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She Said Foundation Celebrates National Women’s Small Business Month With Houston’s Premier Women’s CEO Conference And $25,000 Pitch Competition

n honor of National Women’s Small Business Month, the She Said Foundation is thrilled to host the highly anticipated She Said Conference on October 4th and 5th, a two-day event designed to empower women CEOs with actionable strategies, hands-on learning, …

Bank of America is down: Customers report widespread outage

Bank of America customers report having trouble accessing their bank accounts on Wednesday.

Another Record-Breaking Quarter for GM: U.S. Q3 Sales Surge in EV Market

General Motors (NYSE: GM) is turning up the voltage once again with another electrifying quarter. The automotive giant and its dealership network managed to deliver 659,601 vehicles in the U.S. during Q3 of 2024, reflecting a 2% dip in overall …

Empowering Chicago: Larenz Tate to Inspire at the Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow Summit

Get ready to be inspired! The Office of the Chicago Treasurer has announced that Larenz Tate—an actor, director, producer, and activist known for his compelling performances and unwavering commitment to community empowerment—will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming *Building …

Wendy’s takes aim at McDonald’s broken McFlurry machines with a $1 Frosty

McDonald’s has become notorious for its broken ice cream machines — there’s even an independent website that monitors broken McFlurry machines. So Wendy’s is taking advantage.

Milestone at Milford: General Motors Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation

It’s not every day that you get to celebrate a century of trailblazing innovation, but that’s exactly what General Motors (GM) did this past Saturday. More than 7,000 GM employees, retirees, and their families gathered at the legendary Milford Proving …

National Business Leader Kyra Rénel Hardwick Honored with Prestigious Entrepreneurial Award

In a remarkable show of leadership and influence, Kyra Rénel Hardwick, managing consultant of The Kyra Company, LLC, has earned the prestigious title of a 2024 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Awards honoree. This national recognition, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Commercial …

2024 Shaping Up as Strong Year for Houston Meetings and Conventions

Several major meetings and conventions booked by Houston First and held so far this year have broken attendance records as the city enters its busiest period of the year between now and Thanksgiving with at least 10 major conventions anticipated …

Boeing is raising its offer to end the strike

Boeing announced Monday that it raised its offer to the International Association of Machinists (IAM) union as the strike against the company enters its 11th day

Here we go again: Egg prices are spiking. Here’s why

Supermarket prices are no longer skyrocketing – except, of course, if you’re buying eggs.

Nike sneaker ad labeled ‘misleading’ for marketing $35 kids’ shoes to adults

A “misleading” online advertisement for $35 Nike sneakers has been banned in Britain for failing to make clear that the product was actually targeted at children and therefore the offer didn’t represent a true discount for adults.

‘Greed, greed, greed’: Sanders demands Ozempic maker lower prices

While grilling Novo Nordisk’s chief executive over the price of its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, on Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders alleged that 40,000 people a year in the US could die if the company doesn’t make …

NAREB Announces 2024 Black Wealth Summit at Clark Atlanta University: A Bold Step Toward Closing the Homeownership Gap

The fight for economic empowerment and wealth equity is about to reach new heights. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) has announced its highly anticipated 2024 Black Wealth Summit, set to take place at the historic Clark Atlanta …

United Way of Greater Houston Names Cynthia Hansen Chair of 2024-25 Annual Campaign

United Way of Greater Houston has appointed Cynthia Hansen as chair and Julie Sudduth as vice chair of the 2024-25 annual community campaign, aiming to expand support for the organization’s mission to help families achieve financial stability.

Cabin pressure issue on Delta flight causes bloody ears and noses for passengers

Some Delta Air Lines passengers are recovering after a pressurization issue on a flight from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Portland, Oregon, caused bloody noses and other issues, according to airline and passenger statements.