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Vision 2023 | ‘There is a buzz’: Entertainment organizations generate diverse offerings, provide economic boost | News
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Vision 2023 | ‘There is a buzz’: Entertainment organizations generate diverse offerings, provide economic boost | News

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – After a successful calendar of events in 2022, leaders in regional entertainment say they’re gearing up to offer a slate of top-notch shows throughout the new year that will excite patrons and bolster the economy.Chad Mearns, marketing and box office manager at 1st Summit Arena @ Cambria County War Memorial in downtown Johnstown, said 2022 was an exciting and eventful year on multiple fronts for the city and the arena.“After the pandemic, you had the emergence of new events and new entertainment options returning after they had been stripped away from people for so long,” he said. “There were a lot of que...
On anniversary of Jan. 6, companies face new scrutiny of political spending
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On anniversary of Jan. 6, companies face new scrutiny of political spending

Two years after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol sharpened shareholders’ focus on corporate political spending, major U.S. companies are facing new pressures to better monitor and disclose how they dole out cash in Washington, D.C.  The anniversary of the attack comes as public companies and shareholders are gearing up for what promises to be a contentious proxy season, experts say, when shareholders will be asking not only for more comprehensive details on companies’ political outlays, but also for better oversight of how that spending aligns with corporate values. And with a closely divided Congress dimming hopes for legislative remedies, some lawmakers and consumer advocates are pressing President Joe Biden to help address the transparency issue by issuing an execu...
PlayStation Network Market Is Likely to Experience a Tremendous
Entertainment

PlayStation Network Market Is Likely to Experience a Tremendous

PlayStation network market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The market is being driven by increased demand for PlayStation Network. The increasing disposable income, people's preferences, technological development, and the convenience of the PlayStation network are all contributing to the market's growth. The PlayStation store is an alphanumeric digital media store accessible over the PlayStation network. The store offers a selection of downloadable content that may be purchased and downloaded for free. Complete games, supplementary content, playable samples, theme tunes, and game or film promotions are all instances of accessible content of the PlayStation network.The PlayStation network (PSN) provides downloadable...
Naomi Watts hopes her menopause beauty brand can provide some balance | Entertainment
Entertainment

Naomi Watts hopes her menopause beauty brand can provide some balance | Entertainment

Naomi Watts wants her menopause beauty brand to balance "humour" and "real feelings".The 54-year-old actress - who co-founded ONDA Beauty - has teamed up with Em and Friends for a line of funny menopause greeting cards as a fundraiser for the Alliance For Period Supplies, while she's also launching a menopause wellness brand Stripes on October 18.Reflecting on the greeting card idea, she told Entertainment Weekly: "Well, the artist has been around for a while, and so we joined forces with her. We thought it was a great way to get the community going."If you open that door just a little bit, you'll be surprised by how many people are really ready to talk abo...
Expense Checklist for an Advisory Firm’s First Year | Financial Advisors
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Expense Checklist for an Advisory Firm’s First Year | Financial Advisors

Many ingredients go into a financial advisory firm's recipe for success. And building an advisory firm from scratch goes far beyond a standard business plan. An outline of your goals will help direct your steps, but knowing the specific costs to expect will improve your success rate. Having a realistic view of what it takes to start an independent firm and make it through the first year in business should be a part of every business plan, regardless of your experience level. Remember that there are many business models financial advisors can ascribe to (joining another firm, etc.) and still be the boss. That said, here is a breakdown of the startup and first-year expenses of launching an independent firm. Whether you are a career changer starting a new firm, breaking away from a differe...