Ever lost important files? Drew Houston, now 41, faced this problem repeatedly as a student at MIT. He found himself constantly misplacing USB drives with crucial data. Frustrated, he decided to create a solution for himself in 2007 — a cloud storage platform. Little did he know, this personal proje
American Airlines recently announced its first-quarter earnings outlook, and it’s not what Wall Street was hoping for. The airline expects a bigger loss than expected, with a forecast of 20 to 40 cents per share, which is quite a bit more than the 4 cents analysts were bracing for. The reason? Lower
The Dassault Falcon 6X is a buzzworthy business jet that's been turning heads since its introduction in late 2023. This French-made marvel, a stretched version of the Falcon 5X, entered service after a few hiccups with its initial engine choice. But with its new Pratt & Whitney engines, it's ready t
Fathom Entertainment, known for its global live and recorded content distribution, has named Eric Becker as their new head of communications. Becker, who has a long history in the industry, will be reporting to marketing VP Shannah Miller. His job? To handle all external communications, from media r
Fifty years ago, two families in South Korea teamed up to create a zinc powerhouse called Korea Zinc. The Choi family managed the new venture, while the Chang family led the parent company, Young Poong. This unique setup was called “two families under one roof. ” Both families agreed to respect each
The Dassault Falcon 10X, a long-range business jet from French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation, is set to redefine luxury in the skies. Originally planned for certification in 2023, the jet's launch has been pushed back to 2027. This aircraft, often dubbed the 'Penthouse of the skies, ' offe
Get ready, Eau Claire! Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. (DECI) is kicking off the year with its first business networking event. Mark your calendars for January 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. The venue? The Coven, nestled at 131 S. Barstow Street. This isn't just any event; it's DECI's first shindig since separ
December was a month to remember for small businesses in the U. S. , with sales picking up speed as holiday shoppers rushed to finish their gift lists. The Fiserv Small Business Index, which tracks transactions from about 2 million small businesses, climbed to 146 in December, a 3-point increase fro
It’s all about closing the loop on plastic waste. Sam White, recently appointed CEO of GreenLabs Recycling, is spearheading an innovative project to reuse lab plastics. In collaboration with Veolia, they collect discarded lab equipment from clients like Sanofi, transforming it into new benchtop wast
Rachel Maddow, an MSNBC personality, was taken aback by the presence of prominent business and tech leaders seated near President Trump during his inauguration. She highlighted the unusual scenario: "Kristi Noem, the nominee for homeland security, sat next to Apple CEO Tim Cook. How did this happen
