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STANDING UP TO YOUR SPOUSE TO MOVE THE NEEDLE * Norm and Elaine Brodsky have been married for 54 years--and have worked together for 32 of them, first as business [...]

'I started reading the book almost immediately after it came out, but never ended up finishing it,' says founder and CEO Gaurav Banga (left) about On Intelligence, Jeff Hawkins's 2004 [...]

'I grew up taking Korean half baths, but I never made them a consistent part of my routine until I started Peach & Lily in 2012. It has this unique [...]

* When Jessica Brooks was a little girl, she cut up socks to make outfits for her Barbie dolls. But Brooks, 37, didn't fashion human clothes until 2016, when reward [...]

Mistakes Made Nutrafol hair care co-founder and CEO Giorgos Tsetis--along with co-founder Roland Peralta--shelled out for top-notch ingredients when developing the brand's first product As Tsetis recounts for Inc., they [...]

Xiao Wang; 36, was working as a senior product manager at Amazon Go when he met someone who had spent more than $10,000 on an immigration attorney for a green [...]

The text provides information about the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, specifically focusing on the growth of various companies in the area. It highlights the success of Carolina Signs and Wonders, a sign business in Charlotte, North Carolina, which experienced significant revenue growth. The text also lists the top 25 companies in the region based on their two-year growth rates, including a range of industries such as technology, healthcare, and marketing. [Extracted from the article]

Whether you're a bear or a bull, there's no denying that the past year's economic volatility has been tough on business. If interest rates keep rising and inflation persists, the [...]

WHAT IF YOU COULD build an app for your company without having to hire expensive--and hard-to-find--software developers? That's the promise of low-code and no-code platforms: wresting the power to solve [...]

Mirror Digital, a digital media company, has achieved success by helping brands connect with diverse audiences through digital ad platforms. They have a network of websites, creators, and podcasters that they use to run digital ads on behalf of their brand partners. Mirror Digital has faced challenges when working with creators, as some may not adhere to specifications or deliverables. However, they have learned from these experiences and strive to maintain relationships with their clients. Mirror Digital's growth has come from focusing on communities of color and underrepresented groups, and they are launching technology tools to support diverse creators. As a woman of color, CEO Sheila Marmon faced difficulties in raising money in the early days but has persevered and recognizes the importance of diverse advertising. [Extracted from the article]

Looking to support your employees by offering more than just the run-of-the-mill benefits? Here are six creative perks that will show your workers you've got their backs. 1 | Reproductive [...]

AFTER MOVIEPASS FIRED co-founder Stacy Spikes in 2018, he got to work planning a Steve Jobs-style sequel. Sticking to his usual script, he's been devising a new twist for an [...]

'Stress has been a part of my life for a long time. I began my career on Wall Street as a credit derivatives trader, and I was at Ground Zero [...]

Kiki Freedman, co-founder and CEO of New York City-based digital health company Hey Jane 200 Being the change Esther Wallace, Playa Society (Sports) Don't call Esther Wallace a female athlete. Neeka Mashouf, co-founder and CEO of San Francisco-based carbon negative textiles company Rubi Laboratories 12 Making time for wellness "I started a fitness-wellness-health company, but at first, I was never so unwell. Neha Sampat, co-founder and CEO of Austin-and San Francisco-based digital experience platform Contentstack 11 Prioritizing my mental health "My twin sister Leila and I both have anxiety, so we battle how to be a good CEO and CTO, while prioritizing our mental health. WHAT KEEPS ME CENTERED Treating time like money Eva Longoria, Casa Del Sol and Risa (Consumer Products) When you're Eva Longoria, a lot of companies approach you asking to slap your name on a clothing brand - and on bottles of tequila. [Extracted from the article]

Instead, the SBA proposes allowing lenders to use their own creditworthiness standards, or those generally accepted by commercial lenders, when appraising a borrower's ability to repay loans. Features Long before Isabella Casillas Guzman took over at the Small Business Administration in 2021, while the agency was still pumping roughly $1 trillion of emergency aid into the heart of the American economy, she helped out her father as he grew his veterinary hospital in East Los Angeles into a small area chain. Banks and nonbank lenders don't want to cede any lending territory - either to the SBA or financial technology companies, which prior to the pandemic only ever acted as the technology layer on top of the SBA services offered by banks. The linchpin of Guzman's plan is to expand the number of Small Business Lending Companies (SBLCs), nondepository lending institutions licensed by the SBA to issue 7(a) loans. [Extracted from the article]

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But as the Atlanta-based business flourished (it had over $3 million in revenue in 2022, with just four full-time employees), Brooks faced a new challenge: maintaining the integrity of her brand while changing her sales model. HOW I DID IT J. BROOKS BOUTIQUE CEO: Jessica Brooks Category: Retail Three-year revenue growth: 1,296% When Jessica Brooks was a little girl, she cut up socks to make outfits for her Barbie dolls. But Brooks, 37, didn't fashion human clothes until 2016, when reward points earned at her job with a telecom company helped her buy a sewing machine. [Extracted from the article]

As more employers offer paid parental leave, credit unions are considering how best to meet employees needs in a tight labor market while controlling for expenses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

How Cleaning Up the Packaging of Our Vegan Soap Brand Amplified Our Core Mission to Improve Children's Health Globally 1,666% SOAPBOX Washington, D.C. David Simnick, co-founder and CEO, & Dan Doll, president Mid-Atlantic ranking: No. 5 David Simnick knew since becoming an Eagle Scout that he wanted to be an entrepreneur who gives back. D.C. may be a company town, but plenty of startups in the region - from pet supplement makers to mass-market financial planners - escape the gravitational pull of the federal government. Simnick and company president Dan Doll realized the time had come to do something drastic. [Extracted from the article]

Now the CEO of the Boston-based virtual health care training platform is addressing America's growing shortage of health care workers, and developing career pathways for workers who could use a boost. Education CAREACADEMY CEO: Helen Adeosun AREA OF IMPACT: Support for health care professionals As a former home health aide herself, CareAcademy's Helen Adeosun, 37, understands how important - and underappreciated - the job is. "It opens up the opportunity for folks to leverage up and really build into other sorts of health care careers", says Adeosun. [Extracted from the article]

That's the promise of low-code and no-code platforms: wresting the power to solve workflow problems from the hands of the engineers. TOOLS TO TRY Adalo For creating native mobile apps Bubble For those who need flexibility Glide For making your very first app Webflow For creating websites and landing pages PHOTO (COLOR) • Overcommunicate Remember that even low-code apps require planning, governance, and training, according to Rachel Brennan, VP of product marketing at the Washington, D.C.-based software firm Bizagi. [Extracted from the article]

As more employers offer paid parental leave, credit unions are considering how best to meet employees needs in a tight labor market while controlling for expenses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In remarks to credit unions, the Senate Banking Committee Chairman said that fixing the government-sponsored enterprises and data security were priorities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Some professionals have admitted to sleeping or drinking while working from home. Technology could help financial services firms ensure employee productivity doesn't slip. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In remarks to credit unions, the Senate Banking Committee Chairman said that fixing the government-sponsored enterprises and data security were priorities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Jacksonville, Fla.-based credit union said it needs the extra staff to handle an influx of member calls and to help with a planned expansion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The chairman of the National Credit Union Administration spoke candidly about his experiences as a Black man during a panel discussion that touched on issues including race and the pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Trade groups are still pushing for the industry's priorities, such as temporarily lifting the member business lending cap, as negotiations over the next round of aid continue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A survey of companies that received funding from the Paycheck Protection Program also showed that respondents on average have cut their payroll costs by more than half. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Senate Banking Committee will vote this week on Kyle Hauptman's nomination to the NCUA board while the full chamber continues to debate additional coronavirus relief measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The financial services industry urged Gov. Tom Wolf to reconsider guidelines that excluded their employees from receiving this benefit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A report from the trade group, released Tuesday, follows a June resolution from its board of directors recognizing historic, systemic and institutional racism in the U.S. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The account would complement the existing Community Development Financial Institutions Fund and could be replenished annually if banks and credit unions use the funds to help when natural disasters and other crises occur. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Some institutions have long worked to recruit a diverse workforce and address discrimination but these initiatives have taken on greater importance as protests have highlighted racial inequality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The streaming service is taking out a two-year certificate of deposit with Hope Credit Union, which plans to use the funding to provide credit to communities often overlooked by mainstream banking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Seven senators, including Sen. Chuck Grassley, sent a letter requesting information on what steps the Justice Department was taking to address the issue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The regulator barred an ex-employee of a Florida-based credit union from working at any federally insured financial institution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Andrea Thune will take the helm next month, succeeding Jeffrey Fragale, who is retiring. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The National Credit Union Administration will also discuss the current expected credit losses standard, which trade groups have argued that the industry should be exempt from. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recruiting directors from a variety of backgrounds is a challenge familiar to many credit unions. A member of one of the nation's largest CUs is calling for that institution to address the problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A letter from the National Taxpayers Union requested changes, such as requiring federal credit unions to fill out a certain IRS form for non-profits, before lawmakers considered easing member business lending limits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Kyle Hauptman pledged to focus on capital reform and expanding access for the underserved if confirmed to the credit union regulator's board, but one senator questioned whether the nominee was even qualified to serve. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The latest nominee to the National Credit Union Administration board is set to appear before a Senate committee while a new forecast indicates the economy could take longer to turn around than expected. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A court denied part of Fiserv's motion to dismiss the suit involving Bessemer System Federal Credit Union. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A merger proposal at Partners Financial Federal Credit Union was rejected in a member vote. The failure has revealed tensions between management and the board. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Senate will consider Kyle Hauptman's nomination to the NCUA board on July 21, while new data from the SBA details credit unions' participation in the Paycheck Protection Program [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Some institutions are grappling with new liability issues as they attempt to keep members and staff safe while also reopening their facilities after statewide lockdowns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]