From the first-ever National Women’s Rights Convention in 1850 to the marriage equality movement, Massachusetts is often among the first states to stand on the right side of history. Now, state leaders have the opportunity to again pick the right side of history by passing the Safe Communities Act and sending a clear message that [...]
The Partnership recently celebrated its 30th anniversary at its leadership summit weekend on the Vineyard. Approximately 360 of the commonwealth’s most successful and culturally diverse business leaders, CEOs, and other corporate professionals gathered to hear speakers, take part in relevant discussions surrounding diversity, and network under the tents on the grounds of the future Martha’s [...]
In the midst of new proposals for a major tax system overhaul, there’s one tax policy almost everyone agrees has been highly effective: the Earned Income Tax Credit. It delivers significant financial relief to working families while providing financial incentive to work. In 2015, the average credit was $3,186 for families with children. How disappointing, then, [...]
Years ago, while at a board meeting with my construction colleagues at the Homebuilders Association of Louisville, I met three very special local students. I was blown away by their drive and confidence as they shared their personal stories of overcoming challenges in their young lives. I wondered, where did they find the inner strength to tell their [...]
Jose and Zoraida de la Rosa, the co-founders of Guardian Healthcare, talk about their company, its 365% growth over five years and its mission: to provide at home healthcare services for populations facing language or cultural barriers. Full video here
Gold Star father Khizr Khan was in Boston on Monday to serve as the featured speaker at the annual Bill of Rights Dinner for the Massachusetts Civil Liberties Union. Khan drew international attention for his speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention when he criticized then Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump for attacking Muslims and [...]
With the number of women starting their own businesses now steadily outpacing men, female entrepreneurship is on the rise. In fact, the number of women-owned businesses has grown at a rate five times faster than the national average. Today, women are majority owners of 38 percent of businesses in the U.S., and there are more [...]
At US Builders Review we often hear two complaints. First, those in the construction industry lament that there is a shortage of good, skilled workers. Second, many have a “kids these days” attitude toward millennial workers, who, they say, just don’t want to work hard. One organization, YouthBuild USA, has a unique perspective on these [...]
The deadline for filing your taxes is right around the corner, and if you’re a procrastinator, you may want to think twice about putting off filing that return. Mark Nichols, member of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs, said the penalties and interest for filing or paying late can pile up. "People who file late can [...]
Some people spend a lifetime trying to find themselves. As for me, I was lucky enough to be an AmeriCorps member. I completed two full-time terms at a nonprofit called YouthBuild in Breathitt County, which is a comprehensive youth service program that rebuilds lives and communities through education, leadership training and job skills. YouthBuild engages [...]