C. Keith Harrison (left) presents Denis Perez with a custom vinyl record marking Perez’s completion of the Business of HipHop and Creative Industries certificate. (Photo courtesy of C. Keith Harrison) Students in the Business of HipHop Innovation & Creative Industries certificate at UCF are keeping in the spirit of the genre: breaking new ground. The first-of-its kind certificate lets students work hand-in-hand with industry professionals, such as Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, Jordan Brand’s Reggie Saunders and Def Jam founding Director of Publicity Bill Adler. Assignments include everything from writing educational raps to analyzing music videos with theory and data. This semester MC Serch will join a class to break down the music video for the 1989 3rd Bass single “The Gas Face,” a provocative take on the business crossover of hip-hop. C. Keith Harrison (top) presents Air Jordans to the winners of the educational rap assignment, Jonathan Obas ’20 (left) and Tre Nixon ’19 (right) during a course in a previous semester. Nixon is a selection of the New England Patriots in the NFL Draft (2021, Round 7, #242) and is currently a member of their practice squad. (Photo courtesy of C. Keith Harrison) C. Keith “Doc” Harrison , […]

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Saonee Sarker. Photo courtesy of Johan Persson for Lund University. Saonee Sarker, professor in the Department of Informatics in the School of Economics and Management at Lund University, has been named the next dean of the Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business . Saonee (pronounced Sha-o-nee) Sarker will officially step into her new role on July 1, succeeding Roberta "Robin" Russell, who has served as interim dean since July 2022. “Saonee’s strong academic leadership experience, global perspective, and commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse community of business faculty is well aligned with the goals and priorities of the Pamplin College of Business and the university,” said Executive Vice President and Provost Cyril Clarke. “I look forward to her joining our leadership team and supporting her efforts to lead the college and advance Virginia Tech’s land-grant mission and global reputation.” Sarker has been a professor in the Department of Informatics in the School of Economics and Management at Lund University since 2021. She is also a visiting professor in the Department of Management at the London School of Economics. Previously, Sarker was at the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce from 2013-21, where she held many roles including […]

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‘In many ways, we have outgrown the two-business-line model we announced in 2020. Simultaneously, there’s been a shift in the market in a more difficult macroeconomic situation. Our clients are increasingly turning to us to help them leverage technology to manage near-term risks, drive long-term efficiencies, and [see] measurable outcomes. So our business needed to evolve in line with our clients’ needs,’ says Wipro CEO Thierry Delaporte in a video presentation. ARTICLE TITLE HERE Share this Global system integrator and IT consulting company Wipro Monday unveiled a plan to reorganize into four strategic global business lines as a way to help align the firm with changing customer requirements and high-growth emerging opportunities. Starting April 1, Wipro will work with clients with global business lines centered on cloud, enterprise technology and business transformation, engineering, and consulting. Bengaluru, India-based Wipro was unable to respond to a CRN request for more information about the transformation. [Related: Wipro Launches Blockchain-Based Credential Issue, Verify Platform ] However, Wipro CEO Thierry Delaporte, in a video released Monday discussing the reorganization, said that Wipro in November 2020 had its largest transformation, with a new business model and subsequent investment that led to a 45-percent growth in […]

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A county dispatcher was fired last year after he was accused of running his private auction business out of the sheriff’s office in the Greene County Law Enforcement Center. (Photo via Google Earth) A Greene County police dispatcher was justifiably fired last year for the “brazen conversion of county taxpayer resources to personal gain,” an Iowa judge has ruled. Newly released state records indicate Matthew J. Roberts was fired last September from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department after it was alleged he had been using county staff, computers and other equipment to run his private auction business from the front counter of the Greene County Law Enforcement Center. The records show Roberts was employed by the sheriff’s department as a full-time dispatcher from 2010 until September 2022. He was tasked with answering 911 emergency calls, dispatching law enforcement and emergency medical personnel, and handling warrant information for the sheriff and the Jefferson Police Department. Last May, Roberts was regularly working the overnight shift, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., when Sheriff Jack Williams grew concerned over the high printing expense associated with certain employees who appeared to be using the county’s equipment for personal business. At the time, Roberts […]

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Today we’re very pleased to introduce a sleeker crainsdetroit.com . We’ve redesigned our site to bring you an improved reading experience on all your devices and make it even easier to keep up with the award-winning journalism you care about most. You’ll find: A more immersive article experience designed to minimize distractions and help you discover other news that should be on your radar. A more efficient way to navigate the site and get straight to the industry coverage that’s most relevant to you. A more structured homepage designed to bring you the biggest stories of the moment as well as the latest headlines, arranged by topic. A sleeker experience for everything from our journalism to People on the Move to event listings . You can find more details below. And keep an eye on our newsletters – we’ll be debuting a new look there soon, too. We’re always looking for ways to improve your experience as a reader. I invite you to share your feedback about the new site with us. – Jim Kirk, Group Publisher Our new homepage The top of crainsdetroit.com continues to feature a collection of the biggest local business stories of the moment curated […]

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Checks on goods at Northern Ireland ports will be reduced under the new deal By John Campbell BBC News NI economics and business editor The UK government has reached agreement with the EU on major changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol. The protocol is the part of the Brexit deal which sets Northern Ireland’s trade rules. It keeps Northern Ireland inside the EU’s single market for goods. That keeps the Irish land border open but means products arriving into Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK are subject to checks and controls. The new deal should reduce the frictions on Great Britain-to-Northern Ireland trade – so what are the major changes? ANALYSIS: Read more from Chris Mason on political reaction EXPLAINER: Find out more about the "Stormont brake" WATCH: Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker becomes emotional after deal Green lanes and red lanes At the heart of this deal is the concept of green lanes and red lanes. British goods which are staying in Northern Ireland will use the green lane at Northern Ireland ports, meaning they face minimal paperwork and no routine physical checks. Goods which are due to travel into Ireland will use the red lane, […]

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The Benefits of Financial Literacy for Business Owners getty As a business owner, it is essential to understand the basics of financial literacy. Being financially literate can help you make better decisions when managing your finances and give you an edge when competing with other businesses. Financial literacy is a potent tool for business owners, granting them financial freedom and countless opportunities. Being financially literate means having a thorough understanding of financial matters. From budgeting to financial planning, business owners can use financial literacy to make better decisions about their money and plan for a more secure financial future. Being savvy with funds also provides financial stability, allowing business owners to plan and stay one step ahead of their competition. Knowing how to make smart financial decisions frees up resources, which get put towards growing the business. Whether through sound investing or savvy budgeting, financial literacy is the key that unlocks more significant opportunities for those running businesses. Know Your Numbers A firm grasp on all aspects of your finances, from cash flow to taxes, is essential. Knowing your numbers means taking stock of all income and expenditures related to running the business and understanding the basics of taxes. […]

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Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union has spent the last three years building a commercial lending program from the ground up. When the program launched in summer 2021, officials at the credit union thought they might be able to build their commercial lending portfolio by about $1 million a year. "We blew past that like 30 times over," said CEO Eric Hepkins. The portfolio now stands at about $31 million. Cornerstone lends to businesses in Erie and Niagara counties. The program’s early success has been the result of careful planning, strategic hiring and a shared enthusiasm for the work. "It’s really unique in this marketplace to have a hand in building something almost from the ground up," said Jeff Sentiff, senior vice president and director of retail for Cornerstone. Sentiff joined the credit union last year, one of several new hires made to bolster the new commercial lending program. "If we’re going to do it, we’re going to do it right," Hepkins said. "We ended up bringing on six to 10 people who are now in this program." That approach is a far cry from the first time Cornerstone dabbled with commercial lending. The credit union introduced a commercial lending […]

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Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman (D) returned to the House of Delegates chamber on Feb. 1, 2023, for Gov. Wes Moore’s first State of the State address. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman (D) released a report Monday with dozens of recommendations to improve the state agency of more than 1,000 employees. Some of the recommendations, which came together through her transition team, are proposals Lierman highlighted during her campaign last year such as improving customer service, creating a new website and increasing diversity participation for small and minority businesses. Lierman’s transition team led by Democratic honorary co-chairs former Comptroller Peter Franchot, Secretary of State Susan Lee and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, focused on six topics in the 45-page report : data and innovation, tax administration and customer engagement, pensions and investment, procurement and the Board of Public Works, local government engagement and public engagement. “The Transition Team’s Report represents a new starting point for our agency,” Lierman said in a statement. “As the 34th Comptroller of Maryland, I am dedicated to working with our new executive leadership team, all Comptroller employees and partners across the state to reimagine how the Comptroller’s Office can […]

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German-based Axel Springer is one of Europe’s biggest media houses. BERLIN—The German owner of Politico and other U.S. outlets announced Tuesday a restructuring of its domestic operation as part of a strategy to shift its focus to the U.S. and become a globally leading digital-only publisher. Axel Springer SE, one of Europe’s biggest media houses and the only one with a major U.S. presence, will slim down its corporate structure. It aims to boost earnings in its German media business by around 100 million euros, equivalent to $106.1 million, over the next three years, with a mid-term aim to shut down its print editions, the company said.

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