L Lauren LeBlanc Haydel founded Fleurty Girl in 2009 with a $2,000 tax refund and a vision for a different life. The single mom of three thought she was just creating a t-shirt business for women, but in the 13 years since, the business has created whimsical and fun spaces […]
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Brooklyn Man in Rent-Stabilized Apartment Says He Is Being Harassed by Landlord
Francis Roberts, 77, is suing his landlord for allegedly trying to force him out of his rent-stabilized Brooklyn apartment. Roberts alleges he’s been living in extremely poor conditions since his building was purchased in April. New Yorkers have rallied around Roberts to help him receive adequate repairs to his apartment […]
How a Black Female Founder Is Helping Big Business Buy Black
Companies like Target and Walmart have committed to buying more from Black-owned companies. Procurement expert Tiffanie Stanard founded a startup to help make that happen. Stanard is one of Insider’s 100 People Transforming Business for 2022. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a […]
United Furniture Owner Disappears After Laying Off Staffers: Report
United Furniture Industries founder David Belford has remained silent and unreachable since firing 2,700 employees last week. Belford allegedly shut down a plan to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy days before the layoffs, the New York Post reported. Staffers were terminated in late-night emails and texts sent right before Thanksgiving. […]
A 4-Day Work Week Is a ‘Resounding Success,’ New Study Finds
A new global study found a four-day work week was a “resounding success” in a pilot program. It found revenue increased over 8% over the six-month trial period for 33 participating companies. On the employee side, respondents reported less burnout, less fatigue, and an increase in physical health. Loading Something […]
United Therapeutics CEO Martine Rothblatt Aims to Print Organs
Martine Rothblatt is hoping to eventually 3D-print organs that could be used in humans. She is the CEO of the $12 billion biotech United Therapeutics and founder of SiriusXM. Rothblatt was named one of Insider’s 100 People Transforming Business in 2022. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access […]