Business
SBA Disaster Loan Deadline in Illinois for Severe Storms and Flooding is June 13
The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters in Illinois of the deadline to submit disaster loan applications for damages caused by severe storms and flooding between Dec. 23, 2015 and Jan. 13, 2016. The deadline to submit applications for physical damage is June 13, 2016.
FreshBooks Releases Credit Card Reader for Small Business Android Users
FreshBooks, the #1 cloud accounting software designed exclusively for service-based small business owners, recently announced the release of the FreshBooks Card Reader for Android.
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“We are proud of Andrea for achieving the highest standard in personal financial planning,” said Corey McQuade, Managing Partner.
ComEd: 52,000 Customer Interruptions Caused by Foil Balloons
Warm weather brings outdoor parties for graduations, birthdays and weddings. However, ComEd is warning that events like these can lead to power outages when foil balloons, also known as Mylar balloons, from those festivities come into contact with power lines.
ICC Approves $18.5 million in Settlements with Peoples Gas
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved two landmark settlements under which $18.5 million will be paid to customers of Peoples Gas (Peoples) and the State of Illinois by Peoples and its parent company, Integrys Energy Group (Integrys), which is owned by WEC Energy Group Inc. (WEC).
Microbusinesses Offer Millennials Pathways Out of Unemployment
With headlines nationwide raising concern about disaffected youth, particularly in minority communities, the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) recently released a timely report that outlines the critical ways the microbusiness industry can link millennials to economic opportunity.
FIFTH THIRD BANK HONORS COMMUNITY LEADERS
Fifth Third Bank recently honored eight diverse leaders in the community at its 6th Annual 2016 Community Leaders Award Breakfast.
Urban League Volunteers, Walgreens, Collaborate to #StandWithFlint
The Urban League Movement and Walgreens have partnered to support the youth of Flint, Michigan, amid the city’s water crisis. More than 80 volunteers from the National Urban League’s affiliate groups, the Young Professionals, and the Guild, along with a group of staff from the National Urban League’s New York headquarters, arrived recently in Flint to help distribute supplies donated by Walgreens and to mentor children and teens.
ConnXus Raises $5M in Series “A” Round
ConnXus, a supplier diversity technology platform, today announced that it has closed $5 million in Series “A” funding, led by Techstars Ventures, Serious Change L.P. and Impact America Fund.
SBA Competition to Award $3.95 Million for Small Business Startups
For the third year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is launching a Growth Accelerator Fund competition for accelerators and other entrepreneurial ecosystem models to compete for monetary prizes of $50,000 each, totaling $3.95 million.
Radio Shack Surrenders Uncashed Rebates Worth $140,000
Radio Shack will surrender $140,000 in uncashed rebates owed to more than 5,000 Illinois residents, state Treasurer Michael Frerichs said in a released statement.
Florida Memorial University and National Black MBA Association® Forge Landmark Partnership
Florida Memorial University (FMU) the National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA) recently entered into a groundbreaking agreement that will develop and strengthen career pathways for undergraduate and graduate business students.
Empowers Women to Achieve Personal and Professional Goals
NEW YORK -- Award-winning international keynote speaker, author, coach, and entrepreneur, Cheryl Wood coaches all individuals, particularly women, to conquer obstacles and achieve their goals, using the principles of FEARLESS Living. Many women wish to change career paths, be an entrepreneur or develop generational wealth, but are often overwhelmed with doubt and fear. These hopefuls may need support and a positive boost to propel them towards their dreams. Wood strives to push audiences to overcome self-limiting thoughts of doubt and fear by providing strategic steps to help them ultimately reach their goals.
NASA Selects American Small Business, Research Institution Projects for Further Development
NASA has selected 399 research and technology proposals from 259 American small businesses and 42 research institutions that will enable NASA’s future missions into deep space, while also benefiting the U.S. economy. The awards have a total value of approximately $49.7 million.