Breaking news from the CEO Roundtable this fall sent a combination of shockwaves, enthusiasm and relief throughout the business world. As the headlines proudly proclaimed, 181 CEOs of the world’s largest corporations have finally figured out that it’s time for a shift from shareholder to stakeholder capitalism. No longer is merely making money a sufficient… Seguir leyendo 4 ways to build businesses that work for good, right now
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Miami’s Business Community Takes Center Stage at the 2019 Annual Meeting and Key Ceremony Presented by TD Bank
The stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts was taken over by the stars of Miami’s business community on Monday, November 4th, with approximately 450 guests turning out for the Miami-Dade Beacon Council’s Annual Meeting & Key Ceremony, presented by TD Bank. The event celebrated a record-breaking year for Beacon under the… Seguir leyendo Miami’s Business Community Takes Center Stage at the 2019 Annual Meeting and Key Ceremony Presented by TD Bank
Avis Budget Group reports the Q3 2019 results
Third quarter revenues increased 1% compared to prior year excluding a $44 million impact from currency exchange rate movements, primarily due to a 2% increase in Rental Days, partially offset by a 1% decrease in Revenue per Day. Per-Unit Fleet Costs, excluding exchange rate effects, improved by 6% year-over-year and utilization improved 20 basis points.… Seguir leyendo Avis Budget Group reports the Q3 2019 results
Small Business Leaders Find Inspiration at CO— Summit
Aspiring small business leaders from across the country came to Washington, D.C. this week for the CO— Summit to learn how to grow their businesses and get a little inspiration on the side. Throughout the day, small business leaders took to the stage to share their real-world insights, offer advice, and provide motivation. “Entrepreneurs are responsible for… Seguir leyendo Small Business Leaders Find Inspiration at CO— Summit
Five Trends for Business: Global Challenges, Global Solutions
As world leaders gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly this week, the business community will be on the ground in force. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is organizing events with more than two dozen heads of state and government to share our perspective on many of the pressing issues facing the… Seguir leyendo Five Trends for Business: Global Challenges, Global Solutions
2019 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group
Nearly 1.1 billion people escaped extreme poverty between 1990 and 2015, thanks to broad-based economic growth and inclusive approaches to development. But progress is stalling, and we face an urgent challenge; today, one in 10 people still live in extreme poverty. To boost action and accelerate progress towards tackling development challenges and reducing extreme poverty,… Seguir leyendo 2019 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group
The Closing Bell: Celebrating Small Businesses Across America
The CO– team, led by Chief Product Officer Mike Morello and US Chamber Chief Marketing Officer Justin Waller, rang the Nasdaq closing bell in New York City, yesterday. Watch it here. Participating in the iconic closing bell ceremony is a once in a lifetime opportunity for companies and brands alike to gain exposure in front… Seguir leyendo The Closing Bell: Celebrating Small Businesses Across America
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reveals plans to add value to franchisees
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest hotel franchise company with approximately 9,200 hotels in more than 80 countries – announced plans to advance its position as the world’s leading hotel provider. The presentation was made before thousands of its franchisees in its first global conference as an independent hotel company. With a focus… Seguir leyendo Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reveals plans to add value to franchisees
IATA will hold its Wings of Change Americas event in Chicago
The conference to be held on September 3 and 4 will bring together experts from the aviation industry with government authorities and businessmen to discuss the future of air transport in the region Aviation industry experts will meet with government authorities, leaders and various CEOs to discuss the future of air transport in the region,… Seguir leyendo IATA will hold its Wings of Change Americas event in Chicago
Avis Budget Group reports second quarter 2019 results
Record second quarter revenues of $2.3 billion, including the negative impact of $46 million, or 2%, from currency exchange rate movements. Net income increased to $62 million, a $36 million increase from prior year, for diluted earnings of $0.81 per share Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) today reported results for its second quarter ended… Seguir leyendo Avis Budget Group reports second quarter 2019 results