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So here’s a fun fact: Nintendo turns 136 years old today, Sept. 23. 

In 1889, there were no video games, let alone Mario, Link or Tetris. But that was the year that Fusajiro Yamauchi founded Nintendo Koppai, a shop that hand-crafted “hanafuda” playing cards in Kyoto, Japan.

These “flower cards,” used to play a matching and memory game, were decorated with seasonal images like cherry blossoms, maple leaves, and cranes. With gambling tightly regulated in 19th-century Japan, hanafuda offered a legal form of gaming, making Nintendo a household name long before video games existed.

Over time, Nintendo transformed itself again and again — from cards to toys, from arcade games to home consoles, from handhelds to Switch. That adaptability turned a small family business into one of the most influential entertainment companies in the world.

In today’s job market, the same lesson applies: Whether you’re pivoting industries or leveling up in your current role, staying open to change will keep your career game strong.

The News

Political and economic leaders tout the city’s progress at the 70th Greater Baltimore Committee meeting.

Economic promise meets community pushback in Delaware’s data center debate.

In Philadelphia, Food Forest AI, Jasper House and Out West are advancing fair supply chains, inclusive hiring and sustainable sourcing.

From right-to-work to who gets the jobs, here’s where Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates stand on its economy.

Pennsylvania moves forward with $793M in broadband grants to expand high-speed internet access.

Partner Spotlight

Crossbeam aims to build a culture with trust and support at the center where both team members and customers can grow better.

With a powerful network of 30,000+ companies, a team of world-class talent, an innovative product roadmap, and a North Star vision of creating a best-of-both-worlds customer experience, the remote-first org strives to ensure that everyone who works at Crossbeam is as happy and fulfilled as the companies it supports.

Explore careers at Crossbeam and join a global team of movers, shakers, and innovators determined to create a new way for companies to go to market.

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