Bakelite has just earned a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, a big deal in the world of sustainability. This puts them in the top 5% of over 130, 000 companies worldwide. What’s driving this success? Bakelite has been busy making changes. They’ve installed solar panels in the UK, Spain, and Finland. In the
In the heart of San Jose, a local entrepreneur is feeling the heat. Jordan Trigg, who once saw Japantown as a place of opportunity, now finds himself in a tough spot. He's lost control of four properties on East Taylor Street, and it's not just bad luck. The city's red tape and high costs have him t
Eau Claire recently hosted a significant event for women in business. The 22nd Annual Women’s Business Conference took place at the Pablo Center, drawing a large crowd. Over 450 women attended, eager to learn and connect with others in the field. The event was organized by the Western Dairyland Wom
BP is making some big changes. They are talking with Stonepeak, a large investment company, about selling their Castrol lubricants unit. This sale is part of BP's larger plan to raise a lot of money by selling off some of their business parts. Here's what's happening: Both Stonepeak and another pri
The U. S. is stepping up its game against crypto scams. A new team, called the Scam Center Strike Force, is joining forces to take down these frauds. This team includes the DOJ, FBI, Secret Service, and others. They aim to stop scams that trick people out of billions of dollars. These scams, known
Coinbase has decided to move its headquarters from Delaware to Texas. This is a big deal because Delaware has been the go-to state for businesses for a long time. But now, Texas is becoming a popular choice for companies. The reason for the move is that Texas has a more business-friendly environmen
The world is in the middle of an AI price war. On one side, there are expensive, closed-source models from the U. S. On the other, China is offering free, open-source alternatives. This could lead to a big shift in who controls AI technology globally. Eric Schmidt, who used to lead Google, thinks t
Adam Brian Kaiser's journey from a science background to becoming a chocolatier is quite the story. It all started when he moved to Syracuse and began making bonbons as a hobby. His friends and family loved his creations, which sparked an idea: why not turn this passion into a business? Kaiser didn
Businesses often struggle to understand their own processes. This is especially true for big companies. Managers might not know how things really work on the ground. They lack the details about how processes unfold, the different paths they take, and the exceptions that happen along the way. Proces
In the world of health, knowing your blood sugar levels is key, especially for those with type 2 diabetes. A recent study took a close look at how these levels change over time and their link to heart disease in Chinese patients. The focus was on fasting plasma glucose (FPG), a common measure of blo
