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Big Business Leaders Urge Repeal of Mississippi Law Opposed by LGBT Community
2016-04-07 18:17:41| Beverages - Topix.net
Executives of several major U.S. corporations urged Mississippi on Wednesday to repeal a new state law that allows businesses to deny wedding services to same-sex couples on religious grounds. The measure, which also permits employers to cite principles of faith in setting workplace policies on dress code, grooming and bathroom access, was signed into law on Tuesday by Republican Gov. Phil Bryant.
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Coalition business leaders challenges 2C climate change target
2015-12-06 20:19:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: A group of high-profile business leaders has challenged governments to set strong targets and not slam the door on limiting warming to 1.5C. On Monday, a Paris meeting aimed at reaching a global deal to fight climate change kicks up to a gear, with government ministers taking charge of negotiations. As ministers arrived in Paris, the chief executives of companies such as Virgin, Marks & Spencer, LOreal and Unilever said it was critical for governments to reach for stronger targets that would...
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Bay business leaders highlight key biosecurity risks
2015-09-18 05:00:56| Logistics - Topix.net
Highlighting practical and identifiable risks for the region's freight logistics sector was the focus of briefings to the Bay of Connections Freight Logistics Action Group this week. The group includes road and rail freight owners and operators, planners and representatives of service and support industries.
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Jetstar announcement thrills Nelson business leaders
2015-08-31 01:30:24| Airlines - Topix.net
Nelson Airport CEO Rob Evans says Jetstar's decision to add Nelson to its regional routes is a "game changer" for the city. Nelson civic and business leaders have reacted with delight to news that Jetstar is coming to Nelson, ushering in a new era of competition and cheaper flights.
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Buffalo business leaders form venture capital group
2015-08-25 17:24:34| Industrial Machines - Topix.net
A group of prominent local businessmen have formed a venture capital group, Buffalo Capital Partners, to back scalable startup companies in Western New York. The entity was quietly created in December 2014 and did its first deal in March, a $1.55 million Series A investment into biotech startup MimiVax.
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