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Michelle Carpenter, owner of Aloha Complex Care, won a first-place grant of $20,000 in the Maui Economic Opportunity Business Development Center's Core for Best Business Plan competition. Aloha Complex Care serves as a health care coordinator supporting clients and their families with challenges including housing, home care services, medical management, legal and financial issues. PC: Courtesy of MEO Inc. Michelle Carpenter, owner of a concierge health care business serving clients and families in need of care, wrote the best business plan in Maui Economic Opportunity's third annual Core for Best Business Plan Competition, winning a $20,000 grant. Carpenter's business plan…

The good news is that Red Sox owner John Henry is alive, ambulatory and alert.The bad news: Henry isn't planning on selling the Red Sox today, tomorrow or ever.Henry was the subject of a roughly 6,000-word detailed profile/advertising piece/outsourced PR release in the Financial Times that was published online on Friday. The “Beatles-loving college dropout” dedicated his time and presence to the story over part of the past year, answering multiple questions directly via email.This work is a must read.”My wife and I live and work in Boston. We are committed to this city, we are committed to this region,…

Bill Speros says Red Sox owner John Henry sees the team as just an “asset” and doesn't feel the same way about the team as the fans do. Pictured during a press conference announcing the departure of Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora at Fenway Park on January 15, 2020. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) The good news is that Red Sox owner John Henry is alive, ambulatory and alert. The bad news: Henry isn't planning on selling the Red Sox today, tomorrow or ever. Henry was the subject of a roughly 6,000-word detailed profile/advertising piece/outsourced PR release in the…

of Presidency President Bola Tinubu-led government on Saturday announced the award of 60 million naira to 120 selected youths from across the country. Abiola Arogundade, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurial Education (SSAP-TVEE), disclosed this in Abuja. Speaking at a ceremony to award grants, solar kiosks and certificates to outstanding participants of the Unlock Training Programme, Arogundade said the programme was the outcome of a six-week campaign launched by President Tinubu during which Nigerian youths were asked to record and submit a one-minute video on their current TVET skills. She added what are the future…

Michelle Carpenter, owner of Aloha Complex Care, won the $20,000 first place prize in the Maui Economic Opportunity Business Development Center's Core for Best Business Plan Competition. Photo courtesy of MEOKAHULUI – Michelle Carpenter, owner of a concierge health care business serving clients and families in need of care, wrote the best business plan in Maui Economic Opportunity’s third annual Core for Best Business Plan Competition, winning a $20,000 grant. Carpenter's business plan for Aloha Complex Care LLC was one of eight that won grants ranging from $20,000 to $5,000 in a competition run by MEO's Business Development Center and…

Diversifying your investments doesn't just mean balancing your portfolio wisely between stocks and bonds. You can also include alternative assets, such as art, in your portfolio.Collecting and investing in art is no longer limited to the wealthy elite. If you're into art, you can diversify your assets or find something nice to hang on your wall. At the very least, your investment will look a lot better than stock certificates. Image credit: The Motley Fool Is art a good investment?Is art a good investment?Investing in art can often be expensive, but it can still be a worthwhile addition to your…

Kate Jaspone, who grew up in Boston, is proud to have left KPMG to join the finance team at Dunkin' Donuts. “It was an honor to work for a brand I grew up with,” she says. “It's about creating something that people love and [Dunkin’ Donuts] Providing a way for people to get ahead and achieve the American Dream has been an honor, as many of our franchisees are immigrants from other countries.” Jaspon, who serves as CFO of Inspire Brands, which acquired Dunkin' Brands in December 2020, was in charge of steering the finance department during the tumultuous period…

San Marcos Entrepreneurship Academy (SMEA) students recently presented innovative business plans in a trade show format at SMEA’s annual Business Plan Showcase. The showcase is a culmination of student work, networking, connections and skill-building, and offers a glimpse into the future of business and innovation in our community. SMEA student Ethan Ball discusses CoachLink SB with MOS Equipment CEO Ryan Judy. (Photo by Taylor Bronson) SMEA students presented their original business plans, which they developed over the course of the three-year program. Each plan reflected comprehensive market research, strategic planning and financial projections. Winner: CoachLink SB (by Ethan Ball and…

Madison-based medical technology company wins 2024 Governor's Business Plan Competition Aimee Arnoldussen represented CranioSure, which won first place in the life sciences category and was the overall winner of the business plan competition. Madison-based medical technology company CranioSure won this year's Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Competition. Founded by Dr. Daniel Cho, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the startup designed a mobile app to screen babies' head shapes and detect craniosynostosis early to avoid surgery. To…

Madison-based medical technology company wins 2024 Governor's Business Plan Competition Aimee Arnoldussen represented CranioSure, which won first place in the life sciences category and was the overall winner of the business plan competition. Madison-based medical technology company CranioSure won this year's Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Competition. Founded by Dr. Daniel Cho, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the startup designed a mobile app to screen babies' head shapes and detect craniosynostosis early to avoid surgery. To…