Peer-to-peer lending, websites that allow individuals to borrow money from other individuals without going through banking middlemen, is facing its first serious government regulation as defaults undermine confidence in the online systems. ...
As more global fast food chains rush to China for expansion, they also have to face the costly headaches in a fast-changing food supply environment plagued by repeated safety scandals. Fast-food giant McDonald's Corp recently announced ...
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David Feherty, the former professional golfer and renowned announcer, will speak at the 51st Annual NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit in Austin, TX. He will speak at a Tuesday session on May 5, 2015. The longest-running ...
Wei Ying-chung, a major stakeholder of Ting Hsin International Group, and four other executives were indicted by prosecutors in Taiwan for selling cooking oil that was contaminated with animal feed. If convicted, Ying-chung will face ...
Tags: cooking oil, animal feed, Agriculture
Under Armour, Inc. announced that George W. Bodenheimer, former President of ESPN, Inc., a multimedia, multinational sports entertainment company, has joined the Company's board of directors. Mr. Bodenheimer is an ESPN and cable industry ...
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The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) announces that Juanita D. Duggan, an experienced trade association executive and lobbyist, will join the association on July 1 as President & CEO. "Juanita has demonstrated time and ...
Private equity investor Blackthorne Partners has partnered with business executive Ross Lund to buy food processing equipment manufacturer Hughes Equipment. The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Established in ...
Tags: Food Processing Equipment, Hughes Equipment, Blackthorne Partners
Juniper Networks has announced a new integrated operating plan (IOP) to refocus the company on high growth segments in the networking industry. The plan attempts to streamline R&D and go-to-market programs, drive efficiencies in all ...
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Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, NY, is leading by example when it comes to promoting healthy lifestyle choices and encouraging workplace wellness. The CEO Roundtable on Cancer has accredited Putnam Hospital Center with the CEO Cancer Gold ...
Tags: Cancer, healthy lifestyle, workplace wellness, organization
In a move that came as surprise to employees, Canadian Freightways shut down four of its British Columbia terminals. Operations were halted at the company's Prince George, Smithers, Terrace and Prince Rupert locations on January 17. ...
Tags: Transportation, Auto Parts
If you can't get relief from your asthma, the way you communicate with your allergist might be part of the problem, according to two new studies. The researchers said asthma patients need to ask questions and have open communication with ...
Latham & Watkins, a leading global law firm, is working with its lawyers and staff to promote healthy lifestyle choices and encourage workplace wellness. The CEO Roundtable on CancerTM has accredited Latham & Watkins with the CEO Cancer ...
Resilience Capital Partners has acquired the direct sale business of G&K Services through its newly-formed platform company, Affinity Specialty Apparel, Inc. Affinity sells and distributes occupational apparel and services, including the ...
Tags: Apparel, Accessories, Uniform
International retail chain Calumet Photographic has promoted operations VP Gabriel Garcia to president. Garcia, a 25-year veteran of the imaging industry, joined Calumet 15 months ago from Ritz/Wolf Camera, where he last served as Eastern ...
Aurora Capital Group, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has purchased Insurance Solutions Division of Zywave, an insurance software technology provider, from Vista Equity Partners, for an undisclosed sum. Aurora's Software & ...
Tags: Aurora Capital, Zywave's Solutions Division, Purchases Insurance