Dayton nonprofit works to grow labor pool
A creative solution is underway at a Dayton nonprofit to increase the number of workers available to enter the workforce. The Life Enrichment Center on North Findlay Street offers a program called "Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World," an eig.....»»
Women"s business accelerator to open first local office at Dayton Arcade
The nonprofit has been operating in Dayton since March 2020, but the downtown office will mark its first physical location in the city......»»
WTIA unveils newest cohort for seed-stage startup program
The nonprofit has selected 22 Washington-based startups for the six-month program, which is designed to help the companies grow and scale......»»
We"re freelancers who relocated to a tiny town in Maine during the pandemic. Here"s how we earned over $150,000 in 2020 while raising our toddler and enjoying local adventures.
Mary Kearl works about 25 hours a week and was able to grow her freelance business while having plenty of time for blueberry-picking and hiking. Kearl and her family.....»»
Dayton nonprofit creates innovative literacy project with national ambitions
The project aims to have the caption function turned on for kids on their televisions, phones and tablets......»»
Girl Scout cookies have been linked to child labor on palm oil plantations, report says
The AP spoke to a 10 year-old child laborer who works in the supply chain for one of the two bakeries licensed to produce Girl Sc.....»»
St. Louis nonprofit Grind + Growth to launch new business development program, pitch contest targeting minority entrepreneurs
The nonprofit on Wednesday will launch a new 10-week event that will provide workshop sessions designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners launch and grow their companies......»»
Dataseam expands apprenticeship program for Kentucky students
A Louisville-based tech company is expanding its efforts to grow and improve IT workforce through newly-awarded funds from the federal Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). Dataseam received $1.5 million to further expand its U.S. Department of Labor-.....»»
Dayton sewing studio ramps up production as companies head back to work
As companies head back into the office, a Dayton sewing studio is ramping up production to meet demands for masks. The Dayton Sewing Collaborative — a nonprofit sewing studio located inside the Goodwill-Easter Seals building at 660 S. Main St. — h.....»»
Dayton theatre company"s production goes virtual
While the Covid-19 pandemic has put a pause on live performances, a Dayton theatre has pivoted to present new works virtually. The Human Race Theatre Company is moving forward with its Playreading Series — this time as a virtual reading of a new play b.....»»
Dayton-area company scores $3M in new business wins
While the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the ability of many Dayton-area companies to generate new revenue, this local firm has managed to significantly grow its business during the first half of 2020......»»
Giant Eagle working to expand curbside service in the North and East suburbs
Giant Eagle works to expand and grow e-commerce approach as the Covid-19 pandemic creates a new urgency to provide customers with an option to avoid shopping in stores themselves......»»
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama names new CEO
A new chief executive officer will start this spring at the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. Brett Meredith will start the role May 4. He'll lead that nonprofit that serves a 12-county area and works in collaboration with over 230 agencie.....»»
JobsOhio commits up to $50M for small business clients at these Ohio banks
A private, nonprofit corporation designed to drive job creation and capital investment throughout the state has committed millions of dollar to support existing small business clients at several Ohio banks, including one of Dayton's largest U.S. SBA.....»»
Over 11 percent of Minnesota"s labor force has applied for unemployment insurance
Over 11 percent of Minnesota's workforce has applied for unemployment insurance since the coronavirus pandemic began in the state, as the largest spike in joblessness in state history continues to grow. The state has received over 355,000 unemployment .....»»
Unemployment claims grow by 6.6 million as economic pain mounts
More than 6.6 million people filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week, the Labor Department said Thursday, setting a grim record for the second straight week......»»
Unemployment claims grow by 6.6 Million as economic pain mounts
More than 6.6 million people filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week, the Labor Department said Thursday, setting a grim record for the second straight week......»»
Founders need to "fire" themselves every 3 to 6 months if they want their companies to grow, says the CEO of a startup disrupting the $1 trillion money-transfer industry
Business InsiderMonito Scaling a startup is full of challenges, but it has its fair share of rewards as well. François Briod, who cofounded Swiss fintech startup Monito, says that finding talent is part of the challenge, but when it works, "it's.....»»
Dayton nonprofits join forces in merger
Two Dayton nonprofit organizations have joined forces. The leadership of Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley (CSS) and Life Essentials announce they've completed the final steps of a merger that will result in new resources for both organiz.....»»
Nashville"s largest hospital is seeking temporary nurses
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is putting out the call for reinforcements. In an effort to increase its nursing labor pool, VUMC is seeking temporary nurses to work in clinical roles during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release. .....»»
(Updated) Dayton coronavirus response fund now accepting applications
Update: Greater Dayton area nonprofit organizations, churches and governmental and educational institutions assisting individuals impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can now apply for a grant for the COVID-19 Response Fund of Greater Dayton.....»»