Using Hip-Hop to Make a Difference: A Talk With Tamekia Flowers-Holland
Tamekia discusses her journey to shine a brighter, more positive light on Hip-Hop and help youth at the same time
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Winning Battles for Vetpreneurs
“Military service itself is excellent preparation that provides many of the ingredients necessary for business success,†says Matthew Pavelek, director of communications at the National Veteran-Owned Business Association. “Working long hours, leadership, and being disciplined, dedicated, and accountable are all developed through military service and are characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.â€
The Value of Business Partnerships: 1+1=3
I urge us all to adapt, take calculated risks, and, most importantly, check our egos at the negotiation table. It’s far better to own 50% of a $50 million juggernaut than 100% of a $500,000 mom-and-pop. Forging such alliances is a matter of simple arithmetic.
Chicagoland
No single industry truly dominates the Chicago landscape. So while Detroit is rebounding alongside the resurging auto industry, Chicago has floundered in the aftermath of the recession. That, however, does not preclude the city’s capacity for growth in a number of areas. In the coming years, there will be growth opportunities in IT, healthcare, and social assistance, explains Ken Smikle, founder and president of Target Market News.
New Hope for Mortgage Relief
Because of the complexity of the mortgage market and the agreement, which will be executed over a three-year period, borrowers will not know right away if they are eligible for relief, Cummings says. Homeowners who need manageable mortgage payments should contact their bank directly to see if they qualify, Cummings suggests, since the settlement requires banks to provide up to $17 billion in principal reductions on first and second mortgages and other forms of loan modifications.
