Certify, an expense management system provider, reports that use of Uber by business travelers using its service has reached an astounding 46 percent of all ground transportation during the first quarter of 2015. Compared to the figure of 15 percent during 2014’s first quarter, that is a remarkable surge in growth. “While we often see… Continue Reading
Moving another step closer to fulfilling the dreams of the “Now” generation, Amazon announced last week that it will be able to deliver orders within one hour in two new locations. Although some might argue that one hour is technically not “Now,” it certainly comes pretty close, considering the fact that most orders on Amazon… Continue Reading
Elio Moti Sonnenfeld, also known as Elio Sonnenfeld, is a modern businessman with an illustrious heritage steeped in tradition. Reaching back three generations, Elio Moti Sonnenfeld’s great grandfather was one of the great rabbis of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Jerusalem, before the establishment of the State of Israel. Born in Vrbové, (Slovakia),… Continue Reading
Barrett Wissman is a businessman with a passion: to bring performing arts to the people. Under the auspices of his Los Angeles, California-based company IMG Artists, Wissman can do exactly that. The idea behind IMG is to bring dance, theater, music and more to the maximum number of people while still maintaining the highest level… Continue Reading
Samsung announced that it will be closing its Spotify competitor, US-based subscription streaming music platform Music Hub. Lucky for people in Australia Samsung gave assurances that its ‘down-under’ version will remain in business. “Samsung Music Hub in Australia has been developed for this country and for Australian customers. It is a separate platform from other… Continue Reading
After five years in the US energy market and two years after announcing its plans to sell off its US solar-power business, Meridian Energy finalized its sale of its huge, 20-hectare solar plant. California-based SunEdison purchased Calrenew-1 for an undisclosed amount. Guy Waipara, Meridian general manager of external relations said that the figures will appear… Continue Reading
It is expected that Ben Hollowell’s legal training will help him greatly as he begins to take his place as the new president of ATG (formerly Applied Technology Group.) Hollowell, graduate of Wynne High School in Arkansas, was promoted to president of ATG USA after working there as the chief financial officer since April 2007.… Continue Reading
In a move that could affect as many as 5,300 employees, Toyota will be moving its US headquarters from Torrance, outside Los Angeles, to a suburb of Dallas, Texas. The move will strategically locate the car manufacturer’s head office close to where the majority of its US product is built. Jim Lentz, chief executive of… Continue Reading
After working in the non-profit sector for over 35 years, Ed Sayres launched his own firm, Sayres Consulting, in Millbrook, New York. Sayres’ firm offers advice to non-profit directors and senior management on crucial activities such as fundraising, board development, strategy, financial and crisis management. From 2003 until 2013 Sayres was the president and CEO… Continue Reading
American Express recently announced its plans to sell 50% of its Global Business Travel division for $900 million. Though American Express will hold on to a 50% stake, the venture will split from the rest of the company and be managed by an investor group led by Certares LP. Other group members include Qatar Holdings,… Continue Reading