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Black Chamber to launch incubator project Friday - Wyandottedaily News

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Black Chamber to launch incubator project Friday
Wyandottedaily News
“It is a program to help small minority businesses, open to minority, women, disadvantaged women owners who need office space so they can have a professional look and feel to their space,” she said. Start-up business entrepreneurs who work from home ...

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Houston Creates Standalone Affirmative Action Division - HispanicBusiness.com

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HispanicBusiness.com

Houston Creates Standalone Affirmative Action Division
HispanicBusiness.com
The Office of Business Opportunities will retain the same staff and director as when it functioned as part of the mayor's office. The department will be responsible for overseeing the city's Small, Minority, Women, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ...

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Open Enrollment for Retail 101 at Macy's - The Herald | HeraldOnline.com

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The Herald | HeraldOnline.com

Open Enrollment for Retail 101 at Macy's
The Herald | HeraldOnline.com
With an aim of mentoring and fostering growth with up-and-coming minority- and women-owned businesses, The Workshop at Macy's hopes to help these enterprises achieve and sustain positive and successful vendor relationships. This industry-first ...

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Magic Johnson Talks Minority-owned Businesses - HispanicBusiness.com

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HispanicBusiness.com

Magic Johnson Talks Minority-owned Businesses
HispanicBusiness.com
"We're not looking for a handout, we are looking for an opportunity," Johnson said, talking about the difficulties that minority-owned businesses struggle with as they look to grow their companies. He is CEO of SodexoMAGIC Inc., Dominion's food service ...
Magic Johnson Wows the Crowd and Talks Minority-Owned BusinessesLoanSafe

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There is some new financial help for small, minority businesses in ... - Today's THV

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There is some new financial help for small, minority businesses in ...
Today's THV
pubId=34300056001 Help for small minority businesses in Ark. There's a new round of help for Ark. small businesses with a new loan program just taking off. money News KTHV business 02:46. Next Up. Patience: More than a virtue · Sheila Blair case ...

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FBI: Couple Sentenced for Contract Fraud with Orland Park and O'Hare Projects - Patch.com

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Chicago Tribune

FBI: Couple Sentenced for Contract Fraud with Orland Park and O'Hare Projects
Patch.com
Venegas, the owner of defunct Azteca Supply Co., a once a certified minority business enterprise and a women's business enterprise, pleaded guilty to mail fraud. Her husband, Thomas Masen, former comptroller and secretary of National Concrete Pipe Co.
Owner of Supply Company and Her Husband Sentenced for Minority Contract ...LoanSafe
2-year sentences for pair convicted in minority contracting schemeChicago Tribune
Naperville couple sentenced for contract fraudChicago Daily Herald
Naperville Sun -Franklin Park Herald
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Magic Johnson wows the crowd and talks minority-owned businesses - Richmond Times Dispatch

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Magic Johnson wows the crowd and talks minority-owned businesses
Richmond Times Dispatch
"We're not looking for a handout, we are looking for an opportunity," Johnson said, talking about the difficulties that minority-owned businesses struggle with as they look to grow their companies. He is CEO of SodexoMAGIC Inc., Dominion's food service ...

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Help for small minority businesses in Arkansas - Today's THV

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Today's THV

Help for small minority businesses in Arkansas
Today's THV
LITTLE ROCK (KTHV) - There's a new round of help for Arkansas small businesses with a new loan program just taking off. It comes from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, specifically targeting minority-owned, small businesses. And this ...

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At 10: Help for small minority businesses in Arkansas - Today's THV

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At 10: Help for small minority businesses in Arkansas
Today's THV
THV's Max Seigle caught up with the company's two employees today and will have more on their future plans with this loan. He will also have more details on how small, minority businesses can apply for it and what's required for it. Tune in for more ...

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Owner of Supply Company and Her Husband Sentenced for Minority Contract ... - LoanSafe

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Chicago Tribune

Owner of Supply Company and Her Husband Sentenced for Minority Contract ...
LoanSafe
(Source: FBI) - CHICAGO—The owner of a defunct Chicago company once certified as a minority- and woman-owned business and her husband were sentenced to federal prison terms today in connection with public contract fraud involving projects at ...
2-year sentences for pair convicted in minority contracting schemeChicago Tribune
FBI: Naperville Husband, Wife Sentenced for O'Hare Airport Contract FraudPatch.com
Naperville couple sentenced for contract fraudChicago Daily Herald
Naperville Sun -Franklin Park Herald
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SBA names Chapman top minority business person - The Sun

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SBA names Chapman top minority business person
The Sun
LOWELL -- Brian Chapman, president and owner of the Mill City Environmental Corp., has been named the 2012 SBA Minority Small Business Person of the Year for the state of Massachusetts and for the New England region, according to an announcement ...

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Drawing More Business from Minority Firms - Portland Observer

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Portland Observer

Drawing More Business from Minority Firms
Portland Observer
James Posey (from left), former chair of the National Association for Minority Contractors and former president of the Coalition of Black Men; Lee Fleming, senior contract analyst in purchasing and contracting for Portland Public Schools; Melvin Oden ...

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Remodeling by Wesley - Portland Observer

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Portland Observer

Remodeling by Wesley
Portland Observer
Minority business owner Wesley Johnson of Portland on the porch of one of the local homes he beautifully remodeled. Born and raised in Portland, Wesley Johnson has been in business as Remodeling by Wesley for 15 years. “Working for yourself, owning ...

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NCM for proper enforcement of minority welfare policies in Raj - Business Standard

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NCM for proper enforcement of minority welfare policies in Raj
Business Standard
Reviewing implementation of Prime Minister's 15-point programme for welfare of minorities here, NCM vice president H T Sangliana said the state has done work for the welfare of minority communities, but still it requires improvement for which the ...

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2-year sentences for pair convicted in minority contracting scheme - Chicago Tribune

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Chicago Tribune

2-year sentences for pair convicted in minority contracting scheme
Chicago Tribune
The founder of a minority- and woman-owned supply company that received millions of dollars in city business and her husband were each sentenced today to about 2 years in prison for their roles in fraudulent contracting schemes. Aurora Venegas, 63, the ...
FBI: Naperville Husband, Wife Sentenced for O'Hare Airport Contract FraudPatch.com
Naperville couple sentenced for contract fraudChicago Daily Herald
Convicted businesswoman: I hired 2 top Hispanic legislators as lobbyistsNaperville Sun
Franklin Park Herald
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GSP Airport Recognized for Impact on Minority Businesses - Patch.com

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GSP Airport Recognized for Impact on Minority Businesses
Patch.com
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport is contributing to the success of minority business through the GSP WINGSPAN program. Last week the airport was named Corporation of the Year by The Minority Economic Development Institute, Inc.

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Pilsen incubator aims to give minority, women-owned startups a boost - Crain's Chicago Business (blog)

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Pilsen incubator aims to give minority, women-owned startups a boost
Crain's Chicago Business (blog)
Emile Cambry Jr., whose 21st Century Youth Project prepares low-income middle- and high-school students for technology careers, is launching a women- and minority-focused business incubator in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood in October along with ...

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FBI: Naperville Husband, Wife Sentenced for O'Hare Airport Contract Fraud - Patch.com

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Chicago Tribune

FBI: Naperville Husband, Wife Sentenced for O'Hare Airport Contract Fraud
Patch.com
Venegas, the owner of defunct Azteca Supply Co., a once certified minority business enterprise and a women's business enterprise, pleaded guilty to mail fraud. Her husband, Thomas Masen, former comptroller and secretary of National Concrete Pipe Co. in ...
2-year sentences for pair convicted in minority contracting schemeChicago Tribune
Naperville couple sentenced for contract fraudChicago Daily Herald
Businesswoman sentenced to 26 months in government contract schemeChicago Sun-Times
Franklin Park Herald
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Bryant company, Gladden and Metz Inc., receives first minority business loan - Today's THV

Google Search on Minority Business News - September 25, 2012 - 7:39pm


Today's THV

Bryant company, Gladden and Metz Inc., receives first minority business loan
Today's THV
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The Arkansas Economic Development Commission says it's guaranteed the first loan through a program aimed at promoting the development of minority business enterprises in the state. The commission says the first loan through ...

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Minority shareholders: listed companies to get video conferencing facility in ... - Business Recorder (blog)

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Minority shareholders: listed companies to get video conferencing facility in ...
Business Recorder (blog)
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SECP) would encourage listed companies to provide video conferencing facility to its minority shareholders to cut their cost for attending general meetings. Sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday that the ...

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