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U.S. Chamber president: State of business in country ‘competitive’

U.S. Chamber president: State of business in country ‘competitive’

by Jonathan Lehrfeld | Jan 11, 2022 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of American business is “competitive,” Suzanne Clark, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said Tuesday. “Competition is how we build our country, make it exceptional and move it...
Spokane native appointed to lead Small Business Administration in Northwest

Spokane native appointed to lead Small Business Administration in Northwest

by Julia Shapero | Nov 18, 2021 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday tapped Mike Fong, a Spokane native and former deputy mayor of Seattle, to lead the Small Business Administration’s Pacific Northwest office. “Small businesses are the engine of our economy and this is an incredible...
Experts fear corporate diversity burnout following BLM surge

Experts fear corporate diversity burnout following BLM surge

by Alicia Diaz | Mar 16, 2021 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – Corporate diversity efforts skyrocketed after the murder of George Floyd as many companies prioritized equity and inclusion initiatives for the first time and other companies with established programs ramped up their efforts. Now, after a year of...
Black-owned restaurant distributes meals to first-responders, front-line workers

Black-owned restaurant distributes meals to first-responders, front-line workers

by Alicia Diaz | Mar 10, 2021 | Business, Featured, Topics

WASHINGTON — Mr. Braxton Bar and Kitchen, a Black-owned restaurant in Washington, distributed 700 free meals to residents, front-line workers and emergency first responders last weekend, one of eight Black-owned restaurants in cities across the country that...
Large banks make investments in banks that serve Black communities

Large banks make investments in banks that serve Black communities

by Julia Benbrook | Mar 9, 2021 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — Some large banks have recently decided to invest in Black-owned banks whose leaders say they perform an important role in increasing underserved communities’ access to financial institutions, as well as reinvesting in their communities. Black-owned...
Veteran Democratic congresswoman takes aim at online scams, fatal furniture tip-overs

Veteran Democratic congresswoman takes aim at online scams, fatal furniture tip-overs

by Alicia Diaz | Mar 4, 2021 | Business, Featured, Topics

WASHINGTON — Fraud risks and privacy concerns have intensified as Americans increasingly have relied on online shopping during the pandemic. The Biden administration dedicated this year’s National Consumer Protection Week, which began Monday, to addressing threats...
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