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TechTown Detroit: Growing the Startup Ecosystem
We talked with Jacob Evan Smith, Director of Mobility & Health Innovation at TechTown Detroit about TechTown's approach to growing businesses in the unique Detroit and Michigan region. More on smartHUB
Ascension Mixer Connects D.C. Interns, Future Black Leaders
Amid a divided nation and federal cuts to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Institute for Responsible Citizenship’s Ascension Internship Program gathered dozens of Washington-area interns on June 27 to network, build lasting bonds, and spark conversations...
Popular Small-Business Resource Faces Drastic Funding Cuts
SCORE has long offered free, volunteer business mentoring to thousands of entrepreneurs since Congress first authorized the program in 1964. Its financial future is now in jeopardy. President Donald Trump’s federal budget for fiscal year 2026 — which begins Oct. 1,...
Honesty In Leadership
Honesty in leadership is a trait that is too often lacking. The more egregious examples that come to mind may be companies like Enron or Theranos, whose leaders told blatant lies about the company’s performance or drove colleagues to commit legally...
Starbucks Takes Aim At Remote Work — Employees Might Relocate To Headquarters
Starbucks is requiring some remote workers to return to its headquarters and increasing the number of days that corporate employees are required to work in an office. In a letter to employees posted on Monday, Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said corporate...
Fostering A Culture Of Belonging In A Hybrid Workplace
Creating a sense of belonging within an organization is critical for its growth and success, especially in a hybrid work environment, a workplace belonging expert said July 9. Belonging means cultivating an atmosphere where every team member feels valued, regardless...
How to Know When To Pursue Your Side Gig Full-Time
The number of full time independent workers in the United States grew from 13.6 million in 2020 to 27.7 million in 2024, according to research by MBO partners. Eighty four percent are happier working on their own, reporting better health and security. Once seen...
Top-Paying Side Gigs Parents Can Do To Earn Extra Income
Being a parent is expensive. Between school supplies, sports fees and saving for college, it feels like money goes out faster than it comes in. The good news? There are plenty of ways to bring in extra cash that actually work around your family schedule. Here are...
Redesigning Workspaces For Human Connection In The Future Of Work
In the workplace, as in life, humans crave connection. But how we connect is evolving. Today’s impromptu hallway conversation has been supplanted by video calls, chat threads, shared whiteboards, and AI-enabled platforms that aim to replicate—and even...
This Handy AI Voice Recorder Has Changed The Way I Work
In the world of voice recording apps and devices, it's mostly the same old thing: Click or tap Record, start speaking, stop speaking, and click Save. Some voice recording apps will do basic transcripts (the Pixel Recording app does an impressive job of that), allow...
