Title: SBJ Weekly — May 13, 2024: Sports Business Awards nominees
Summary: Upfront week and sports are stealing the spotlight, leaving the pie for the WNBA to claim. Why is the WNBA going to Toronto so important? San Diego, the baseball town, is still holding strong.

Title: Survey reveals how women small business owners measure success
Summary: One in four female small business owners has taken a pay cut in the past year, according to new research. Survey of 1,000 female business owners examined how their experience has shifted. 53% of female SBOs said the past year has been the hardest for their business. But hey, at least they can say they’re living the dream, right?

Title: Need dog day care, child day care, a bagel spread? Here are new North Jersey businesses
Summary: NorthJersey.com, the Daily Record, and the New Jersey Herald are here to keep you in the loop on all the hottest new spots in your town. We’ve got a list of businesses that just opened their doors or are on their way, and we want to make sure you’re the first to know. So, if you’re starting a new business in North Jersey, don’t keep it to yourself. Send us your info and pics, and we’ll make sure your business gets the recognition it deserves.

Title: NFIB Launches National Radio Ad Campaign Thanking Members of Congress for Supporting Small Business Deduction
Summary: The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is throwing a big party today to celebrate its new paid advertising campaign. The party will feature targeted radio ads that thank specific members of Congress for supporting efforts to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent by passing the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. The ads will be catchy, witty, and full of gratitude. Don’t miss this chance to join the fun and support your favorite lawmakers!

Title: I studied to be a surgeon, but I became an electrician instead. I have no regrets.
Summary: Lexis Czumak-Abreu, 27, was on a mission to become a surgeon. He thought he had what it takes to save lives and perform miracles. But then he had a change of heart and decided to ditch the scalpel and the gloves for a pair of wires and a hammer. He says the job is rewarding and physically demanding. He gets to fix things, make people happy, and sweat a lot. He says he’s not afraid of heights, shocks, or sparks. He says he’s a real electrician, not a fake surgeon.

Title: 4 Pitt Business people were named up and coming marketers by Pittsburgh’s AMA chapter
Summary: Congratulations to all the recent or soon-to-be college graduates in the marketing field who have been nominated for the prestigious award! You have been selected as the cream of the crop, and we are thrilled to announce that you will be receiving the award for your outstanding achievements. As a token of our appreciation, you will be awarded free membership into the AMA and personal mentorship from one of our top marketing experts. We hope that this will be the start of a fruitful and rewarding career in the marketing field.

Title: Business Monday: Accounting UH-Hilo grad enters the Big Island workforce : Big Island Now
Summary: Meet Nikki Jicha, the youngest intern at Taketa, Iwata, Hara  Associates. She’s only 18, but she’s already taking on the auditing sector full-time in April. And get this – she’s a business college graduate! On Saturday, 129 students graduated, and 58 of them got degrees in accounting. Talk about a power-packed group of young professionals!