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Sparking Civic Dialogue.
Our Things We’re Thinking About (™) (TWTA) Blog is intended to not only share information and resources, but primarily to spark civic dialogue and civic education. Just as the blog name implies, what we share are things we at Strong & Starlike are thinking about, discussing, and researching. What is shared is neither intended to serve as any type of counseling nor legal advice.
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E-mail Organization Tips for Small Businesses
As we look to conclude Q1 of 2025, some of you may be thinking about your goals and resolutions you set for the year and whether you are...
Sep 12, 20241 min read
Building Vibrant Communities: The Role of Business Inclusion-Tisidra Jones Interview
Our CEO, Tisidra Jones, was recently interviewed by Dr. Artika Tyner for an article in The Monitor. Read the full article, Building...
Aug 29, 20241 min read
Strong & Starlike Awarded Contract to Manage Multiple Municipality Certification Program
Strong & Starlike Consulting, Inc. has been awarded the contract to manage the Central (CERT) Certification Program and has implemented...
Aug 28, 20242 min read
Why Your Entity Should Create Back Up Plans from Day 1
Over the years our company has collaborated with organizations to provide workshops on succession and transition planning. We do...
Aug 24, 20243 min read
Celebrating Women’s Equality Day (August 26th)
This month we celebrate Women’s Equality Day. Over the years, the observance of this day has expanded to recognize broader issues of...
Jul 7, 20241 min read
CEO CanvasRebel Interview
Our CEO Tisidra Jones was interviewed by CanvasRebel on her small business owner journey; burnout; and the importance of back-up plans...
Jun 11, 20241 min read
Week of June 3rd —In Case You Missed It
“Minority Business Development Agency's Leader Addresses What Comes Next” Read More “A grant program for Black women business owners is...
May 13, 20241 min read
Week of May 6th —In Case You Missed It
“The changing demographics of business ownership.” Read More Illinois Senate passed SB 2234, the Small Business Financing Transparency...
Apr 24, 20241 min read
Week of April 15th —In Case You Missed It
“Congressional minority caucuses call for data on government spending on contractors”. Read More “USDOT Significantly Modernizes the...
Apr 14, 20241 min read
Week of April 8th—In Case You Missed It
“Texas’ diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities” Read More. “Sigh... A Conservative...
Apr 4, 20241 min read
Week of April 1st—In Case You Missed It
To comply with court, federal agency lets White people claim social disadvantage. Read More. (Also discussed here)
Mar 8, 20241 min read
Week of March 4th—In Case You Missed It
Federal judge in Texas rules that minority-business aid must be offered to all races. Read More. (Story also covered here)
Mar 1, 20241 min read
Week of February 26th—In Case You Missed It
Small Business Legislation. “The bills would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to update certain financial thresholds for...
Feb 29, 20243 min read
Equity and Access: How do we integrate AI into society?
The internet is a gateway to technological innovation For the first time in history, humans are able to instantly connect with each other...
Feb 15, 20243 min read
Equity and Access: Is Access to the Internet a Fundamental Right?
Hello! Welcome to my corner of the internet. My name is Lenora and I am the Chief Operating Officer here at Strong & Starlike Consulting,...
Feb 9, 20241 min read
Week of February 5th – In Case You Missed It
The State of U.S. Wealth Inequality. Read More
Feb 2, 20241 min read
Week of January 29th – In Case You Missed It
The City of Austin has increased its Personal Net Worth (PNW) requirement to $2.21 million, up from the former $1.82 million. Read More...
Jan 22, 20242 min read
Business Inclusion: 3 Reasons to Get Certified
I will never forget my first few weeks working as a government employee in business inclusion programming early in my career. My phone...
Aug 2, 20223 min read
Latina-owned Businesses and Minority-owned Businesses Legislation
The State of Latina-Owned Businesses The first project I worked on focused on understanding the current state of Latina-owned businesses...
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