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Homewood achievers receive recognition
Category: Business Written by Diane I. Daniels
Business, education and community service were the focus of the Community Appreciation Benefit for the third consecutive year. Sponsored by Our House Development, Inc. the purpose of the mid-autumn event was to salute and celebrate the accomplishments of Homewood leaders and to bring awareness of the importance of economics to the community as well as the culture and history.
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| A DESERVING AWARD—Master and mistress of ceremonies Rick Adams of CCAC and Esther Bush of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, both Westinghouse High School graduates, present George Webb, an award for Service in Education. (Photos by Diane I. Daniels)
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“This is an exciting time for the entire East End area,” said Dawn Webb Turner, organizer of the event. “Our intent is to help stir an awareness of the importance of economics in our communities.”
The Community Appreciation Benefit, held at the Greater Pittsburgh Coliseum, paid homage to Homewood business leaders, individuals in education and organizations servicing the Homewood community. “It’s our way of saying thank you to people for their contributions in their perspective fields of expertise,” said Webb Turner.
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GM names Peterson diversity VP
Category: Business Written by NNPA News Service
(NNPA)—General Motors has announced that Eric Peterson has been named U.S. Vice President, Diversity. Peterson, 58, will also continue to serve as director, industry dealer affairs, where he manages relationships with GM’s National Dealer Council, Minority Dealer Advisory Council, and Women’s Dealer Advisory Council, as well as with the National Automobile Dealers Association.
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| ERIC PETERSON
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In his new role, Peterson reports to Mark Reuss, president, GM North America, and Mary Barra, vice president, global human resources. In his role as director, industry dealer affairs, Peterson will continue to report to Jim Bunnell, general manager, dealer network and sales support.
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Chester Engineers 100 years and growing
Category: Business Written by Diane I. Daniels
“Imagine 2020,” is the new slogan for Chester Engineers as they celebrate 100 years. With its new world headquarters located in Pittsburgh and 11 other offices throughout the United States, Chester Engineers President and CEO Robert O. Agbede says his company is blending and transforming by expanding its reach to international markets in the Middle East, the Caribbean, Africa and West Africa. As a way for the company to grow the firm’s operations regionally, nationally, and globally, Agbede announced that Chester Engineers Board Chair George Miles duties will expand to executive chairman with the responsibilities to guide, lead and coach for the global journey. Miles is the former president and chief executive officer of WQED Multimedia.
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| FRIENDS AND BUSINESS PARTNERS—Newly appointed executive chairman of Chester Engineers, George Miles commends his longtime friend, Robert O. Agbede on 100 years and counting. (Photos by Diane Daniels.)
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Business Calendar
Category: Business Written by Courier Newsroom
Improving sales
DEC. 1—Peak Performance Management and Sandler Training will host “Upgrade Selling Results By Upgrading Yourself” from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Duquesne Club, 325 Sixth Ave., Downtown. This is a seminar designed for top executive interested in improving their sales force and increasing sales. John Rasso will discuss lost opportunities, slipping margins, the top five things one which sales managers should focus their time on and more. Seating is limited. For more information, call Debbie Nahm at 412-928-9933 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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What’s the best way to attack my debt?
Category: Business Written by Damon Carr
Things are not good this way. We're experiencing several financial problems. Did you ever discuss how to pay off credit cards? If so, I missed it. I've been making payments every month. The bills keep rolling in. It appears that the balances are going up instead of going down. I'm being charged over the limit fees almost every other month and I'm not actively using these credit cards. I was considering consolidating my debt. Can you give me some ideas on the best way to attack this debt?
Signed—Female trying to get the "Debt Monkey" off of her back
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