’s next mayor, spent part of his final week as mayor answering…
Columbia, Maryland, June 28, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI), a leader in AI-powered defense and enterprise intelligence solutions, today announced it has been invited to combat test its AI orchestration at the edge capabilities at the Department of Defense (DoD) RDER Technology Readiness Experiment 2024 event in August.The Department of Defense’s T-REX-24-2 is an exclusive live-fire, full-scale event and a key demonstration and evaluation event for advanced military technologies. T-REX-24-2 will be held Aug. 19-29 as part of the Department of Defense’s Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve (RDER). T-REX events will conduct full-scale evaluations of innovative defense technologies to gauge their effectiveness…
The Franklin Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce, is launching a new pilot program aimed at fostering entrepreneurship among youth under the age of 18. The initiative aims to support aspiring young entrepreneurs and enable them to realize their creative business ideas. The Foundation will award successful candidates with grants of $500 to fund their entrepreneurial projects. The grants are intended to help with essential start-up costs so that young entrepreneurs can develop their business concepts and gain valuable experience in the entrepreneurial world, the Foundation announced. “We are excited to support…
Anne Marie Puig, a renowned entrepreneurship consultant and entrepreneur, will share her expert insights on launching successful business ventures. With extensive experience leading new businesses from concept to reality, Puig offers valuable advice to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to launch a new business and achieve long-term success. The importance of a strong foundation for starting a business Starting a new business can be an exciting and challenging endeavor. Ann Marie Puig emphasizes that building a strong foundation is essential for the long-term success and sustainability of any startup. This includes careful planning, understanding the market, and implementing…
Anne Marie Puig, a renowned entrepreneurship consultant and entrepreneur, will share her expert insights on launching successful business ventures. With extensive experience leading new businesses from concept to reality, Puig offers valuable advice to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to launch a new business and achieve long-term success. The importance of a strong foundation for starting a business Starting a new business can be an exciting and challenging endeavor. Ann Marie Puig emphasizes that building a strong foundation is essential for the long-term success and sustainability of any startup. This includes careful planning, understanding the market, and implementing…