Late summer is generally a slow season of business. People are gearing up for back-to-school and taking that last chance for summer vacation. Since things are more leisurely, why not plan some quiet time to work on your business before the busy holiday season is upon us? Here are five strategies to consider: 1. Assess
Read MoreThis item first appeared in our morning newsletter, which is delivered Monday through Saturday to more than 7,000 smart subscribers in the Charlotte area. You can become one of them. In May of this year, Malik Yoba received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Livingstone College for his commitment to community building and his work
Read MoreIn its quest to become one of the nation’s top HBCUs, Johnson C. Smith University on Monday announced the hiring of a faculty veteran from the University of Houston to lead its transformation efforts. Nicole McDonald, who holds a doctorate degree from Vanderbilt University, joined JCSU in the newly created position of senior vice president
Read MoreThis item first appeared in our morning newsletter, which is delivered Monday through Saturday to more than 7,000 smart subscribers in the Charlotte area. You can become one of them. When: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7-9 PM Who: Bishop Claude Alexander Jr. and the Park Church, Russell Moore, and Dr. Timothy Dalrymple Why: This conversation looks
Read MoreEveryone deserves the opportunity to thrive. That’s why Goodwill turns donated items into free career training to help people in our community achieve the life they want. Learn more at goodwillsp.org/train Chris Jackson is the president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, a position he’s held since June 2017. Jackson joined Goodwill in
Read MoreThis item first appeared in our morning newsletter, which is delivered Monday through Saturday to more than 7,000 smart subscribers in the Charlotte area. You can become one of them. When N.C. Black Votes Matter reached out to Livingstone College to join a water collection drive for Jackson State University, the answer was an immediate
Read MoreTorie and Jotham maintained a casual friendship for many years. They stayed connected through a mutual friend until a snowstorm gave them a reason to change roles. Torie shares their story.Bride: Torie Bethea, 34, employed- Spectrum Corporate, native of Greensboro, North CarolinaGroom: Jotham Bethea, 34, entrepreneur – healthcare and restaurant, native of Winston Salem, North
Read MoreIn its quest to be ranked among the nation’s top historically Black colleges and universities, Johnson C. Smith made a modest gain in the latest list of “best colleges” as compiled by U.S. News & World Report. In U.S. News’ 2022-2023 rankings, released Monday, JCSU claimed the No. 26 spot among the nation’s 107 HBCUs.
Read MoreThis item first appeared in our morning newsletter, which is delivered Monday through Saturday to more than 7,000 smart subscribers in the Charlotte area. You can become one of them. Nikki Davis-Green, president of N.C. Central’s Charlotte alumni chapter, is doing whatever it takes to encourage her son, Darren, to choose her alma mater. In a Facebook
Read MoreThis item first appeared in our morning newsletter, which is delivered Monday through Saturday to more than 7,000 smart subscribers in the Charlotte area. You can become one of them. One of the perks of being mayor of Charlotte is getting to assign City Council members to various committees. On Tuesday, Mayor Vi Lyles announced
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