Posted on 11/21/16
5 Most Expensive Medicare Drugs -- and Which Companies Are Getting Rich From Them
Medicare spends billions of dollars each year on prescription drugs. That's not surprising. What might be surprising, though, is how much the federal healthcare program spends . . .
Posted on 11/21/16
Councilmember Matt Zone Elected President of the National League of Cities
Councilmember Matt Zone was elected president of the National League of Cities (NLC) today at the organization's 2016 City Summit in Pittsburgh. Zone, who served as . . .
Posted on 11/21/16
National League of Cities Announces 2017 Leadership and Board of Directors
The National League of Cities (NLC) today named its 2017 leadership and board of directors at its annual City Summit in Pittsburgh.
Posted on 11/21/16
PPG Completes Sale of Its Ownership Interest in PFG Fiber Glass Joint Ventures
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has completed the sale of its 50 percent ownership interest in its two PFG Fiber Glass joint
Posted on 11/21/16
Seegrid’s Ed Henry Named CFO of the Year
Seegrid, the pioneer and leader in three-dimensional vision navigation, today announced Chief Financial Officer Ed Henry
Posted on 11/21/16
Utz Quality Foods Opens New Health & Wellness Center
HANOVER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UTZ® QUALITY FOODS, LLC. the U.S.’s largest privately held snack food brand, celebrates the opening of its new Utz® Health & Wellness Center, designed . . .
Posted on 11/18/16
The Weekly Scenario: Required Minimum Distribution After 70 Years Old
Question: How do I calculate the required minimum distribution on my IRA once I have reached the age of 70 1/2?Answer: I have broken this down . . .
Posted on 11/18/16
Management Matters: Compromise or Collaborate – Know the Difference
For quite a while now, every newspaper, newscast, social media post, Tweet and late night comedian has been talking about the dysfunction in Washington DC. Legislators . . .
Posted on 11/18/16
Jobless Claims Back Down To 4-Decade Low
An economic data release isn't something you would normally get overly excited about, but Thursday morning's jobless claims report just makes you say, "Wow." For months, . . .
Posted on 11/18/16
What a Donald Trump Presidency Means for the Energy and Industrials Sector
Editor's note: In this episode of Industry Focus it is put forth that no oil & gas drilling has taken place on Federal Land in recent . . .
Posted on 11/18/16
Petuum Raises $15M Series A
Petuum, Inc., a startup building an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solution development platform, has closed $15 million in
Posted on 11/18/16
Bracket Acquires CLINapps
Bracket, a leading clinical trial technology and specialty services provider, today announced the strategic acquisition of CLINapps Inc.,
Posted on 11/18/16
Greenphire Named to Deloitte 2016 Technology Fast 500
Greenphire, the global leader in clinical payment solutions, announced today that it has been named to Deloitte's 2016 Technology Fast 500, which recognizes the fastest-growing technology, . . .
Posted on 11/18/16
Clarion Capital-backed Lenox Corp. Names Lester Gribetz to Its Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Lenox Corporation, a portfolio company of Clarion Capital Partners, announced today that Lester Gribetzhas been elected to the Company's Board of . . .
Posted on 11/18/16
Western Pennsylvania Native Joins Sheetz As Public Relations Manager
Sheetz, one of America's fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience retailers, this week welcomed Nick Ruffner, who will lead the company's communications efforts as its Public Relations . . .
Posted on 11/18/16
Ascensus Acquires Retirement Educators
Ascensus, the nation’s largest independent retirement and college savings services provider, has announced its acquisition of Retirement
Posted on 11/18/16
Lincoln Financial Group Named Robert Klaczak SVP of Distribution Information Technology
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) announced today that Robert Klaczak was named senior vice president of Distribution Information Technology (IT), effective November 7, 2016. . . .
Posted on 11/18/16
Black Box Appoints Anthony J. Massetti as SVP, CFO and Treasurer
Black Box Corporation (NASDAQ:BBOX), a leading digital solutions provider, announced today that Anthony J. Massetti
Posted on 11/17/16
Aberdeen Proving Ground Picks Evoqua for Laboratory Water Systems Service Contract
PITTSBURGH & ABERDEEN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evoqua Water Technologies announced today it has been awarded a contract to provide maintenance services for more than 50 EMD Millipore® laboratory . . .
Posted on 11/17/16
Friday Factoid: The World’s Most Famous Brands Series – Thanksgiving Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Thanksgiving EditionTest your Thanksgiving knowledge with this Friday Factoid pop quizStart QuizIf you have any questions regarding the content of . . .
Posted on 11/17/16
BREAKING NEWS – About the DOL “White Collar” Salary Changes
On Tuesday, November 22nd a Texas federal court will decide whether to issue an injunction which would put on hold the Department of Labor’s new FLSA . . .
Posted on 11/17/16
Telebriefs: Are Employees on FMLA Leave Allowed to Do Work?
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can be confusing for employers, especially when it comes to whether an employee who is out on FMLA can actually . . .
Posted on 11/17/16
Marijuana Mania Grips the Nation As Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Legalization
American voters delivered a decisive win for marijuana advocates on Nov. 8. Pro-pot propositions passed in eight of nine states last Tuesday, with four states, including . . .
Posted on 11/17/16
Bank Stocks Downgraded: Is the Trump Rally Kaput?
It's now been a week since Donald Trump was elected President of the United States, and the rally in bank stocks is in full swing.So far, . . .
Posted on 11/17/16
Vishay Intertechnology COO Dieter Wunderlich To Retire
MALVERN, Pa., Nov. 16, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology’s (NYSE:VSH) President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Gerald Paul today announced that Chief Operating Officer Dieter . . .
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