How corporate giants manage business risk in a changing China

Building a business in China has never been for the faint of heart. However, the stakes and obstacles to operating in the PRC have recently become more acute. Management consulting giant McKinsey has reportedly trimmed its team on the mainland after drawing heat from US lawmakers over its Chinese government arms contracts. Its main competitor, … Read more

NIU Today | De La Vega Innovation Lab’s Business Blitz event cultivates creativity

On Thursday, September 12, NIU business students gathered at the De La Vega Innovation Lab for a creativity and collaboration challenge called Business Blitz. This once-a-semester event brings together students from across campus to brainstorm and develop an out-of-the-box marketing solution for a surprise entrepreneur. This year’s entrepreneur was alumnus David Haas, ’05, MBA ’06, … Read more

Jaylen Brown and Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor Talk Business in New Series

How do you start a new brand when you’re up against deep-pocketed competitors? That’s what Jaylen Brown is thinking. In September, the reigning NBA Finals MVP launched his own clothing brand, 741, with plans to sign other athletes. While starting out, Brown met Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor, a man with extensive marketing experience—his platform has … Read more

Africa Re CEO highlights growth in discretionary business and market resilience

Africa Re CEO highlights growth in optional business and market resilience | The Insurance Business in America Reinsurance Africa Re CEO highlights growth in discretionary business and market resilience Diversified portfolio and economic support enhance performance Reinsurance By Kenneth Araullo Corneille Karekezi, group managing director and CEO of African Reinsurance Corp (Africa Re), stated that … Read more