The road to economic recovery is littered with uncertainty. Challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic impact the fate of small businesses across the country. Where small business hiring is concerned, research data by the CBIZ Small Business Employment Index hints at a long-term COVID-19 economic impact. While the numbers vary per state, entrepreneurs all brace …
In 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated 3 million adults in the United States were diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD. Intestinal Fortitude founder, Will Jenkins, happens to be one of them. In 2012, Will suffered through recurring sickness which he thought was caused by food poisoning. After several trips …
Nothing elevates a musical performance quite as a string ensemble can. Like art, string music requires talent, skills, and dedication to perfect. Natalie Lin, Artistic Director of Kinetic Ensemble, shares with us their story, mission, and what it takes for a young musical organization to bring classical music to the modern audience. Breaking the Stigma …
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that approximately 12% of Americans, roughly 40 million people, take five or more medications regularly. Of this population, statistics show that poor medication management results in an abundance of ER visits, hospital stays, and doctor visits – all of which produce a crippling impact upon the US …
Many of us assume our physical ailments can be tied to one cause. But the situation is a little more complicated than we think, especially for bone and muscle problems. The case is different for a CEO headed to retirement, a working mom, and a 20-something graduate student. Their lifestyles are vastly different from one …
Clarksville, Tennessee ranks number one in Money magazine’s “100 Best Places to Live 2019.” Unlike other big cities in the US, an affordable meal costs a maximum of $12, small businesses are a big part of the community, and millennials can afford to buy a house. Jobs are on the horizon with companies such as …
Musicians embody both discipline and creativity to excel in their fields. Whether they’re an orchestra violinist, a choir member, or a Broadway musical actress, their craft demands hours of practice and working with others to give audiences the best performance possible. Many of these musicians juggle a teaching career or other day job with the …
Traveling with children is an overwhelming task. While parents badly need that vacation, they can’t help but worry if their kids have everything they need. Hamptons local, Lisa Costa, experienced this during a family vacation in Arizona with her newborn and toddler. At first, she looked into purchasing new baby gear such as car seats …
Second chances are powerful. No one knows this better than Steven Goodkin. He is the owner and one of the instructors of SuperSlow Zone Woodbury, a unique health and exercise studio located in Woodbury, New York. To say that Steven has gone through adversities in life is an understatement. On the 20th of May 2016, …
By the year 2030, the US will experience a turning point in its age demographics. The US Census reports that all baby boomers will have gone past the age of 65. Healthcare, assisted living, and other senior citizen needs will increase in demand. Retirees aren’t the only individuals that have special needs. Pew Research reports …