Making It! Minority Success Stories

PharmD Live And Smart Meter Team Up For 455 Pharmacist Interventions To Help Improve Patient Outcomes

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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PharmD Live, a pharmacist-led chronic care management (CCM) and medication management program, was founded to improve clinical outcomes and reduce adverse effects due to drug interactions.

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  • PharmD Live, a pharmacist-led chronic care management (CCM) and medication management program, was founded to improve clinical outcomes and reduce adverse effects due to drug interactions.
  • The PharmD Live team works across multiple disease states and chronic conditions, with a wide range of patient populations, especially geriatric patients, and patients on Medicare and Medicaid.
  • This patient-first approach to care and clinical oversight resulted in 455 pharmacist interventions between July 1, 2022 and January 31, 2023.
  • To read more about PharmD Live’s commitment to improved patient outcomes and successes, please go to Smart Meter’s SmartPartners’ Success Stories page .

Operation HOPE Announces Expansion of Its Award-Winning One Million Black Businesses Initiative at Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE today announced a "Commitment to Action" at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting. The commitment will expand its groundbreaking 1 Million Black Businesses Initiative (1MBB) with specific targets for college students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The news was shared at the CGI 2023 Meeting in New York City.

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  • Groundbreaking 1MBB initiative aims to bolster U.S. small business ownership by increasing access to resources such as capital, technology and mentorship
    ATLANTA, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE today announced a "Commitment to Action" at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting.
  • The commitment will expand its groundbreaking 1 Million Black Businesses Initiative (1MBB) with specific targets for college students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
  • The news was shared at the CGI 2023 Meeting in New York City.
  • A Commitment to Action—the defining feature of CGI—is a plan for addressing a significant global challenge.

Business Exit Planning Expert Laurie Barkman: Who Should Buy Your Business

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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In her new book, The Business Transition Handbook: How to Avoid Succession Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options , author Laurie Barkman provides a step-by-step process to ensure every business owner is prepared for this transition.

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  • In her new book, The Business Transition Handbook: How to Avoid Succession Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options , author Laurie Barkman provides a step-by-step process to ensure every business owner is prepared for this transition.
  • It's crucial to start thinking three to five years in advance who might buy your business."
  • As a business exit planning advisor and host of the award-winning podcast Succession Stories , she provides guidance to business owners on how to plan successful transitions.
  • The Business Transition Handbook demystifies the exit process, guiding business owners who are considering leaving their ventures or beginning to think about their eventual next steps.

SMEStreet and World University of Leadership & Management Join Hands for Bringing Academia and Industry Closer

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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New Delhi/Dubai, Nov 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - In order to elevate the relationship between academia and industry, SMEStreet Foundation and the World University of Leadership & Management, France have collaborated.

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  • New Delhi/Dubai, Nov 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - In order to elevate the relationship between academia and industry, SMEStreet Foundation and the World University of Leadership & Management, France have collaborated.
  • "With this collaboration, we aim to provide a credible global platform for India's entrepreneurial and professional leadership."
  • We will work closely with the World University of Leadership & Management (WULM) for providing success stories which possess the potential of motivating their peers in their respective professional fields.
  • Dr. Diwakar Aryal, CEO of, WULM commented, "This collaboration is considered to bring very important synergy for academia and industry.

Hispanic-owned, small businesses recognized in the Tampa Bay area

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prospera hosted its traditional event to celebrate Hispanic entrepreneurship on Thursday, October 20 at Armature Works in Tampa. The event, presented by Duke Energy, brought together the nonprofit's top supporters—funders, clients, volunteers, and partners—to recognize local small business owners who have demonstrated success and business growth since receiving Prospera's assistance.

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  • The 2022 Prospera Success Stories event in the West Coast of Florida was led by Prospera Regional Vice President Fabian Yepez.
  • In addition to the clients recognized, the program showcased donors, volunteers, and partners in a celebration of local entrepreneurial success and community collaboration to foster economic development.
  • "With another fruitful event behind us thanks to Prospera's Success Stories event, we look forward to exploring more opportunities to support and recognize local small businesses that improve the lives of customers and the communities we serve."
  • "Our organization has generated $4.9 billion in economic impact since it was established in Tampa in 1991, 1.2 billion of which was generated in our West Coast region.

Carolina Biological Supply Company Inspires K-12 Students with Young People’s Space Success Stories During Space Week

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological welcomed teachers and students back to school during World Space Week with space career success stories as part of its Young Innovators program to inspire K-12 students and teachers.

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  • Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological welcomed teachers and students back to school during World Space Week with space career success stories as part of its Young Innovators program to inspire K-12 students and teachers.
  • To coincide with classroom lessons during World Space Week, Carolina launched a special collection of short success stories featuring six young women in space-related careers to inspire students who are interested in STEM.
  • Success Stories in STEM: Space is free and includes English and Spanish literacy cards at two reading levels, available online now.
  • Just learning what some of these young professionals and students are doing gives kids positive examples of what they can achieve.

AI & Smart Automation Conference to Unlock Power of Artificial Intelligence September 29 in Columbus

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Manufacturers interested in unleashing the power of artificial intelligence in their operations can learn about the latest innovations and best applications at the AI & Smart Automation Conference on September 29 in Columbus, Ohio.

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  • Manufacturers interested in unleashing the power of artificial intelligence in their operations can learn about the latest innovations and best applications at the AI & Smart Automation Conference on September 29 in Columbus, Ohio.
  • Organized by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the one-day powerhouse briefing features experts from Siemens, Procter & Gamble, NVIDIA, RAPID Robotics, Landing AI, and more.
  • Register now for access to conference sessions focused on cutting-edge trends, business strategies, workforce requirements, and tips on how to build the right culture for success.
  • Every day, we are pounded with messages about how AI will solve all your production problems, said Robert Huschka, A3s vice president of education strategies.

The Value of Career Coaches - Online Leadership Training - Career Accelerator Programs™ for Engineers and Tech Professionals

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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HOUSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Career coaching can bring a lot of value to an individual's career.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Career coaching can bring a lot of value to an individual's career.
  • This is particularly valuable for those who are in engineering or other technical roles who often times struggle to convey themselves well at work, in resumes, online career profiles, or interviews.
  • One example of a career coaching organization that provides this support includes the Online Leadership Training (OLT) Career Accelerator Program that is specifically catered to those in engineering and tech roles.
  • These are the type of results that are consistently achieved through the Career Accelerator Program, as illustrated in our Success Stories ," says Luke Feldmeier, Founder and CEO of Online Leadership Training and Feldmeier Enterprises, LLC.

The Princeton Review's 2022 Rankings of Top Undergrad & Grad Schools for Game Design Are Now Out

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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The Princeton Review has posted the complete ranking lists on its website at Top Game Design Schools for 2022 .

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  • The Princeton Review has posted the complete ranking lists on its website at Top Game Design Schools for 2022 .
  • The Princeton Review chose the schools based on its 2021 survey of administrators at 150 institutions offering game design courses, majors, or degree programs.
  • The Princeton Review's website feature, Top Game Design Schools for 2022 ,also has articles with advice for prospective applicants.
  • Among them are: "What to Look for in a Game Design School," "Success Stories from Game Design Alumni," and "From Grad School to Game Designer."

Visier Charts Course Toward a People-Powered Future

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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"Toward a People-Powered Future" envisions a paradigm shift in leadership, and a new direction for the future of management.

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  • "Toward a People-Powered Future" envisions a paradigm shift in leadership, and a new direction for the future of management.
  • "The future of work has arrived, but the way we manage people is still very much stuck in the past," said Ryan Wong, Co-Founder and CEO of Visier.
  • We see a future where leaders shift from managing capacity, activity, and outputs, to cultivating impacts, results, and outcomes.
  • A future where we can see the impact employees have on the business, and the impact the business has on the employee."