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Governor Announces Small Farm Business Loan for Helene-Affected Counties

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Governor Announces Small Farm Business Loan for Helene-Affected Counties

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ / Release from the Governor’s Office) – Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that the Virginia Small Business Finance Authority, in partnership with the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, will provide disaster loans to farmers and small agricultural businesses and forestry in counties affected by Hurricane Helene in Southwest Virginia. The Agricultural Disaster Microloan … Read more

Alphabet to report third-quarter earnings after the bell

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Alphabet to report third-quarter earnings after the bell

Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks with Emily Chang during the APEC CEO Summit at Moscone Center West in San Francisco on November 16, 2023. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Google parent Alphabet is set to report its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday after the market closes. Here’s what analysts expect, according to … Read more

California teacher on school phone challenges

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California teacher on school phone challenges

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law Assembly Bill 3216, a law to limit the use of smartphones in schools. California teacher Joelle Clark said phones are a distraction and policies on their use can be difficult to enforce. Clark predicts that students will sneak in device time if they’re allowed to have their … Read more

Comprehensive Training Module Empowers Small Enterprises

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Comprehensive Training Module Empowers Small Enterprises

San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Landin Business Solutions is pleased to share that it is expanding its services to small businesses with the introduction of a Comprehensive Training Module. This new program is designed to help small businesses meet the challenges of today’s markets. It demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to … Read more

A psychologist shares 2 ways to practice ‘good post-date hygiene’

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A psychologist shares 2 ways to practice 'good post-date hygiene'

Here’s why waiting three days to call after a great date is terrible advice. Playing “cool” is out, … [+] and emotional availability is at. We’ve all heard the infamous three-day rule: after a great first date, you’re supposed to wait three days before calling or texting to avoid seeming “too eager.” This outdated advice … Read more

Purdue, Google will convene business, education and government leaders to explore the power of AI

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Purdue, Google will convene business, education and government leaders to explore the power of AI

The November event will focus on the transformative impact of AI on learning, work and workforce development WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – No emerging technology holds more promise – or raises more questions – than artificial intelligence, which is accelerating a fast-moving world to move even faster. How people can harness this technology, stabilize its growth, … Read more

The Top Three Forms of Infidelity, According to Science – So Would You Consider Them Cheating?

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The Top Three Forms of Infidelity, According to Science - So Would You Consider Them Cheating?

Whether it’s a one-night stand or a long-term relationship, infidelity has been the downfall of many relationships. But scientists say there is more than one way for someone to be unfaithful to their partner. In an analysis of more than 300 studies, researchers from Stony Brook University found three distinct forms of infidelity — most … Read more

How corporate giants manage business risk in a changing China

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How corporate giants manage business risk in a changing China

Building a business in China has never been for the faint of heart. However, the stakes and obstacles to operating in the PRC have recently become more acute. Management consulting giant McKinsey has reportedly trimmed its team on the mainland after drawing heat from US lawmakers over its Chinese government arms contracts. Its main competitor, … Read more

NIU Today | De La Vega Innovation Lab’s Business Blitz event cultivates creativity

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NIU Today | De La Vega Innovation Lab's Business Blitz event cultivates creativity

On Thursday, September 12, NIU business students gathered at the De La Vega Innovation Lab for a creativity and collaboration challenge called Business Blitz. This once-a-semester event brings together students from across campus to brainstorm and develop an out-of-the-box marketing solution for a surprise entrepreneur. This year’s entrepreneur was alumnus David Haas, ’05, MBA ’06, … Read more