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Even as companies are restructuring their operations to better manage products and services, they are still committed to charitable giving, but with a slight spin. In fact, the Council on Foundations (www.cof.org), a membership association of more than 2,100 grant making corporations and foundations, defines the “new philanthropy†as much more than a tax deductible check, but a strategic business imperative.
During a lesson on solar panel installation given as part of an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers course in 1999, Erik Holston became captivated by the potential of solar energy.
Kimberly Sloan and her husband Michael Saunders thought it was time to buy a house. “We wanted more room and a yard for our 4-year-old son,†says Sloan, a nurse living in suburban Los Angeles. “A few years ago though, homes in the neighborhood we liked were selling for $350,000 to $400,000, which we couldn’t afford.â€
"What do I have to do to get into Black Enterprise?" Starting this week, I will begin giving you some answers to that question, in a regular blog called “How to Get Into B.E.†I’ll start out focusing on entrepreneurs, but in the weeks and months to come, I’ll cover what we are looking for when it comes to stories ranging from career profiles to the families featured in our monthly Wealth for Life features. I’ll be bringing you insights straight from the editors of our magazine and website, as well as the producers of our television shows and national networking events.
Good morning. Over the last three months, my Administration has taken aggressive action to confront an historic economic crisis. As we do everything that we can to create jobs and...
