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By John Joseph, Executive Director of the E-Center The Best and Brightest Initiative is the nation’s first comprehensive incentive package for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) young professionals.  The program offers the following benefits: Student Loan Repayment: Up to $15,000 of student loan repayment, payable at $3,000 per year for each year an accepted applicant lives in the…

By Christina Metcalf According to an article on SmallBizTrends.com this week, “Small business owners’ expectations for better business conditions over the next six months fell by seven points to a net negative 61%. So far expectations for better conditions have worsened every month this year.” That’s not great news. With rising costs, many businesses are struggling.…

By Jackson Parker with Parker Real Estate With inflation at levels not seen since the early 1980s, many investors are left scrambling to ensure their assets and wealth are protected. The latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report reflected an alarming 8.5% year-over-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase, the highest since January of 1982. This…

By Melea Hames The internet can be a scary place, and people can be awfully brave behind a keyboard. Words that would never be said face to face are flung around on social media without regard to the fact that another human being is on the other side of the computer, phone, or tablet. You…

By Ruthie Jones Dr. Larry Little’s book “Make A Difference: In the Lives of Those You Love, Live with, and Lead”, helps us to understand ourselves, others and build healthy relationships. Knowing yourself and how personalities affect the work environment will help develop healthy relationships, mutual understanding and respect.  If I don’t know myself, tendencies,…