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Local Transportation Union Names First Woman President

March 26, 2022
Compiled by John Burton The “Victory Lodge” Local 1725, one of nearly 1,100 Local Lodges affiliated with more than  742,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), swore in Helena Thornton as its first female President in January.…
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Development of City’s 2040 Plan Aims to Engage Public

April 30, 2019
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.…
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Diversity Paves the Way in Local Leadership

August 16, 2018
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.…
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UPS Store Serves Needs of Growing Small Businesses

July 12, 2018
  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.…
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Tips from the Pros: Creating Workplace Diversity

June 27, 2018
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.…
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Closing the Gap in Charlotte’s Digital Divide

June 6, 2018
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, …
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3 Tips On Maximizing Your Job Search

March 20, 2018
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.…
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15 Questions To Ask The Interviewer 

February 15, 2018
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. 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. …