Business section
The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) has appointed Janice L. Mathis as the Executive Director of the 80-year old non-profit organization. Before relocating to Washington, D.C., Ms. Mathis will serve out the year as […]
By Samara Lynn, blackenterprise.org Russell Simmons tells HipHop DX that the RushCard debacle was devastating There have been several class action lawsuits filed against UniRush, LLC—the company that manages Russell Simmons’ RushCard prepaid card service. […]
By Nathaniel Sillin For all the planning we do during the holidays, the last couple of weeks before the big parties and family gatherings can trip up the best of budgets. Perhaps what’s needed is […]
According to a 2006 study, African-Americans are 79% more likely to be interested in entrepreneurship than whites. Yet African-American–owned businesses have lower annual revenues, profits, and payrolls and fail at higher rates than white-owned businesses. […]
By Harry C. Alford NNPA News Wire Columnist During the 2000 Presidential Election, President George W. Bush made a written pledge to the National Black Chamber of Commerce® (NBCC). He claimed that he would focus […]
Two well-respected and strong Jacksonville leaders have been selected to serve on the Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) Board of Directors. Mayor Lenny Curry recently announced the nominations of Edward E. Burr, GreenPointe Holdings LLC president […]
By Lynn Jones – I recently had the opportunity to interview Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation. Arnold Donald is a man of stature, sincerity and success. Walking into Carnival Corporation Headquarters located in Doral, […]
By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist The old adage, ‘the more things change, the more they stay the same’ seems somehow an apt description for what a growing number of communities are suffering: a lack of […]
Survey Finds Workers Seek More Help Changing Oil Than Planning Retirement For most employees, addressing retirement issues is a costly, abstract and deeply psychological matter, which is apparent from a survey by Schwab Retirement Plan […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) has announced Dr. Cedrick Gibson as the new Kent Campus/Cecil Center president and executive chair of the School of Business and Professional Studies. Dr. Gibson will begin his […]
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