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This section announcementThis section was created by the editorial team, and the client was not given the opportunity to restrict or review the content prior to publication. By HAVEN HOME HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Breadcrumb LinksnewsLocal newsArticle Author: Owen Fullerton • Local Journalism Initiative ReporterReleased on July 15, 2024 • 2 min readPeople walk along Baggot Street near the intersection of Brock and Clarence Streets in Kingston. Photo: Julia McKay/The Whig StandardArticle ContentsKingston The Economic Development Corporation has announced that 12 students will receive grants of up to $3,000 to help get their unique business ideas off the ground.Ad 2This…
North Texas is known as a hub of innovation and an ideal place to launch a startup. This is especially true for female entrepreneurs. Wells Fargo recently ranked the region as one of the best places in the country for female CEOs, an honor that builds on the success of the many women leading growing companies in the region. Leaders like Emily Wickard and Lisa Ong have escaped the corporate hamster wheel and realized their entrepreneurial dreams, while others, including Jamie O’Banion and Merrilee Kick, have sold the companies they founded and are entering a new era. Dallas’ next generation…
In 1989, 25-year-old Michael Aram was living in a studio apartment on Christopher Street in New York City, designing books and posters for the Metropolitan Museum of Art by day, and drawing and painting by night. Around that time, the young artist happened to befriend some people from New Delhi, India, and decided to visit them. This decision would change his life and lead him to become the founder of the luxury home and jewelry brand that bears his name.Images/Photos Courtesy of: Michael AramWhen Alam arrived in India and saw the local artisans at work, “it was like going back…
United States Presidential Election 2024Getty As you may already know, France’s left-wing New Popular Front coalition has thwarted Marine Le Pen’s National Rally in a stunning upset, leaving the country without a clear majority in parliament. President Emmanuel Macron’s call for political parties to form a governing coalition reflects the deep uncertainty rocking the country. “No one could win,” Macron said in an open letter, highlighting the political limbo France now finds itself in. The impasse couldn’t come at a worse time for France and its economy: the Olympics are due to start within weeks, high debt and persistently high…
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESSWIRE / July 15, 2024 / AI Pitch Deck Generator PitchBob.io is pleased to announce an exciting new direction that aligns with our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. This initiative is especially special to our founders and their families, marking a personal milestone in our company’s journey.Let me introduce you to Anna, the wife of our founder. Anna is a multi-talented artist, entrepreneur and the visionary behind several social initiatives. Her latest project is 5=3 [5equals3.org]is a social initiative, Supporting women who lose children during pregnancyAnna’s relentless creativity and dedication to…
Market News Midday Cash Livestock Market In-person cash transactions were quiet, typical for a Monday as buyers and sellers prepare for the week’s business. Bids and offers have not yet been tabulated, and any significant volume will likely be delayed until later in the week. Live prices in the southern trade last week were mostly at $188, $2 to $4 lower than the previous week’s trade prices. Slaughter prices in the north were mostly at $312, about $2 lower than the previous week’s weighted average price in Nebraska. Midday boxed beef was mixed with light to moderate demand for the…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As my company celebrates its 10th anniversary, I’m reflecting on my journey as CEO and the many lessons I’ve learned along the way. Here are the 10 most meaningful lessons I wish I’d known when I first started my company, and I hope those on a similar journey can apply them to their own.1. Have clear expectations and consistent accountabilityIn my opinion, these two elements are the foundation of successful leadership. Without clear expectations, team members won’t understand what you actually want, and their definition of success may not align with yours.…
After a winding journey that took him to sites of environmental degradation on three continents, Eli Hornstein decided to move beyond his career as a conservationist and make a bigger difference in sustainable development by getting involved in agriculture. He returned from Mongolia on a Fulbright scholarship to earn his PhD in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at North Carolina State University, where he addressed one of the greatest challenges to sustainability: climate change. Through his startup, Elysia Creative Biology, he hopes to commercialize crops that are genetically engineered to virtually eliminate methane emissions from the cows that…
Data center investors are increasingly targeting emerging Asia as a lack of deals in the region’s mature markets forces them into riskier, untapped investments. Allocations to emerging Asian data center markets for the first half of 2024 have increased nearly fivefold over the past six months, MSCI reported. Asian Investors. Total inflows into the group consisting of India, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines rose to $735 million in January-June 2024 from $135 million in June-December 2023, the second-largest six-month period on record. The increase contrasts with a decline in capital flows into Asia’s established data center market in the first…
The second annual ForbesBLK Summit in Atlanta was a landmark gathering of entrepreneurs, business leaders, athletes and entertainers focused on strengthening the Black community through investing and financial literacy. The event highlighted the importance of mentorship, product ownership and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in fostering a thriving environment for Black entrepreneurs. Key Insights on Investments and Mentorship Kneeland Youngblood, CEO of Pharos Capital Group, spoke about his background and the important role of perseverance and mentorship in securing investment. He emphasized connecting with investors who are genuinely interested in backing groundbreaking ideas. Bukie Adebo and Derek Smith, investment directors…