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Seattle approves new city budget that plugs shortfalls with surplus revenue from business tax

GeekWire

Amazon’s Spheres and other buildings at the company’s headquarters campus in Seattle. Now the city is using the surplus to help close major gaps in its budget. “The social and economic benefits of this decision will be felt by families and entire communities in the city.” GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser).

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Facebook’s Latest Earnings Report Should Not Alter Marketers’ View Of Social Ad Spending

Forrester IT

Facebook’s Q2 2018 earnings call was not well received by investors as evidenced by the stock’s 19 percent price drop equating to the largest-ever loss in market value in one day for a US traded company.

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A CISO POV: Securing AI in your company

CIO Business Intelligence

Here are the key recommendations I provided: AI training implementation: Introduce AI training aligned with company policies and processes to empower employees with the necessary skills and awareness. How much of this usage is part of ‘approved and budgeted’ corporate policy and programs? How has AI penetrated the typical enterprise?

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Give InKind raises more cash as social giving platform gains popularity amid pandemic

GeekWire

based startup Give InKind as more people use its social giving platform during the global pandemic. The company just raised nearly $900,000 to help support its growth. The health and economic crisis has driven up demand for the company, which saw 40% week-over-week growth earlier this year. (Give InKind Photo).

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Looking for non-dilutive funding? 5 tips for startups seeking small business grants

GeekWire

government to launch or expand a company. “It’s billion to 4,577 Washington state companies, said Giersch. SBIR/STTR grants can enable companies to take shape, prove the value of their technology, and set the stage for later funding from investors. Agencies set aside a percentage of their budget for the programs.

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Six apps that help you stick to a budget

The Verge

Buxfer does pretty much everything more well-known accounting apps do: it downloads your accounts (if you want it to), tracks your budget, lets you know how you’re doing using charts and tables, follows your investments, and lets you set goals for, say, saving up for a home or paying down a credit card. Kaitlin Hatton, social media manager.

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Report: 79% of companies say they will raise DEI budget in 2022

Venture Beast

While devoting more resources is a positive step, it's just one factor in creating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Read More.

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