Marlo E. McKinley serves as the senior director of global planning at BELLA+CANVAS

Patrick J. Ward is vice president of marketing at Media.Monks and Formula.Monks

Executives' Association of Orange County

MCN Asia has been at the forefront of providing expert advice and strategic marketing planning to businesses in India and Europe.

Lisa Michelle Johnson is the president and a certified residential real estate appraiser at LMJ Appraisals

Eric Vazquez works with a North Carolina Community Health Center

Jon Andrew Wingent, CFP, is a wealth advisor at Morton Wealth

Business consulting franchise makes entry into new markets and expands corporate team to support rapid growth

Bert Hensley to lead RBI Impact from the Nashville, Tennessee Office and Keith Burdette to lead RBI Properties from the Tampa, Florida Office

Innovative Digital Strategies Transform Traditional Mail Operations, Boost Efficiency, and Support Environmental Goals

Jason Indelicato, the esteemed CEO of Vantage Custom Software, is an industry leader driving the next wave of digital transformation

Chicago Music Award Nominee Dantès Alexander, The Prince Regent of EDM, unveils "They Won't Go When I Go," his latest single & album. With captivating remixes by Aaron Chase & more, it promises an electrifying journey for fans worldwide.

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Crafted in Moscow by a small group of film enthusiasts on a shoestring budget, Dreamover premiered at the Shanghai International Film Festival during pandemic 2021, won Dances With Films in Los Angeles and finally released for a wide public.

Aleksei Chebeliuk, accompanied by a magnificent live orchestra, will perform a carefully curated selection of classical masterpieces. The repertoire will include the genius works of legends such as Chopin, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and more.

S.E. Postance, a romance novelist, proudly announces the release of her quintessential work, Ageless Hearts. This heartfelt novel invites readers into the lives of Ben Sullivan and Julie McDowell, two individuals in their sixties

Dana Danae excels in motion picture and electronic magazines as the owner of Love Music Productions LLC

HRM Edward Obajinmi has been recognized for 20 years in Cybersecurity, Governance Risk and Compliance.

Richard Gilbert lends years of expertise to his work with the Royal Government of Cambodia

Melissa M. Verpile is a sought-after consultant and policy expert

Khalil Derbel, MA, is lauded for his dedication to foreign affairs and linguistics

The global organization's Houston chapter gathered people from all ages to walk around Hermann Park promoting world peace and harmony.

Dr. Kristen Ali Eglinton from Footage Foundation, which conducts research around gender-based violence in conflict zones, calls on feminist foreign policy conference to ensure compassion is built into interventions addressing refugees and migration.

The recent ruling of the Court of Justice of the EU removing Dmitry Pumpyansky from the EU sanctions list bolstered the arguments of U.S. experts about potential unfairness and inefficiency of individual sanctions against Russian businessmen.

Edward A. Corcoran is a noteworthy entrepreneur specializing in energy surveys and strategic analysis

Advocating for Justice and Calls for Global Awareness of the Palestinian Struggle

Export Controls and Sanctions Advisors LLC Celebrates its first Year of Success and Innovation in the World of Export Controls and Sanctions

Loren O. Stoddard serves as the director of general development for Sudan at the United States Agency for International Development

Well known for his prowess as a real estate executive, many also know Gino Blefari for his power to inspire and motivate, readily sharing his personal strategies for staying physically and mentally strong in the face of any challenge. During RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange in Washington, D.C., in September, where more than…

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As Trump’s victory over Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris became apparent on Wednesday, bond markets reacted sharply. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield jumped to 4.479%, its highest level since July, according to news reports. Mortgage rates responded in kind, with the average 30-year fixed rate rising to 7.13% on Wednesday, up nine basis points…

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Timex Garments adopts WFX ERP for specialised, cloud-based digital transformation, enhancing efficiency. Replacing SAP with WFX, Timex gains industry-specific solutions with WFX ERP for garment manufacturing. New WFX ERP ensures Timex Garments remains innovative and responsive to market changes. This shift will enable Timex to improve operational efficiency.

Ralph Lauren Corporation reported Q2 FY25 earnings per diluted share of $2.31, up 5 per cent YoY on a reported basis, and $2.54 adjusted, a 21 per cent increase. Net revenue rose 6 per cent to $1.7 billion, while gross profit reached $1.2 billion with a margin of 67.0 per cent. Regional revenues grew, driven by strong results in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Paul Price, former Burberry chief merchandising officer, returns to lead merchandising, planning, licensing, architecture, and showroom teams, starting December 9, 2024. Reporting to CEO Joshua Schulman, he joins Burberry’s executive committee. Price, praised for his past contributions, expressed excitement to drive Burberry’s next phase of growth.

Cambodia’s apparel exports reached $2,285 million in the first three quarters of 2024, representing 30.19 per cent of total exports. Europe, the second-largest market, saw a decline compared to $2.82 billion in the same period in 2023. North America was the top market with 42.18 per cent. Total apparel exports were $11.26 billion in 2023, with Europe’s share fluctuating over recent years.

Sri Lanka’s garment exports reached $3,479 million in Jan-Sept 2024, a 4.0 per cent increase from the previous year. However, textile exports declined by 15.9 per cent, totalling $224.3 million. Imports of textiles and clothing rose significantly, with textiles up by 18.2 per cent. In 2023, garment exports dropped by 19 per cent to $4,440.6 million, and textile imports fell by 22.6 per cent.

Australia's apparel and clothing imports rose 3.43 per cent YoY to $3.368 billion in July-September 2024, despite a slight drop in September. Imports of textile yarn and related articles also increased by 4.11 per cent, while fibre imports fell 6.06 per cent. Exports of textile fibres saw a 7.69 per cent decline, continuing a downward trend from the previous fiscal year.

US textile and apparel imports fell by 0.80 per cent to $80.449 billion from January to September 2024, compared to $81.094 billion in 2023. Apparel imports dropped by 2.57 per cent, while non-apparel imports rose by 4.55 per cent. China remained the top supplier, despite a 2.28 per cent decrease. Growth was seen in imports from Cambodia, Pakistan, India, and Vietnam.

In the first nine months of 2024, US textile and apparel exports fell by 2.76 per cent to $17.363 billion, down from $17.856 billion in 2023. While exports to Mexico rose by 2.86 per cent, shipments to major markets like Canada, China, and the Dominican Republic declined. Apparel, fabric, and yarn exports all saw decreases. In 2023, exports fell by 5.02 per cent, following growth in 2022.

US saw an 8.79 per cent increase in textile and apparel imports from January to September 2024, totalling 76,860.803 million SME compared to 70,652.999 million SME in 2023, according to OTEXA. Apparel imports rose by 2.57 per cent, while non-apparel imports increased by 11.05 per cent. Cotton product imports grew by 6.03 per cent and MMF products by 9.17 per cent.

Splurge on the Luxurious Side of International Drive! We all need some well-deserved pampering and slurging on a few luxurious treats on vacation and the International Drive Resort Area has it all: World class accommodations, soothing spas, elegant dining, great shopping, golfing and special tours fit for a VIP: YOU!!! Check out these suggestions to treat yourself to the best of the best in the worlds most famous vacation destination!

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Technological development is happening faster than ever and changing our lives in fundamental ways. The companies behind all these new gadgets and services are no doubt the greatest corporate success stories of our age. But entrepreneur and investor Azeem Azhar worries that our public institutions haven't kept pace with the industry, which has created an exponential gap between digital haves and have nots. He offers recommendations on how bridge the divide and achieve growth with broader societal benefits. You can hear more from Azeem Azhar on his HBR Presents podcast, Exponential View.

Even in a slowing economy, the battle to attract and retain talent persists. But employers need to look beyond what people are currently demanding — whether it’s higher salaries, more stock options or the flexibility to work from home. Studies show that, over the long term, employees also find value in aspects of work that they overlook in the short term, such as community and opportunities for growth. Professor Amy Edmondson and INSEAD associate professor Mark Mortensen offer up strategies for a holistic talent acquisition and retention strategy that incorporates more lasting benefits, even if workers aren't asking for them right now. Edmondson and Mortensen are the authors of the HBR article "Rethink Your Employee Value Proposition."

The online application ChatGPT and its integration into Microsoft search engines have put generative artificial intelligence technology in the hands of millions of people. Early adopters are using them in their daily jobs, and preliminary academic studies show big boosts in productivity. Managers can’t sit on the sidelines, says Ethan Mollick, an associate professor of management at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He argues that companies urgently need to experiment with ChatGPT and eventually develop policies for it. He explains the breakthrough, some promising uses, open questions, and what the technology could mean for workers, companies, and the broader economy. Mollick wrote the HBR article "ChatGPT Is a Tipping Point for AI."

The restaurant business is notoriously competitive and often propelled by passing fads. But, first at the helm of Au Bon Pain, and then as the founder of Panera Bread, Ron Shaich managed to create an entirely new category of dining between fast food and table service and then dominate that market in the United States. He says the strategies that brought him success can be applied in any type of organization:  listen to and observe customers so you know what they want, create a truly differentiated offering, execute with excellence, and find the right opportunities to grow. He’s employed this playbook as an investor in newer ventures like Cava and Tatte, as well. Shaich wrote the book Know What Matters: Lessons from a Lifetime of Transformations.