At a recent Hy-Vee Opportunity Inclusive Business Summit, 15 Minnesota based companies pitched their ideas to a panel of judges and event attendees. Momease Solutions was the grand prize winner, taking home an award of $30,000. Based in Plymouth, Minnesota, Momease Solutions is a women-owned business originally founded by Dr. Ashley Mooneyham after she struggled to effectively pump … [Read more...] about Hy-Vee employee owned supermarket promotes diversity with $50,000 towards awards
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Remembering Alex J. Rosenberg
From the official HFFNY Press Release : "New York, August 11, 2022— Alex J. Rosenberg, our beloved Board Advisor, passed away July 22 in Manhattan at the age of 103. At The American Friends of the Ludwig Foundation of Cuba (AFLFC) and its brainchild, the Havana Film Festival New York (HFFNY), we would like to share these words about a human being who has left an indelible mark on … [Read more...] about Remembering Alex J. Rosenberg
Pepper Power: World’s Ultimate Food Weapon: The Ghost Chili Pepper Grenade
The ghost chili pepper originates from India and is considered a hybrid mostly of C. chinense with some C. frutescens. It is a very hot pepper measuring from 300,000 to 1,500,00o on the Scoville scale. In 2007 Guinness World's Records the title of world's hottest chili pepper was given to the ghost pepper only to be beaten out by the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion in 2012 followed by the … [Read more...] about Pepper Power: World’s Ultimate Food Weapon: The Ghost Chili Pepper Grenade
Highlights from Saks IT List Townhouse with Amex & Harper’s Bazaar
Highlights from Saks IT List Townhouse in partnership with American Express and Harper’s BAZAAR -- an exciting space with infinity mirrors and multiple levels featuring unique themed room designs. Please see below for the event description & details. From the ticket website at Eventbrite: "Don’t miss your chance to visit the season’s hottest destination to see and be seen this … [Read more...] about Highlights from Saks IT List Townhouse with Amex & Harper’s Bazaar
On Being American – What Is Enough ?
I recently discovered Project Enye, a multi-platform media team committed to telling the stories of first generation Latinos with parents from Spanish speaking countries. Project Enye founder Denise Soler Cox aims to empower first-generation U.S. Latinos and raise awareness on issues surrounding Latino identity. One of her blog posts entitled "Am I Latina Enough?" addresses … [Read more...] about On Being American – What Is Enough ?