Among The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2013 was Capco, a global business and technology consultancy solely dedicated to the financial services industry. The achievement recognizes the Capco programs‘ effort in creating gender equality in the workplace, who demonstrated gender equality with consistent commitment to progressing women in the workplace in every aspect of
Art in Embassies 50th Year Anniversary
The State Department Office’s Art in Embassies (AIE) program has been celebrating its 50th year anniversary by hosting a yearlong series of compelling programs and special events, beginning in 2012 and continuing through 2013. These creative programs and special events showcase the important role that AIE has played in furthering U.S diplomacy through the visual
Spring Break Service
Every spring, as thousands of college students flock to tropical islands for warm weather, relaxing beaches, and unforgettable memories, some students choose to partake in an alternate kind of life-changing experience. Alternative spring breaks vary in nature, but for the most part, the aim is to take students to impoverished areas throughout the world to
Science Olympiad Challenges Students
Michigan State University recently received a three year $165,000 grant to support the Michigan Science Olympiad, a program that supports scientific studies among elementary, middle, and high school students. The grant was provided by The Dart Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dart Enterprises, owned by Ken Dart. Since its establishment in 1984, The Dart Foundation
New Business Funding
Perhaps one of the biggest barriers to starting a new business is securing the funds to conceptualize an idea into a tangible product or service. Lately, as more individuals attempt to be their own boss, and entrepreneurship becomes a hot topic, more people are striving to create their own ventures. There are multiple outlets that
The Minimum Wage Debate
The minimum wage debate is one that has been going on for decades without much hope for a clear resolution anytime in the immediate future. Proponents of raising the minimum wage argue that current wages are unsustainable for hard working families to survive, given inflation. Others argue that raising the minimum wage may marginally help
A New Pest in School
Bedbug infestations have been known to cause problems in homes and even in public places like hotels. But these pests are showing up in buildings where they can cause even more of a problem: schools. Similarly to the way that bedbugs have been found to travel to hotels on guests’ luggage, they are making their
Investing in Colorado Businesses
With thriving industries ranging from aerospace to agriculture to technology, and a strong state-wide focus on recreation and wellness, it’s no surprise that Colorado residents have the second highest well-being in the nation. Colorado racked up numerous accolades last year as the best state for labor supply according to Forbes, the second best state for
$700 Million Camana Bay Project
For the past 5 years, Ken Dart, founder of Dart Realty, has been successfully leasing a $700 million mixed-use project on Cayman Island, named Camana Bay. Camana Bay is a new town center located in the heart of Cayman Island. Stretching sea to sea, from the Seven Mile Beach to the North Sound of the
Education and Humanitarian Partnerships
This month, the Humpty Dumpty Institute announced “the expansion of its partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to include all 47 ‘public’ Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the TMCF network, adding nearly 300,000 students to the Higher Education Alliance (HEA).” The partnership between HDI and TMCF highlights five schools that are