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Supporting Hartfords Community In Need With Food Housing And Health

"In all my years of working in social services, I have never seen folks struggle so much. For the past six months, folks are living in not good conditions." Hands on Hartford's Stephanie Boyce talks the challenges of homelessness in recent months.

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6:34

Disability: A Competitive Advantage for Businesses

Approximately 1.8 millionbusiness owners with disabilities compete in a business world that doesn’t fully recognize their abilities and resilience.

Diego Mariscal, Founder, CEO, and Chief Disabled Officer of 2Gether-International, joins host Tetiana Anderson to share how the entrepreneurial mindset of people with disabilities can be a competitive advantage for businesses.

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8:20

The American Dream: Boosting Latino Economic Power

Latinos are projected to make up 22.4% of the U.S. labor force by 2030, yet are more likely to be employed in low-wage jobs and underrepresented in higher paying jobs.

Lucy Perez, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, joins host Liliana Henao Holmes to discuss the economic state of Latinos in the U.S. and opportunities to ensure Latino workers and entrepreneurs reach their full economic potential.

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8:05

El Sueño Americano: Aumentar el Poder Económico Latino

Se proyecta que los latinos representen el 22.4 % de la fuerza laboral de los Estados Unidos para el año 2030, pero es más probable que sean empleados en trabajos de salarios bajos y que estén subrepresentados en trabajos mejor remunerados.

Lucy Pérez, de la compañía asesora McKinsey & Company, se une a la presentadora Liliana Henao Holmes para analizar el estado económico de los latinos en los Estados Unidos y las oportunidades para garantizar que los trabajadores y empresarios latinos alcancen su máximo potencial económico.

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6:02

Removing Barriers for Latinos

It is estimated that the Latino community makes up around 24% of the Holland population. Johnny Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Latin Americans United for Progress joins host Laurel Hess to talk about how they are empowering Latinos to make a better community for all.

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4:45

Creating Resources to Better Serve Black Businesses

Black Entrepreneurs only access 3% of $30 Billion in SBA backed loans and 1% of $108 Billion of Venture Capital Invested. Jamiel Robinson, Founder and CEO of Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB) joins host Laurel Hess to discuss how they are helping to bridge the gap to capital access for Black-owned businesses.

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7:16

Making Federal Loans available to Veteran-Owned Businesses

New Jersey State Assemblyman William Moen discusses his bill to make federal loans available to veteran-owned businesses as well as his bills related to raising awareness of and easing enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Recorded August 10, 2022.

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6:52

Impacts Of Adult Low Literacy Skills From Finding Employment To Community

Adults who lack important skills in literacy have challenges finding and maintaining employment. Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford, Executive Director, Stephen Morris, discusses programs helping students prepare for jobs with a livable wage.

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6:33

The Economic Impact of Latinos in Michigan

According to the 2020 U.S. Census,Hispanics and Latinos make up 5.6% of Michiganresidents, up from 4.4% in 2010. Dr. Isabel Montemayor-Vazquez, Executive Director of the Hispanic Latino/Commission of Michigan joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the impact that Latinos are having on Michigan's economy.

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6:14

You Don't Want To Miss This When You Visit Boston

Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO, Martha Sheridan, talks the many events hosted in Boston and the region from the recent U.S. Open and NBA Finals to the Red Sox at Fenway; and from summer concerts to the upcoming 2023 Army-Navy Game and the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette.

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5:43

What You Need To Know About Cape Cod Tourism, Housing And The Economy

Cape Cod Massachusetts has unique challenges post-pandemic. Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce CEO, Paul Niedzwiecki, discusses the impact labor shortages, housing shortages and supply shortages have on summer travel and tourism to the Cape.

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4:38

A Little Town With Big Plans

The town of Crescent City, Florida is made up of just 2.1 square miles. While small in size, this little parcel of the Sunshine State is set on some big makeover projects for the community. Charles Rudd is the City Manager and talks about their redevelopment plans.

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6:56

Did Your Donations Turn Into Job Opportunities For Others?

Every donation you make to Goodwill results in employment opportunities for individuals who face barriers to the workforce. Goodwill Industries of Southern New England President, Richard Borer, talks job training and breaking down barriers to employment

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6:21

LGBTQ+ Businesses: Adding Over $1.7 Trillion to U.S. Economy

LGBTQ+-owned businesses generate over $1.7 trillion in economic impact, help create jobs, and innovate business solutions nationwide. Despite this positive impact on the U.S. economy, 54% of LGBTQ+ Americans live in states that do not protect against credit and loan discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Lauren Schweppe, Director of Programs and Stakeholder Advocacy with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, talks with host Tetiana Anderson about the successes of LGBTQ+-owned businesses, the challenges they face, and efforts to elevate them.

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7:42

Breaking It Down: The Global Economic Effects Of COVID-19

Associated Industries of Massachusetts President and CEO, John Regan, explains the economy and its effects on the state, country and world as labor force shortages, supply chain challenges, inflation, new COVID-19 variants and the war in Ukraine persists.

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9:52

Helping Local Businesses Better Obtain City Government Contracts

Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large Isaiah Thomas discusses how his Keep it Local bill could help local businesses better obtain government contracts, the importance of the arts and culture sector to the city’s economy, and the tenth anniversary of his youth basketball camp. Recorded April 6, 2022.

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