Category: Finance

When the Huntsman Textile Effects acquisition was first announced in August 2022, Archroma Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Heike van de Kerkhof called the transaction a “merger of equals”. Indeed, the global business of Huntsman Textile Effects comprises approximately 2,300 employees in 33 countries and 10 production sites globally which, when combined with Archroma, means […]

The bill was presented to senators during the Education Policy Committee meeting Wednesday afternoon. SAINT PAUL, Minn. — There’s an interesting idea floating around the state Capitol, requiring all high school students in Minnesota to take a personal finance class before graduation. That idea was presented twice during the Senate Education Policy Committee meeting Wednesday […]

Experts are at odds over when a recession might occur. On the whole, they’re expecting one. But timing is the question. Well, one of many, to be accurate. ‘The National Association for Business Economics (NABE) recently released the February 2023 edition of its regular Outlook survey, in this case of  48 professional economic forecasters from […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Work continues to attract more development to Sarnia’s business parks. Sarnia’s 402 Business Park. Photo by Tyler Kula /The Observer Article content Work continues to attract more development to Sarnia’s business parks. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content City council […]

He was looking for a hand-up, not a handout! Derrick Faulcon was determined to become the “Culinary Nat Turner” and start his own entrepreneurial empire after being released from prison. He studied the ins and outs of the restaurant business and even helped 200 other inmates get their GEDs. He was released in 2012 and two years […]

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are common in the financial industry, with large financial institutions frequently acquiring or merging with smaller firms in order to expand their businesses and gain a competitive advantage. In this article, we will look at the world of M&A in the finance industry, including the benefits and challenges of M&A transactions […]

Some hotels across Maine are trying new things this year to drive up their business. KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — The winter months of Maine to many businesses are defined as their “Off-Season”, especially those businesses in hospitality and tourism.  Some hotels across Maine are trying new things this year to drive up their business. According to […]

Economic Development $1M program will bring on contractors to help restaurants, retail shops, personal care businesses expand business and build resilience through free e-commerce consulting services On Mar 1, 2023 The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) launched a $1 million pilot program this week that will provide free e-commerce and digital marketing consulting services […]

Genius Group’s edtech learning platform GeniusU is to host a Lifelong Learning Summit on 2nd and 3rd March for educators and business owners to learn how to benefit from the tremendous growth the Edtech industry is experiencing. The free Lifelong Learning Summit will bring together entrepreneurs, educators, speakers and trainers, to hear from some of […]