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Environment
Patagonia’s Chouinard Gives Away Billion-Dollar Fortune to Combat Climate Change
Wealthy founder Yvon Chouinard of the outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia says he has passed on his company to a charity trust.
According to Yvon Chouinard, a new ownership structure would direct any earnings that weren't put back into running the...
Business
The Hellenic Initiative Offers Cash Prizes to Greeks Making a Difference
The Hellenic Initiative, or THI, is offering support to Greek entrepreneurs hoping to make a positive impact on the world through their second annual Venture Impact Awards (VIA).
Last year, during the first iteration of VIA, the Initiative's newest program,...
Business
The Greek American CEO Among Entrepreneurs’ 100 Powerful Women of 2020
Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, CEO of Earth Friendly Products (ECOS), an eco-friendly cleaning product company with products made in carbon- and water-neutral facilities, was recently named by the prestigious "Entrepreneur" among the 100 most powerful women of 2020.
According to Entrepreneur the...
Greece
How an Expat in Crete Created a Website All About Olive Oil
The website for Greek Liquid Gold: Authentic Extra Virgin Olive Oil has recently had a facelift as described in a press release on the website hellenicnews.com.
It all began with an American living in Crete creating a new website about...