Every time you stream a movie on Netflix, play a game via Steam, or sign up for a free trial offer when you're shopping on Amazon, a business development professional had to have picked that piece of content and broker a deal with its provider.
These business development professionals–millions worldwide–operate in fields ranging from technology and entertainment to healthcare and advertising, where they do the work of identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities, building partnerships and teams along the way. They're rarely seen onstage or in the media spotlight; rather, they're the ones making the phone calls and doing what it takes behind the scenes to get the deal done.
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Central Maine business briefs: Maine State Credit Union establishes scholarship - CentralMaine.com
Maine State Credit Union has established a scholarship in the name of its late CEO, Normand R. Dubreuil, with a $50,000 donation to The Foundation for Maine’s Community College System and Maine Maritime Academy. The scholarship fund will award need-based grants to Maine residents pursuing an education in the trades and technology, according to a news release from the Augusta-based credit union.
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“Normand was a strong advocate for continued learning and a proud resident of Maine,” said Tucker Cole, chief executive officer at Maine State Credit Union. “He was a true believer in the credit union philosophy and was always looking for a way to help those in need. This scholarship will ensure his legacy continues.”
Business explodes in Fraser, investigation is still ongoing
FRASER, Mich. - Fraser Public Safety is investigating a building explosion that happened at the PT Technology Headquarters on 14 Mile and Groesbeck Highway.
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It all unfolded around 7:15 Saturday morning. After looking at surveillance footage, police say there was no criminal activity present. However, it is believed that the explosion started from a highlow forklift and a propane tank.
LAWSUIT: Roswell business owner sues the state for revenue lost during the pandemic | KRQE News 13
Summers in Roswell typically meant Madux Hobbs’ vacation rental homes would be booked up. However, this year is different since the pandemic has discouraged people from traveling.
Blair Dunn is Hobbs’ attorney. Hobbs owns two restaurants, a catering business, and a couple vacation rental properties in Roswell.
“If people are coming to town to vacation, they’re probably not going out to eat. So, it’s a snowball effect for somebody like Madux,” says Dunn.
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Worst business-class cabins in the sky
We already brought you TPG’s top-rated business cabins in the sky today. Now, it’s time for the worst.
Business class can vary so much depending on two major factors: the airline and the aircraft. Some airlines have business classes that feel more like a first-class experience , whereas others, well, feel more like a small step above economy.
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Some might argue that 62 isn’t a terrible score out of 100, but when we reviewed well over 40 business classes, fifth from bottom place leaves a lot to be desired.
What Banks Tell Us About Covid-Era Business: 'Everybody Is, Bluntly, Struggling' - WSJ
When they reported second-quarter earnings this past week, big U.S. lenders said they don't expect the U.S. economy to pull out of its slump soon. A protracted downturn, bank executives said, bodes poorly for all manner of American businesses, even those not directly affected by the travel bans and social-distancing measures put in place to curb the virus.
Popular dessert shop under new ownership after 14 years of business | East Idaho News
IDAHO FALLS – Customers of The Caramel Tree in Rigby and Idaho Falls were surprised to see it close in March after 14 years of business.
Rigby native Andy Nelson recently purchased the business. He tells EastIdahoNews.com an opening date has not yet been determined but he is planning to open soon.
“I just got the keys at 7:00 (Thursday) night, so everything is very new,” Nelson says. “I have to do inventory and make sure we have supplies.”
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