Nebraska State

Columbus, OH

Wells Fargo has appointed Bridget Engle as senior executive vice president and head of technology, reporting to CEO Charlie Scharf. Joining the company’s operating committee on 12 August, Engle will be responsible for all technology across the company. She brings more than 30 years of experience leading technology transformations...

Wells Fargo selects Engle to head technology

Philadelphia, PA

Run by Danae Mobley, Coded By Kids is a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia that trains teenagers to become IT industry leaders, whether they are in the C-suite or leading their startups. The organization was started in 2014 by Danae’s husband, Sylvester Mobley. She was most recently elevated to the...

Meet the CEO making it possible for Black youth to own multimillion-dollar tech startups

BMG Money and WebBank announces its strategic partnership, to provide access to significantly lower cost loan solutions to underserved communities across the United States. This partnership marks a pivotal step toward enhancing financial inclusion for employees and retirees with limited access to socially responsible loan programs. WebBank has originated and funded over $195 billion in consumer and commercial credit products since its inception, helping millions of people and small businesses obtain affordable credit products.

BMG Money and WebBank Join Forces to Expand Financial Inclusion Nationwide

Boeing has named Robert “Kelly” Ortberg as its new President and CEO, starting Aug. 8, 2024. Ortberg succeeds Dave Calhoun, who is retiring after leading the company since January 2020. Ortberg is a respected aerospace veteran with over 35 years of experience, and he will also join Boeing’s Board of Directors. He is recognized for his leadership roles, including serving as CEO of Rockwell Collins and overseeing its integration with United Technologies.

New CEO Promises To Restore Boeing’s Public Image

Finding the right financing is key for entrepreneurs and small business owners. It helps turn dreams into reality. Whether you’re starting a new business or growing an old one, the right funding can make a huge difference. This article will show you the many ways to fund your business.

Small Business Funding: Options for Entrepreneurs

South Carolina State

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Georgia State

Charlotte, NC

Daily Coffee Press

Here we (could) go again.. After making a second landfall in South Carolina, Debby weakened to a tropical storm and now located close to Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite the downgrade, the storm remains a threat, bringing heavy rainfall and tornado watches across North Carolina. Tragically, Debby has claimed six lives, including two in Georgia. Although Debby will soon lose its tropical characteristics, the risk of flooding and tornadoes persists as it moves into other states.

NHC Monitors Potential New Storm That Could Threaten Georgia

Telr, the award-winning online payment gateway, has announced its strategic collaboration with Mastercard to introduce its digital checkout solution, Click to Pay, across its extensive network of merchants in the UAE. Through this partnership, Telr will deploy cutting-edge payment technologies to enhance the customer experience. Click to Pay is an...

Telr Elevates E-Commerce with Mastercard’s Click to Pay

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

In a divided vote on Senate Bill 1084, which would make a variety of regulatory changes including putting a ban on lab grown meat state-wide, Florida’s Senate and House ultimately decided to pass it, sending it on to Governor DeSantis for approval. DeSantis officially approved it on May 1, 2024, and the law came into effect on July 1, 2024.

DeSantis Signed New Florida Law: Selling Lab Grown Meat Is Now A Second Degree Misdemeanor

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

Rimes, a leading provider of EDMaaS (enterprise data management-as-a-service) and investment platform solutions to the global investment community, has announced the appointment of Erik Beck as President and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Based in New York, Erik will lead the North America business as well as the company’s global client-facing organization.

Rimes Appoints Erik Beck President and Chief Revenue Officer

Firstcard, a leading credit-building platform, announces its expansion into new markets to help broader communities build credit. Initially focused on helping college students establish better credit, Firstcard now extends its services to immigrants, international students, expats, non-U.S. citizens, and individuals with low credit scores in the US. Alongside this market expansion, Firstcard has launched a new brand identity and website, reflecting its commitment to serving a broader market and its mission to democratize credit building for all.

Leading Credit-Building Platform Firstcard Unveils Rebrand and Expands Services to Immigrant and Underserved Credit Markets

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Declutterbuzz

More and more people are warming up to the idea that decluttering your physical possessions goes hand-in-hand with decluttering your mind aka mental clutter. The following is how a clear mind will help your decluttering goal.

How A Clear Mind Will Benefit Your Decluttering Goal

Morristown, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals have been charged in connection with a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

16 Charged in Nationwide 'Grandparent Scam'; Millions Stolen

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Addison, IL

Chicago Food King

Living in the area of Wood Dale, I am always on the hunt to try somewhere local and support them. I remember trying Elio Pizza several years ago and I was not really impressed with the food. However, my biggest complaint was the atmosphere created by the employees. My first interaction felt very cliquey, with preferential treatment given to people they knew instead of new customers.

This Popular Italian Restaurant in Addison has lost my business for good—no more Chances.

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Herbie J Pilato

He was a charismatic cross between big-screen legends Clark Gable and Gary Cooper, and small-screen music icon Ricky Nelson, but somehow Chad Everett, best known as Dr. Joe Gannon from classic TV's Medical Center (CBS, 1969-1976), never became the superstar he should have.

The Charismatic Life and Career and Tragic Death of TV's 'Medical Center' Star Chad Everett

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

Orlando, FL

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CJ Coombs

According to Nation's Restaurant News, the family-style Italian restaurant based in Orlando, Florida, Buca di Peppo, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas.

Buca di Beppo maintains operations of 44 restaurants across 14 states amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Hello Alice, Wells Fargo, & Global Entrepreneurship Network Launch the Wells Fargo Equitable Access Boost Camp

Hello Alice, the fintech platform connecting 1.5 million small businesses to capital, connections, and opportunities, has partnered with Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and Wells Fargo to...

Hello Alice, Wells Fargo, & Global Entrepreneurship Network Launch the Wells Fargo Equitable Access Boost Camp

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