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The Young Scottish Minority Ethnic Awards returns once again to celebrate the successes of individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds who have inspired others, as well as positively contributing to life in Scotland.

The 2nd annual Young Scottish Minority Ethnic Awards are taking place on December 14 at Glasgow City Chambers from 17:00.

Olalah Njenga, CEO & Senior Marketing Analyst at YellowWood Group, LLC, slotted to present “The Heart of an Entrepreneur” at Grandover Resort & Spa in Greensboro, NC on October 16, 2009.

Employers searching for untapped labor pools might have some help as a new recruitment service is launched. This comes as studies indicate a significant talent shortage in the next decade due to the slowest workforce growth rates since the 1950s.

“Inc. Magazine” has recognized TalentBurst as the 1791st fastest growing private company in the US. 2009 is the third consecutive year that TalentBurst was on Inc Magazine’s list of top 5000 fastest growing private companies in North America.

No One Asked Us: The Under-representation of African Americans and Latinos on Local Boards and Commissions (paperback) offers strategies to engage African-Americans and Latinos in the civic and political life of their community.

Interface Guru, a Tucson-based consulting company, was named Minority Technology Firm of the Year by Southern Arizona’s Minority and Small Business Alliance. Cia Romano, CEO and founder of Interface Guru, accepted the award on September 17, 2009.

Casa Latino – BA Urban Solutions Alliance Supports Lenders with High Performance Solutions

Black and Hispanic women are more likely to get abortions for the third or more time than whites, the Guttmacher Institute says.

Coming of Age Book Details how Black America is Gaining Ground Thanks to White American Men and Women

Placement Shows UI&U's Commitment to Diversity

Twenty-four part-time minority education students to receive scholarships funded by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

Philadelphia, PA - Preston Construction, L.L.C. (Preston Construction), a Philadelphia, PA based site contractor, has been officially certified by the state of New Jersey as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has ordered the review of the procedures and practices in awarding county construction contracts and the virtual exclusion of minority contractors.

Before you can accomplish, you must first believe. The new book release, “Soldier Mentality,” arms young males and their mentors with the intellectual tools necessary to pursue their purpose.

Environmental Ratings Program Helps MicroTech End-Users Choose Green Technology; Award-winning Small Business is a Leading IT Reseller to Federal Government Agencies

Traditionally in family businesses, parents bring their children in, so they can eventually take over the company; but can it work when the child is the boss?

In recognition of the economic power of privately held businesses, DiversityBusiness.com, the nations’ leading business-to-business internet site, recently named International Contact, Inc. as one of the top businesses in the United States.

On April 4-5, 2009 the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers, Inc. will host its annual Recruitment & Retention Conference in Miami. The conference serves FFMT scholarship recipients and community college students entering teacher education programs.

SAN DIEGO, Calif-The San Diego Regional Minority Supplier Development Council , were featured in a Minority Business News (MBNUSA) article in January. At the time, the nonprofit organization was known as the Council for Supplier Diversity.

ADventure Promotions, a seller of USB Caps headquartered in Cleveland, OH, has been awarded as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the Northern Ohio Minority Business Council (NOMBC).

Combined Council Will Consist of 250 Corporate Members and 400 Minority-Owned Businesses

Check out the latest news and opinions at Racing For Change

Racing For Change profiles the history of minorities in motorsports in one easy to read page.

Racing for change set to change the standards by which motorsports is percieved by minority communities.

Law Firm Named 24th Fastest Growing Hispanic Company in US

Honored as Top 20 Minority Business Leader

Minority financial services professionals gather in Minneapolis for national conference.

CelebrAsian ‘08, largest Asian American business opportunity conference, to provide strategic tools for sustainable growth in today’s global marketplace on May 27-29, at the Hilton Washington hotel in Washington, DC.

Wall Street Veteran-Turned Entrepreneur and Best-Selling Author Jack Perkowski to Speak on How to Do Business in China at CelebrAsian Business Opportunity Conference ‘08 on May 27 at the Hilton Washington hotel in Washington, DC.

The US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC-EF) reported that over $4.9 billion in sales were generated by 50 Asian American Businesses in 2007.

Twelve culinary students from The Art Institute of New York City volunteered their services at a 200 guest fundraiser at the home of Malaak and Chris Rock.

Environmental Justice, published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., is the central forum for the research, debate, & discussion of the equitable treatment of all people, especially minority and low-income populations.

HBIF and Wal*Mart are working together to assist small/minority businesses successfully enter the company's procurement process.

The Coalition’s 34th Annual Conference will be held from June 18-22, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, (612)-370-1234. The Urban Financial Services Coalition: www.ufscnet.org, 800-996-8335, for information.

Nationally Recognized Diversity Experts Host Fourth Annual Diversity and Empowerment Career Expo

tyBit Inc. CEO, Clarence Briggs briefed Senators Elizabeth Dole and Richard Burr about the formation of the Briggs-tyBit Charitable Foundation Inc

XauXa Corporation Achieves Minority Certification from the National Minority Supplier Development Council.

Top Social-networking website for minorities, MinoritySpace.com is publically for sale.

CSUDH recognized for its diversity in national magazine ranking

Businesses seeking skilled and qualified employees are invited to take part in the AFC sponsored New England Diversity Career Fair scheduled for Wednesday, August 29th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ballroom, located at 3 Somerset Parkway, Nashua, NH.

Nationally Recognized Experts Host Third Anniversary Diversity and Empowerment Career Fair

In light of a recent study by the Boston Consulting Group featured in Inc. Magazine The Profiles Series is producing Special Program focusing on minority executives in the new century.

The University of Washington Minority Business Awards List Tapped Vorsite as one of the Top 50 Minority Owned business in the Northwest

Minority owned small business seek resources and financing on the internet.