Development of City’s 2040 Plan Aims to Engage Public
By Tonya Jameson
Longtime residents on the west side of Charlotte don’t need to be reminded that their voices have been ignored as the city has grown. Neither do folks on the east side.
These residents have been sharing their frustrations and hopes for revitalized communities, during community workshops to craft the Charlotte 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which will guide the city’s growth in the next two decades.…
Diversity Paves the Way in Local Leadership
By Angela Lindsay
The current leadership slate in Charlotte is likely the most diverse it has ever been, with minorities and women holding prominent positions, from the mayor to the district attorney to the fire chief to the chief of police and sheriff, as well as the city planner, school board chair, transportation CEO and the chair of the board of county commissioners.…
UPS Store Serves Needs of Growing Small Businesses
By Kallan Louis
In 2007, retired couple Phillip and Lillie Oden moved to Charlotte from Cleveland. Listening to the advice of family and friends, the Odens decided to continue working post-retirement. They had previous experience in small business and customer service.…
Tips from the Pros: Creating Workplace Diversity
By Kallan Louis
Diversity in the workplace is more than just a matter of the morally right thing to do. It is an invaluable resource for business owners that can create a pipeline to top talent and ideas.
A study from the Harvard Business Review discovered that some of the most heavily relied upon methods to cultivate workplace diversity, including mandatory diversity training, are some of the least effective ways to transform companies into more inclusive environments.…
Closing the Gap in Charlotte’s Digital Divide
By Angela Lindsay
Many people rely daily on cell phones, laptops, activity trackers and smart watches. However, not everyone has access to the technology that has become increasingly necessary to keep up with and compete in our rapidly advancing society.
According to DigitalCharlotte.org, more than 14 percent of households in Mecklenburg County (almost 56,000 households) have no internet access at all.…
3 Tips On Maximizing Your Job Search
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By Iris Hunter
Are you a job seeker who thinks that you are not qualified enough for a position since you are having a difficult time obtaining interviews?
Well, if so then you are just one of countless individuals who are feeling this exact same way as they await a phone call regarding a position that they applied for within a company.…
15 Questions To Ask The Interviewer
By Iris Hunter
Finally!
After weeks of job searching you have landed an interview and are trying to figure out how to make a great first impression.
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Right?
Well, the first thing that you should know is that interviews are not just for the interviewer to determine if you are a great candidate for a position, but also for you to find out more about the position and identify if you are a good fit for the role. …
Hidden Charlotte – Exposing Charlotte’s Black Tech Industry
By Tonya Jameson
Photos courtesy of Jon Strayhorn
The movie “Hidden Figures” was a wake up call to Black men and women about our contributions to the tech industry. While mainstream media focuses on the dearth of Black people in the tech industry, Charlotte-based The Plug is highlighting our stories.…
Leading Into the Future: Following the Example of Charlitta Crowder Hatch
By Angela Lindsay
Charlotte native Charlitta Crowder Hatch is a modern-day example of how women can effectively balance career, community and kids.
The business executive and mother to a newborn son is a technology consulting senior manager at Accenture, a leading global professional services company.…
