THE WOODLANDS, Texas, January 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DreamSpring, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Small Business Administration (SBA) lender, and Woodforest National Bank® (Woodforest), a national bank with more than 760 branches in 17 states, work together to provide access to $1.5 million in debt capital to low- and moderate-income (LMI) small business entrepreneurs. The influx of loan capital from Woodforest to DreamSpring is an important step in their shared commitment to driving community development and job creation by expanding peer networks and increasing access to capital. DreamSpring and Woodforest National Bank are working together to provide…
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The peak of the coronavirus and COVID-19 outbreak, which began in mid-November, is expected to arrive by the end of January, but it will not put significant pressure on the national health system, said assistant professor of epidemiology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Gikas Magiorkinis told the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA-MPA) on Saturday. He also pointed out that vaccination with the new improved vaccine has been underestimated, and that this is reflected in the increase in Covid-related hospitalizations. According to the EODY epidemiological report from December 18 to 24, 1,496 Covid-19 patients are hospitalized in ordinary beds.…
(Ministry of Culture) Culture Minister Lina Mendoni on Monday received three ancient Greek objects to be repatriated to the Michael Carlos Museum at Emory University in Atlanta, United States. According to a ministry statement, the objects, originating from Crete, Epirus and Attica, were the product of illegal excavations, trafficked by antiquities smugglers and illegally exported from Greece before reaching the Carlos Museum. The objects include a clay Minoan larnax with fish decorations dating from the 14th century BC, a 2nd century BC marble statue of a young woman leaning on a tree trunk, and a seated marble male figure from…
One of the most famous couples in showbiz and certainly the hottest in recent months continues their vacation in Mykonos. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio and model Nina Agdal enjoy Greek hospitality and the beauty of the famous Cyclades island. The couple did not want to stay away from the spotlight and visited the popular Matogiannie place to eat and party Antonis Rémos concert on Psarou Beach. The American star accompanied by her Danish partner and their friends also went on an excursion, visiting the Spilia (Cave in Greek) restaurant in a secluded location Agia Anna district. Yet the omnipresent camera Live…
From Russia invasion of Ukraine began almost a year ago, the world has been broadly divided into three camps: countries allied with Ukraine, those impartial in the conflict, and nations that defended Russia. Even though the United States and the states of the European Union have provided military While aid to Ukraine amounts to more than $100 billion, other countries have chosen to make their positions known by imposing sanctions on Russia or voting at the UN. In the following series of infographics, Al Jazeera details the political, military and economic positions of different countries. Political position One way to…
This article is over 9 years old.Guest article written byLeila AmineddolehOn December 5, the British Museum announced that it would lend a piece of the Elgin Marbles to the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg to commemorate its 250th anniversary. While a kind gesture towards Russia, it was also a scathing insult to Greece – the country has been demanding the return of the Elgin Marbles for decades. (Disclaimer: This article was not written on behalf of LCCHP.) The Parthenon Marbles, a group of sculptures, statues, inscriptions and architectural elements depicting scenes from Greek mythology, were once part of the Parthenon.…
The American College of Greece (ACG) is the oldest U.S.-accredited college in Europe and the largest private college in Greece. According to its website, “ACG is an independent, non-profit, non-sectarian, coeducational academic institution.” ACG is located in Athens, but it was founded in 1875 in Smyrna. Mara Nisdeo, dean of North American enrollment and study abroad at ACG, spoke to the National Herald about the school, first highlighting its beautiful setting and the degree programs available. “The American College of Greece (ACG) is nestled in the safe and picturesque northeastern suburb of Agia Paraskevi in Athens, Greece. With a history…
Running a busy restaurant is a tall order. As an appetizer for our annual “Food Issue” next Sunday, we decided to visit a few Greek dinners with our resident chef Bobby Flay:You know those times when you’re hungry but don’t know what to order? Hmm, what’s it going to be? Crepes or paella? A burger or a brisket? No problem! Anything that makes your mouth water can almost certainly be found in a Greek restaurant. Filet stuffed with crab meat, French dip, cheeseburger, chocolate chip pancakes. Click here to view related media. Click to enlarge Good food, cheap prices and…
Nearly ten years ago, startups in Nigeria were hard to find. In reality, it would be difficult for anyone to find even one. Today, there are more than 600 startups in the country, some of which are staffed by specialized domestic talent, such as programmers, and collaborate with companies in Europe, the United States and Asia, ANA reports. The Nigerian example is characteristic in that new technologies – combined with adequate infrastructure to develop innovation – can give impetus to innovative entrepreneurship, even in areas where it does not initially seem easy. These observations were made during a panel on…
Leriadis also spoke about the local “mountain tea”, made from dried herbs endemic to the island, which is enjoyed as an end-of-day cocktail. He mentioned wild marjoram, sage (flaskomilia), a kind of mint tea (fliskouni), rosemary and a drink made from boiling dandelion leaves with a little lemon added. “People here think they’re drinking a comfort drink, but they’re all medicine,” Leriadis said. Honey is also considered a panacea. “They have types of honey here that you won’t see anywhere else in the world,” he said. “They use it for everything from treating injuries to hangovers to treating the flu.…