David Steinberg was more than just a manager; he was a force of nature. For nearly five decades, he guided the careers of some of the biggest names in comedy, including Billy Crystal and Robin Williams. Born in Milwaukee in 1943, Steinberg's journey from public relations to comedy management was any
In the world of Black beauty businesses, things are getting tough. Tariffs on hair products from China and Vietnam are causing big problems. Prices are going up, and it's not just the businesses that are feeling the heat. Customers are too. Dajiah Blackshear-Calloway, a salon owner in Smyrna, Georg
Steve Hopkins is a farmer from Virginia who has been working on his family's farm for almost 30 years. He is the sixth generation to run Riverview Farms, which is located near the Blue Ridge Mountains. Steve and his wife, Cristi, have been working hard to make the farm bigger and more diverse. This
Soho House, a well-known private members' club, has been acquired for a massive $2. 7bn (£2bn). This deal brings Hollywood actor and investor Ashton Kutcher onto the board, signaling a fresh chapter for the club. The club, which started in London in 1995, has grown to 46 locations across Europe, No
Sister Pie, a beloved bakery in Detroit’s West Village, is taking a break from its usual routine to rethink its business strategy. This move comes after the owner decided the current setup isn't working as well as it should. The bakery is now focusing on pop-up events and testing new menu items to s
Playboy is making a big change. They are moving their main office from Los Angeles to Miami Beach. The company's boss, Ben Kohn, says California is not a good place for businesses. He thinks it is too costly to run a company there. Miami Beach, on the other hand, is welcoming. Kohn says the city is
AI is becoming a big deal for businesses. It's not just about chatbots or simple automation. Companies are now building their whole business around AI. This means AI is used in every part of the company, from making decisions to creating new ideas. Leaders like Satya Nadella from Microsoft say that
In the early hours of Friday morning, a wave of burglaries hit Rio Linda, leaving six small businesses in disarray. The culprit, 24-year-old Brendan Williams, was swiftly apprehended by Sacramento County Sheriff's Deputies. Williams is now facing a slew of charges, including felony vandalism, burgla
Frank Savage, a trailblazer in finance and sailing, passed away at 87. His journey was marked by significant achievements and a notable involvement in the Enron scandal. Savage was one of the few Black Americans to reach the top levels of global finance. He died on July 16 in Newport, R. I. , after
A Japanese company, rYojbaba Co. , Ltd. , has just completed a significant financial milestone. They raised $5 million by selling shares to the public for the first time. This is a big deal because it means they can now use this money to grow their business. They plan to invest in new technology, hi
