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Alexander Pissios is the CEO, and co-founder of the Anixter Center honored Cinespace Film Studios. On May 3rd, the studio had brought together about 500 guests in the Ryerson complex, currently the Lawndale space. The gathering raised about $800,000 in support for persons with disabilities. This was also in honor of Passios for the community and philanthropy service.

The charity event’s theme was “Sharing Strengths, Building Partnerships.” Additionally, the event was chaired by the director, screenwriter, and award-winning Phillip Koch. Koch thanked his brother Steve Koch, Larry Wert, Kerry Wood, and president of Tribune Media.

In addition, Koch acknowledged Alex Pissios for vast contribution services in the society, including the CineCares. This nonprofit program empowers the community via job training and education in film and TV.

Eric Gastevish, Anixter board chair, recognized the presence of Angie Gaffney. Gaffney is the executive director and co-founder of Stage 18 housed at Cinespace.

This nonprofit undertaking helps promote independent new media industry, film, and televisions. She acknowledged Alex Pissios for starting up the program and his support. Phillip Koch also touched on Cinespace and Pissios’s impact on society.

Alex Pissios acknowledged their father, Spiros Pissios, for taking the stage for his inspiration. Spiros Pissios has been a special education teacher at Chicago Public Schools for more than 30 years.

Alex Pissios said that he was privileged to see his father every morning filled with passion for helping kids with disabilities. This helped Pissios start the Anixter Center in 2011, one of the prominent studios worldwide. The firm has generated over $4 billion in revenue and produced about 16,000 film-related jobs in Illinois and Chicago.

Abdulla Al Humaidi and family have been closely monitoring developments within the industry. The family decided to invest more than $20 million of their own money into cement projects in North America during 2008, after having invested $5m in 2007 through their company Abaad Strategic. Kalu Sawicki, CEO of Midland Holdings comments: “The family knows what they want and how to achieve it and this is reflected in their ability to make intelligent strategic decisions”.

It is no secret that Bahrain used up all its available land on which to build new hotels and resorts; therefore the only way forward for the Kingdom was up – literally! A new skyscraper hotel resort is now under construction as a joint venture between the Al-Futtaim Group and Abdulla Al Humaidi.

Upon its completion, the 70 floor super-skyscraper will be Bahrain’s tallest building at 305 meters high. The $400 million project is due for completion in 2017. The hotel will feature 400 rooms, 250 luxury apartments (including royal apartments), associated villas and facilities, 5 star restaurants, swimming pools and health spas as well as conference facilities to accommodate up to 1,000 delegates. Abdulla Al Humaidi explains that the tower has been designed by architects HOK around an 80m tall cylindrical core that leaves space for future expansion of the resort (upwards).

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Jason Hughes is the CEO, Chairman, and owner of Hughes Marino- one of California’s leading commercial property management firms. He founded the company in 2002, and the buyer representation firm has since grown to become one of the most successful businesses in its field. Jason Hughes´ ambition and drive have been instrumental in Hughes Marino’s success, and he remains dedicated to making his company the best that it can be.

Through his work at Hughes Marino, Jason has helped create thousands of jobs and generate millions in tax revenue for California. Jason Hughes is also a strong advocate for the rights of tenants and workers. He takes great pride in providing them with excellent service. Jason Hughes´passion for his work and commitment to his clients is evident in everything he does. He is a true leader and innovator in the world of commercial property management, and Hughes Marino is lucky to have him at the helm.

Jason is a leading business figure in San Diego. Jason Hughes has led Hughes Marino to become one of the largest commercial property management firms in California, with over $12 billion worth of properties under their control (Loopnet). 

The company was founded by Jason’s father-in-law Jim Hughes back in 1970 when he saw an opportunity for growth within his family’s lease accounting firm known as “Hughes Properties. After that, Jason Hughes took over leadership responsibilities for HMMS and rebranded the company as Hughes Marino. The name was inspired by his father-in-law’s original firm, Hughes Properties, and it has been successful in differentiating them from other property management firms in the market. Jason grew HMMS into Hughes Marino LLC through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. He currently serves as CEO, Chairman of the Board, and majority owner of the company.

For individuals looking forward to achieving financial success this year, Zilch offers them four important insights into achieving one’s goals relating to this success. This organization stresses buy now pay later, which allows individuals to split their payments over a period of time without attracting any extra or late fees that are usually present when using credit cards. Notably, most buy now pay later related services are incorporated during checkouts, mostly at organizations associated with this service. However, Zilch can be utilized anywhere, in-store, online, and any place that accepts master cards. In addition, it is easy to utilize than most buy now pay later services. It, therefore, assists an individual in progressing with their financial goals.

Zilch assists people in efficiently managing their cash flow through paying over a while. Additionally, it assists one in shopping responsibly by using an available spend that is usually personalized. Besides, it assists in tracking one’s payments and purchases all in a single location. Moreover, it assists individuals in saving as they spend through paying in one in addition to receiving a cashback return.

At this company, individuals pay only 25 percent of the aggregate price of their purchase up front. The rest is then split into three more payments which one pays 25% per payment and is taken after every two weeks for a period of six weeks. Notably, there are 0% APR and no fees at many stores. However, if an individual would like to shop somewhere else, they attract a fee not exceeding 2.50 dollars upfront in addition to an APR of 11.50% by using Zilch Anywhere. Thus, this feature assists one in managing their cash flow because payments occur every two weeks. Thus, an individual knows when their money is deducted for their payments. Thus, if one wants to buy something before their next paycheck, they can do this partially and pay off the entire amount after receiving their salary.

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The Magnum International Trading Company founder, Sudhir Choudhrie, is a distinguished business leader and philanthropist. Over the last two decades, he has also developed a deep interest in authorship. As an entrepreneur, Sudhir also launched Taj Hotels and Resorts and invested in various promising business ventures like Ebookers and Air Deccan. During a recent interview, Choudhrie explained his philanthropy and authorship undertakings.

Engagement in philanthropy

This veteran business leader stated that his engagement in philanthropy had increased since he underwent heart transplant surgery. This was in 1999, and the heart transplant was meant to address his failing heart. Sudhir Choudhrie mentioned that he was found to have a rare genetic heart condition, the leaky heart valve, in his childhood. His heart had been deteriorating throughout his life, and the heart transplant surgery. Since the heart transplant, he has made numerous donations to Columbia University Medical Centre to support the treatment of other disadvantaged patients. Moreover, he launched a scholarship program, the Cardiology Professorship at Columbia University Medical Centre, to support the education of medical students at the institution. The Magnum International Trading Company founder also funds the research into genetic heart conditions and more

Raising awareness on organ donations

Sudhir Choudhrie is celebrated as one of the heart transplant recipients who have lived the longest lives. Since he received the heart transplant, he has been raising awareness of the importance of organ donations. He said he was fortunate to have gotten a donor heart in time, as many people don’t. Sudhir began his authorship career as part of his campaign to encourage more people to become organ donors and save lives. He authored a book, From My Heart: A Tale of Life, Love, and Destiny, to share his life experience living with a donor’s heart. He also runs the #OrgansWill campaign on social media and educational institutions to get more young people to become organ donors.

Marwan Kheireddine Supporting the Banking Sector.

 Marwan Kheireddine is among the mostaccomplished leader in commercial banking in Lebanon. He had held various posts that have helped carve hisniche in the industry. Further, his role in the industry has been splendid,with initiatives to improve the economy. In 2014 he left the government headingatop positions as the minister of State. His tenure lasted for three years. Hehas accomplished a lot through his exposure and also expertise. He ensured thatpivotal issues like Finance were protected through various policies by thegovernment.

Further, the industrygame-changer has ensured that the banking sector aligned with theinternational laws. He was keen to implement the Cross-Border Cash LimitationLaw, among others. He also led other committees that had deep concerns for thebanking sector. He was vital in addressing different challenges keen to improvethe economy. Notably among some bank initiatives include the CRS program, whichaimed to support the entrepreneurs in the industry.

The leader has privately invested in thebanking sector leading the AL-MAWARID Bank. He has impacted lives through jobopportunities. In addition, he was also a part of the team that lectured at thefamous University of rut. He served the instate for over twenty years,especially expediting on the broader topics of Finance. He had otheropportunities to work with the American University of Beirut, Olayan School ofBusiness.

Besides heading a successful bankingcareer, he led other NGOs to make a difference for the people. Among them isthe Lebanon Chapter of Endeavor. He has established a high portfolio for thelove of art collection. His father inspired him, and the interest hasoverwhelmingly turned in-to a big success. He has continued to value the art ofrepresenting Lebanon on other international platforms. MarwanKheireddine is a family man. He graduated from Richmond University in theUnited Kingdom and Columbia Business School.

Learn more: https://beirutinstitute.org/he-marwan-kheireddine/

Activision Blizzard has moved to higher levels to become a leading developer and publisher of high-quality videos in the world’s gaming industry. Under the management of Bobby Kotick from 1991 to 2008 as a Chief Executive Officer, the company has acquired many titles for popular gaming programs such as call of duty, crash Bandicoot, Diablo, and the most world-loved Candy crush. The company has developed a lot due to the 30year experience of Kotick in the gaming industry, which has made him the longest served CEO in a video company. Later in 2008, the company merged, and Kotick became the president of the new merger, where he worked up to 2007.

Although the company has recently succeeded on the stock day in December and has grown a lot financially, it is estimated to be worth $70.9 billion and annual revenue of about $8 billion and over 10 000 as per date, it has struggled a lot to be where is today. The CEO Bobby Kotick explains how sometimes the company had challenges raising finances until they had to recycle aluminum and even sell company furniture to cater to current expenditure. But since Kotick believed that “one must start with passion on what they do, love what they do, and love the people they work with,” he committed himself and support of his employees to make Blizzard Activision a giant entertainment organization in the globe.

For 30 years, Bobby Kotick has also made his history in achieving a lot in his gaming career. Apart from serving as CEO of Activision, he is a co-founder and director at the Call of Duty Endowment, which helps veterans succeed in new career opportunities and raises awareness of the need of veterans to be part of contemporary workplaces. The legend also has responsibility at the Coca-Cola company board and serves at Harvard-Westlake School and Los Angeles County Museum of art. Bobby graduated from the University of Michigan. Over the years, he has acquired different awards such as Harvard Business Reviews of @016 as best CEO in the world on performance, Adweek’s 2015 top 100 list of leaders in the media industry, and more achievements.

Original source to learn more: https://www.flickr.com/people/bobby-kotick/

Terranova Corporation is a company that has developed a thick skin by successfully suffering through six recessions including the current one being experienced globally, the Covid-19 pandemic. Bittel’s leadership has ensured that his company significantly come out stronger as compared to before during these sudden recessions. In this article, we will dissect how Terranova Corporation was able to successfully thrive during these recessions. Additionally, we shall depict the strategies that Bittel believes are right. Stephen Bittel traces his roots back in Miami. He is a product of the Miami-Dade County public school system. He attended his first grade to senior years of high school in this system.

In his quest to establish his firm, Stephen Bittel started building Terranova in the year 1980. When Bittel was starting his business it was in the middle of a recession that saw a majority of businesses suffer undercapitalization and adverse net worth. Terranova survived through this recession because Bittel had earlier learned the management of balance sheets and cash flow. By the end of the year, Terranova had magnificently grown not only out of its home office but also had successfully navigated through the famously called “W-shaped” or “double-dip” recession that had occurred earlier in the year. Terranova Corporation’s Stephen Bittel has transformed his company into one leading real estate companies in South Florida. Bittel hails from a family that had lived for generations in Miami and this is why he spent a significant amount of his time serving people in his local community. Other than leading one of the most thriving real estate firms, Bittel holds numerous board positions at a myriad of political and non-profit organizations in the quest to giving back to his community. Stephen Bittel is Miami’s undisputed blue native having been birthed at the famous Jackson Memorial Hospital and raised in South Florida.

 Du Shuanghua is a self-made Chinese billionaire in the steel industry. He has made a name for himself as the founder of a company called Rizhao Steel. Now he is worth more than one point two billion dollars and has moved on to other interests. This is the story of Du Shuanghua and how he survived the ups and downs of the steel industry.

 DuShuanghua founded RizhaoSteel in 2003. Over the next six years, the company took off and he was acelebrity. Then the company started to hit some bumps in the road. He had tosell two thirds of the company to Shandong Steel. Later in 2009 Shandong wouldacquire the rest of the company and Du had to sell his share of the company.Now he had to sit back and watch his company go through some difficult times.Over the next few years, the company had to ride the wave of consolidations andnew ownership. Now the company is back on it’s feet and Su Shuanghua can beproud of of what he has accomplished in the industry.

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As the saying goes “all work and noplay make Jack a dull boy.”. DuShuanghua is a philanthropist and wants to see the next generation ofChinese business leaders succeed. He gives his time to many children’scharities all over China and wants to see them have the best life possible. Hecurrently lives in Hengshui, China and is fifty seven years old. He wants thenext wave of business leaders to learn from his example. Even though difficulttimes may come there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. He knows whatit is like to go through tough business times and he has been able to come outon top.

Alddo was born and raised in Texas, and he now resides in Ohio where he is an attending anesthesiologist at Ohio Regional Hospital and Ohio Valley Medical Center. Born to immigrant parents from Mexico, he was the first natural United States citizen in his family. It was obvious from his early years that Alddo Molinar intended to make the most out of the opportunity his parents made for him. 

He picked up on new skills extremely quickly, reached developmental milestones earlier than other children, and always aspired to tackle hard projects. After his grandfather and grandmother both died from cancer, he turned his sights on working in the medical field. He wanted to ease the suffering of others. Alddo Molinar went on to earn a medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern at Dallas and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic. Learning at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic meant he had the highest quality education possible. 

It’s also where he met his wife. The two of them went on to have three children together. Thanks to an interview conducted last Summer, we now have some insight into the specialized anesthesiologist and critical care doctor Alddo Molinar´s  life and way of thinking (F6s).

 When asked about how he found out he wanted to be involved in the medical field, he explained that his grandmother died when he was in the 6th grade; however, he first said he wanted to be in medicine at the age of 5. His grandmother passing away from cancer merely cemented the idea that he wanted to help heal others. He was also asked how he brings his ideas to life. Alddo Molinar explained that the first part is coming up with a good idea in the first place. If the idea is good enough it is easy to bring it to fruition, according to Alddo Molinar. He also stressed the importance of finding a good team when it is time to bring an idea to life.