24-Hour Blackout Prohibiting Purchasing in Effect this Friday: What it Means
The 24-hour blackout, prohibiting any purchasing, is an attempt to protest efforts to end DEI in corporate America and the federal government.
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Apple Opening New Manufacturing Facility in Houston
As part of its new U.S. investments, Apple will work with partners to begin production of manufacturing facility in Houston later this year.
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The City of Houston Awards $100K to Projects Amplifying Artistic Creativity, Innovation
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is awarding $100K in grants to 40 individuals and nonprofit organizations for specific programs that amplify artistic creativity and innovation in the city.
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Top Tips for Starting a New Business
Here are some impactful tips to put your entrepreneurial ideas into action.
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A-Rocket Moving & Storage: A 66-Year Legacy of Distinction, Innovation and Growth
A-Rocket Moving & Storage, Inc. provides top-quality relocation, storage and logistics services to corporate, industrial and government clientele.
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As Attacks Against DE&I Heighten, Costco and Apple Prove Inclusion Remains Good Business
Federal agencies are now prohibited from observing Black History Month, and employees involved in DE&I initiatives have been terminated.
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Gen-Z is Guiding the Retail Revolution. Here’s What to Know
With Gen-Z’s spending power projected to reach $12 trillion by 2030—according to Nielsen IQ—industry experts say that they’re leading the retail revolution.
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Black Economics Working: Strengthening Business Networks and Championing Excellence through the d-mars.com Black Industry Experts Directory
As a way to further grow in our mission, Keith “MR. D-MARS” Davis, Sr. is introducing the d-mars.com Black Industry Experts Directory.
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LinkedIn’s Top 3 Hiring Tips for Small Businesses in 2025
Here are LinkedIn’s top tips to help small businesses find the right candidate so they can focus on doing what they love most.
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FTC Data Reveals Surge in Online Job Scams, with Losses Exceeding $220M in 2024
The staggering rise in online job scams, particularly schemes known as “task scams,” now account for nearly 40% of job scam reports in 2024.
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42% of Americans are Willing to Pay More to Support Small Businesses
Findings from a recent survey reveal that economic pressures can play a role in where Americans are shopping around.
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5 Tactics for Shoppers this Holiday Season
A recent survey measured confidence and concerns for the upcoming holiday shopping season.
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HBCUs and Entrepreneurship: Shaping the Next Generation of Black Business Owners
Historically Black colleges and universities have long been a breeding ground for innovative thinkers, business leaders, and cultural influencers.
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday: How to Score the Best Deals
Here’s how to make the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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7 Steps to Help Keep Your Small Business Cyber Safe This Holiday Season
Don’t let the Grinch steal your seasonal success – arm yourself with these tips to stay protected and keep the holiday cheer intact.
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Walmart Ends Diversity Commitments as Trump Policies Stoke Division
Walmart announced it would no longer consider race or gender when awarding supplier contracts or collecting demographic data for financing eligibility and grants.
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New Study Reveals States with Highest Consumer Debt as Holiday Spending Surges
A new study has identified the states with the highest consumer debt levels during the holidays.
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3 Ways Small Businesses Can Use Technology this Holiday Season to Thrive
Here are three ways small businesses can leverage technology to stand out and scale up this holiday season.
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Party with a Purpose for Houston Black Professionals Alliance & d-mars.com’s 14th Annual Holiday Social & Toy Drive🎄🧸
d-mars.com was able to interview Keith “MR. D-MARS” Davis, Sr., Carmen M. Herrera from the National Sales Network, and Gene Padgett from the National Association of Black Accountants, to discuss the social and toy drive.
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Black Friday Approaches with Fewer Bargain-Hunting Options Nationwide
The shakeup reflects a retail landscape grappling with changing consumer habits, financial pressures, and shifting strategies.
