As part of its commitment to helping Team Members thrive in the hospitality industry through educational partnerships and providing them with an outstanding working environment, Sands Academy, Las Vegas Sands’ Learning and Development program, has offered a “Road to Citizenship” course. After completing the course, Las Vegas Sands Team Member, Cortez Robles, became a US citizen on March 10, 2018.

Mon, 05/21/2018 - 11:10

More than 2,000 decision-makers from the business, finance and policy communities assembled at The Future of Energy Summit, hosted by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). The topics were wide ranging, but the constant was a focus on sharing ideas and developments moving utilities and companies to a more efficient, productive and low-carbon tomorrow.

Mon, 05/14/2018 - 15:05

Join LBG Canada companies on June 5, 2018 in Calgary, as we discuss community investment's role in a diversity and inclusion strategy. Suzanne Jackett, CEO of Between Friends, joins panelists that include leaders influencing corporate thinking on abilities, LGBTQ inclusion, Action 92 and Indigenous inclusion, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Mon, 05/14/2018 - 17:20

A growing issue for Duke Energy and many businesses is the gap between demand for skilled STEM workers and available talent to fill open positions. One of the ways the company is closing the gap is through our investments in education and workforce development.

Thu, 05/17/2018 - 14:00

Duke Energy in 2017 began offering its employees fully paid parental leave – totaling six weeks – to bolster workfamily balance and help attract and retain highly skilled workers.

Tue, 05/15/2018 - 15:00

Please join us for a LIVE 1-hour Twitter chat with Monsanto and the Keystone Center on #BiodiversityandAg – an important topic, especially considering the role pollinators have in the food industry’s global supply chain. The Chat, hosted by 3BL Media and TriplePundit, is on Friday, June 22, at 11am ET / 8am PT / 4pm BT.

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 09:40

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) honored national brands, local wineries and distilleries, and NHLC employees at its annual Wine, Spirit & Employee Awards ceremony held April 17 at the Puritan Backroom in Manchester. Recipients were honored for their community support, innovative marketing, exceptional sales performance and tireless work ethic. NHLC recognized national brands and products including Absolute Lime Vodka, Tito’s Handmade Vodka distillery, Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio, Oyster Bay Wines, Brown-Forman, Jack Daniel’s, and from New Hampshire, Tamworth Distillery, Flag Hill Distillery & Winery and Montagne Communications.

Mon, 05/14/2018 - 16:00

One day last October, 18-year-old Sindy Mosquera traded in her role as high school student to become CEO at Scotiabank’s Colombian subsidiary Banco Colpatria, one of Colombia’s largest banks. It was an opportunity that changed her life.

Tue, 06/19/2018 - 13:15

In March, Sands Bethlehem hosted a team from the Bacardi Group for two days of meetings and dinners. As part of their visit, the team built 500 hygiene kits for veterans, women and children, providing them with access to soap and other personal hygiene products. The kits were donated to the Victory House, YWCA of Bethlehem and Donegan Elementary School.

Fri, 05/18/2018 - 09:55

Ten years ago, senior vice president, chief procurement and sustainability officer Norbert Riezler, was appointed to manage the U.S. procurement department for Las Vegas Sands and within 18 months, was asked to head the department globally by Chairman and CEO, Sheldon Adelson. Three years later, he was asked to lead the sustainability department globally, managing the program in Macao and Singapore as well.

Wed, 05/16/2018 - 10:40