Back in March, nobody knew where they could find their next roll of toilet paper. Then, there was the issue of getting disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer. Of course, those essentials are expected to run low in a global pandemic. What was not expected, however,
Chicagoans were asked a pretty straightforward question on their ballots this election, “Should the city of Chicago act to ensure that all the city’s community areas have access to broadband Internet?” The answer was overwhelmingly “yes”, by a 9-1 margin. But what does that mean?
Since the pandemic started, the United States has tried its hardest to get to a good economic place again. The pandemic caused an insane decrease in the economy, leaving many people jobless, moneyless, and in fear that it’ll only get worse. But here we are,
It is not a surprise that restaurants have taken a major hit since March 2020 due to the pandemic. While the summer and fall months were able to keep them on life support; in many cases, this was not enough to fully revive them. Restaurants
Attention economics is an approach to the management of information that treats human attention as a scarce commodity and applies economic theory to solve various information management problems. According to Matthew Crawford, “Attention is a resource and humans only have so much of it.” 1. What
While stuck in quarantine, people were itching for new ways to stay busy. While some of us were consumed by binge watching Tiger King and baking bread, others decided to learn a new skill. Reports show that online learning spiked during the initial months of
Several years ago out of curiosity, I wondered what the healthiest cities in the world were. I came across an article highlighting 25 of the healthiest cities in the world and was intrigued to learn that about 13 of them were in Asia. After reflecting
The acreage of hemp production was predicted to decrease in 2020 for the first time since 2014. That was when the 2014 Farm Bill authorized hemp pilot research programs throughout the nation. Although new hemp states have come on board due to the passage of
Update: This ICE policy has now officially been rescinded by the Trump administration, making it a short-term victory for the international student community. However, the ideas expressed in this article regarding the extreme positive impact immigrants have on the American economy continue to stay relevant
Artist Joshua Rogers saw a void in the art world and instead of sitting back, the abstract painter took action and worked with a development team to create an app that is revolutionizing the way we buy and sell artwork. With the ARTSEE app, it’s now possible to see just how
With so many companies vocalizing their support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement, it’s so easy to jump on the band wagon and post a blackout photo on social media and then go about your day. However, what really matters is taking action. If you’re a business
As a small business owner, no one knows better than us the tremendous effort it takes to keep these fruits of our labor growing and thriving. Whether you’re taking inventory, handling expenses, or dealing with the day-to-day operations, it’s enough to make any normal person
Entrepreneurs have unique characteristics and a one-of-a-kind lifestyle. They are risk-takers, inventors, relentlessly ambitious, demand independence, and are overall exciting people. Some call them workaholics, and that’s not false. They spend the majority of their time working, solving problems, and learning. Did I mention learning?
Six miles off the coast of Long Beach, CA you will encounter a series of unassuming buoys bobbing gently over 100 acres of seawater at the Catalina Sea Ranch. What these sea farming entrepreneurs are growing underneath may just solve a multitude of the world’s
Anthony J. Algmin is the founder of Algmin Data Leadership and author of Data Leadership: Stop Talking About Data and Start Making an Impact! I spoke to him regarding why data leadership is so important for businesses and the impact COVID-19 is having on the
Black History Month means much more than just familiarizing ourselves with African American heritage. It’s about celebrating the accomplishments African Americans have achieved in a society that has been historically hindering to people of color. In a time of division, it’s important to remember how
Innovation comes in many forms. Meet the creative minds inspiring others through art. Venezuelan-born filmmaker Emiliana Ammirata firmly believes in the power of storytelling. Through her work, she hopes to inspire change and shine a light on the crisis in her native country. Her most
We all have that moment in our lives wherein we feel lost, overwhelmed, unsure and yearning for a Disney-like redo that’ll go from dumps to dazzling in a 2 hour span. But, unfortunately, reality hits and any crisis (financial, emotional, mid-life, etc.) brings our perception
The cannabinoid Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, is growing in popularity and listed as an ingredient in so many products, all the while invoking associations with cannabis or marijuana. It’s an unavoidable association to make, but CBD medical research is changing this notion quickly and
Innovation comes in many forms. Meet the creative minds inspiring others through art. Chicago artist Jason Watts leads a busy life as both the president of his own design company and as a working muralist. Coming from an artistic, supportive family, Jason graduated from the
