Richard Parsons, a prominent figure in the world of business, passed away recently at the age of 76. Known for his influential roles at Time Warner and Citigroup, Parsons left a significant mark on corporate America. Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015, he continued to contribute to various boards until health issues forced him to step down. Friends and colleague...
Kay Quinn, the director of operations at Ziply Fiber, has been named one of the most influential women in the tech and cable industry by Cablefax. This annual list highlights women who are making significant strides in their field. Since taking her role in 2020, Quinn has overseen the expansion of fiber internet across Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho. Her secr...
As the U. S. presidential election approaches, several high-profile business leaders have spoken up to show their support for the Democratic candidate, Kamala Harris. In Wisconsin, investor and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban campaigned for Harris, arguing this election is crucial for small businesses and criticizing Trump’s tariff plans. Other billionaires have also step...
Imagine being a business leader, sitting in your office, looking at the two presidential candidates. One is former President Donald Trump, known for chaos and fear. The other is Vice President Kamala Harris, who promises order and innovation. Which one would you back? For some prominent business leaders, the choice was clear – they chose Kamala Harris. A group o...
The Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) has kicked off a new campaign called “Our Massachusetts” with the help of 11 prominent business and nonprofit leaders. Their mission? To support people who want more housing in their areas and get local approvals for housing projects, especially in towns served by the MBTA. This fall, many municipalities will dis...
In a bid to revitalize the state's economy, a group of prominent business leaders has launched the Mass Opportunity Alliance, a nonprofit organization aimed at highlighting the tax burden and high costs of doing business in Massachusetts. The alliance, which has already raised millions of dollars, hopes to improve the state's competitiveness by changing public opinio...
In a surprising twist, over 90 business leaders have thrown their support behind Kamala Harris for President. In a joint letter released Friday, the corporate heavyweights endorsed Harris as 'the best way to support the continued strength, security and reliability of our democracy and economy.' They're banking on her ability to provide stability and predictability du...
In a move straight out of Tinseltown, Vice President Kamala Harris has bagged some serious star power for her 2024 presidential bid. An open letter signed by 88 bigwigs from the business and entertainment world throws their support behind VP Harris, giving her campaign a major boost in the early stages. In the letter, these luminaries touted Ms. Harris' 'proven lea...
In an era of rapid technological advancements, a surprising trend has emerged: business leaders are losing faith in IT. According to an IBM study, top executives' confidence in IT has plummeted by half in the past decade, despite the increasing sophistication and capabilities of information technology. The rise of generative AI has only exacerbated this disconten...