With a background that spans management, construction and contracting for a variety of industries, Gude is the chief visionary and driving force behind Gude Management Group’s success. His passion today is leading the organization to new heights and achievements through a commitment to superior service and delivery standards. Gude founded Gude ... Read More

Dianne Austin, B.S. is the CEO and co-founder of the startup, Coils to Locs, a direct-to-hospital distributor of high-quality coily, curly hair prosthesis (wigs) for Black women or any woman with highly textured hair. Coils to Locs is at the forefront of addressing an unrecognized health care disparity that impacts ... Read More

Globalization is deepening its roots across the world, having a major impact on the way people think and make decisions—including where and how they choose to spend their money. With technology’s increasing presence in our lives, information is spreading faster than ever, and social media is opening a wider view ... Read More

Cooking is in Benjamin Smith’s blood. Following in the footsteps of his father, he spent many years working in restaurants and hotels, but it was the opportunity to help rebuild the community he loves that helped him find his life’s passion. “We had prostitution, drug activity, a lot of gangs,” Benjamin ... Read More

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October and November is Native American Heritage Month. This time recognizes and honors Indigenous, Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Native Alaskan communities, and the contributions of these communities and small businesses to every aspect of our society. According to the U.S. Census ... Read More