The Hundred-Mile Radius

The Hundred-Mile Radius

By Archana Mehta If what comes to mind when you hear the word Firestone is rubber tires for cars and trucks, then you’ve missed the rich history of a brand founded more than a century ago by a man who was motivated by a desire to serve. December 20, 2018,...

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The Passion Pursuit of the Side Hustle

The Passion Pursuit of the Side Hustle

By Nona Phinn Side hustle. Nowadays, every person has one – a sideline gig that brings in supplemental income. A side hustle is not a bread-and-butter job but the job – or, rather, the passion – that allows you to experiment and pursue a pie-in-the-sky reality. The passion pursuit distinguishes...

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Disrupting How College Is Done

Disrupting How College Is Done

By Nona Phinn Perhaps you remember the good ole days of college? That feeling that anything was possible. That everything you set out to do you could do it. Opportunities felt limitless; dreams appeared endless. We navigated the tricky admissions process, with SATs, applications, essays, acceptance letters, and that first...

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Identity Theft: The Real Victim Impact Beyond the Numbers

Identity Theft: The Real Victim Impact Beyond the Numbers

By Eva Velasquez, CEO and President, Identity Theft Resource Center Data breaches and identity theft significantly impact both businesses and consumers. Last year alone (as of November 30, 2018), 1,138 data breaches exposed over 561,782,485 million records. In the March 2018 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book, the Federal Trade Commission...

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Working Together to Achieve More

Working Together to Achieve More

By Missy Sheehan When organizations collaborate, they can maximize their impact. The world is moving too fast to keep pace alone. We are past the time for debating whether collaboration makes sense,” concludes Art Taylor, President and CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance (WGA), in an article on nonprofit collaboration...

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Flavorful Joy

Flavorful Joy

By Nona Phinn McCormick focuses on spicing up our meals today and beyond. Our vision is to bring the joy of flavor to life, and our mission is to make every meal and every meal moment better for our consumers around the globe,” says Mike Okoroafor, Vice President of Global...

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Wearable Technology is Transforming Military Lives

Wearable Technology is Transforming Military Lives

By Archana Mehta A partnership among four institutions is helping Indiana Army National Guardsmen succeed. Wearable technology is so pervasive these days it’s getting to the point where people don’t even realize they’re wearing technology. More than simply a fashion statement, technology is transforming lives for the better. At its...

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Trust: A Language Spoken Around the World

Trust: A Language Spoken Around the World

By Nona Phinn The 2018 Edelman Trust Barometer examines the state of trust in institutions around the globe and offers insight into dramatic shifts. Have you ever been on “It’s a Small World,” the boat ride in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park? You get to journey upon a river...

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BizBox: The Entrepreneurial Dream Team

BizBox: The Entrepreneurial Dream Team

By Nona Phinn Office Depot provides services to help entrepreneurs start a business and achieve success. I attended an entrepreneurship workshop and heard the worst advice that has ever been given. The attendees in the room, me included, were told that if we were looking to start a business based...

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Reinventing Bridalwear Shopping

Reinventing Bridalwear Shopping

By Missy Sheehan An online bridal boutique uses innovative strategies to build trust with brides. When Charles Zhong and his then-fiancée were planning their wedding, he, like so many others, became frustrated by the process of buying a wedding dress. “He realized how the wedding dress buying process is so...

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