“People say they’re for this new stakeholder economy, that they’re committed to sustainability,” said Mr. Hollender, now the chief executive of the liberal American Sustainable Business Council. “But at the same time, there is a system of incentives designed to maximize profits, and when those profits are threatened, businesses don’t like it.” More mainline business...Read More
Dr. Anna Mackin has joined Vistar Eye Center. Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge announced the following board appointments for 2021-22. Executive committee: Lee Wilhelm, chair; Shirley Holland, secretary; Douglas Blount, treasurer; Bart Wilner, past chair; Bob Cowell, Dan O’Donnell, Gary Larrowe, Bob Rotanz, Susan Short, Chris Whitlow and Jay Taliaferro. Renewal board members: David Trinkle and...Read More
The University of Central Arkansas’ Division of Outreach and Community Engagement, in partnership with the UCA Women’s Leadership Network (WLN), will host its third Women’s Business Showcase on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 6–8 p.m. in the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center on the UCA campus. This annual event is an opportunity for women to promote their businesses...Read More
How does your business score against its competition? Finding out is the first step in charting a course toward being the company that attracts the best employees and more ideal customers. Previously, that question was not easy to answer. Key performance indicators (KPIs) of small businesses are not published. Surprisingly, many business owners don’t even...Read More
Farm Bureau Eric Dalke was been named a Silver Agent by the Virginia Farm Bureau during its annual sales conference. In his 16th year with Virginia Farm Bureau, Dalke was recognized by his peers for outstanding sales and service to his members. Free Little Art Gallery A ribbon cutting will be held at The Free...Read More
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Friday referred to President Biden’s announcement that companies with over 100 employees must force workers to be vaccinated or tested is a means of mandating vaccinations “through certain pathways,” given that the administration can’t simply order Americans to be vaccinated. “Does the administration consider this latest vaccine mandate for...Read More
The American entrepreneurial spirit is a defining quality of our Nation which time and again has lifted us to new heights and carried us through our greatest challenges. Small businesses are not only the engines of our economic progress — they are the heart and soul of our communities. During National Small Business Week, we...Read More
Wausau Pilot & Review Editor’s note: Business of the Week is a sponsored feature that shares the stories of locally-owned and operated businesses in the Wausau area, highlighting the products and services they offer and the ways they contribute to the metro area’s unique flavor. Learn how to feature your business by emailing christina@wausaupilotandreview.com. This...Read More
A logo of Tencent is seen at its booth at the 2020 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, China September 4, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang SHANGHAI, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Chinese gaming and related shares skidded on Thursday, dragged down by an ongoing regulatory squeeze that has engulfed industries ranging from online...Read More
The logo for Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., is displayed screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., July 6, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Sept 9 (Reuters) – U.S. lockmaker Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc (SPB.N) has agreed to sell its hardware and home improvement division to Swedish rival Assa Abloy...Read More
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