Business

End of GM, or a new beginning?

Tuesday, 09 June 2009 15:08 William Reed

Chevrolet-Saturn of Harlem Inc. was the first filing of the day General Motors sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and recorded the nation’s fourth largest bankruptcy. As of June 1, 2009, “What’s good for GM is definitely good for American taxpayers”. American taxpayers’ $50 billion investment now totals a 60 percent stake in GM, while the union, its creditors and federal and provincial governments in Canada own the remainder of the auto company.

Minority Business Survey finds "Glimmers of Hope"

Tuesday, 09 June 2009 15:04

The 2009 survey results on the State of ALANA Businesses 2009 was presented at a packed town hall meeting focusing on the Economic Recovery Act at St. Paul College attended by senior policy leaders such as Congresswoman McCollum, Mayor Coleman of St. Paul and DEED Commissioner McElroy and others.

Minority Business Survey finds "Glimmers of Hope"

Monday, 08 June 2009 16:37

Best online services at socialsecurity.gov

Monday, 08 June 2009 16:33 Rhonda Whitenack and Jim Czechowicz , Social Security Public Affairs office in Edina and St. Paul MN

Americans love their computers. In fact, a recent study shows that the number of Americans who use the Internet has more than doubled over the past 10 years, reaching nearly three quarters of the U.S. population. Nearly half of all Americans have a high-speed Internet connection at home, compared to only five percent at the start of the decade. The study indicates that Internet use is even beginning to outpace traditional media. Younger Americans spend more time online than in front of a television.

Twin Cities RISE! consolidates Saint Paul sites into one expanded location

Monday, 08 June 2009 16:13

Twin Cities RISE! (TCR!) consolidates two Saint Paul sites, now offering all program services for Saint Paul residents at 633 University Avenue, Saint Paul. Twin Cities RISE!’s Minneapolis location will remain at 800 Washington Avenue North.

Study reveals $50 billion African immigrant market segment emerging

Friday, 29 May 2009 14:50

Los Angeles, CA – The African Chamber of Commerce Released First African Consumer Segment Study with 50 Billion Dollar Purchasing Power. African immigrants are a separate and unique group that is growing in number in the U.S. These consumers maintain connections to their friends and family in their native countries as well as maintain ties to native traditions, including food, music, and entertainment.

Hard times embolden identity thieves

Thursday, 28 May 2009 13:13 Jason Alderman

Unfortunately, as people become increasingly desperate during tough economic times, crime rates rise. What's worse – those being targeted are often in dire financial straits themselves.

One of the most financially devastating ways people are victimized is identity theft, where someone steals your personal information and uses it to open accounts, take out loans, make purchases or rent an apartment, among other offenses.