Monthly Archives: November 2014
Diabetes Awareness Month
By: Ashmar Mandou In 2012, 29.1 million Americans had diabetes and of the 29.1 million, 21.0 million were diagnosed and 8.1 million were undiagnosed. Diabetes remains the seventh leading cause… Read more
Can Trauma Spur Creativity?
Can an emotional trauma flip a switch in the creative brain? Does profound loss offer a new perspective from which to peer into one’s soul? For LeRoy Flemming, author of… Read more
How is a Woman’s Retirement Plan Like a Smartphone?
Financial strategist Donna M. Phelan, author of “Women, Money and Prosperity: A Sister’s Perspective on How to Retire Well,” (www.donnamphelan.com) relates the story of Wanda Strong – one of four… Read more
Newly Elected Governor Bruce Rauner Announces Transition Committee
By: Ashmar Mandou Last week, Governor-elect Bruce Rauner announced new members of his transition committee. Business, political, community, and faith leaders make up the committee lending their expertise to move… Read more
NHS of Chicago to Launch Groundbreaking Women’s Homeownership Initiative
NHS of Chicago, a leading non-profit housing counseling agency will be -working with Freddie Mac in order to promote female homeownership in the local Chicago market, through the Women’s Homeownership… Read more
Immigrant Entrepreneurs Invited to Enter Contest
Immigrant entrepreneurs and immigrant-owned small businesses in the Chicago region are invited to enter a contest offering a $1,000 prize for the best success story describing their experience. Deadline for… Read more
Financial Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs
“Connecting to Cash: A Candid Conversation about Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs,” a special access to capital outreach event for prospective and established business owners presented by the Women’s Business… Read more
Domino’s Spotlight: Mauricio “Reece” Arroyave Believes in Hard Work
By: Ashmar Mandou It is more than sheer luck Mauricio “Reece” Arroyave, 38, accomplished so much in such a short amount of time. Since beginning his career at Domino’s at… Read more
New ‘IncentOvate’ Grants to Help Chicago’s Cultural Institutions
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce the inaugural group of IncentOvate Program grant recipients. Chicago Children’s Choir, the Chicago History Museum, Lyric… Read more
ComEd Offers Bill Payment Help to Veterans and Active Military Personnel
As we celebrate Veterans Day ComEd is reminding customers, including Veterans and active military personal, of its financial assistance and bill payment programs available to customers who have fallen behind… Read more