GD eNews | Vol. 4, No. 15 | August 16, 2005
Wireless Philadelphia Briefing
Philadelphia, PA -- A 21st Century Opportunity For centuries cities have been the early adopters of new technology, and it is by investing in these new technologies that cities became the great creative engines of commerce, culture and society. It... Continue»
NAACP Vows to End Payday Lending in N.C.
By Carolyn Coleman, Board Member of the National NAACP As a Board Member of the national NAACP, I made a commitment to the African American community to uphold our values and to work towards accomplishing our goals, one being ensuring... Continue»
Mentoring Never Gets Old
Black men need to get involved because it’s going to take black men to bridge the gap By Amecia Taylor, National Correspondent Washington (NNPA) – Although mentoring has been around for years, it is getting a new push from advocates... Continue»
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Releases Survey Results on Top Employers for Latinos
Los Angeles, CA -- The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc. (SHPE) today released final results of a survey to determine the top companies for Latinos in the technology industry. Among the findings of the more than 1,500 members polled,... Continue»
Mothers Face Disadvantages in Getting Hired
Discrimination May Play a Factor in Lower Wages -- Mothers looking for employment face disadvantages, including being less likely to be hired, being offered lower salaries and facing a perception that they would be less committed to a... Continue»
New Survey Shows Hispanic Women Need More Long-term Family Planning Information
If you are considering surgery, Dr. Ramos recommends that you first speak with your healthcare provider and learn about alternative long-lasting contraceptive options. Continue»
Government Bridging The Digital Divide
Philadelphia, PA -- During the last four years, as the United States slipped from fourth to 16th in the world in broadband Internet access, the major telecommunications companies have been either unable or unwilling to provide better connectivity. In response,... Continue»
(BOC 2005) 28TH ANNUAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY CONFERENCE
Sponsored by the Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Councils, Inc.:... Continue»
Contractors Find Fault With LSDBE Program
Washington, DC -- Businesses in the D.C. government's "Local, Small, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise" (LSDBE) contract preference program took in nearly half a billion dollars last year, compared to $68 million in 1998. "I think we've gone from a program that... Continue»
Collaborative Aimed at Fostering African-American Business
Savannah, GA -- The City of Savannah has added another muscle to those it is flexing to bolster economic developments for minorities in Savannah – a $160,000 muscle, in the form of a contract for services with the nascent African-American... Continue»
New D.C. Council: At Odds With Biz
Washington, D.C. -- The D.C. Council's summer recess has given the city's business community a chance to catch its breath -- and tend to its wounds. Following a whirlwind six months that saw a council filled with new faces look... Continue»
Minority Contracts Up, But Miss Goal
Annapolis, MD -- Maryland's efforts to boost state contracts to businesses owned by minorities and women have yielded some results, but the state still has a ways to go to meet its target. State agencies awarded $513.1 million to minority... Continue»
Where Were You When You Realized the World Is Flat? (Or Have You?)
New York, NY -- A Conversation with Thomas L. Friedman-- New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman has a brilliant--and very helpful--ability to identify the patterns at the heart of the most complex world situations, without losing the human voices... Continue»
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