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Jax Bridges Seeking Motivated Entrepreneurs

August 22, 2018 admin 0

JAX Bridges, a program of the JAX Chamber’s Entrepreneurial Growth Division, is looking for its next cohort. The program is designed to connect small- and medium-sized companies with opportunities to do business with larger corporations; […]

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Ernest J. Grant Becomes 1st Male President of the American Nurses Association

July 23, 2018 Staff 0

Ernest J. Grant has been elected president of American Nurses Association. When he takes office on January 1, he will be the first man to serve as president of the organization that represents nearly 4 […]

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Jax Company Makes History by Becoming First Black-Owned Water to Sell at Walmart

July 17, 2018 Staff 0

For the first time in history, Walmart is selling a Black-owned bottled water brand on its shelves. It’s called Live Alkaline Water, and it is 100% natural alkaline water that is bottled at the source […]

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FUNdraising Good Times – A Fresh Approach to Meetings

June 29, 2018 admin 0

“What another meeting? Are you sure I have to attend????” Does this sound like you? Or maybe this is something you hear when you’re trying to schedule meetings. Let these words be a thing of […]

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Atlanta Psychiatrist Dr. Patrice A. Harris becomes 1st Black Female President of American Medical Association

June 18, 2018 Staff 0

Patrice Harris, who is the chief health officer for Fulton County, is the first African-American woman to be elected president of the AMA. by Eric Mandel via Atlanta Business Chronicle Atlanta psychiatrist Patrice A. Harris will […]

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Mellody Hobson to Become Starbucks Vice Chair

June 12, 2018 Staff 0

Mellody Hobson climbed another rung on the ladder of success in the Fortune 500 business world, as she solidified her role on Starbucks’ board while holding down two other top board memberships. Few African-Americans have […]

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J.C. Penney CEO Resigns to Become CEO of Lowe’s

May 22, 2018 Staff 0

Home improvement retailer Lowe’s has named the CEO of department-store chain J.C. Penney as its new boss. Marvin R. Ellison has resigned as CEO of J.C. Penney to become the new CEO of Lowe’s. The […]

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Kidpreneur Fest Prepares Young Sharks for Entrepreneurship

April 6, 2018 admin 0

The inaugural Kidpreneur Fest, a youth entrepreneurship expo for young persons 18 and under, brought out the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of local youth. Kids had the opportunity to pitch their businesses, sell their products or […]

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Trump Administration Appoints Its First Minority Director to the Small Business Administration

February 26, 2018 Staff 0

by Adedamola Agboola Ashley Bell will take the reins of the Small Business Administration’s Southeast Region as its new director, the White House announced Monday. The Georgia native, who will be sworn in Monday, Feb. 26, […]

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Amazon Launches A Black Hair Shop For Textured Hair

February 12, 2018 Staff 0

None can refute the undeniable influence of Amazon. From original programming to same-day grocery delivery services, Amazon has literally worked to infiltrate every market, much to the destruction of smaller, mom-and-pop shops. Well, it seems […]

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