The leader behind McCormick spices spoke at the second CEO@Smith lecture series of the semester Tuesday night. Alan Wilson, chairman, president and CEO of McCormick & Co., addressed a crowd of Robert H. Smith School of Business students, faculty, and staff in Frank Auditorium. The audience listened as Wilson […]
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Ohio allows public employees to unionize
When voters in Ohio headed to the polls on Tuesday, they were not just electing mayors, but also setting a precedent by voting on an issue that Democrats are calling a big win. Despite it being an off year for federal elections, many in the political community had their […]
Dish Network lost 111,000 customers in third quarter
Dish Network Co., a nation-wide satellite-television provider, lost 111,000 customers in the third-quarter of 2011, compared to the 327,000 gain by its rival DirecTV, according to Bloomberg. Despite loss in customer base, Dish’s sales and earnings rose from last year’s numbers. Revenue totaled $3.6 billion for the quarter, a […]
Wall Street investment firms profit under Obama’s administration
Wall Street investment firms have shown large gains during President Obama’s tenure in office, despite wide economic downturn, according to a recent Washington Post report. The securities industry earned more in the first 21 / 2 years of the Obama administration than they did during the eight years of […]
Barnes & Noble’s new NOOK tablet to compete with Kindle Fire
Bookseller Barnes & Noble announced Nov. 7 its newest foray into the tablet market, the NOOK Tablet, merely a month after Amazon announced its Kindle Fire, and just in time for the holiday season. Like Amazon’s Kindle Fire, The NOOK Tablet will feature a 7″ screen with 1024×600 resolution, […]
Record numbers of Americans create credit union accounts in October
More than 650,000 Americans created credit union accounts in October, a figure that reportedly surpassed the total created in all of 2010. The mass migration came as U.S. banks like SunTrust and Bank of America announced (and subsequently canceled) policies to charge customers a monthly debit card fee. As […]
Consumer Confidence Drops in October
Consumer confidence in the United States has plummeted to its lowest level in two-and-a-half years, indicating that Americans remain unhappy with the current economic situation. The Conference Board, a private research group, reports that the index currently stands at 39.8, a significant drop from 46.4 in September. A score […]
ESPN Online Producer CJ Holley speaks to UMD Students
A University of Maryland graduate spoke to journalism students about his love of his job at ESPN and his optimism for the future of the online journalism industry. CJ Holley, a native of Columbia, Md., and 2005 graduate of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism with a degree in […]
terpAMA hosts Target Recruiter to Discuss Interview Techniques
The university’s American Marketing Association hosted a recruiter from Target on Tuesday to discuss interview and resume techniques. Theresa Owens is a field campus recruiter for Target in the Maryland, D.C. and northern Virginia areas. Owens led the presentation and is the person you would encounter if interviewing for […]
The Smith School Women’s Society hosts TEK Systems
The Smith School Women’s Society hosted recruiters from TEKsystems on Wednesday. The No. 1 IT Staffing and Services company since 2000, the company is looking for driven students interested in a full-time position to be hired right after graduation. According to Corporate Recruiter Hilary Kleinmeyer, the company made $2.6 […]