NYC business leaders scramble to deal with growing reality of socialist running the city
The business community fears the rise of socialist leadership in New York City amid corruption scandal surrounding Mayor Eric Adams.
Big Business Backed Mayor Eric Adams. Now It Waits to Learn His Fate.
Eric Adams' pro-business stance marked a significant shift from de Blasio's policies, raising hopes among New York's business community.
San Jose Chamber launches fund to preserve its downtown headquarters
The San Jose Chamber honors Bob Kieve by establishing a foundation for preserving their headquarters and aiding local businesses through capital campaigns.
Continuity and Consistency - San Francisco Bay Times
The GGBA's leadership and community engagement is strong and optimistic about the future, focusing on membership growth and strategic planning.
Here's how Wall Street and business leaders are reacting to Biden's exit from the presidential race; 'Father time is undefeated'
President Biden won't seek re-election.
Reactions from notable figures varied after Biden's announcement.
A Showdown Over Noncompete Agreements Is Coming. Buckle Up.
FTC voted on a final rule to ban most noncompete agreements, facing opposition from the business community.
AI will reduce workforce, say 41% of execs in a survey
41% of senior executives expect smaller workforce in 5 years due to AI implementation
Around 50% of leaders not planning to redeploy employees affected by AI, should rethink approach
Labour rules out raising corporation tax above 25% in next parliament
Labour pledges not to raise corporation tax above 25%
Labour will maintain full expensing and the annual investment allowance
Editorial: World Business Chicago needs new leadership
Mayor Brandon Johnson is seeking a seasoned business person to market Chicago to companies looking to move or expand.
There is concern among business people in Chicago about Mayor Johnson's lack of focus on the business community.
It's messy and slow and drowned in noise, but a change in Australia's climate policy is under way | Adam Morton
Climate scientists sometimes talk about moments when the signal emerges from the noise when the human influence on heatwaves and downpours becomes greater than what could have been caused by natural changes alone.The same might be said for Australia's reborn attempts to formulate a climate policy.Sometimes the noise that surrounds the debate is so great that it can make the underlying signal about where we're going hard to find.
Incoming first minister set immediate priorities by Reform Scotland
Scotland's incoming first minister must take urgent action on the economy, education, net-zero and health, a leading think tank has said.Reform Scotland has set out four immediate priorities for Nicola Sturgeon's replacement, as the SNP leadership race draws to a close.Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes or Ash Regan will officially take up the post on Tuesday.
Sir Keir Starmer says he's not talking down UK economy
By Faisal Islam & Lucy Hooker
Economics editor & Business reporter
Sir Keir Starmer has said he is not "talking down" Britain when warning that Poland is on course to overtake the UK within a decade in terms of the size of its economy per person.The Labour leader was launching details of his party's "mission" to make the UK the fastest growing G7 economy.
Incoming first minister set immediate priorities by Reform Scotland
Scotland's incoming first minister must take urgent action on the economy, education, net-zero and health, a leading think tank has said.Reform Scotland has set out four immediate priorities for Nicola Sturgeon's replacement, as the SNP leadership race draws to a close.Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes or Ash Regan will officially take up the post on Tuesday.
Sir Keir Starmer says he's not talking down UK economy
By Faisal Islam & Lucy Hooker
Economics editor & Business reporter
Sir Keir Starmer has said he is not "talking down" Britain when warning that Poland is on course to overtake the UK within a decade in terms of the size of its economy per person.The Labour leader was launching details of his party's "mission" to make the UK the fastest growing G7 economy.
Violent youth fights at popular SF mall prompt police presence
Screenshot via Google Multiple large-scale violent fights among several dozen children occurred last week at Stonestown Galleria, near San Francisco State University, SF police said.The series of chaotic altercations gained attention online through cellphone videos on various social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.
Campaign contribution limits are off in race for Chicago mayor
Paul Vallas lent $100,100 to his mayoral campaign fund Thursday, a move that lifts restrictions on how much money both he and opponent Brandon Johnson can receive from campaign contributors.The move busting the contributions caps by the former Chicago Public Schools CEO clears the way for business interests and wealthy donors to write him big checks.
Violent youth fights at popular SF mall prompt police presence
Screenshot via Google Multiple large-scale violent fights among several dozen children occurred last week at Stonestown Galleria, near San Francisco State University, SF police said.The series of chaotic altercations gained attention online through cellphone videos on various social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.
Campaign contribution limits are off in race for Chicago mayor
Paul Vallas lent $100,100 to his mayoral campaign fund Thursday, a move that lifts restrictions on how much money both he and opponent Brandon Johnson can receive from campaign contributors.The move busting the contributions caps by the former Chicago Public Schools CEO clears the way for business interests and wealthy donors to write him big checks.
Major firms to support Kate's launch of business taskforce on early childhood
The Princess of Wales is launching a business taskforce on early childhood, with global firms such as Unilever, Ikea, Deloitte and Lego on board.Kate is hosting an inaugural meeting of the taskforce at NatWest's headquarters in the City of London on Tuesday, with Aviva, Co-op and Iceland among the other major companies joining her.
NI Protocol has led to democratic deficit', MPs are told
The Northern Ireland Protocol has led to a democratic deficit where politicians in the region have no say over rules which govern trade, a Westminster committee has been told.A barrister told the European Scrutiny Committee that the current oversight role of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on protocol-related issues raised concerns around identity.
Culture, climate district gets mixed reviews from feedback sessions - Austin Monitor
Friday, January 6, 2023 by Chad Swiatecki An effort to create a new "living room" in the center of Austin along Lady Bird Lake needs some fine-tuning and a more precise mission, according to early community feedback gathered by an outside consulting firm.A memo delivered on Dec. 30 by Parks and Recreation Department Director Kimberly McNeeley includes the latest work done for a 2021 City Council resolution that sought to create a culture and climate innovation district concentrated mostly along the south shore of the lake beginning just west of MoPac Expressway and extending east past the Statesman planned unit development property.
Balance is key as NH lawmakers head into budget year
Politics With the 400-member House almost evenly divided, legislative leaders say 2023 won't be the year for sweeping policy changes.CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Balance is the buzzword at the New Hampshire Statehouse these days, and not only because lawmakers will spend much of the next year crafting a state budget.
Blackford: I believe I would have won if I'd put myself forward in SNP race
Ian Blackford has said he could have won the SNP's race to elect a new Westminster leader if he had put himself forward.Speaking to TalkTV on Wednesday evening, Mr Blackford, who stepped down as the party's Westminster leader last week, told Jeremy Kyle: I could have seen this off, I believe I would have won if I'd put myself forward.
From dust to destiny | How Downtown Austin became what it is today
AUSTIN, Texas It's hard to imagine a time when choking dust swirled through the streets of Downtown Austin, but that was the case in the city's central business district during Austin's first 50 years.Congress Avenue wasn't paved until 1905.Pictures from the Austin History Center show Downtown Austin with single-story wooden buildings lining both sides of Congress Avenue.
Bike Share Toronto is on track to lose more money. But it's hopes a new partner will hit the brakes | CBC News
Toronto's bike sharing agency is about to announce it's landed a major sponsor, CBC Toronto has learned one the agency hopes will solve its nagging financial problems.Justin Hanna, the director of Bike Share Toronto, would reveal few details of the impending deal, but says he expects to make an announcement within months.
NI Protocol has led to democratic deficit', MPs are told
The Northern Ireland Protocol has led to a democratic deficit where politicians in the region have no say over rules which govern trade, a Westminster committee has been told.A barrister told the European Scrutiny Committee that the current oversight role of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on protocol-related issues raised concerns around identity.
Culture, climate district gets mixed reviews from feedback sessions - Austin Monitor
Friday, January 6, 2023 by Chad Swiatecki An effort to create a new "living room" in the center of Austin along Lady Bird Lake needs some fine-tuning and a more precise mission, according to early community feedback gathered by an outside consulting firm.A memo delivered on Dec. 30 by Parks and Recreation Department Director Kimberly McNeeley includes the latest work done for a 2021 City Council resolution that sought to create a culture and climate innovation district concentrated mostly along the south shore of the lake beginning just west of MoPac Expressway and extending east past the Statesman planned unit development property.
Balance is key as NH lawmakers head into budget year
Politics With the 400-member House almost evenly divided, legislative leaders say 2023 won't be the year for sweeping policy changes.CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Balance is the buzzword at the New Hampshire Statehouse these days, and not only because lawmakers will spend much of the next year crafting a state budget.
Blackford: I believe I would have won if I'd put myself forward in SNP race
Ian Blackford has said he could have won the SNP's race to elect a new Westminster leader if he had put himself forward.Speaking to TalkTV on Wednesday evening, Mr Blackford, who stepped down as the party's Westminster leader last week, told Jeremy Kyle: I could have seen this off, I believe I would have won if I'd put myself forward.
From dust to destiny | How Downtown Austin became what it is today
AUSTIN, Texas It's hard to imagine a time when choking dust swirled through the streets of Downtown Austin, but that was the case in the city's central business district during Austin's first 50 years.Congress Avenue wasn't paved until 1905.Pictures from the Austin History Center show Downtown Austin with single-story wooden buildings lining both sides of Congress Avenue.
Bike Share Toronto is on track to lose more money. But it's hopes a new partner will hit the brakes | CBC News
Toronto's bike sharing agency is about to announce it's landed a major sponsor, CBC Toronto has learned one the agency hopes will solve its nagging financial problems.Justin Hanna, the director of Bike Share Toronto, would reveal few details of the impending deal, but says he expects to make an announcement within months.
Sigh of relief' as Swinney freezes business rates, industry body says
There will be a sigh of relief on the high street as the Deputy First Minister announced a freeze to business rates, an industry body has said.Laying out the budget for next year, John Swinney said he had listened to the lobbying coming from business organisations for a freeze to non-domestic rates to support the industry.
Federal Officials Sue to Stop Microsoft Merger in Major Antitrust Move
The FTC says the $69 billion merger would be a huge consolidation of industry power.In this photo illustration, the logos of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard are displayed on January 18, 2022.Hakan Nural / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images In one of the most aggressive antitrust moves taken against Big Tech in recent history, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Thursday that it is moving to block Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of video games company Activision Blizzard.
The Hour Of Code - AVC
I have written many times about the Hour Of Code here at AVC.It is the highlight of the annual Computer Science Education Week which is the first week of December, which is this week.Yesterday Marco Argenti, Goldman Sachs' CIO, and I went with NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks to the Hospitality Management High School in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood in Manhattan to do an Hour of Code with the students there.