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Rising Tide CapitalMay 11th, 2023

Community Business Academy Instructor Spotlight: Nadine Machado

You have a background in the fashion industry. Describe some of the projects you’ve worked on at Milagros Designs? I have a heavy background in fashion, including pattern making, sewing, and swimwear design. By trade, I’m a technical designer and currently serve as the company’s image consultant and stylist. From luxury to fast fashion, we work with a diverse group of customers in New York and New Jersey. My passion is for

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Ambrosia Brody, Priscilla RentaApril 24th, 2023

6 Eco-Entrepreneurs Paving the Way Toward a More Sustainable Future

The impact a service-based business can have on the Earth may seem inconsequential when compared with Big Tech and larger corporations, but even small businesses have a part to play in tackling climate change. Especially since small to medium-sized businesses make up 90% of businesses worldwide, according to SME Climate Hub. Considering the environmental impact and searching for sustainable solutions is top of mind for Rising Tide Capital sustainability entrepreneurs. These eco-entrepreneurs

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Rising Tide CapitalFebruary 1st, 2023

Meet Dr. Latisha Forster Scott, Founder of Fusion Fit & Well

Community Business Academy graduate Latisha Forster Scott, PhD, is the founder of Fusion Fit & Well which helps people create the healthy habits and lifestyles they want by developing customized wellness and fitness plans through in-person and virtual coaching. Dr. Forster Scott’s focus includes women of color, a demographic whose health issues are often deprioritized. She also teaches chair fitness for those whose needs are not met by standard gyms, in addition

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Ambrosia BrodyFebruary 1st, 2023

Meet Takeerah Jones, Owner of Busy Bees Learning Center

Takeerah Jones admits she didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur. “I had no idea I was going to own a business,” says the Bloomfield resident whose company serves schools, libraries, and educational programs throughout Essex County. The transition from preschool teacher to managing a preschool for four years to small business owner has been a learning experience for Jones. In 2016, Jones established Busy Bees Learning Center as a sole proprietor

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Rising Tide CapitalMay 31st, 2022

Meet Andrea Garcia, from Dream Job to Purpose-Led Entrepreneur!

Andrea Garcia, the owner of www.commsnation.com is a busy woman. In 2018, Garcia had what she described was a dream job. She was number one. She had the best clients. The pay was high, and she was at the top-ranked PR firm in the world. Then she went to the Grand Canyon and a metaphysical realization took place indicating that she needed a new direction in life. That epiphany brought upon the

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