Pancakes & Politics News
December 8th, 2021
Joe Biden Taps Shalanda Young for White House Budget Director Position
President Joe Biden recently nominated Shalanda Young for a prestigious position, director of the Office of Management and Budget, who will move into the position upon approval and confirmation from the Senate, BLACK ENTERPRISE reported. The position nomination is an important move because Young, if accepting the position, would become the first Black woman in … Continued
December 1st, 2021
Dave Bartek Takes Helm at Newly Launched Tony Richards Leadership Academy
The Tony Richards Leadership Academy (TRLA) recently launched its new institute which recognizes the often-untapped potential leadership abilities of individuals on the autism spectrum. The new 501c3 will fill the gap in development resources and provide training and opportunities tailored to the specific needs of adults with disabilities so that they can grow, learn, and … Continued
December 1st, 2021
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Acquires NASCO
The nation’s leader in health coverage has announced a pivotal acquisition for its business technology as well as its customer base. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan recently announced their sole ownership of healthcare giant, NASCO, a provider of healthcare technology for Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans across the nation. The CEO of BCBSM … Continued
December 1st, 2021
The Death of a Job, The Start of a Career: Area CEO Navigates Going Green
Going green takes on a whole new meaning for one man in Detroit who is making it his chief responsibility to keep communities clean and challenging the norms of the waste industry. Detroit Environmental Services LLC CEO Sean J. Williams is not new to the waste industry alternatives business — it’s his specialty, all the … Continued
November 17th, 2021
Capstone FAS Managing Director Sheldon Stone Tapped to Lead MI Chapter
Capstone Partners is pleased to recognize the election of Sheldon Stone, a Managing Director in the firm’s Financial Advisory Services (FAS) group, to serve as President of the Michigan chapter of the Secured Finance Network (SFNet). Founded in 1944, SFNet (formerly the Commercial Finance Association) is the premier professional association for asset-based lenders, factoring firms, … Continued
November 17th, 2021
LaSonia’s Way: U of M Outreach Director Moves with Intentionality
Let’s just get this out the way: She has a forté for making a viable impact on the future of incoming students. LaSonia Forté, associate director of State Outreach at the University of Michigan (U of M), takes her gift of engagement and puts service above self as she leads while serving the eastern region … Continued
November 17th, 2021
Why Black Professionals are Rethinking Their Career Paths
The ever-changing gold standard of what it takes to climb up the corporate ladder as a Black professional just got a bit of push back as some are balking at the idea of reintegrating into office life for better career opportunities. BLACK ENTERPRISE recently published an article on how the COVID-19 pandemic pushed many workers … Continued
