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The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center honored MBDA’s 43 Capital Readiness Program (CRP) awardees on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square. The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Deputy Undersecretary Eric Morrissette, National ACE President & CEO Chiling Tong, and six other CRP Grant Recipients were present for the awardee feature on Times Square! Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce Chiling Tong Emily (Wong Loi Sing) Fuder

Attention Small Business Owners: Are you prepared for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiration in 2025? Join @Small Business For America's Future on Dec. 11th at 11 am ET for a crucial webinar on upcoming tax changes. Our expert panel will cover: ✓ Essential TCJA provisions affecting your business ✓ Impact of expiring tax benefits ✓ Ways to advocate for small business-friendly policies Don't miss this opportunity to prepare for these significant tax changes. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eqka27yw #SmallBusiness #TCJA #TaxReform

📣 Featured Speaker Announcement: SBA Director of Program Management Ben Raju! Our signature event will feature insights from his career helping entrepreneurs succeed. Be sure to secure your spot now for next week's event: Best Practices for Reaching Women Entrepreneurs! The event will highlight the importance of the U.S. and Indian #smallbusiness partnership and the shared commitment to women’s economic empowerment. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gU8Y6p_M

This is a great business program from our national partner, National ACE, (AAPI Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship), it's the Capital Readiness Program https://lnkd.in/gQysKm9M and they have facilitated 40 Million dollars to business that participate. To sign up go to https://lnkd.in/gBm4AcmQ

Check out the HOLIDAY SMALL BUSINESS DIVERSE SUPPLIER EXPO on 12 December 2024 from 4-7:00PM at the Allsteel Experience Center, 345 N Morgan Street, Chicago, IL. Network with over 40 government agencies & prime contractors. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggw-7zC4 National ACE, Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA), Illinois SBDC (Small Business Development Center) at CMAA, Illinois APEX Accelerator at CMAA, Cook County Small Business Source

AI and society: Implications for global equality and quality of life. "Much like the calculator prompted the widespread demise of mental calculations, generative AI could disincentivize curiosity and divergent thinking, leading to a decline in humanity's pursuit of creative endeavors. If AI broadly replaces humans in industries such as entertainment, professional services and art (while also discouraging students from pursuing creative studies), it could diminish and ultimately replace the pool of human creative talent. That would have negative implications for the diversity and richness of human creativity, exploration and curiosity." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPCpFDuA #ArtificialIntelligence #AI Source: S&P Global

🌟Gain practical techniques to manage expenses, leverage your P&L Statement, and establish business credit.—for FREE! Join the #VSBDR webinar on 12/12 @ 10-11AM ET. Register: https://vz.to/3AlLCxv ✨ #SmallBusiness #DigitalReady #Verizon

"‘Moana 2’ Achieves Demigod Status: All the Box Office Records Broken" The Walt Disney Animation sequel sailed into history with a Thanksgiving haul of $225 million, the biggest five-day opening of all time, among numerous other milestones. Watch the Trailer: https://lnkd.in/gmwRyR_w Source: https://lnkd.in/gE7fsKxW #PacificIslander

Small, early stage, and underserved businesses continue to face obstacles financing their businesses. State Small Business Credit Initiatives help fill those gaps by providing funding that's tailored to local market challenges and opportunities. $137M in loans were distributed to restaurants nationally through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, and $474M went to manufacturing firms in 2023. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gz5xf76s and book a coaching appointment with our #CapitalReadinessProgram coaches who can help you find an SSBCI in your region. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/d7j3EYU3

‘Wicked’ Becomes Highest Grossing Movie Based On Broadway Musical At Domestic Box Office. Through November 29, the Jon M. Chu-directed, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande-starring feature counts $214.3M in the midst of its second weekend, defeating the lifetime gross of Paramount’s 1978 classic Grease. Source: Deadline #Wicked #JonMChu #CynthiaErivo #ArianaGrande