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Through New Doors

Jackie Glenn, chief diversity officer and senior director of human resources for EMC Corp., a technology company, talks about what makes EMC an attractive option for jobseekers.

Census Numbers: The Golden Ticket to Millions of Jobs

Census Numbers: The Golden Ticket to Millions of Jobs

With the advent of Census 2010 looming, the U.S. Census Bureau has put in place a strategic campaign to ensure that every head is counted. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Bureau has appointed $120 million of its $1 billion budget to create 1.4 million new jobs. The balance will be utilized for other critical 2010 Census operations, such as expanding Census communications and advertising campaign to reach all communities. As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the census is performed every 10 years.

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.

Discover the Possibilities and Potential of Going Global

In our December 2008 issue, we published a special editorial package, “The Next Big Thing,” in which our editors pledged to connect our audience with the latest trends that could advance their business and financial lives. Throughout this past year, one such frontier has become an expansive part of our content: global business.

Through New Doors

Jackie Glenn, chief diversity officer and senior director of human resources for EMC Corp., a technology company, talks about what makes EMC an attractive option for jobseekers.

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