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GD eNews | Vol. 5, No. 4 | Feburary 28, 2006

Does It Pay for a Business to Do Good?

There may be a business case for doing good, but there is no evidence that more responsible firms perform better financially, according to Haas Professor David Vogel, author of the new book, iThe Market for Virtue: The Potential and Limits... Continue»

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Strong Customer Focus Key to Organization Success

Companies may think they've tuned into customers when, in reality, they're self-absorbed. "Although most companies start out with a strong focus on customers, as the organization grows beyond a dozen members, people may stop looking outward and... Continue»

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Black Investment Pro Launches Firm

Chicago -- Investment advisor, Mark W. Watson, announced the opening of Keel Asset Management, LLC from its headquarters at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Center, 30 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60606. Watson will serve as chairman, CEO... Continue»

Posted on February 28, 2006 to Capital | Comments (0) |

Success Stories: Putting Diversity Certification to Work

Workshop to show minority-owned businesses how to open the door to more opportunities By Rachel Kipp Marion Chronicle Tribune When Tony Stopp markets his business, his audience includes some of the nation's largest companies. He travels around the country meeting... Continue»

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Launch of First Black-Owned Internet Bank

Bank launches 3.75 percent internet savings account to encourage online banking and savings in urban communities Los Angeles -- OneUnited Bank became the first Black-owned internet bank in the country with its new ability to open accounts online. The... Continue»

Posted on February 28, 2006 to General | Comments (0) |

Women's High Heart-surgery Death Rate May be Due to Infection

For years, experts have puzzled over the fact that women who have heart bypass surgery are far more likely than their male counterparts to die within days or weeks of their operation. This gender gap means many extra female deaths... Continue»

Posted on February 28, 2006 to Health News | Comments (0)

Prostate Cancer Debate Ignores Black Men

As a prostate cancer survivor, I have personally experienced the pains and confusion surrounding prostate cancer screening. Before I was diagnosed with the disease, I was not aware or informed by my doctors of... Continue»

Posted on February 18, 2006 to Health News | Comments (0)


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