Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the allocation of $7 million in PRIME grants to 28 awardees for 2024. The Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) aims to support low-income microentrepreneurs through these grants. “The SBA’s PRIME grants support mission-oriented nonprofit organizations across...

SBA announces $7 million in PRIME grants for low-income microentrepreneurs

Associated Builders and Contractors recently released its 2024 Workforce Development Survey, which found its member contractors invested $1.6 billion to provide craft, leadership and health and safety education to more than 1.3 million course attendees nationwide in 2023, up from $1.5 billion in 2022 and on track with $1.6 billion in 2021.

Members Invested $1.6 Billion to Upskill 1.3 Million in Construction Workforce Education

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The gender pay gap has long been a fight for equality with women. Recent studies have found that women earned about 82 cents for every dollar men make in their jobs. The gap stretches even wider for Black women, earning about 70 percent of what white men make. Today, initiatives, like Hire Black Now, are… Continue reading Five High-Paying Jobs Black Women Need To Be Doing

Five High-Paying Jobs Black Women Need To Be Doing

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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From welding to construction, we unveil the top 14 blue-collar jobs for women, where ambition knows no gender.

14 Excellent Blue-Collar Job Opportunities for Women

Dev24

In today's highly competitive business environment, B2B companies face numerous challenges when it comes to generating high-quality leads that convert into profitable sales. One effective strategy to overcome these challenges and maximize return on investment (ROI) is partnering with a specialized B2B lead generation agency. These agencies offer expertise, technology, and strategic approaches tailored to the specific needs of B2B companies, helping them not only increase the quantity of leads but also enhance their quality. This article will explore the key benefits of working with a B2B lead generation agency and provide insights into how such partnerships can significantly impact a company's bottom line.

Maximizing ROI with a B2B Lead Generation Agency

A recurring theme in conversations with the hundreds of companies/organizations we have worked with over the year is that they are very often unsure of how to differentiate between Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma. When these questions arise, we make it clear that it’s imperative to understand the differences to integrate them effectively.

Lean and Six Sigma: Are They Different?

The Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Office of Small Business Programs plans to launch a mentorship program for small vendors to help expand their capabilities and build a more resilient industrial base. The DLA Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) will incentivize successful DLA prime contractors to provide developmental assistance to small businesses...

DLA Launches Small Business Mentorship Program

Ohio State

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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

SYNERGY HomeCare, a large and growing personal care franchisor, is in the middle of a fourth consecutive year of historic growth. When asked what distinguishes the most successful SYNERGY operations, its chief executive officer, Charlie Young, said that the secret lies with people. “Our most successful franchise owners invest in...

SYNERGY CEO reveals ‘secret sauce’ for home care growth, success

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Austin, TX

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America has a trade career problem — and veterans can help solve it.

Opportunities for veterans are abundant in skilled trades

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Disclaimer: This post was created by a human and with the help of AI. The concept of a 'god-like' complex often refers to an individual's belief in their own superiority and infallibility, a sense of omnipotence and invulnerability. While this psychological trait can be found in people of all zodiac signs, certain astrological signs are more predisposed to such characteristics due to their inherent traits and ruling planets. Here, we explore the zodiac signs most likely to possess a 'god-like' complex and delve into the astrological reasons behind it.

Unveiling the 4 Zodiac Signs who Possess a 'God-Like' Complex

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville officials unveiled a 12-point plan Monday that they hope will address the state’s new bill banning the homeless from camping on sidewalks or public property. The five-year plan will increase shelter admissions, expand the number of shelter beds, set up hotel space as an option, and institute a common database on every client so facilities and police can share it.

Jacksonville unveils 12-point plan to battle homelessness

Kentucky State

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The Kentucky Secretary of State on Friday announced 14,502 Kentuckians registered to vote in July. “Kentuckians are signing up to vote in big numbers, because they trust the integrity of our elections,” said Secretary of State Michael Adams.

Kentucky voter registrations increased by more than 14,500 in July, the most since 2022

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CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Michigan State

Are there grants for farmers? Yes! Read on to see several directories of the grant programs that farmers can apply for. Each listing has links for numerous grants as well as details on how and when to apply. Future articles in this series will include tips on grant writing, information on funding conservation on farms and more.

Grants for farmers: Part 1: Grant listings

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Florida State

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

The Omidyar Network has announced the launch of the Data Empowerment Fund, which will support eight initiatives driving greater individual agency and community control over data. The grantees, chosen from more than 800 international applications, will work with the Data Empowerment Fund’s advisory group over the next nine months to...

Omidyar Network launches Data Empowerment Fund

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Maximize Volunteer Impact with These Website Enhancements

Calling the attention of nonprofit organizations. There’s finally a way to help you boost and manage volunteer engagement—the solution: a custom web design and app development....

Maximize Volunteer Impact with These Website Enhancements

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