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President Trump is accelerating the attacks on diversity-in-business programs. But DEI experts say this may be the wakeup call big companies need.

A Public Citizen report obtained exclusively by NPR shows the new administration has halted or tried to dismiss cases or investigations against at least 89 companies in the last month.

Apple and Google removed the app after the Supreme Court upheld a law prohibiting firms from doing business with TikTok as long as it is controlled by China-based ByteDance.

Join Revision for a day of handmade shopping on our patio with amazing local vendors! Joyride Bookshop joins us alongside macrame artists, ceramicists, jewelry makers, visual artists, and more! Inside shop sales benefit Artists with Developmental Disabilities, as part of our Creative Arts Program. Neurodiverse entrepreneurs have items on display to promote their individual creative businesses. Come by between 12-4! View this event on Instagram

National University College of Business, Engineering, and Technology Announces FREE Business LaunchPad Event National University School of Business & Economics is thrilled to invite aspiring entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts to its upcoming Business LaunchPad. This dynamic two-day event is scheduled for December 6th from 5-8 pm and December 7 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., 2024, at the university's campus at 9388 Lightwave Ave., San Diego, CA 92123. The Business LaunchPad offers an intensive training program to equip participants with marketable skills and expose them to best business practices, cultivating their hard and soft skills. This unique opportunity allows attendees to engage directly with successful entrepreneurs, faculty members, and seasoned professionals, fostering an environment of learning and innovation. Highlighting the event is a pitch competition, where participants can present their business ideas for a chance to win funding awards, providing a practical platform to apply what they've learned and potentially kickstart their entrepreneurial journey. Special Offer: Business Set-Up Services and Tax Prep for Free To eliminate financial barriers to entrepreneurship, National University School of Business & Economics offers complimentary business set-up services valued at $1500. This includes assisting with choosing a business name, filing paperwork, obtaining an EIN, and navigating state regulations. Individuals and businesses may also get free tax preparation and strategy direction with a one-on-one session with a tax professional and accountant. Full-Day Catering and Networking Opportunities To enhance the event experience, a dinner reception and networking session will take place on Friday evening, providing an initial opportunity for attendees to connect. On Saturday, breakfast will be served starting at 8 a.m., followed by lunch later, with snacks and beverages available throughout. This welcoming environment supports learning and encourages networking, allowing participants to build meaningful connections with peers and industry professionals. Why Attend? The primary objectives of this event are to enhance skills in marketing and business opportunity identification, equipping participants with practical insights to identify, pursue, and grow new business ventures. Dr. Briggs will lead a session focused on discovering and developing new business opportunities, whether expanding an existing business or starting a simple side hustle that can add extra income to any career. The central concept is to begin with small, manageable steps, allowing participants to build essential skills and a resilient mindset driven by the belief that they can succeed independently. These smaller ventures can evolve with time into more significant, lucrative opportunities. Today, in a business environment where new opportunities and shifting consumer needs create endless possibilities for innovation, this event offers a supportive space to acquire entrepreneurial skills. The Business LaunchPad is more than a learning experience; it's an empowering journey designed to inspire attendees to take their first steps toward becoming successful entrepreneurs—or their next giant leap. About National University National University College of Business, Engineering, and Technology is dedicated to providing high-quality, relevant education that prepares students to become leaders in their fields. Through programs like the Business LaunchPad, the school reaffirms its commitment to fostering entrepreneurial skills and supporting the next generation of business leaders. For more information about the Business LaunchPad and to register (send an email of interest, and we will forward you the registration form and event details) for the event, don't hesitate to get in touch with Ric Briggs, the director of The Center of Business Entrepreneurialism and Management, directly at: Dr. Rickard Briggs Rbriggs3@nu.edu CBEM@nu.edu (646) 552-9535 9388 Lightwave Ave., San Diego, CA 92123 Visit: https://nu.tradewing.com/events/conferences/KQE4NELTX4gcyvARj/overview National University on Instagram and Facebook

In 2021, an Amazon fulfillment center brought hope to Nueva Esperanza. But today the community continues to lack basic services like paved roads, drinkable water and a stormwater system.

A tax on all imported steel and aluminum could give a helping hand to domestic steel and aluminum makers, but raise costs for businesses and consumers that buy the metals.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he will ask Defense Department officials why an Army Black Hawk helicopter violated flight restrictions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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Black smoke streamed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday morning in Rome, signaling that the 133 cardinal electors have not come to a two-thirds agreement about who the next pontiff should be.