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  • Entrepreneurship

A Helping Hand

Margaret Garner, president of Broadway Consolidated Cos. Inc., a general contracting firm based in Chicago, holds a portfolio worth bragging about—nearly $10 million annually—thanks to her partnership with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. When the retail giant entered Chicago’s 37th ward around 2004 to construct its first store in an urban location, it sought assistance from local minority and women-owned businesses. Garner, whose firm is 8(a) certified, was selected to manage the project, becoming the first African American woman to construct a Walmart store.

  • Magazine

In the Fast Lane

Despite the rocky economy, quick-service restaurants are holding their own. In the U.S., sales for the top 500 quick-service chains rose to $230.2 billion last year, up $7.6 billion from 2007 according to Technomic Inc., a research and consulting firm that tracks the food service industry. Though sales growth actually slipped to 3.4% from 5.0% the previous year, it’s clear that people enjoy eating at places like Burger King. Among those riding the trend is Valerie Daniels-Carter, founder, president, and CEO of Milwaukee-based V and J Holding Cos. (No. 52 on the be industrial/service companies list with $90 million in revenues). The “V” stands for Valerie and the “J” stands for John, her brother and financial partner in the company.

  • Entrepreneurship

Do You NO?

Ten years ago, New Orleans resident Ayo Y. Scott and three college friends each put in $35 and launched a small T-shirt company just for fun. “The only thing was, “I was doing everything, and I got tired of that.”

  • Magazine

Identity Theft on Campus

You can’t prevent identity theft, but you can take precautions. Here are four ways to decrease your risk of being a victim of ID theft.

  • Magazine

How to Choose a Financial Planner

The key to finding the right financial planner is to find a competent, qualified professional whose approach fits your needs. But, the selection process isn’t always easy.

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