Obama on the Record: State of the Economy
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) It’s good to be back. Thank you so much. Please, everybody be seated. (Applause.) Well, to President DeGioia, thank you so much for...
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Thompson worked as a vice president for McDonald’s in both operations and supply chain, so he knew the culture and process well. “Knowing both the operations and supply sides of the business helped me to understand their needs at a higher level,†he says. One of the most important lessons he’s learned as a supplier is to leverage whatever is unique about his business. “Yes, customers want low prices,†says Thompson, “but they want other things, too. In my world, it’s food safety and quality.â€
Making Cultural Connections
Donald A. Coleman isn't concerned about his daughter taking over the reins of his business. If she does, he believes she’s been well trained. “I started her out in the finance committee—not the mailroom,†he explains, “so she could see how the agency made money. She could see the expenses, she could see how we had to fight for our margins in order to reward our good employees and move forward.†Advertising is a tough business, and Coleman wants to make sure his daughter, Kelli, currently vice president of business development, fully understands the nuts and bolts of the industry.
Fine Art Collector Charlotte Newman Wants To Expand Access For Black People In The Exclusive Industry
By Curtis Bunn As a young girl growing up in Atlanta, Charlotte Newman was exposed to the transformative power of art through her parents and godmother, the renowned painter and...
Top Executives Salute Diversity Pioneer Who Turned ‘Black Rage’ Into Corporate Empowerment
For more than 30 years, Dr. Price Cobbs could be found on the pages of BLACK ENTERPRISE for his revolutionary work and powerful insights. He told BE that the diversity thrust greatly expanded after he converted his private practice into Pacific Management Systems.