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Business series
DEC. 10—The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host their Business Program Series from 12:15-1 p.m. at the Downtown and Business branch, 612 Smithfield St. The topic is “Census 2010: stand Up And Be Counted!” Benita M. Johnson, partnership specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010, will be the presenter and will discuss why it is critical for every resident in one’s area to be counted and how to help one’s community achieve this goal. Results are the basis for federal, state and local funding. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-281-7141.
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BNY Mellon chairman says outlook for the economy positive
Written by Christian Morrow - Courier Staff Writer
In welcoming her nearly 500 guests to the African American Chamber of Commerce’s annual business luncheon at the Omni William Penn, President and CEO Doris Carson Williams thanked them for their tenacity in helping each other through a tough economic climate.
“We’ve heard the economy is improving, but it is still a challenge,” she said at the Dec. 2 event. “That’s why we as a chamber have gone back to the basics, the ABCs—Arts, Business development and Civic engagement.”
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| GRANDE FINALE—As Board Chairman Sam Stephenson looks on, President and CEO Doris Carson Williams presents a crystal vase to BNY Mellon Chairman and CEO Robert Kelly after his address to the African American Chamber of Commerce’s 11th annual business luncheon.
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The five E’s of social networking generation
Written by Farrah Gray
(NNPA)—Today, we see an entire generation of new young leaders and entrepreneurs alike struggling to make an impact. This is the age of social networking with Facebook, Twitter, Google and mobile technologies enabling people to connect with millions in geographically dispersed locations worldwide. Enterprises from home-based startups to Fortune 500 companies are restructuring workforce and productivity models using efficient collaborative network tools.
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Private equity, job creation in minority markets urged
Written by NNPA News Service
(NNPA)—Congressman Chaka Fattah, D-Pa., chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Urban Caucus, has urged colleagues to support federal and private initiatives that provide venture capital in urban markets and minority communities.
“The greatest untapped market for American business can be found right here at home in the economic shadows,” Fattah said Monday at an Urban Caucus briefing for House members and staff.
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Every gift is a sacrifice
Written by Damon Carr
Before you think that I’m some type of tightwad or Scrooge, let me say that I believe that giving is a wonderful thing. In fact, it is my heart’s desire that we all build a solid financial foundation so that one day we can give our time, talent and treasure to people and charitable causes that we believe in. However, I believe in giving when it helps not when it hurts.
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Last Updated on Monday, 03 December 2012 19:19
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