BUSINESS LEADERS

Oct 19 2024POLITICS

The Billionaire Backing: Why Some Wealthy Leaders Support Kamala Harris

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...

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Why Some Business Leaders Prefer Kamala Harris

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...

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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

Business and Nonprofit Leaders Join Forces for Massachusetts Housing Campaign

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...

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Sep 19 2024BUSINESS

Massachusetts' Economic Growth: A New Alliance Aims to Boost Competitiveness

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...

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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Business Elite Ditches Trump, Bets on Harris to Steady Uncertain Times

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...

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris: The VP with Hollywood Clout

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...

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Aug 28 2024BUSINESS

Fading Trust in IT: A Wake-up Call for Business Leaders

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...

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