Oil Spill Cleanup Scams
Whenever there’s an opportunity, scammers often find a way to use their dirty little tricks to get into your pocket. Unfortunately, two scams related to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico have recently cropped up.
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Adding Diversity Into the Equation
Less than a year after Teri Quinn Gray began working as a research manager for DuPont she faced job uncertainty due to corporate restructuring. As anxiety grew among Quinn Gray and her colleagues, she was upset by a comment from one of her co-workers. A white male scientist said to her: “Your job is safe because you’re black and female.â€
Ten Steps to Grow Your Business
Ten tips to help entrepreneurs best position their companies to gain business from major corporations.
Are You Sticky?
Élan Corp. plc., a neuroscience biotechnology company specializing in biopharmaceuticals and drug technologies that support the research and treatment of major health concerns such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Crohn’s and multiple sclerosis, prides itself on leading the industry in conversations on changing clinical trial methodologies.
Nonprofit: Doing Well by Doing Good
Ted Trabue knew he was ready for a career change. In 2002, his company, Washington, D.C.-based Potomac Electric Power Co. (Pepco), completed its merger with Conectiv, a regional energy delivery company. By June 2005, Trabue—vice president responsible for Pepco’s legislative and community affairs, strategic accounts, and economic development—realized that the merger would not allow him to advance any further within the company. Trabue questioned whether he should stay in corporate America or find a way to make a difference. Reflecting on his status, he found himself drawn to addressing the city’s significant unemployment problem and environmental agenda.
