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November 15-17, 2017

EY Strategic Growth Forum 2017

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EY's annual summit in Palm Springs CA brings together leading companies and high profile figures from the world of business, sports, entertainment and many more for stimulating discussions on current events. Full coverage on Yahoo Finance Nov 15 - 17, 2017.

Variety1 hour ago
Stephen Curry Takes a Shot at a New Game: Producing for Hollywood
There are fleeting moments when even the sport that made Stephen Curry famous is far from the front of his mind. Take one late June morning in a Mediterranean mansion in Walnut Creek, Calif., he has on the market. With few sticks of furniture left inside, he thinks back to his decision weeks earlier
AFP20 hours ago
The Open my best chance to add to majors haul, says Woods
American superstar Tiger Woods returns to The Open after three years saying said on Tuesday that it is his best long-term chance to add to his 14 Major victories. The 42-year-old -- whose dominance of the sport ended with the emergence of his serial infidelity in 2010 and, from 2014, serial back problems
PR Newswire20 hours ago
U.S. Immigration Fund's Via Mizner EB-5 Project Receives I-829 Approvals
Another successful U.S. Immigration Fund project offering continues to receive I-829 Petition approvals and subsequent repayment of investors' capital. JUPITER, Florida, July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Immigration Fund (USIF) is proud to announce that the United States Citizenship and Immigration
PR Newswire22 hours ago
U.S. Immigration Fund's Via Mizner EB-5 Project Receives I-829 Approvals
Another successful U.S. Immigration Fund project offering continues to receive I-829 Petition approvals and subsequent repayment of investors' capital. JUPITER, Fla., July 17 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Immigration Fund (USIF) is proud to announce that the United States Citizenship and Immigration
PR Newswire2 days ago
EY announces Don DeGolyer of Vertice Pharma as Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award winner in New Jersey region
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- EY announced that Don DeGolyer, Founder & CEO of Vertice Pharma, received the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award in the Emerging Company category in the New Jersey region. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation
PR Newswire4 days ago
Concierge Auctions Unveils July/August Lineup, Including Collection Of Premier Mountain Properties
Robust roster features 25 luxury real estate offerings across four countries and 11 U.S. states NEW YORK , July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Concierge Auctions has unveiled its July/August lineup of 24 real ...
ACCESSWIRE5 days ago
EY Names Matt O'Bryan of KLA Laboratories, Inc. as Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) in the Michigan and Northwest Ohio Region
DEARBORN, MI / ACCESSWIRE / July 13, 2018 / EY today announced that Matt O'Bryan, President and CEO of KLA Laboratories, Inc., received the Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2018 Award in the technology category in Michigan and Northwest Ohio. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas
AFP5 days ago
Wheatcroft leads PGA John Deere, defending champ DeChambeau withdraws
World number 22 Bryson DeChambeau finds himself in a race to regain fitness for next week's British Open after injury brought his John Deere Classic title defense to a premature halt on Thursday. DeChambeau, who won the Jack Nicklaus-hosted Memorial in June, hurt his right shoulder hitting out of
PR Newswire6 days ago
EY Names Rick Bates, CEO of SingleCare Services, LLC, as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award Winner
BOSTON, July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- EY has announced that Rick Bates of SingleCare Services, LLC, the Boston-based provider of consumer savings on pharmacy and other health services, has received an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award in the New England region. The award recognizes entrepreneurs
Business Wire6 days ago
Fourth Annual IAB Podcast Upfront to Showcase the Latest Brand Storytelling Opportunities Across the Rapidly Growing Medium
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) today announced the roster for the fourth annual IAB Podcast Upfront. The full-day event is the premier digital audio marketplace for brands and media buyers to learn about the latest podcast advertising opportunities from top content creators.
GlobeNewswire7 days ago
Perry Ellis Announces Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period
Perry Ellis International (PERY) (“Perry Ellis” or the “Company”) today announced that it had been granted early termination, effective as of July 10, 2018, of the 30-day waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR Act") in connection
PR Newswire7 days ago
ParkMobile CEO Jon Ziglar named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award winner in the Southeast by EY
ATLANTA, July 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young (EY) today announced that Jon Ziglar, CEO of ParkMobile, the leader in smart parking and mobility solutions, received the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award for the Southeast region. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who excel in areas such
Pitchbook7 days ago
LeBron's move to LA might mean more VC deals for King James
The four-year deal LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this week is worth roughly $153 million. Leaving Cleveland for the Lakers makes a lot of sense, as James has already put down roots in Southern California: He owns two homes in the Brentwood neighborhood and is a co-founder of
Bloomberg8 days ago
Blackstone Nears $3 Billion Close on Third Energy Fund
Blackstone Group LP, the world’s largest alternative investment firm, is nearing a first close of about $3 billion for its third energy fund, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Blackstone Energy Partners III will be able to start actively investing shortly after closing the round, said
GlobeNewswire8 days ago
EY announces John Lunny of Vestmark Named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award, Financial Services, winner in the New England region
EY today announced that John Lunny, CEO of Vestmark, the leading provider of wealth management solutions, received the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award, Financial Services, in the New England region. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance
PR Newswire8 days ago
The annual festival, Canon PhotoMarathon 2018, opens enrollment for Challenge Category tomorrow (11 July)
HONG KONG, July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual Canon PhotoMarathon, Hong Kong station will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC) on the 3rd of November (Saturday). Photography enthusiasts will bring their own camera and go around Hong Kong to capture the most unique
AFP8 days ago
LeBron signs Lakers NBA deal for four years at $154 million
LeBron James signed his new four-year NBA contract worth $154 million with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, with Lakers president Earvin "Magic" Johnson calling it a "huge step" for the team. The Klutch Sports Group, agents for James, tweeted a photo of the four-time NBA Most Valuable
The Wall Street Journal9 days ago
House Money: Wall Street Is Raising More Cash Than Ever for Its Rental-Home Gambit
Wall Street is betting that more well-off Americans will want to be renters. The number of homes purchased by major investors in 2017 was at least 29,000, up 60% from the previous year, estimates Amherst Capital Management LLC, a real-estate investment firm with an affiliated business that made nearly
GoBankingRates10 days ago
Floyd Mayweather’s Net Worth, Riches and Controversies
The retired boxer's staggering wealth might shock you.
Business Wire11 days ago
Peter Nguyen of Ad Exchange Group Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award Winner in Orange County
Peter Nguyen joins ranks of mold-breaking entrepreneurs in Advertising and Marketing. EY today announced that CEO Peter Nguyen of Ad Exchange Group, a performance-based digital direct response marketing company, received the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award in the Advertising and Marketing category
PR Newswire12 days ago
CBS Sports presents the 100th PGA Championship: The Ultimate Bracket
Hour-long Special, begins Sunday, July 8, launching voting worldwide to determine the greatest PGA Championship of all time PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. , July 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 1916, the PGA Championship ...
PR Newswire13 days ago
Former NBA Champinon Assistant Coach Phil Handy Partners with Uplive
NBA Champion Assistant Coach Phil Handy Partners with Uplive Former Champion Cavaliers' Assistant Coach Phil Handy will go live regularly on Uplive, a leading global mobile live broadcasting app, to share his inside scoop on NBA players movement, playoff commentary, coaching techniques and major
GlobeNewswire13 days ago
Perry Ellis Special Committee Comments on Randa Accessories Leather Goods LLC Unsolicited Proposal
The Special Committee of the Perry Ellis International, Inc. (PERY) (“Perry Ellis” or the “Company”) Board of Directors, which is composed of the independent directors, today reaffirmed its intention to recommend that all Perry Ellis shareholders vote FOR the Feldenkreis transaction. As previously announced
Associated Press14 days ago
Will LA mean LeBron behind the scenes and on the big screen?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Space Jam 2?" A whole new "House Party" franchise?
GlobeNewswire15 days ago
EY Announces John D’Angelo, CEO of Investar Bank, as Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award Winner in the Gulf Coast Area
EY recently announced that John D’Angelo, CEO of Investar Bank, received the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award in the Community Impact category for the Gulf Coast Area. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment