Serena Williams extends commitment to Opportunity Fund to support Black small businesses
A portion of proceeds from her official jewelry collection will go to the fund
Serena Williams is extending her support to the Opportunity Fund throughout February to support Black small businesses.
Serena Williams Jewelry Unstoppable collection strives to reflect the tennis pro’s “positivity, determination and generosity.” Now, Williams is taking her generous spirit one step further during Black History Month.
According to an official statement, “a portion of proceeds from
Serena Williams Jewelry will benefit Opportunity Fund’s Small Business Relief Fund, directly supporting Black small-business owners.”
Ralph Mahoney
Ralph Wendell Mahoney, 85 (one day short of his 86th birthday) of Fulton, SD passed away on January 25, 2021 at his residence, under hospice care, after a long courageous battle with cancer. A private Mass of Christian Burial was held at Holy Family Catholic Church. Arrangements entrusted to Will Funeral Chapel.
Ralph was born to Wendell and Mabel (Naser) Mahoney in Hanson County. He attended and graduated from Plano School. A couple years after high school he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Mary (Gebel) in 1955. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 2020. Ralph joined the army National Guard in 1954 shortly after graduating high school and retired in 1990 from his full-time civil service job as well as weekend guard. But in his heart, his true occupation was being a farmer. When he was in a tractor, he was a happy man. Even though his health made it challenging, Ralph farmed up until he passed away.
Enterprise Holdings and Ranken Technical College are partnering to attract more people to auto technician careers. Industry experts predict tens of thousands of jobs will need to be filled, with many paying upward of $100,000 a year.
The Automotive Collision Engineering Pilot Program is designed to help rectify a perception problem with the auto tech career field, said Mary Mahoney, a vice president in Enterprise’s Insurance Replacement Division.
“It’s just not attracting younger folks or anyone to it at this point,” she said, while adding that influencers like parents and school counselors might not be aware that it can be a well-paying job with many career options.
Enterprise Holdings and Ranken Technical College are partnering to attract more people to auto technician careers. Industry experts predict tens of thousands of jobs will need to be filled, with many paying upward of $100,000 a year.
The Automotive Collision Engineering Pilot Program is designed to help rectify a perception problem with the auto tech career field, said Mary Mahoney, a vice president in Enterprise’s Insurance Replacement Division.
“It’s just not attracting younger folks or anyone to it at this point,” she said, while adding that influencers like parents and school counselors might not be aware that it can be a well-paying job with many career options.