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Sep242014

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Commerce in the Community: Paramount Pictures Works with Local Partners to Promote Opportunity Through High-Impact Education and Mentorship Programs.

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Below is an interview Frederick Huntsberry, the Chief Operating Officer of Paramount Pictures, a position he has served in since 2006.

Aug042014

Brian Hill, Co-founder of Jail Education Solutions

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Commerce in the Community: Jail Education Solutions (JES) utilizes innovative workforce development model to reduce recidivism and prepare inmates for reentry into the job market.

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Below is an interview with Brian Hill, co-founder of Jail Education Solutions (JES). Prior to starting JES, Brian worked for General Mills and served as a business consultant.

Jul282014

Commerce in the Community: MDC utilizes effective partnership model to promote sustainable economic development and opportunity at the community level

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Commerce in the Community: MDC utilizes effective partnership model to promote sustainable economic development and opportunity at the community level

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This post is part of the Commerce in the Community series highlighting the work of community leaders and organizations that are strengthening the middle class and providing...

Jul012014

Charlotte Haberaecker, President and CEO of Lutheran Services in America (LSA)

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Lutheran Services in America Works to Strengthen Local Communities

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An interview with Charlotte Haberaecker, President and CEO of Lutheran Services in America (LSA), one of the nation’s largest health and human services networks.

Jun242014

Alex Forrester, Co-Founder and Cheif Operations Officer of Rising Tide Capital

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Commerce in the Community: Rising Tide Capital works to improve traditionally disadvantaged communities by empowering local entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses.

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An interview with Alex Forrester, Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer of Rising Tide Capital, a nonprofit organization that provides high-quality business education and...

Jun162014

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Commerce in the Community: Watershed Capital Utilizes Impact Investing as an Innovative Approach to Sustainable Community Development

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An interview with Shawn Lesser and Michael Whelchel, Co-founders and Partners at Watershed Capital Group. Prior to starting Watershed, Shawn sold institutional equities to...

Jun092014

Commerce in the Community: AmpleHarvest.org increases access to healthy foods through innovation, technology and local partnerships

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Commerce in the Community: AmpleHarvest.org increases access to healthy foods through innovation, technology and local partnerships

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An interview with Gary Oppenheimer, the Executive Director and Founder of AmpleHarvest.org. As director of a community garden in 2009, Gary learned about the wasted food in...

Jun032014

Hyepin IM, Founder and President of Korean Churches for Community Development

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Commerce in the Community: Korean Churches for Community Development works to strengthen local communities through organizational capacity building, leadership development and local partnerships.

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Below is an interview with Hyepin Im, the Founder and President of Korean Churches for Community Development (KCCD), the largest Asian faith-based organization involved in...

May272014

Rev. Dr. Helen Fleming, who leads the Women’s Veterans Resource Center.

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Commerce in the Community: The Women’s Veterans Resources Center partners with churches, business and government to provide needed support to women who have served their country

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Below is an interview with Rev. Dr. Helen Fleming, who leads the Women’s Veterans Resource Center. Rev. Dr. Fleming is pastor of the Douglas Memorial United Methodist Church...

May122014

Commerce in the Community: The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. works to strengthen businesses, increase exports and create jobs in communities around the country

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Commerce in the Community: The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. works to strengthen businesses, increase exports and create jobs in communities around the country

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Below is an interview with Toya Powell, Vice President of Operations for the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC). A former real estate economist at Property & Portfolio...

May192014

Commerce in the Community: World Relief provides impactful entrepreneurship and job training programs for vulnerable populations at home and abroad

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Commerce in the Community: World Relief provides impactful entrepreneurship and job training programs for vulnerable populations at home and abroad

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Below is an interview with Stephan Bauman, President and CEO of World Relief. Before coming to World Relief, Stephan served as Director of International Programs for World...

May052014

Commerce in the Community: Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren on Public Service and Expanding Opportunity in Her City

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Commerce in the Community: Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren on Public Service and Expanding Opportunity in Her City

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Below is an interview with Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren. A Rochester native, Mayor Warren served as President of the Rochester City Council prior to the start of her first...

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