In 2006, Fortress Investment Group a New York asset management corporation, managed funds that helped acquire Intrawest, a Canadian skiing resort. The acquisition deal was huge since this resort is the largest operator in North America, operating some luxury travel brands, including Abercrombie & Kent. In 2016, the ski resort was then sold. Still, in […]
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Desiree Perez Opens School to Further Help Communities
RocNation is an entertainment giant that comfortably sits at the intersection of several industries ranging across several different sectors. The company has branched off from its music roots to expand into media, sports, politics, fashion, and education. Rocanation’s expansion and growth over the last twenty years have left many of its leaders with years of […]
Previous Chief Economist of the SEC and Online Trading Academy, Dr. Jeffrey Harris Concerns on Retail Education
According to the former Chief Economist of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the lack of training and education in the financial markets is alarming. His view is that there are inequalities in financial markets learning centers that need to be addressed. In addition, retail education in the financial market lacks a standard curriculum to ensure […]
Alejandro Betancourt’s Unmatched Approach to the Fashion Sector
Just like most startups, the company experienced challenges during its inception. When Hawkers firm partners started it in 2013, they only had $300 as capital and aspirations to make it a top sunglasses manufacturer in the sector. However, that did not stop the partners from working hard to make sure their dreams became a reality. […]