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Help your favorite historic restaurant survive the pandemic by nominating it for an Amex grant

American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are starting a $1 million grant program for eateries with a special cultural significance.

Help your favorite historic restaurant survive the pandemic by nominating it for an Amex grant

This reimagined school takes a page from corporate America

The Ransom Everglades School in Miami takes a page from the corporate offices of Ideo, Google, Apple, and American Express, thanks to a new campus designed by Perkins & Will.

This reimagined school takes a page from corporate America

That lovely Instagram shoutout could save a small business from shuttering this year

Kudos matter now more than ever. On average, social media endorsements of small businesses generate 23% of revenues, according to data from Amex.

That lovely Instagram shoutout could save a small business from shuttering this year

American Express is buying Kabbage, the rising-star fintech startup for small businesses

American Express is acquiring the Atlanta-based online lender Kabbage for an undisclosed amount of money, the companies announced today.

American Express is buying Kabbage, the rising-star fintech startup for small businesses

Want to make $50? Support small businesses with your Amex card

As part of its Shop Small campaign, American Express says it will commit $200 million to small businesses and another $10 million to Black-owned businesses.

Want to make $50? Support small businesses with your Amex card

Lin-Manuel Miranda wants you to shop local on Small Business Saturday—and every day

Nearly a decade after the financial crisis inspired American Express to launch Small Business Saturday, shopping locally matters more than ever.

Lin-Manuel Miranda wants you to shop local on Small Business Saturday—and every day

Lin-Manuel Miranda has a surprisingly personal reason for opening a bookstore in the age of Amazon

He may have created the biggest hit on Broadway, but the ‘Hamilton’ auteur still thinks small in a lot of ways, especially when it comes to business.

Lin-Manuel Miranda has a surprisingly personal reason for opening a bookstore in the age of Amazon

These 20 American sites are part of women’s history—help preserve them

Which piece of women’s history will you save?

These 20 American sites are part of women’s history—help preserve them

Women of color are starting new businesses faster than anyone else

The newest State of Women-Owned Businesses Report shows that minority female entrepreneurs generate $422.5 billion in revenue for the economy.

Women of color are starting new businesses faster than anyone else

Apply for an American Express Green Card and help the ocean along with your credit score

Today, Amex announced it is introducing a new version of its iconic Green Card made primarily with reclaimed marine plastic.

Apply for an American Express Green Card and help the ocean along with your credit score

Resy will now give a small group of elite diners exclusive access to top restaurants in NY and L.A.

Less than a week after being acquired by American Express, the reservation platform is launching a loyalty program for its top users.

Resy will now give a small group of elite diners exclusive access to top restaurants in NY and L.A.

American Express has acquired reservation platform Resy

The brands will remain separate, though expect some new partnerships and AmEx card member perks.

American Express has acquired reservation platform Resy

How introducing paternity leave can change women’s career opportunities

These companies believe that encouraging men to take parental leave can even out the playing field, and help get rid of the stigma that often hurts women.

How introducing paternity leave can change women’s career opportunities

Innovation By Design

American Express Gets Its First New Logo In Over 40 Years

You might not even notice the redesign–and that’s the whole point.

Airbnb hits profitability as it sets up for possible IPO, report says

Airbnb’s head of global policy, Chris Lehane, told reporters in November that Airbnb would be profitable in 2017 (minus a few key expenses). Now a new report says Airbnb has cleared the profitability hurdle—and by a decent margin. The home-sharing company has hit “$100 million in cash-flow profitability,” according to Recode‘s sources. Airbnb is also … Continue reading “Airbnb hits profitability as it sets up for possible IPO, report says”

Airbnb hits profitability as it sets up for possible IPO, report says

Facebook finally appoints a non-white board member: AmEx CEO Kenneth Chenault

Back in October, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg met with the Congressional Black Caucus and promised Facebook would appoint a black member to its unfailingly white board in the “very near future.” That day is finally here: After 14 years, Mark Zuckerberg revealed earlier that Kenneth Chenault, the soon-to-be-former American Express CEO, is joining Facebook’s board. … Continue reading “Facebook finally appoints a non-white board member: AmEx CEO Kenneth Chenault”

Facebook finally appoints a non-white board member: AmEx CEO Kenneth Chenault

Why Solange Had To Throw Salt On Her Wounds In Order To Heal

The Grammy-winning artist explains the evolution of “A Seat at the Table” and how she’s lending her unique vision to new projects–including new music.

Why Solange Had To Throw Salt On Her Wounds In Order To Heal

Morgan Spurlock And Other Oscar-Nominated Filmmakers Tell Small-Business Stories For American Express

The brand worked with directors and Tribeca Digital Studios to create three new short films.

Morgan Spurlock And Other Oscar-Nominated Filmmakers Tell Small-Business Stories For American Express

Chris Hemsworth Relives His Career Struggles For A Very Honest American Express Ad

Success didn’t come overnight for the jacked Aussie with the perfect face.

Chris Hemsworth Relives His Career Struggles For A Very Honest American Express Ad

Amex Allows Fans To See NBA Stars’ Moves From Every Angle At All-Star Weekend

LaMarcus Aldridge, Anthony Davis, Mason Plumlee, and John Wall tell the stories behind their signature moves.

Amex Allows Fans To See NBA Stars’ Moves From Every Angle At All-Star Weekend

Impact

This low-cost water filter runs on just sunlight

As sea levels rise, buying a coastal home is risky. What if you rented one from the government?

The US just set ambitious offshore wind power targets. What will it take to meet them?

News

Study: That evil cyberbully is probably a teenage boy

Why on earth is Cameo worth $1 billion? An explainer

Jaw-dropping study: Executives who manipulate earnings are hired for their lack of ethics

Co.Design

The CDC will pay you $500K to design a better mask

The U.S. could save billions of dollars by embracing a simple new design strategy

See how COVID’s UK variant took over the world

Work Life

Want to learn how things really work at your new job? Talk to the people at the bottom

How to get employees ready to return to the office

How we start paying working moms what they’re really worth