Guy Knocked On Doors So He Could Ask People for Advice On Amassing Wealth - Then a Door Opened
Reggie Nelson wanted to chase opportunity by doing something different - so he found the wealthiest neighborhood in London and started knocking on doors.
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Hundreds of High School Graduates May Soon Be Wearing Caps and Gowns Made of Recycled Plastic Bottles
A new conservational campaign in the city of Atlanta could result in hundreds of high school graduates walking across the stage in recycled caps and gowns.
Best Boss Ever: Florida Company Surprises Employee With New Car
A digital advertising agency in Delray Beach surprised one of its longest and most deserving employees with a new 2013 Ford Escape for his birthday on Thursday. Chris Ninos has been the chief financial officer at BMI Elite for the last two years. According to CEO Brandon Rosen, Ninos is one of his most loyal, honest, trustworthy and hardworking employees.
Proof in the Profits: America's Happiest Companies Make More Money
Every year around this time, a new edition of the "100 Best Companies To Work For" is released. These are the companies that go out of their way to keep their employees happy in their jobs. But is there a direct connection between having happy workers and a company making more money? One person who may have the answer is Jerome Dodson, the founder of Parnassus Investments, which created a mutual fund that invests exclusively in large American firms proven to have outstanding workplaces.
Google Rigs its Technology so Sick Boy Can Virtually Throw Ceremonial Pitch From Miles Away
13-year-old Nick LeGrande has always dreamed of throwing out the first pitch at an Oakland Athletics baseball game. Now with a life-threatening illness and too sick to take the mound, Nick was granted his wish Wednesday night though the use of amazing Android technology.
CEO Proves Fun Workplaces Can Produce Big Profits
Henry Engelhardt is proving you don't need a strict, no-nonsense management style to lead a successful multinational company. He does need a Ministry of Fun team dedicated to organizing keeping the staff happy.
U.S. Bankers Voice New Optimism as Businesses Line Up for Loans
Loans to businesses have risen to a record high and bank executives say they are increasingly optimistic about the U.S. economy. Increasing demand for bank loans often is a prelude to higher economic growth
Bank of America Drops Plan for Debit Card Fee, Other Big Banks Say No
In the biggest victory for consumers since Netflix's recent mea culpa, Bank of America said today that it was abandoning its plan to charge customers a $5 fee every time they use their debit cards. The bank relented, but only after other large banks had indicated that they would not impose similar fees.
Apple CEO Turns Down Pay
Apple CEO Tim Cook is turning down a payout worth approximately $75 million. Cook is requesting that he not receive new stock dividends, after receiving just shy of $400 million in compensation last year. One writer chalks it up to classiness.
Barclays Boss: Sign on to New Ethics or Leave
Barclays boss Antony Jenkins has notified the bank's 140,000 employees of a new code of conduct. Even bonuses for 2012 will be assessed against the new Purpose and Values criteria.
Microsoft Pledges to Become Carbon Neutral by July 1
Weeks after coming under fire for using excessive energy for cloud computing, Microsoft announced it will become carbon neutral across all of its operations starting July 1.
Peace Corps Volunteers Use Chocolate To Lift Africans from Poverty
Africa produces 70% of the world's chocolate and 60% of the world's vanilla crop, yet the continent makes just 1% of finished chocolate bars, which leaves very little profit for the essential farming communities. Now, an innovative company started by former Peace Corps volunteers is disrupting that market spiral to make the world's best chocolate bars -- and make a difference in Madagascar.
CEO Shares $1 Million With Employees
On June 14, Arie de Jong handed out $1 million in bonuses to his company's 170 employees thanking them for their dedication during the twenty years he owned the business.
Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman Unveil 'We Can Be Heroes' Campaign for Horn of Africa
DC Entertainment, home of some of the greatest super heroes, unleashed a giving campaign to help fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa. A multi-million-dollar commitment over the next two years by partners Warner Bros. and Time Warner will feature the Justice League characters, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern issuing a call to action, with 100 percent of the donations matched dollar for dollar.
Growing Momentum in US Economy: New Data
A clutch of data pointed to growing momentum in the economy during the first quarter, with jobless claims trending lower and factory activity and homes sales both on the rise.
Peace Corps Volunteers Use Chocolate To Lift Africans from Poverty
Africa produces 70% of the world's chocolate and 60% of the world's vanilla crop, yet the continent makes just 1% of finished chocolate bars, which leaves very little profit for the essential farming communities. Now, an innovative company started by former Peace Corps volunteers is disrupting that market spiral to make the world's best chocolate bars -- and make a difference -- in Madagascar.
UPDATE: Homeless Science Whiz Given $50K Scholarship on Ellen Show
New York high school senior Samantha Garvey appeared Thursday as a guest on the Ellen talk show, where she received a $50,000 scholarship from AT&T to the college of her choice. Last week, Garvey was named a semifinalist in the prestigious Intel science contest, just weeks after her family was forced to move into a homeless shelter and attracted media attention.
Hilton Hotels Sharing Excess Food With Hungry Egyptians and Americans
Hilton Hotels has launched a program to collect safe, surplus food from conferences and daily restaurant operations that would otherwise be thrown away, and providing it to those in need. A multi-year partnership with two hunger organizations began a month ago to ensure that hotel food, instead of being wasted, is distributed to local food banks, soup kitchens, and school programs in Egypt and the US.
Ford Cuts Global Waste by 100 Million Pounds and Counting
This week the Ford Motor Company announced impressive results in efforts to cut waste produced in its factories. Since 2007, the car company has slashed by 44 percent its global waste output -- a total of 100 million pounds. Expanding on the success, Ford plans to further reduce the amount of waste it sends to landfills by 10% per vehicle by the end of the year.
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