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At just 18 years old, Mike Vahdat moved to the U.S. from Iran, earned dual engineering degrees, and rose through the corporate ranks. But something was missing. In 1999, he leaped, launching a construction company that built over 300 homes. Then the 2008 crash hit.
by Nikhil Sachdeva & WBN News Nashville
Facing rising global tariffs, nonprofits and businesses use legal barter strategies to cut costs without breaking the rules. Here are two real-world examples showing how bartering can work in your favor.
by Wendy S Huffman & WBN News Nashville & WBN News Tariffs Edition
Created in 2018, the Imperial Commissary Collectors Convention (ICCC) is a sci-fi fan and collecting event built entirely by and for fans. With a mission to make collecting accessible and fun for everyone...
by Wendy S Huffman & WBN News NashvilleVlad Khorenko didn’t arrive in America with money, connections, or a clear path. In 2014, fresh from Ukraine, he carried only his skills, his drive to serve, and a belief that hard work could still build something real.
by Nikhil Sachdeva & WBN News Nashville
Since its opening in March 2023, Kisser has become a standout in Nashville's culinary scene. Located at 747 Douglas Avenue in the Highland Yards development, this intimate eatery is the brainchild of chefs Brian Lea and Leina Horii, who drew inspiration from traditional Japanese kissaten
by Wendy S Huffman & WBN News NashvillePresident Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports, including a 10% tariff on energy and a 25% tariff on other goods, are shaking Nashville’s tourism-driven economy. Canadians account for nearly half of Nashville’s.....
by Wendy S Huffman & WBN News Nashville & WBN News Tariffs Edition
This Saturday, April 26, from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm, women seeking purpose, community, and a chance to make real change are invited to the grand finale of Impact100’s Big Meetup series—a spring garden party celebrating collective philanthropy and sisterhood.
by Wendy S Huffman & WBN News Nashville
Decades ago, John Gardner made a phone call. A healthcare company needed 75 chairs. No big introductions. No fancy pitch. Just one man offering to help—and delivering on that promise. There was no team behind him. No brand recognition. Just John and his wife, Kyra—learning as they went.
by Nikhil Sachdeva & WBN News Nashville