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2021 HR Impact Awards: Jessica Howard of LandSouth Construction
The past year has provided more challenges and opportunities for these leaders, and we're grateful to have the opportunity to celebrate their successes. ...
2021 HR Impact Awards: Annette Harris of Swisher
The past year has provided more challenges and opportunities for these leaders, and we're grateful to have the opportunity to celebrate their successes. ...
KM Birla bags Global Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Silicon Valley-based The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) has conferred the Global Entrepreneur of the Year Award- Business Transformation on Kumar Mangalam ...
Tata Power arm bags LoA for 300 MW hybrid power project
TP Saurya Ltd. (TPSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Ltd., said it had received the ‘Letter of Award’ (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electrici ...
Kia unveils RV Carens, sales seen by March
Kia India on Thursday unveiled the look of its new recreational vehicle (RV) manufactured at its Anantapur facility. The model will go on sale in sel ...
Judge clears 1955 court record of civil rights pioneer
A judge has approved a request to wipe clean the court record of a Black woman who was arrested for refusing to move to the back of a segregated Alabama ...
Adobe: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
Adobe Systems Inc. (ADBE) on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $1.23 billion. On a per-share basis, the San Jose, California-based company said it had profit of $2.57. Earnings, adjusted ...
Meals from a box hold a helping of nostalgia, too
My children had no idea a salad could come in a cardboard box on a grocery store shelf until I took them to buy Suddenly Salad. The Betty Crocker meal ...
US jobless claims rise but still historically low at 206,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week despite signs that the U.S. labor market is rebounding from last year's coronavirus recession. Jobless claims rose by 18,000 ...
Timeline of NBA in 1970s as league celebrates 75th season
Timeline of the National Basketball Association during the 1970s. The timeline includes milestone moments in the league’s history and key moments off the court as the NBA celebrates its 75th ...
El ‘coworking’ espera un repunte del COVID-19
ATLANTA — Quinton Myers espera que su compañía de pagos, Appetize, duplique su personal en Atlanta de 14 a 28 en los próximos meses para manejar un aumento en el ...
Court rules against proposed frac sand plant in Wisconsin
A state appeals court on Thursday refused to reinstate a permit for a proposed $75 million frac sand operation in western Wisconsin, a victory for environmentalists who have been fighting ...
‘We want to give people hope’: Americans aid tornado victims
Some remove broken tree limbs from the ground. Others prepare hot meals and shelters for those who have nowhere to turn. And many are collecting cash, toothpaste, soap, and other ...
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Anupam Tripathi of ‘Squid Game’
Anupam Tripathi said his grandfather sometimes read his palm and told him he’d be rich one day. His joking response? “Where is my money!” The 33-year-old Tripathi was rightfully doubtful. ...
Midwestern utility executive tapped to lead Santee Cooper
A utility executive with experience overseeing Midwestern gas and electric operations will serve as the next head of South Carolina’s state-owned utility. The board of Santee Cooper approved Thursday the ...
Aniplex acquires Fate/Grand Order development team
DelightWorks' gaming division to split off and form new studio under publisher ...
Sensor Tower: Eight different mobile games topped $1bn in spending this year
Report says trend of multiple titles reaching the revenue milestone continues to increase since 2018 ...
Square Enix pulls Final Fantasy 14 from sale due to server issues
Company's plan to add servers delayed by the semiconductor shortage ...
Why so much job quitting? Blame sports for lost loyalty
If you’re looking for reasons why quitting is the hottest job market trend, don’t seek answers from business news sources. Try the sports world. Some stunning movements by high-profile college football coaches show us how loyalty to the employer is a losing
Jeff Garlin Reportedly Exits ‘The Goldbergs’ After On-Set Misconduct Allegations
Anonymous staffers on the show said Garlin made them uncomfortable on set. ...
Haitian Gang Releases 12 Remaining Kidnapped Missionaries After Two Months
The initial group of 17 was captured in October. ...
Nick Castellanos Is The Right Fit For The Chicago White Sox
If he chooses to reject the qualifying offer the Reds are expected to give him, Castellanos should look back to a city that’s familiar. ...
Absurd Parking Requirement Threatens To Dash Mechanic’s Dream
A Texas mechanic is struggling to open his new shop because his city is demanding more new parking spaces than he needs or can afford to build. The situation shows how minimum parking requirements hurt small businesses and sensible development. ...
The Confused Morality Of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
‘Far From Home’ is a great movie with an extremely weird moral at its core. ...
Southern California home prices set year’s 9th record
Southern California home prices powered their way to another record high this year, with the median price tipping the scales at $693,500 for the six-county region in November, new housing data shows. It was the region’s ninth record home price this year,
How Torrance-based Virco, school furniture maker, got a leg up on pandemic sales
Manufacturing companies have faced a slew of challenges as a result of supply chain backups, labor shortages, competition from China and COVID-19 mandates, but Virco Manufacturing Corp. is humming along on all cylinders. As the nation’s largest
Uber to test driverless food delivery in Santa Monica next year
By Jackie Davalos | Bloomberg Uber plans to launch a driverless food-delivery pilot program in California next year, the company said Thursday. The ride-hailing giant is
From Chad’s elephants to Uganda’s shoebills: planning a trip to support tourism recovery in Africa
Since the start of the COVID pandemic, reductions in travel to Africa have wiped an estimated from the tourism economy. Half of all Africans working in tourism lost their jobs and the consequences for conservation have also been worrying. The Conversation
Judges of Superior Courts deepen knowledge on maritime law
Justices of the Superior Courts of Ghana have been assembled in this year’s Maritime Law Seminar which is the premier event that provides the platform for judges to be abreast with knowledge on maritime law and new developments in this specialized discipline.
Central Bank to consider ‘step break’ from mortgage rules for lower income households
Homebuyers earning less than €60,000 may be offered a “step break”from the Central Bank’s strict mortgage lending rules under a series of changes being considered by the regulator. As part of a review of the measures, the Central Bank said it would consider a
Companies able to pay dividends should repay Covid subsidy - Tánaiste
Companies that have recorded “substantial profits” or were in a position to pay “substantial dividends” should refund money they received under the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS), Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said. Mr Varadkar said while some companies had
Boyne rebrands resort as The Highlands at Harbor Springs, unveils big changes underway
HARBOR SPRINGS, MI - Nearly 60 years after Everett Kircher scooped up the defunct Harbor Highlands ski area and began building it into the resort he christened Boyne Highlands, the team behind it has been mapping out big plans to transform it into a luxury
Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage to $18.50 an hour
Hobby Lobby is boosting its minimum wage. The minimum wage for full-time employees will increase from $17 to $18.50 effective Jan. 1, 2022. “We have a long track record of taking care of our employees,” said Hobby
Licensing agency asks judge to allow removal of moldy weed from Michigan marijuana market
The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) on Tuesday, claiming it was ordered to do so by a Court of Claims Judge Christopher Murray, released moldy, contaminated marijuana for potential sale to the public. About 24 hours later, attorneys for the MRA
Bubble Tea Brewhouse opens Thursday in Saginaw Township
SAGINAW, MI — Bubble Tea Brewhouse is opening its door to the public today in Saginaw Township. The business is scheduled to officially open at noon Thursday, Dec. 16, offering bubble tea, sweets from the nearby Patisserie and more. Bubble Tea Brewhouse is
Ex McDonald's boss to repay $105m after lawsuit
McDonald's has settled a lawsuit in which its former chief executive, Steve Easterbook, has returned equity awards and cash worth over $105m. The fast food chain had claimed that Mr Easterbrook hid and lied about sexual relationships with three staff. Mr
Fed-up gig workers emerge as fledgling political force in IndiaIndia’s gig economy has the potential ...
By Bibhudatta Pradhan and Vrishti Beniwal, India’s 15 million gig workers are taking up the chant of their peers abroad and pressing for improved pay and benefits. They’re addressing their demands not only to the creators of the apps that funnel them work but
Cryptocurrencies a challenge for emerging markets, regulation needed: Gita GopinathIndia is contemplating bringing a bill ...
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has made a strong case for regulating cryptocurrencies, saying it will always be a challenge to ban them as they operate from offshore exchanges. Gopinath also suggested a global policy and
Kazakhstan's central bank reports results on CBDC pilot project
The National Bank of Kazakhstan said it plans to present some of the results of the CBDC study to stakeholders in July 2022 and reaching a decision on launching a digital tenge by December. ...
S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points as oil and other commodity prices rally
TORONTO — Gains in the energy sector helped Canada's main stock index post a triple-digit advance in late-morning trading as the price of oil and other commodities
EU drug agency gives advice on use of Pfizer COVID-19 pill
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The European Union drug regulator issued advice Thursday on the use of Pfizer’s experimental pill to treat COVID-19 to countries where authorities may want to use it before it is officially authorized amid surging infection rates.
Tornado-hit factory sued; workers said they couldn't leave
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Survivors of a tornado that leveled a Kentucky candle factory, killing eight workers, have filed a lawsuit claiming their employer demonstrated “flagrant indifference” by refusing to allow employees to go home early as the storm approached
Suit: Factory expressed 'flagrant indifference' to tornadoes
Survivors of a tornado that leveled a Kentucky candle factory have filed a lawsuit against their employer ...
Blizzard shuts down highway linking California with Oregon
Heavy snow, blizzard conditions and stuck vehicles have prompted authorities to impose a shutdown of a portion of the West Coast's major interstate that links California with Oregon ...
Tax Firm H&R Block Files Lawsuit Against Square's Rebrand
Following Square's rebrand this month to Block, many in the crypto industry joked
Binance exchange to close its crypto services in Singapore
NEW DELHI: The largest crypto exchange Binance Asia informed in an email about closing its exchange operations in Singapore by February 13, Fortune.com reported. The exchange withdrew its application with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to operate a
What factors determine concentration of Bitcoin?
NEW DELHI: The US National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in a paper titled ‘Blockchain Analysis of the Bitcoin Market’ by Igor Makarov and Antoinette Schoar unveiled three aspects of the Bitcoin ecosystem to understand the crucial factors behind bitcoin
Time person of the year for 2021 Elon Musk believes Dogecoin to be good for transactions, sees Bitcoin as store of value
NEW DELHI: In an interview with Time magazine, Tesla CEO Elon Musk spoke about cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and the meme crypto Dogecoin. He said that Dogecoin is good for transactions, while Bitcoin has a store of value. On the eve of being named as Time
Janet Mills says Maine needs more money to spur electric-vehicle use by 2030
Gov. Janet Mills’ administration recommended new strategies to accelerate electric vehicle use this week, but said more money is needed as the state will rely heavily on the emerging vehicles to meet a goal of curbing greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent by
Omicron Symptoms Could Seem Like a Cold — But Don't Underestimate This Variant, Experts Warn
Symptoms associated with the omicron Covid variant could be similar to those that normally accompany a cold.Experts are warning that the variant could be easily mistaken for a mild, everyday illness.The ZOE COVID Study analyzed thousands of Covid symptoms
Orlando tops year-end holiday travel destinations as more Americans set to take trips
About 35% more Floridians than last year are set to travel 50 miles or more as they hit the road, board airplanes or take other transportation out of town between Dec. 23-Jan. 2. ...
Nike employees to return to office next month, report says
Nike's plans to bring workers back have been delayed a couple of times this year. ...
Orlando's Darden Restaurants serves up a slow, steady recovery
The restaurant giant has had success rebuilding its workforce, but the industrywide challenge remains. ...
Fundraising, new drugs and legislation offer fresh hopes for progress on ALS
In a year in which ALS patients and their advocates were heard in Washington, two Bay Area companies are moving forward with their drugs for the deadly condition best known as Lou Gehrig's disease. ...
Peninsula brain drug company snags Genentech vet as president
Sara Kenkare-Mitra received a $500,000 sign-on bonus as the company pushes its Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia drugs deeper into clinical trials. ...
Pittsburgh's biggest foundation approves record $372M in grants, investments in 2021
Richard King Mellon Foundation announces staff additions. ...
Manhattan West doubles South Bay industrial investment
The sale comes after four months of renovations on the two-building property. ...
The week in bankruptcies: CJW Communications Group LLC.
Cincinnati area bankruptcy courts recorded one business filing - including
5 things: Fast-growing Crumbl cookie chain opens new location on Friday
Here's what you need to know today. ...
Executive Voice: He leads UNC Rex's new $170M hospital in Holly Springs
Roy Tempke gets a rare opportunity at the new UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital. And it's an opportunity he's been building toward his entire career. ...
Crozer Health launches student loan forgiveness program as nursing vacancy rates climb
Crozer Health's vacancy rate of 15.2% for registered nurses is above the national average. ...
Reddit files confidential plan to jump on the IPO bandwagon
Reddit Inc. on Wednesday said that it has made a confidential filing for an
'A crisis state': Baystate Health reconsiders rationing care due to staffing, Covid cases
A persistent staffing shortage, combined with the rise of Covid-19 cases and
Denver airport aims to create first-of-its-kind center for aviation workforce development
Information on the $40 million project was unveiled as airport leaders made their case for an additional $1.3 billion in funding for construction. ...
Garland partners with company on 10-acre development project
The entire project is estimated to cost about $15 million. ...
Out of funds, Work Hard Pittsburgh ecosystem for entrepreneurs 'winding down' over coming months
Founded in 2013, the organization
This Wisconsin company was the fastest-growing startup in the nation. Why its founder let it go.
Brad Hollister led SwanLeap Inc. to be the fastest-growing private company in the U.S. Three years later, he sold it and is walking away. ...
Mixhalo raises $24 million to shape the future of live events
Listen up. This company is making the audio at live events even better. ...
University of Memphis attains highest level of research status after big push for R1
U of M was one of only three schools to successfully move up from R2 to R1 status this year. ...
SFBT Thursday Digest: TPG, Reddit ready IPOs; Former Bay Area CEO dies at 44
Meanwhile, San Francisco Mayor London Breed is planning a charter amendment to allow certain developments to bypass the city’s discretionary review process. ...
Apartment complex sells for $17.2 million near Jefferson Riverport
Construction on this apartment complex recently finished up and now the property has a new owner. ...
AFP Alabama Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy 2021: Callie Chapman
The BBJ partnered with AFP Alabama to spotlight philanthropic individuals and businesses in the community. ...
Jim Cramer comes home, and he's not happy about the issues holding Philadelphia back
CNBC's Jim Cramer, a Montgomery County native, says Philadelphia's lack of progress is driving him crazy (but he loves it anyway). ...
Kennywood unveils lineup of new projects, events
On Dec. 16, Kennywood announced its plans to celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2023, which include major updates to the park itself and new events on the calendar for 2022. ...
Fifth Third Bank donates $250,000 to community partners in the Russell neighborhood
Fifth Third donations come two months after the bank pledged to invest up to $20 million in West Louisville. ...
West Hills winery, restaurant project sets January opening
GM, chef have Urban Farmer, Departure Restaurant and Lounge backgrounds. ...
The week in bankruptcies: Tribeni Enterprises.
San Francisco area bankruptcy courts recorded one business filing -
Digital Realty sells Pavillion in downtown San Jose to developer Hines
A central downtown San Jose location — once envisioned as a vibrant retail and entertainment destination, but which became a data center when the crowds didn't materialize — traded hands in a nearly $60 million deal this week. ...
The week in bankruptcies: Swift Racing USA, Anova Healthcare and more
Tampa area bankruptcy courts recorded five business filings - including
Viatris exec joins Duquesne Light
Before joining Duquesne Light, Waller had been head of corporate responsibility at big pharmaceutical company Viatris. ...
City calls for business community to collaborate on homeless solutions
"If we could just harness a fraction of
Tom & Chee debuts new menu in latest evolution under Gold Star ownership: PHOTOS
A Cincinnati-born restaurant that was a "Shark Tank" darling and acquired by local chain Gold Star after a bank seized its assets is rolling out a new menu as part of its continuing evolution under new ownership. ...
2021 BBJ CFO Awards: Angela Dixon, Jefferson County Commission
The BBJ named its 2021 CFO nominees, and Angela Dixon is on the list. ...
20 in their 20s 2021: Chantal Sarji
A Greensboro native, Chantal Sarji earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from UNC-Greensboro. Following her MBA, she now works as IT project manager at Volvo Group North America. ...
Cordish Cos. will bring its Sports & Social concept to Florida
There are currently eight Sports & Social locations, including one at the Live Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover. This would be the first one in Florida. ...
Chip sip: Portland distiller launches potato chip vodka
The Portland distiller is joining a mini-trend of snack-themed vodka. ...
20 in their 20s 2021: Madison Carroll Snyder
The chief of staff at The Carroll Cos. and director of Carroll Hospitality, Snyder oversaw the Hyatt Place Greensboro Downtown project and manages the hotel's operations. ...
20 in their 20s 2021: Carl Turner
During his senior year at Wake Forest University, Turner founded Neighborz, a "Tinder for food" app startup. The business evolved into what is now Swipeby, a curbside pickup app that launched in 2019. ...
WB allots $93B for poorest nations
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The World Bank's fund to help the world's poorest nations got a $93-billion injection of cash to help scale up aid for pandemic recovery and other programs, the institution announced Wednesday
Qantas turns to Airbus for domestic route
CANBERRA: Australian flag carrier Qantas on Thursday announced a deal to buy 40 Airbus aircraft to renew its domestic fleet. The purchase, which is expected to be finalized at the end of the next financial year, is for 20 long-range A321XLRs and 20 A220s.
ECB plots stimulus exit
THE HAGUE: European Central Bank policymakers will gather on Thursday for a crunch meeting, as soaring inflation heaps pressure on the bank to wind down its stimulus just as a new coronavirus variant threatens to derail the recovery. The Frankfurt-based
Some of listed stocks' retained earnings and deficits
OMICO Corp. (OM) reported under equity total deficit of P374,534,637. Cirtek Holdings Corp. (TECH) said its retained earnings amounted to US$32,183,376. Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures Corp. (PIZZA) has retained earnings of P1,895,225,903. LT Group Inc. says its
PH, UAE start trade talks
THE Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to start scoping discussions on a possible comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA). Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez in a statement on Thursday said he met with
Chowking opens first store in Jersey City, New Jersey
THE Jollibee Group expanded its Chowking brand in North America with the recent opening of its first store in the East Coast in the state of New Jersey In Jersey City. In a statement
Peso gains strength vs dollar
THE Philippine peso recorded its best day in a month after returning to the P49 to a US dollar territory on Thursday. The local currency rose 31 centavos from the previous day's close of P50.27 to $49.96:$1. It has not been this high since November 12, when it
MREIT property value set to grow
MEGAWORLD Corp.'s real estate investment trust (REIT), MREIT Inc., is set to grow its property value by 19 percent to P58.5 billion after the approved infusion of four new properties. In a disclosure to the exchange on Thursday, the Andrew Tan-led firm said
2 top brands get new audience
MODENA: The metaverse vision for the internet is far from reality, but brands from Ferrari to Nike are already rushing in to experiment and build an audience, in part for fear of missing out. The clamor over virtual goods comes amid feverish predictions that
Hands-on and humble
"It has been my advocacy to help small businesses flourish, since I understand the excitement and qualms that come with startups, as well as empower women to start building their dream lives." WHO would have thought that a business venture, regarded by its
