by Brittany Ryzenga | Mar 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
By Vidhan Rana Earlier this month, the Kaufman Foundation published the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity, its sixth such publication. When the Great Recession of 2008-2009 began, communities saw the impact of mass layoffs and soon realized that giving... by Brittany Ryzenga | Nov 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Vidhan Rana According to the U.S. Commerce Department, corporate profits in the country hit an all-time high of $1.659 trillion in the latest quarter. This came as a surprise to me given that many thought the wheels of the U.S. economy had fallen off. The Commerce... by Brittany Ryzenga | Nov 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema The holiday season is here, and again we are reminded to take time to focus on family and friends, the giving of time and resources, and reflecting on the many blessings we’ve been afforded. It is also the time of year in which we are made aware of... by Brittany Ryzenga | Nov 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker We have all had a helping hand along the way from mentors and teachers. I was reminded of the role they have played in my life when I received word that one of mine was terminally ill. As I composed a letter to him, I reflected on all the peoples’... by Brittany Ryzenga | Dec 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Vidhan Rana As I was making plans for a New Year’s party, it suddenly struck me that we were moving into a new decade in a few hours. I then started recalling all the events that have happened both personally and globally over the last ten years. At a personal...