James Normore, co-owner of All Occasions Event Center, is witnessing the makings of a black business movement in Wichita. Black entrepreneurs have been gathering monthly for about two years at his business at 21st and Oliver, learning about one another and learning how to start and sustain their businesses. “Be Intentional” about supporting black businesses is the mission for those …
This year brought significant news to Southwest Virginia’s business world. From a revamp at Carilion Clinic that is planned to include a new medical school and research institute to approval of the state’s first commercial — and controversial — wind farm in Highland County, varied events could further shape the region’s economy in 2008. The Roanoke Times business staff has captured 10 of …
State recognizes increasing popularity of tattoos, piercings As once-taboo piercings and tattoos grow in popularity, Michigan wants to start regulating the body art industry. Tattoo artists and body piercers are asking what took so long.
Bigger and better was the theme of Kootenai County business in 2007 — at least in most cases. Big fun, big plans, big noise, big dreams fulfilled, and now and then, a big battle of personalities.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. A baker’s dozen artists now have a treehouse club in Old Salem. About seven years back, Vicki Helms talked a clutch of friends into taking an art class together.
Online directory business?
Alexander Roslin, Double portrait (architect Jean Rodolph Perronet and his wife), 1759. Gothenburg Museum of Art. Photo: Ebbe Carlsson/G
Robert Bingell of Brunkerville owns The Old Brush, an art gallery and tourist park, which backs directly onto the Sugarloaf Range State Park. He believes his business will be gravely affected by the introduction of conservational hunting.
It was a tailgating party of sorts, sans the football. The 10th annual Fiesta Bowl Art Walk drew visitors and art aficionados to Scottsdale’s downtown on Saturday for an afternoon of art viewing, food sampling and live music.
The New Public School District 8 Board appointed Thomas Firemoon as its new business manager in a brief Friday evening meeting. “Putting everything together and the references, the Election Committee of District 8 felt he was the best candidate for the job,” said Board President Ed Maisey.