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The Africa-America Institute Names Felicia Appenteng as New CEO

By NEW YORK TREND / September 23, 2025 / Comments Off on The Africa-America Institute Names Felicia Appenteng as New CEO

The Africa-America Institute (AAI) has officially appointed Felicia Appenteng as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Appenteng, who stepped into the role of Interim CEO on July 1, 2025, was confirmed following a comprehensive executive search led by AAI’s Board of Trustees. AAI Board Chair Christal Jackson praised the appointment, noting Appenteng’s…

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AI Resume Builder Survey Finds 1 in 8 Gen Zers Use AI to Work Multiple Jobs

By NEW YORK TREND / September 21, 2025 / Comments Off on AI Resume Builder Survey Finds 1 in 8 Gen Zers Use AI to Work Multiple Jobs

The rise of artificial intelligence is changing how people work, and for some, it’s enabling a bold new form of career multitasking. A new survey from AIResumeBuilder.com reveals that 1 in 20 full-time U.S. employees are holding down more than one full-time job. Among them, Gen Z workers are leading the way, with nearly 1…

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The Dawson Company and Corporate Contractors, Inc. Partner on Phase One of Pensacola’s $200 Million Maritime Park Redevelopment

By NEW YORK TREND / September 21, 2025 / Comments Off on The Dawson Company and Corporate Contractors, Inc. Partner on Phase One of Pensacola’s $200 Million Maritime Park Redevelopment

Pensacola’s waterfront is set for a major transformation. The Dawson Company, operating as Inspired Communities of Florida, has announced a strategic partnership with Corporate Contractors, Inc. (CCI) for Phase One of the $200 million redevelopment of Maritime Park. The collaboration establishes CCI as co-developer, co-owner, and investment partner, positioning the Wisconsin-based firm as a central…

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NBA Champion Tristan Thompson Named Chief Digital Equity Officer at World Mobile, Aiming to Bring Internet to Underserved Communities

By NEW YORK TREND / September 18, 2025 / Comments Off on NBA Champion Tristan Thompson Named Chief Digital Equity Officer at World Mobile, Aiming to Bring Internet to Underserved Communities

NBA champion and tech innovator Tristan Thompson is taking his next big leap off the court and into the digital skies as World Mobile’s inaugural Chief Digital Equity Officer. In this role, Thompson will lead initiatives to address the growing digital divide, bringing affordable, community-owned internet to underserved neighborhoods across the United States and beyond.…

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Patrick Gloster Signs New Publishing Deal, Expands Reach of The R Report Magazine

By NEW YORK TREND / September 11, 2025 / Comments Off on Patrick Gloster Signs New Publishing Deal, Expands Reach of The R Report Magazine

Patrick Gloster, founder and editor-in-chief of The R Report Magazine, recently inked a new publishing deal with Inkspire Publishing Inc., a move that will expand his growing media brand across multiple online platforms and retail outlets. Gloster’s publishing journey began in 2009, when he started blogging on a friend’s website. What began as a passion…

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7 in 10 Managers Say Supervising Gen Z Feels Like Babysitting or Parenting, New Survey Finds

By NEW YORK TREND / September 5, 2025 / Comments Off on 7 in 10 Managers Say Supervising Gen Z Feels Like Babysitting or Parenting, New Survey Finds

A new survey from ResumeTemplates.com reveals growing frustration among U.S. managers supervising Generation Z employees, with many saying the role feels more like parenting than traditional leadership. The report, based on responses from 1,000 U.S. managers, highlights significant challenges when it comes to managing the youngest generation in the workforce. According to the findings, 68%…

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Accel Launches Atoms AI and Atoms X Programs, Offering Indian-Origin Founders Up to $1M

By Ann Brown / August 29, 2025 / Comments Off on Accel Launches Atoms AI and Atoms X Programs, Offering Indian-Origin Founders Up to $1M

Global venture capital firm Accel has announced an expansion of its Accel Atoms pre-seed scaling program, introducing two new tracks — Accel Atoms AI and Accel Atoms X — designed to support Indian and Indian-origin founders worldwide. Startups accepted into either program will receive up to $1 million in funding, access to perks worth more…

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The Woman Behind Navier: How Sampriti Bhattacharyya Is Redefining the Future of Maritime Travel

By Ann Brown / August 19, 2025 / Comments Off on The Woman Behind Navier: How Sampriti Bhattacharyya Is Redefining the Future of Maritime Travel

At the Montauk Yacht Club this July, the sea seemed to hum with a new kind of energy. It wasn’t the growl of gas engines or the chop of waves against hulls. Instead, it was the near-silent lift of Navier’s N30 Pioneer, an all-electric hydrofoiling boat that glides four feet above the water, leaving almost…

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Why Programming Is the Missing Ingredient for Brands in 2025: WKC Global Shows How IRL Experiences Drive Loyalty and Sales

By NEW YORK TREND / August 15, 2025 / Comments Off on Why Programming Is the Missing Ingredient for Brands in 2025: WKC Global Shows How IRL Experiences Drive Loyalty and Sales

WKC Global, the branding and visibility agency behind major experiential campaigns, is highlighting the power of in-real-life (IRL) experiences for brands, retailers, restaurants, and hotels in 2025. Founders Dara Kaplan and Gwen Wunderlich argue that programming is the missing ingredient in many high-profile spaces, from underperforming restaurants to retail stores and hotels with perfect locations…

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Kaitlyn Nelson: Redefining Aesthetics With an Anatomy-First Approach

By NEW YORK TREND / August 12, 2025 / Comments Off on Kaitlyn Nelson: Redefining Aesthetics With an Anatomy-First Approach

Kaitlyn Nelson, DPAS, PA-C, has built a reputation as one of Philadelphia’s most trusted medical aesthetics experts, combining advanced medical training with a commitment to natural, individualized results. A board-certified Physician Associate, national trainer, and skilled injector with more than 20,000 procedures performed, Nelson has brought a surgical-level precision to an industry often driven by…

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