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The company was founded in 1989. https://www.prlog.org/13137335-website-challenges-kansas-lawsuit-targeting-minority-business-certification.html ansas City — A new website, American Alliance for Unequal Rights, has launched to challenge what it describes as a bad-faith legal attack on minority business opportunity in Kansas and beyond.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:32:52 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13126240-economist-files-amicus-brief-documenting-275320-million-in-economic-harm-to-mpls.html Estimates Damage Following Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions in Minneapolis, Asks Court to Reach out to the Federal ReserveMon, 09 Feb 2026 02:08:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13123721-updated-gdp-data-reinforces-concerns-over-data-quality-and-uneven-economic-gains.html An updated estimate from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis revising third-quarter 2025 real GDP growth to 4.4 percent does little to resolve fundamental concerns about data integrity, measurement uncertainty, and the uneven distribution of economic...Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:10:50 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13121448-creative-investment-research-affirms-the-importance-of-monetary-policy-independence.html Founder Warns of Systemic Risks from Prosecutorial Pressure on Federal Reserve LeadershipTue, 13 Jan 2026 20:18:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13118210-new-analysis-challenges-q3-2025-us-gdp-report.html Questions Raised Over Data Quality, Potential Misinterpretation of Economic StrengthTue, 23 Dec 2025 20:39:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13116711-creative-investment-research-warns-att-rollback-undermines-market-integrity.html Creative Investment Research® (CIR), an independent economic research and investment advisory firm, today issued a formal warning regarding AT&T's decision to dismantle its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs as part of its effort to...Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:28:37 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13116138-federal-reserves-rate-cut-offers-targeted-relief-for-minority-business-enterprises-says-cir.html Creative Investment Research (CIR) released an analysis of the Federal Reserve's December 10, 2025, decision to cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, bringing the target range to 3.50%–3.75%.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:43:17 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13112680-new-report-highlights-unfolding-labor-market-disparities-for-black-and-minority-owned-businesses.html ImpactInvesting.Online released its November 2025 Employment Situation Summary for Black and Minority Firms, a timely analysis of the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data with a dedicated lens on how labour-market dynamics are affecting...Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:23:39 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13106716-creative-investment-research-forecasts-september-cpi-at-3-3.html Tariffs Keep Inflation Hot, Raising Costs for Black and Minority-Owned FirmsThu, 23 Oct 2025 19:00:50 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13103233-los-angeles-community-recovery-investment-fund-launches-innovative-platform.html The Los Angeles Community Recovery Investment Fund (LACIF), developed by Creative Investment Research (CIR), has launched a copywritten and innovative financing framework designed to help families and communities rebuild after the devastating Palisades...Sun, 05 Oct 2025 19:46:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13103047-creative-investment-research-releases-forecast-for-september-2025-unemployment-numbers.html Creative Investment Research today released its September 2025 Unemployment Forecast, expanding analysis across race, sex, and age groups.Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:17:37 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13101545-launch-of-groundbreaking-black-gdp-report-at-congressional-black-caucus-alc.html Creative Investment Research today announced the release of the first-ever Black GDP Report, a landmark analysis that quantifies the economic contributions of Black Americans to the U.S. economy.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:52:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13101044-creative-investment-research-files-amicus-brief-in-federal-climate-case.html Creative Investment Research CEO William Michael Cunningham today announced the filing of an amicus curiae brief in the landmark case Lighthiser, et al. v. Trump, et al., currently before the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana (Case No.Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:03:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13097676-august-2025-employment-report-reveals-sharp-increase-in-black-unemployment.html Economist William Michael Cunningham Calls for Urgent Structural ResponseFri, 05 Sep 2025 15:30:52 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13094795-creative-investment-research-urges-fidelity-to-defend-long-term-value.html Creative Investment Research today announced that it sent a letter on August 4, 2025 to Abigail Johnson, CEO of Fidelity Investments, urging her firm to reject political attempts to undermine responsible investing and fiduciary responsibility.Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:11:50 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13093499-july-2025-ppi-reveals-structural-cost-surge-impacting-black-owned-businesses.html Creative Investment Research today published a new expert analysis titled "July 2025 PPI: A Structural Cost Surge Deepens Burden on Black Businesses," shedding light on how recent PPI data drastically understates the inflationary pain felt in minority...Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:30:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13092948-new-analysis-highlights-structural-cost-shift-in-july-2025-cpi.html Black and Minority-Owned Businesses Bear the Brunt of Elevated InflationTue, 12 Aug 2025 13:34:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13091148-economist-accurately-forecasts-july-surge-in-black-unemployment.html Economist William Michael Cunningham, founder of Creative Investment Research, accurately forecasted the sharp rise in Black unemployment reflected in the July 2025 jobs report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).Sat, 02 Aug 2025 14:51:47 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13088482-economist-warns-against-trumps-continued-assault-on-federal-reserve-independence.html Donald Trump's recent remarks referring to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as a "numbskull" who "makes it difficult for people to buy a house" are being strongly condemned by leading economist William Michael Cunningham.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:21:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13087743-june-2025-cpi-report-masks-true-inflation-burden-for-black-and-minority-owned-businesses.html Creative Investment Research today released its expert analysis of the June 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI), warning that sector-level price increases continue to disproportionately affect Black and minority-owned businesses.Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:07:33 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13086981-op-ed-in-american-banker-warns-trumps-attacks-on-the-federal-reserve-threaten-economic-stability.html Creative Investment Research is pleased to announce the publication of an important op-ed by economist William Michael Cunningham in the American Banker Newspaper, titled "Trump's assaults on the Federal Reserve's independence must cease." The piece...Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:23:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13085930-black-employment-crisis-sharp-job-losses-signal-deepening-economic-strain-in-2025.html Black communities in the United States are facing a troubling surge in job losses, according to new analysis released by economist William Michael Cunningham of Creative Investment Research.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:19:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13084794-may-2025-personal-income-decline-threatens-black-and-minority-owned-businesses-across-key-industries.html The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported personal income fell by 0.4% in May 2025, with disposable personal income (DPI) dropping 0.6% and consumer spending retreating by $29.3 billion.Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:02:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13082036-may-2025-ppi-report-downplays-inflation-pain-for-black-and-minority-owned-businesses.html Creative Investment Research released an analysis of the May 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI) from the U.S.Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:14:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13081725-may-2025-cpi-report-hides-rising-costs-for-black-and-minority-owned-businesses.html Creative Investment Research has released a new economic analysis of the May 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI), showing that despite a small 0.1% increase in overall prices, Black and minority-owned businesses continue to face disproportionate financial...Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:31:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13080976-black-womens-unemployment-rises-to-6-2-in-may-slightly-below-forecast.html New federal employment data released today shows the unemployment rate for Black women rose to 6.2% in May 2025, up from 6.1% in April.Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:26:56 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13079485-premium-domain-names-now-available-artcryptomiami-artdigitalmiami-and-bitcoincryptomiami.html Three powerful digital properties — ArtCrypto.Miami, ArtDigital.Miami, and BitcoinCrypto.Miami — are now officially available for acquisition.Thu, 29 May 2025 16:36:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13078614-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-threatens-black-americas-walletand-the-ballot.html The Trump-supported 2025 House Budget Reconciliation Bill, deceptively branded the "Big Beautiful Bill," is more than just a fiscal proposal—it's a dangerous rewrite of American democracy that could suppress votes, criminalize dissent, and erase...Sun, 25 May 2025 08:47:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13076996-inflation-data-confirms-persistent-risk-to-black-and-minority-owned-businesses.html Creative Investment Research today released a revised analysis of the April 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI) and its implications for Black and minority-owned businesses.Thu, 15 May 2025 15:30:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13076530-inflation-falls-slightly-in-april-but-black-businesses-still-face-sector-specific-pressures.html Creative Investment Research has released a new analysis on the April 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI), warning that despite the reported moderation in inflation, Black and minority-owned businesses continue to face disproportionate cost pressures in key..Tue, 13 May 2025 13:45:04 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13075222-black-women-face-rising-unemployment-as-overall-black-job-gains-stall-in-april.html New employment data released for April 2025 shows a troubling surge in unemployment among Black women, even as Black men posted modest job gains and the overall Black labor force held steady.Tue, 06 May 2025 04:38:39 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13074808-creative-investment-research-releases-april-2025-black-employment-analysis.html Data Shows Rising Unemployment and Declining Job ParticipationFri, 02 May 2025 13:35:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13074396-creative-investment-research-publishes-economic-analysis-of-first-quarter-2025-gdp-decline.html Impact on Black-Owned and Minority Businesses Described in DetailWed, 30 Apr 2025 13:07:56 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13069656-william-michael-cunningham-files-emergency-motion-to-restrain-attorney-general-pam-bondi.html Public interest economist William Michael Cunningham has filed an emergency motion for a Temporary Restraining Order against U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (Case No. 25-1093).Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:00:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13067787-economist-delivers-urgent-call-to-action-at-2025-minority-policy-summit.html Economist and impact investing expert William Michael Cunningham delivered a powerful and provocative luncheon keynote at the 2025 Minority Policy Summit on March 20th at the National Press Club.Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:57:43 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13064890-revised-february-2025-unemployment-forecast-black-and-hispanic-workers-face-growing-job-losses.html Creative Investment Research has revised its February 2025 unemployment forecast ahead of the March 7, 2025, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report, incorporating worsening economic conditions reflected in the latest Atlanta Federal Reserve GDPNow...Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:52:24 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13061820-january-2025-producer-price-index-report-highlights-rising-costs-for-minority-owned-businesses.html The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) for January 2025, showing a 0.4% increase in final demand and a 3.5% rise over the past 12 months.Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:32:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13060813-january-2025-jobs-report-highlights-persistent-racial-disparities-amid-modest-labor-market-gains.html The latest Employment Situation Summary released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals a modest improvement in the U.S. labor market, with the overall unemployment rate declining to 4.0% in January 2025 from 4.1% in December 2024.Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:05:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13060476-economist-files-emergency-legal-action-to-halt-unauthorized-access-to-federal-payment-systems.html William Michael Cunningham, Petitioner, v. Scott Bessent, in his official capacity as Secretary & the U.S. Department of the Treasury; Defendants. Case No. 25-1046.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:41:24 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13060298-doges-dei-contract-cancellations-create-massive-economic-losses-new-analysis-reveals.html A new economic analysis by Creative Investment Research reveals that the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) cancellation of 104 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) contracts will result in staggering economic losses ranging from $1.6...Wed, 05 Feb 2025 02:57:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13059796-creative-investment-research-publishes-economic-analysis-of-2024-gdp-growth.html Report examines 2024 GDP expansion and its impact on Black-owned and minority businesses, highlighting economic trends, capital challenges, business growth opportunities, need for inclusive financial policies to drive equitable economic development.Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:17:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13058349-cir-creates-community-recovery-investment-vehicle-to-rebuild-revitalize-fire-affected-neighborhoods.html Friday marks the official debut of LACommunityRecoveryInvestmentFund.com, an investment vehicle dedicated to rebuilding resilient communities and preserving cultural and economic assets in the face of unprecedented challenges.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:13:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13056913-creative-investment-research-cir-publishes-economic-analysis-of-december-2024-cpi.html CIR released a comprehensive analysis of the Dec 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) and its implications for minority-owned businesses across industries dominated by Asian, Black, Hispanic, Native, and Women owned firms.Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:07:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13034839-economic-analysis-of-kamalanomics.html Creative Investment Research Calculates the Economic Impact of Vice President Kamala Harris's Economic PlanWed, 21 Aug 2024 23:34:54 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13022597-creative-investment-announces-media-partnership-with-economist-impacts-general-counsel-summit-us.html Creative Investment, a leader in ESG investing innovation, is proud to announce its selection as a media partner for the General Counsel Summit US, organized by Economist Impact. The event will take place on September 5th, 2024, in New York City.Wed, 29 May 2024 00:55:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13015813-creative-investment-research-unveils-groundbreaking-climate-financial-metrics.html In a pioneering move that merges environmental sustainability with financial analysis, Creative Investment Research Analyst Daniel Merritt has introduced a revolutionary set of metrics aimed at redefining equity analysis.Tue, 16 Apr 2024 02:41:15 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13007568-amicus-brief-calculates-economic-impacts-of-discrimination-in-the-marketplace.html In a notable development, William Michael Cunningham, economist, sought to file an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, highlighting the detrimental effects of discrimination.Sat, 17 Feb 2024 17:49:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13001359-request-for-information-us-department-commerce-business-diversity-principles.html The US Department of Commerce is seeking feedback on new Business Diversity Principles.Mon, 08 Jan 2024 03:12:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12998755-2024-economic-outlook-for-minority-businesses-and-firms-navigating-changing-landscape.html As we step into 2024, minority businesses and firms encounter a mixed economic landscape.Sun, 17 Dec 2023 17:20:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12994557-black-family-owned-businesses-doubled-since-2019.html New data has revealed a promising trend for Black Americans, indicating a significant increase in assets, including ownership of businesses and stocks, over the past three years.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:45:18 GMT