Our Communities Matter Advisory Group

04/22/2022

What does restorative justice look like in the New Jersey cannabis industry?

03/04/2022

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A heartfelt thank you to Northeastern University's The Experiential Network (XN) and Khoury College of Computer Sciences for their work in developing OCM Advisory Group LLC's nlp-based LDA artificial intelligence platform. But specifically, a double heartfelt thank you to LAXMI RUDRARAJU, Nitish Singh, and Hendrik (Jake) Ombach for their tireless work to bring this project to fruition! We had an idea on how to work more efficiently on behalf of OCM clients and these three phenoms brought it to life! And thank you Kathie Vanderlaan and Smajl (Smile) Cengic, MM, GCWD for your equally tireless guidance! Our Communities Matter Advisory Group can assist and advise our clients far more efficiently because of your work and professionalism!

The Experiential Network (XN)The Experiential Network (XN) is a unique initiative built to help all students engage in experiential learning opportunities with our real-world partners. 11000+Student Participants 3000+Projects 2300+Employer Partners The Power of PartnershipsWe help organizations conn...

04/30/2021

On the road to inclusive economic growth, "to reach parity in the entrepreneurial journey and produce equitable profits between Black and white entrepreneurs in the private sector, we must focus on decreasing the participation gap between Black and white business owners, while also decreasing the gap in average revenues and profitability between Black- and white-owned businesses."

Leaders have an opportunity to improve economic performance--and bolster well-being--through investments in inclusive growth during the development process.

04/28/2021

This is my godkids' (ok, ok, Tammy Jones and Nate Jones children) small business! They're 10 and 12! The game has changed, y'all!

04/21/2021

My first public service was with a retirement home when I was 15, and I've worked with or for scores of nonprofits since. We needed the service of every one of those organizations, but we need Clippers & Cops NOW. C&C's "Train the Trainer" curriculum is the future of true community policing.

Atlanta Detective Tyrone Dennis established "Clippers and Cops" in an effort to mend the relationship between law enforcement and the community at local barber shops.

04/06/2021

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Information to help you make decisions about your health and joining vaccine or clinical trials or donating plasma to help win the fight against COVID-19.

04/05/2021

OCM is excited for the opportunity to work with Atlanta-based Clippers & Cops, Inc. as the non-profit prepares its infrastructure to expand its programming, and pursue a national footprint! Thank you PennPAC Pro bono Alumni Consulting for the introduction. Let's Build!

Clippers & Cops is a Non-Profit Organization build to Bridge the Gap Between Citizens and Police Officers. Some of the most epic conversations among men have taken place at a barbershop. Striving to make a difference one community at a time. Make sure you checkout our website Clippersandcops.org

04/02/2021

Me and my dude got our second vaccine shot this morning. Are you on track to get your vaccination?

03/31/2021

Small business owners MUST play a role in promoting Covid-19 vaccines among their employees and customers. We can change these numbers with targeted vaccine literacy programs.

First results from Phase 4 of the Census Bureau’s Small Business Pulse Survey show the majority of respondents do not require workers get tested or vaccinated.

03/30/2021

"During the pandemic, older entrepreneurs have seen a more dramatic decline in active business ownership than their younger counterparts. The drop has been even steeper for older entrepreneurs of color and particularly pronounced among Asian business owners."

03/29/2021

Professor Greg Fairchild of the Darden School of Business reminds us that “With even greater investment levels, these [Minority Depository] institutions could produce higher outputs, arguably leading to greater wealth accumulation among populations that have shown substantial wealth gaps.”

Minority-owned banks offer a valuable function in providing equitable support to minority communities and small-businesses. While they receive some government benefits, they also receive criticism for the support and a perception they’re “risky.” Is that criticism founded? Research analyzes ac...

03/24/2021

Advancing racial and gender equity leads to real social and financial impact, and blunts disturbing trends in wealth and income distribution. Darden grad Sara Prince discusses.

The task of building a more perfect society by advancing racial equity in America requires the help of leaders, innovators, and changemakers.