Independent, family-owned spirits company Victor George Spirits (VGS) is extending its reach into North Carolina and South Carolina, bringing its award-winning Fort Mose Whiskey and Victor George Vodka to new Southern markets. Founded by industry veteran Victor G. Harvey, Sr., VGS has continued to grow even amid a slow-moving spirits industry, fueled by increasing demand…
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Since its founding in 2018, the Fearless Fund, led by visionary Founder and CEO Arian Simone, has reshaped the venture capital landscape for women of color. As the first VC firm created by women of color, for women of color, the Fearless Fund invests in early-stage, growth-focused businesses led by under-resourced entrepreneurs. In just five…
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A sudden stumble in Nvidia — the company most symbolic of the artificial intelligence boom — rattled Wall Street this week, pushing the Nasdaq 100 down 1.4% in one of its sharpest declines since April. The selloff underscores both the strength of the AI narrative and the vulnerabilities of a market powered by just a…
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In the bustling landscape of marketing innovation, Alyssa Convertini-Lindquist and Kellie Pean, co-founders of boutique agency Brand New: A Collective, are setting a new standard by blending data-driven strategies with cultural insight. Headquartered in New York City, the female-owned agency has quickly become a go-to partner for brands seeking experiential campaigns that resonate on multiple…
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Blueberries are stepping out of the fruit bowl and into bold, unexpected new products thanks to the launch of the Blueberry Boost Accelerator, a program from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) in partnership with VentureFuel. The initiative announced its first four startup participants this week, each reimagining the ways consumers can enjoy one of…
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New York State Local, Regional and Statewide Government Agency Representatives In New York State to Headline Minority Enterprise Development Month (MED) on Long Island on Thursday, October 9th, 2025 New York State Local, Regional and Statewide Government Agency Representatives in New York State to Headline Minority Enterprise Development Month (MED) on Long Island on Thursday,…
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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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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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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 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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