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Harlem Getting its First Major Hotel Since 1967
This is fantastic from a business/commerce perspective. What concerns me is Harlem becoming too commercial, too branded. I love the small independent businesses that I grew up with. I love the rawness and comfort of the neighborhood I grew up … Continue reading
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Tagged ALoft, business, Harlem, Hotel Theresa, New York City, Starwood Hotels, W Hotels
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The wind cries transmission
Google’s investment in green technology is laudable. They are essentially investing in the “last mile” to the power grid. It makes off-shore wind power generation a more attractive investment since connecting to the grid is a costly proposition. This is … Continue reading
New Job Skills Required: Unemployed Find Old Jobs Now Require More Skills
Sad, but very true in today’s job environment. New Job Skills Required: Unemployed Find Old Jobs Now Require More Skills.
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Tagged business, economy, employment, job search, job skills, jobs, unemployment
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Johnson Publishing CEO Rogers discusses plans for Ebony
Ms.Rogers has a full plate in reviving Johnson Publishing. This article from Crain’s Chicago Business reveals some of her immediate action items. Recruiting Motorola nad Citigroup as advertisers are strong first steps. I subscribed to both magazines and the best way we can … Continue reading
Hampton Inn accused of paying blacks less
Can you say L-A-W-S-U-I-T? I smell a nice, big out of court settlement on the horizon for the black and hispanic workers at the hotel. This is a black eye (literally) for a hotel brand I frequented when I … Continue reading
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Tagged bias, business, discrimination, EEOC, Hampton Inn, Hilton Worldwide, Hotel, Indiana, Indianapolis, jobs, Lodging
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De Beers Sells South African Mine to Black Investors
Good development. This is a significant event. De Beers Sells South African Mine to Black Investors – BusinessWeek.
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Tagged Africa, black, business, De Beers, Diamond, South Africa
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Never Mind Oil, Group Says: Think Atlantic Wind
Interesting and potentially a very profitable endeavour. It will create jobs, bolster economies, lower our reliance on foreign oil, and more importantly positively impact our economy. Never Mind Oil, Group Says: Think Atlantic Wind – NYTimes.com.
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Tagged alternative power, business, East Coast, energy, green economy, green jobs, renewable, technology, wind, wind power
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Black Enterprise Best Companies for Diversity
Interesting list of companies. Diverse companies tend to have a more creative and adaptive workforce. That can translate into financial and business success. Black Enterprise | Best Companies for Diversity.
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Tagged african american, Black Enterprise, business, diversity, employment, jobs, Major Companies, minorities
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Toys R Us to hire 45,000 workers for holidays
This is some good news. Especially, for the 45,000 who are hired into those positions. If only the jobs were permanent. Toys R Us to hire 45,000 workers for holidays – Business – Retail – msnbc.com.
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Tagged business, employment, jobs, Retailing, Toys R Us
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GOP, U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Beat Back Bill To Combat Outsourcing
I am not nor will I be a proponent of outsourcing. I know too many people whose jobs have gone overseas. I think American companies who make a regular practice of outsourcing jobs to foreign countries should be penalized. Companies should be fined … Continue reading
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Tagged business, Chamber of Commerce, congress, democrats, economy, GOP, jobs, labor, outsourcing, politics, Republicans, tax breaks
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