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Merger marks end of dynasty at MeadWestvaco, a big Chaleston employer since the a 30s
2015-02-01 18:44:04| Industrial Machines - Topix.net
Under a merger announced Monday, an heir of the Luke legacy won't, for the first time ever, be calling the shots at what is now MeadWestvaco Corp., a longtime employer in the Charleston region. John A. Luke Jr., who's been the CEO of the packaging giant for more than two decades, will take the title of nonexecutive chairman once the proposed marriage with the larger Rock-Tenn Co.
Merger marks end of dynasty at MeadWestvaco, a big Chaleston employer since the a 30s
2015-02-01 15:01:27| Paper - Topix.net
Under a merger announced Monday, an heir of the Luke legacy won't, for the first time ever, be calling the shots at what is now MeadWestvaco Corp., a longtime employer in the Charleston region. John A. Luke Jr., who's been the CEO of the packaging giant for more than two decades, will take the title of nonexecutive chairman once the proposed marriage with the larger Rock-Tenn Co.
VIDEO: Singapore's philanthropic dynasty
2014-10-20 21:27:37| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
How the Tan family runs a charitable foundation out of its 1930s Singapore mansion, while Singapore struggles to think charitably.
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Rockefeller oil dynasty to 'divest' from fossil fuels
2014-09-23 19:39:49| Oil & Gas - Topix.net
In a symbol of the times, America's biggest "oil family", the Rockefellers, has announced it will get rid of any investments or holdings in fossil fuels from its $860 million charitable fund, and target clean energy instead. The announcement is part of a $50 billion pledge by over 180 institutions to cut oil, natural gas, and coal from their portfolios and redirect investment into clean energy.
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Smithfield Foods to sell 'Duck Dynasty' peanuts
2014-09-16 02:24:36| Food - Topix.net
Look for "Duck Dynasty" peanuts and peanut brittle for sale in local stores and online next week from Smithfield Specialty Foods Group. "We think the two brands together will do extremely well," said Pete Booker, Smithfield Specialty Foods Group vice president and general manager.