Blue states around the U.S. are planning tax hikes on wealthy residents to bring in additional revenue through a variety of proposals, including one state’s so-called “Taylor Swift tax.” The moves come after the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) by President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress,…
Café L’Europe, one of the oldest buildings in St. Armands Circle, in Sarasota, Florida, has been flooded four times in the past 18 months. “That last one from Helene completely wiped out the restaurant. Every piece of equipment is ruined… It was gut-wrenching,” John Horne, CEO of Oysters Rock Hospitality,…
Lowe’s plans to provide millions in financial support to small businesses in North Carolina that were hit hard by Hurricane Helene, helping them recover during the holiday season after federal relief temporarily dried up. The $2.5 million fund will provide grants directly to small businesses in the state. It will…
Several Wall Street banks are pitching President Donald Trump about handling the initial public offering (IPO) of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, sources told FOX Business Network’s Maria Bartiromo. Bartiromo reported Friday morning on “Mornings with Maria” that, “Wall Street banks are cozying up to President Trump right now because they want…
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The global oil market is a point of major focus after the U.S. attacked three key Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday night. Oil prices are expected to rise following what President Donald Trump called “a spectacular military success” in which, he said, Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities had been “obliterated.” Trump…
Billionaire Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, is sounding the alarm on America’s chronic spending, national debt nearing $37 trillion, combined with a $2 trillion deficit that may balloon with President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’ “We’re spending 40% more than we’re taking in and this is a chronic problem.…
When you hear the name Aflac, you, probably like me, hear the quacking duck from their commercials. Unfortunately, however the recently announced data breach at Aflac is no quacking matter. Aflac disclosed on June 20th that it had suffered a data breach that may have compromised sensitive personal information held…
Chip Paucek had been the CEO of a company (U2, Inc.) which had failed under some negative circumstances. Paucek is now the CEO of a new company (Pro-Athlete Community, Inc. a/k/a “PAC”) which provides educational and other support to professional athletes who have ceased playing. Paucek came to the attention…
It’s fascinating to observe the journey of companies that have navigated past the initial startup phase. These businesses, having secured early-stage funding, often reach a point where their operations feel more stable. Yet, despite clearing those early hurdles, late-stage companies aren’t entirely out of the woods. Their founders still frequently…
JC Gaillard, Founder & CEO, Corix Partners | Board Advisor | Non-Exec Director | Author “The Cybersecurity Spiral of Failure” I have been writing about cybersecurity leadership, management and governance issues since 2015. What drove me to writing was primarily the low level of cybersecurity maturity I was coming across…
Kristina Fitzpatrick is CEO and founder of Paper & Flowers. Funny enough, I can remember the first time a special events manager of a well-known luxury brand called me better than I can remember a lot of major milestones in my life. It was pouring rain. I was in an…
Greg Dolan, CEO, Keen Decision Systems. In today’s startup landscape, culture often gets reduced to surface-level perks: remote work options, wellness stipends and quarterly offsites. While those things have their place, they’re not culture. They’re benefits. And when the pressure’s on, those perks won’t protect your company from internal dysfunction…
It’s 2025, and a gay financial advisor just might be right for you. If nothing else, they may make financial planning fun enough for you to take the steps necessary to reach financial freedom and enjoy it along the way. The gay community faces a unique set of challenges when…
Alisha Lyndon is the CEO of Momentum ITSMA, helping firms develop Account-Based Marketing strategies, and author of The ABM Effect. Thought leadership has transformed from a brand-building exercise into a pivotal element of enterprise decision making. It now serves as an original, evidence-based point of view that builds reputation, drives…
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