Benjamin & Young, LLC

10/28/2022

From Harvard Business Review How do you identify and empower innovators in your company? Collectively, we have spent over 40 years researching this question. Our research on innovation styles identifies and examines the different preferences and roles people take on when pursuing innovation. By understanding this concept, organizations can better identify where specific people are needed and who should work together to generate new breakthrough ideas....
https://hbr.org/2022/10/4-types-of-innovators-every-organization-needs?ab=hero-main-text

Harvard Business Review discussion on leadership. Intelligence in your organization requires smart collaboration and listening.

10/28/2022

From the New York Times.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/27/us/uvalde-texas-state-police-hearing.html

From the New York Times. At least seven Department of Public Safety officers have been under investigation by its inspector general. One officer, Sgt. Juan...

12/15/2021

https://www.wsj.com/articles/millennials-are-supercharging-the-housing-market-11639496815?mod=trending_now_news_2

The generation that supposedly didn’t want to buy things now accounts for over half of all home-purchase loan applications. Economists expect them to keep demand strong for years.

12/15/2021

https://www.wsj.com/articles/fed-officials-project-three-rate-rises-next-year-and-accelerate-wind-down-of-stimulus-11639594785?mod=hp_lead_pos1

It is the latest sign of how an acceleration and broadening of inflationary pressures, together with signs of an ever-tighter labor market, is reshaping officials’ economic outlook and policy planning.

08/05/2021

https://www.wsj.com/articles/detroits-hot-job-market-compares-with-austins-but-challenges-remain-11628155801?mod=hp_lead_pos5

The Detroit area’s economy has improved, but it historically has had a smaller share of adults seeking work, and the size of its available labor force shrank during the pandemic.

07/27/2021

https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-tech-stock-selloff-deepens-11627369038?mod=hp_lead_pos2

A selloff in Chinese technology stocks accelerated as investors unnerved by Beijing’s widening crackdown on Internet companies and other industries sold down their holdings.

07/23/2021

https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-lawmakers-say-their-plan-is-paid-for-this-is-what-they-mean-11626951601

As Congress tries to seal a bipartisan infrastructure deal, many lawmakers will claim their plans are fully paid for—but behind the claims are likely some creative budgetary techniques.

07/16/2021

When local Community-based Organizations across New York City are replenishing office supplies or planning an event that will touch the lives of hundreds of New Yorkers, from children to the elderly, who do they turn to? Who is their supplier of first resort? On July 21, 2021, community-based organizations will be looking for MWBE businesses like yours. Do you sell supplies for offices, events, and more? Meet 1-on-1 with buyers in dedicated Zoom Break Out Rooms!! Join the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development for a unique opportunity to meet with dozens of Community Based Organizations. Register here: https://conta.cc/3eqG9qQ

07/16/2021

When local Community-based Organizations across New York City are replenishing office supplies or planning an event that will touch the lives of hundreds of New Yorks, from children to the elderly, who do they turn to? Who is their supplier of first resort? On July 21, 2021, community-based organizations will be looking for MWBE businesses like yours. Do you sell supplies for offices, events, and more? Meet 1-on-1 with buyers in dedicated Zoom Break Out Rooms!! Join the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development for a unique opportunity to meet with dozens of Community Based Organizations. Register here: https://conta.cc/3z5TD37

07/08/2021

Is your NYS-certified MWBE ready to talk 1-on-1 with NYC's leading non-profit organizations? Community-based groups are looking for expert technology providers, and DYCD is hosting an online cyber exchange. 7.21.21 from 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Learn more: https://conta.cc/3yGOKxn

07/08/2021

It's not too late to register! Wednesday, July 21. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Come hear from NYS and NYC economic development officials; hear lessons learned from savvy leaders; and meet one-on-one with non-profit leaders to showcase your firm. https://conta.cc/2T0ONVC

07/07/2021

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/WTB1Q2b/MWBEx

On June 23, we will convene an exchange for MWBEs and the largest CBO sector in the world.