From a Mud Hut to a National Stage: A Kentucky Story of Beauty, Dignity, and Small-Business Advocacy
By the New American Business Association (NABA) Louisville is having a moment—and it’s being shaped by small-business owners who see
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ADVOCACY
Louisville Beauty Academy, Louisville Metro, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Bringing Prestige Back to Beauty—One Licensed Professional at a Time
Executive Summary In an age of educational debt, broken funding models, and disconnection between schooling and real-world employment, Louisville Beauty
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Federal investigations into beauty schools exploiting federal financial aid and the role of NACCAS and other accreditors (through 2025)
Background – federal aid for career colleges and the gatekeeping role of accreditors Federal student‑aid programs, especially the Title IV programs
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Louisville to Washington DC: NABA Founder Di Tran Joins NSBA’s National Advocacy Ranks
Executive summary The New American Business Association (NABA) is proud to celebrate our founder, Di Tran, who has been named
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Louisville Beauty Academy: Making National Waves in Beauty Education – SEPTEMBER 2025
Louisville, KY – The New American Business Association proudly highlights Louisville Beauty Academy, founded by Di Tran, for achieving national
Read MoreWhy Louisville Needs a Republican Immigrant Mayor: An Analysis of Di Tran’s Vision for the City’s Future
Introduction Louisville stands at a crossroads, grappling with rising challenges but brimming with potential. In a recent Louisville Business First
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Historic Influence on Kentucky Cosmetology Laws – RESEARCH AUGUST 2025
Background: Cosmetology Licensing in Kentucky Kentucky has long regulated the beauty industry through strict licensing requirements and school oversight. The
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Outcome-Based Federal Student Aid Model: A Proposal for Pay-for-Success Funding – RESEARCH AUGUST 2025
Executive Summary Background: Problems with the Current Aid Model Funding Upfront, Outcomes Last: Federal Title IV aid (grants and loans)
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Louisville Beauty Academy: A National Savior in an Industry Drowning in Student Debt – RESEARCH 2025
Introduction: A Beautiful Industry With an Ugly Debt Crisis The beauty industry promises creativity, freedom, and financial independence. Yet beneath
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Gainful Employment Rules and School Closures (2014–Present) – MAY 2025 STUDY
Gainful Employment (GE) regulations were introduced in the Obama era to ensure career-training programs lead to “gainful employment” for graduates.
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