CFOs Aren’t so Sure About the Strength of the Economy
Any CEOs hopeful that Donald Trump’s election will herald a golden age of strong economic growth may want to have a chat with their CFO.
Any CEOs hopeful that Donald Trump’s election will herald a golden age of strong economic growth may want to have a chat with their CFO.
Just like Donald Trump, Wanda Group owner and CEO Wang Jianlin made his fortune in the real estate and entertainment industries.
CEOs broadly are optimistic, although some are concerned about the impact of Brexit.
Pacific Rim leaders have vowed to press on with free-trade negotiations, though they could now have a greater focus on China, rather than the U.S, following Donald Trump’s election as president.
According to a new report by the National Center for the Middle Market, Latin America is largely untapped by mid-market companies and could present some of the biggest opportunities for growth and expansion.
For the growing number of U.S. businesses concerned about the safety risks of operating in China, the sudden arrest of one of Australia’s highest-ranking casino executives will do little to quell their fears.
China’s economic development is at a crossroads, leaving CEOs around the world fearful a recession there could drag their businesses into the red.
Don Rongione, CEO of Bollman Hat Co. in Adamstown, Pennsylvania, had a unique ally in his effort to shift hat production from China to Pennsylvania—famed actor Samuel L. Jackson, who, along with other Hollywood stars, was a fan of the company’s Kangol 504 woolen knit cap.
Now that President Obama and the Rolling Stones have opened the door to American normalization of relations with communist Cuba, boards and CEOs are taking a peek at whether their companies can or should enter.
No longer simply the world’s factory, China has become a stronger global competitor and is now exporting capital, services and technology to buyers of all kinds in both developed and developing nations.
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Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
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Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
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General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
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General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.